Reproduction
6-12 months
What are the 3 main types of commercial food available?
Canned, Semi Moist, Dry
what is infectious disease
Those that can be transmitted from one dog to another
The ancestor of the entire dog family (including wolves, fox, etc.) is believed to be which animal?
Miacis
Describe the process of crate training.
Write down answer
After mating the male and female dogs may be locked together. What is this called?
A tie
At what age should you start offering fresh water to your puppy?
3 weeks
Describe the condition known as cherry eye.
Prolapse and enlargement of the tear gland on the inner surface of the dog's 3rd eyelid.
Which animal is believed to be the "grandfather" of the dog family?
Hesperocyn
Describe the process of traditional house breaking.
Taking the puppy outside shortly after eating or several times during the day.
What is the average gestation of a dog?
63 days
True
Prompt diagnosis and treatments of poisonings should begin as soon as the owner recognizes that a poison is involed.
True
How many groups of dogs breeds do we have today?
7
Why is it important to not exercise your dog within 2 hours of them eating?
GDV also known as bloat
What is ovulation?
When a mature egg drops to be fertilized
The amount of food fed to a dog each day is based on what?
Weight
Ringworm is caused by an actual worm. True or False
False
Badger Dog
The amount of exercise your dog needs depends on what factors?
Size, breed, age, & what it is being used for
List the 3 signs of pregnancy in female dogs.
increase in:
appetite
weight
size of mammary glands
Convenient to use, doesn't spoil quickly, helps clean the dogs teeth
What is the commonly used name for Tracheobronchitis?
Kennel Cough
Which breed was named after the French Province it originated from and gained its popularity as a shooting dog?
Brittany
What are the 3 main types of commercial food available today?
Dry, Canned, & Semi-moist