Dog Unit Exam Review

Identify the correct classification order - Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Mammalia, Carnivora, Canis, Animalia, Canidae, Canis Familiaris, Chordata

• Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Canidae, Canis, Canis Familiaris

• Chordata, Candidae, Mammalia, Canis, Carnivora, Canis Familiaris, Animalia

• Canis, Canidae, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Canis Familiaris, Animalia

What is the Tomarctus?

• Appeared similar to the modern dog

• Descended from the Heserocyon

• The "father" of the modern dog

• All of the above

What was the first domesticated animal?

• Bird

• Dog

• Cat

• Alligator

Which of the following is NOT an AKC recognized group?

• Non-Herding

• Toy

• Hound

• Terriers

When were dogs domesticated?

• 160 years ago

• 130,000 years ago

• 12,000 - 14,000 years ago

• 15,000 - 20,000 years ago

How was the early canine useful?

• Built for speed, endurance & leaping

• Used for protection

• Used for hunting

• All of the above

How many breeds does the AKC recognize

• 7

• 129

• About 200

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of commercial dog food?

• Dry

• Moist

• Semi-moist

• Wet

Which is NOT a factor that you should consider when buying a dog?

• Selecting the right breed

• Choosing the right source

• Choosing the name of the animal

• Selecting the right individuals

What is the 95% rule?

• The product must be 95% safe for the dog

• The product must contain 95% of the specific ingredient

• The product must include 95% of the ingredients listed on the label

• The product must be 95% protein