AS2 Unit 7.00

Dalmatians are spotted dogs best known for their quiet disposition and use as a:

• fire dog.

• police dog.

• race dog.

• watchdog.

The Labrador retriever is a very dependable sporting dog that is also one of the best breeds for use as a:

• guide dog for the blind.

• lapdog for apartment dwellers.

• police dog for scent tracking.

• sled dog in cold climates.

Camber examines the ears of her spaniel and uses a swab soaked in mineral oil to:

• clean wax from the dog's ears.

• give the ear hair a glossy shine.

• prepare the ear for soap.

• remove hair from the ear.

Which dog breed is used more for racing in the United States?

• Border terrier

• Doberman pinscher

• Greyhound

• Pointer

The beagle is a cheerful, friendly breed that makes a good pet, but is best known for its:

• large size.

• long hair.

• poor disposition.

• rabbit hunting.

Nick accidentally trims his poodle’s toenails down into the nail bed. Nick stops the bleeding by:

• applying a tourniquet to the dog's lower leg.

• applying styptic powder to the bleeding nail.

• massaging the lower leg for five minutes.

• pouring warm water on the bleeding nail.

Thomas slides a comb between the hair tangled by a burr and the skin of his Pekingese in order to:

• apply styptic powder to the skin prior to burning the burr out.

• check the skin for fleas.

• create more force to yank the burr out.

• protect the skin as the burr is cut out.

Two of the largest breeds of dogs are the:

• boxer and dalmatian.

• Chihuahua and Pekingese.

• Great Dane and Saint Bernard.

• Welsh corgi and Welsh terrier.

Marcy uses an alcohol-soaked cloth wrapped around her index finger to gently wipe the visible portion of the cocker spaniel's ear. Upon completion, she asked her teacher Mr. Kohman to grade the procedure. His most likely response is the procedure needs to be done:

• again with a cloth dipped in boric acid.

• better so that the inner ear can be cleaned with a Q-tip.

• in the same manner on a monthly basis.

• with a stripping knife to remove excess ear wax.

The pointer is a sporting dog best known for:

• chasing rabbits out of thick cover.

• hunting in packs and pulling the game to the ground.

• retrieving downed waterfowl.

• taking a stance when it finds birds.