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
Common items needed to train a dog
Leash, collar, treats
Obedience, agility, and showmanship
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
h=How to prevent heartworms
Use heartworm preventatives regularly
Ways to prevent and mitigate tooth loss or decay
Regular tooth brushing, dental checkups, avoid tennis balls
A type of obstacle at agility
Jump, tunnel, A-frame, table, weave poles, hoop jump, teter-toter, dog walk
Dogs see less detail and color but are better at detecting motion
Breed typically used for service animals
Labrador retriever
Golden retriever
A sign of separation anxiety in dogs
Destructive behavior when left alone
Excessive barking
Ways to prevent and mitigate skin or coat problems
Regular grooming, clean bedding, address underlying health issues
Skill used during obedience
Average gestation period
63 days
A breed standard
A set of criteria defining the ideal characteristics of a breed
Common vaccinations recommended for dogs
Rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, parvo virus, DA2PP, DHPP, or DAPP
Basic skills dogs should learn
Sit, down, stay, come, and drop it
This event presents the dog to a judge, including grooming and handling skills
What is showmanship
The efficiency of a dog's hearing
Dogs can hear sound in six-hundreths of a second
A dog breed that belongs in the toy group
Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Shih tzu, etc
Signs of illness in dogs
Lack of energy, loss of appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea
How dogs can be trained to follow commands
Positive reinforcement, consistency, and patience
Before competing this basic health information must be shown
Vaccination record