Anatomy & Senses
The genus and species of dogs.
Canis familiaris
The group a Border Collie is shown in
Herding
Common way to prevent fleas
topical treatments or collars
define dominant
a gene that expresses its trait
Common items needed to train a dog
training treats
leash
The sense dogs have that is far superior to humans.
Sense of smell
How dog breeds are grouped for dog shows
characteristics such as size, function, and coat type
how to prevent heartworms
use heartworm preventatives regularly
the term for having two identical genes for a trait
homoxygous
ways to prevent and mitigate tooth loss or decay
regular tooth brushing and dental checkups
Dogs see less detail and color but are better at detecting motion
labrador retriever
golden retriever
name one sign of separation anxiety in dogs
destructive behavior when left alone
excessive barking
genotype vs phenotype
genotype = genetic makeup
phenotype = observable traits
ways to prevent and mitigate skin or coat problems
regular grooming
address underlying health issues
Average gestation period
63 days
A breed standard
a set of criteria defining the ideal characteristics of a breed
name 3 common vaccinations recommended for dogs
rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvo virus
define recessive
trait expressed only when paired with another identical gene
types of behavior commonly seen in dogs with separation anxiety
destructive behavior, excessive barking, or house soiling when left alone
The efficiency of a dog's hearing
Dogs can hear sound in six-hundreths of a second
chihuahua, pomeranian, shih tzu
signs of illness in dogs
lack of energy, loss of appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea
hetreozygous genotype
two different genes for a trait
how dogs can be trained to follow commands
positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience