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This group is primarily large, strong and very energetic dogs requiring lots of exercise and a dominant owner
Working group
Newest AKC classification of highly intelligent hard working dogs, formally members of the Working group
Herding group
This group is usually miniature versions of all the other groups of dogs
Toy group
This group may be the oldest of the purebred dogs
Hound group
Named for a French province (breed originated in France)
Brittany
Italian origin name translated from Latin roughly means “bodyguard dog”
Cane Corso
German origin, used to drive cattle, guard, and police work (terrier coat)
Giant Schnauzer
The “doing-it-all” hunting dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
Prime breed for guide and rescue & extremely popular in the US
Labrador Retriever
Featured in many paintings of the Spanish artist Goya
Bichon Frise
Intelligent breed, named after a German town & need an experienced owner
Rottweiler
Developed in England and named after a reverend who has a well known hunter
Parson Russell Terrier
This breed must have a c-section
Bulldog
Used for police work due to speed & training ability; LE up to 14yrs (few health issues)
Belgian Malinois
A VERY rare and new AKC breed, mainly found in Hungary and Finland
Mudi
Back problems due to elongated back & short legs, known as “badger dog”
Dachshund
Big “human like” eyes, enough personality for ten dogs, breathing issues
Brussels Griffon
Mixed history (religious icon and food source)
Chihuahua
Known as the “American Gentleman” of dogs
Boston Terrier
Mathematically, one intact female cat and her kittens could lead to 420,000 offspring in 7 years
True
Cats have been domesticated for less time than any other “truly” domesticated animal
True
Wolf females have 2 estrus cycles per year, while domestic dog females have 1 estrus cycle per year
False
Domestic cat ancestors preferentially ate approximately 13 times daily
True
Wolf pups have a longer socialization period than dog pups
False
Some dog breeds were discussed as being 100% hypoallergenic for people with dog allergies (never cause allergic reactions)
False
When registering the Bichon Frise, coat markings are not acceptable. This breed is also notoriously difficult to housebreak
True
The Komondor has white cords that develop naturally as they age
True
As of 2022, the AKC recognizes 200 dog breeds
True
Irish breed origin for hunting gamecocks, registered as Chestnut, Mahogany, or Red
Irish Setter
Described as one of the most popular breeds because of lovable and gentle disposition and adorable wrinkles
Bulldog
Called “earthdogs” with the purpose of dealing with rodent infestations raiding grain stores and carrying disease
West Highland White Terrier
NC state dog
Plott hound
What are the three main ways cats communicate?
Scent, Vocalizations, and Body motions
How many total chromosome pairs do domestic dogs and grey wolves have?
39
How was cat domestication unique compared to dog domestication?
Cats essentially domesticated themselves
Who gave the lecture on the AKC?
Mari Beth O’neill
The Russian toy is one of the newest AKC dog breeds
True
The AKC has a DNA division that helps ensure that registered dogs are from the parents on the pedigree
True
Raleigh is home to the largest AKC headquarters
True
The AKC has raised over $67 million to research canine health
True
The grey wolf currently has how many subspecies?
31
The dog was thought to be completely domesticated how many years ago?
15,000
The cat was first though to be domesticated how many years ago?
3,000
What is a breed
A product of artificial selection by humans
What is a subspecies
a product of natural selection (usually geography)
What are examples of neoteny behavior displayed by cats?
Kneading, purring, and tail raising
What is the cat’s scientific name?
felis catus
What is the dog’s scientific name?
canis lupus familiaris
What are examples of neoteny behavior displayed by dogs?
Peeing when excited, smaller secondary sexual characteristics, decreased size and number of teeth
There is an estimate of how many cats as pets in the US?
94 million
How much is spent on treats by pet owners annually?
2 billion
How many American homes have pets?
91 million
What percentage of owners talk to their pet as if it was human?
65%
When did selective breeding for dogs begin?
5,000 years ago
Insurance companies can deny coverage to homeowners with specific dog breeds
True
Dogs are normally more aggressive & fight more toward each other than wolves
False
Evidence of domestication has been found in several countries leading to the idea that the dg was likely domesticated simultaneously around the world
True
What are some examples of scent-producing structures in male cats?
Interdigital gland, caudal gland, pinna, and perioral
What was the original purpose discussed in class for ear cropping?
Health purposes; reduce chance of infection and injury when working
What is the current reason for body modification procedures (ear cropping, tail docking, etc.)
Personal preference
How old is the oldest dog in the world?
30 years old
What breed is Dr. A’s dog?
West Highland White Terrier
What is an example of a dog breed with an entire blue/black colored tongue
Chow chow
Which of the following exotic pets originates from the United States?
Prairie Dog
One of the most common breeds is the Chinese (pocket pet)
Hamster
Conserve water very well & relatively healthy comparatively (pocket pet)
Gerbil
Recommended to have 30 hours of playtime outside their cage (pocket pet)
Rabbit
Males are called hobs; Covid-19 is a sincere concern (pocket pet)
Ferret
About 500 species but only 2 are primarily kept as a pet (pocket pet)
Rat
About 35 species but only one is primarily kept as a pet (pocket pet)
Mouse
Illegal in Washington DC, Hawaii, and California
Ferret
Needs to take dust baths
Chinchilla
Need a cage at least 6x6x6 ft and supplemental heating
Sugar glider
Diabetes is a major concern for this species and they have a sensitivity to UV light
Degu
Nicknamed the “Brush Tail Rat”
Degu
This species should always have grass hay as adults and can carry the plague
Prairie Dog
Related to the raccoon, can be aggressive and highly driven by scent
coatimundi
A marsupial that can self-mutilate if not housed with others
Sugar glider
Practice anointing behavior, where they use their saliva as lotion
hedgehog
Originates from the Andes mountains & originally used for fur ranching
Chinchilla
What country is the largest consumer of live reptiles as pets?
United Stated
Hamsters commonly experience which concerning health issue?
Wet tail diarrhea
It was noted that over 20,000 species of reptiles and amphibians exist
True
What was the disease released into the wild Australian rabbit population?
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Fever
What are the three suborders of the chelonian order?
terrapin, tortoise, and turtle
What are the three suborder common names of the squamata order?
lizards, snakes, and worm lizards
Goldfish have been domesticated for longer than most exotic species
True
Caffein was discussed as being particularly dangerous for this exotic species
Degu
Canine distemper is considered fatal for ferrets
True
Female ferrets should be spayed if they are not going to be bred due to aplastic anemia
True
What is a commonly discussed health issue with hedgehogs
Obesity and constipation
What does AVMA stand for?
American Veterinary Medical Association
What is the difference between affect and utility
Affect has to do with feeling
Utility has to do with worth
What is the main cause of death in pocket pets?
Poor husbandry
What is the most important aquarium filtration type?
Biological
What brand of food does Morph Menagerie feed their reptiles?
Pangea
What animal species discussed has the longest gestation period?
Chinchilla
Which animal species discussed has the shortest gestation period?
Hamster
Companion animal has the same meaning as pet
False
What is polymorphism?
The ability for an animal to change its colors based on its environment or mood
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