Dog breeds

Clin med term 2

What is the maximum acceptable height for a Basset Hound?

Up to 14”, 15” or above is a disqualification

What is the nickname of the Basenji?

“voiceless” or “barkless”

What is the Basenji known for?

Yodeling

What does Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen mean in English? What was it developed for?

Small, low to the ground, wire-hairded, dog from Vendeen region of France, hunting small game of the difficult terrain

What does Dachshund mean in German?

Badger dog

What causes the ridge to form on the Rhodesian Ridgeback?

2 whorls of hair that grow in opposition to the rest of the coat

Which breed is the tallest and largest of the hounds?

Irish Wolfhound

Which breed in this group is the known as the “fastest of dogs”?

Greyhound

What is Otitis Externa? What are some breeds out of this group that are more likely to suffer from it?

Inflammation of the outer ear canal. Basset hound, bloodhound

Which breed would most likely be affected by IVDD?

Dachshund

What special precautions must be taken with a brachycephalic breed such as a Bulldog regarding heat?

The overheat easily

Name 2 breeds that are more likely to experience dystocia?

Bulldogs & Bostons, (Chihuahuas)

Which breed was developed in the USA?

Boston Terrier

Which 2 breeds are known for their blue/black tongues?

Chinese Shar-Pei & Chow Chow

Which breed was developed to be a “toy” Bulldog?

French Bulldog

List the accepted color(s) of a Dalmatian’s spots.

Black & liver

What nickname was given to the Boston Terrier because of his dapper appearance?

“the American gentleman”

What are the AKC’s objectives

to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running, and maintenance of purebred dogs

When was the AKC founded?

1884

Brachycephalic

Skulls with a nasal are that is shorter than the cranium is called

Apple head

A round or “dome-like” head similar to the shape of an apple; there is a 90 degree angle where the head meets the muzzle. The upper part of the skull is wider than the lower part in the jaw area

Deer head

A longer deer-like head with a sloped junction of approximately 45 degrees where the muzzle meets the forehead

In the US, what is the name given to the Papillon with dropped ears?

Phalenes

What breed is known as the “miniature” Greyhound, what its standard height?

Phalenes

T or F: Pomeranians have a double coat.

True

What was once the punishment for stealing a Pekingese?

Death

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s coat come in 4 colors – NAME & DESCRIBE each of them.

a. Blenheim – chestnut markings on a white background

b. Tricolor – black and tan marking on a white background

c. Ruby – solid red

d. Black and tan – black with tan markings

What is the Affenpinscher’s nickname?

the mustached little devil

What is the name of the long-haired Chinese Crested?

PowderPuff

What does Shih Tzu mean?

Lion