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Dog Basics 101

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the AKC stand for?

a)

American King Club

b)

American Kennel Club

c)

All Kings Club

2.

Should you ever leave a vet wrap muzzle on for an extended time?

a)

yes

b)

no

3.

What are some muzzle types you can use?

a)

sock, chain, or leash

b)

tape

c)

leash, fabric, gauze, nylon, or vet wrap

4.

What piece of anatomy is number 1 pointing to?

a)

muzzle

b)

Stop

c)

Flew

d)

Rump

5.

What piece of anatomy is number 2 pointing to?

a)

muzzle

b)

Stop

c)

Flew

d)

Rump

6.

What piece of anatomy is number 9 pointing to?

a)

Withers

b)

Hock

c)

Stifle

d)

Rump

7.

What piece of anatomy is number 12 pointing to?

a)

Withers

b)

Hock

c)

Stifle

d)

Rump

8.

Which dog is a short/ sooth coated breed

a)

Labrador

b)

Long haired chihuahua

c)

French Bulldog

d)

Rough Collie

9.

Which breed has a double coat- type one?

a)

Long haired chihuahua

b)

Shih tzu

c)

Yorkshire terrier

d)

German Shepherd

10.

What type of lift would you do for a dog under 30 pounds?

a)

2 person lift

b)

sitting restraint

c)

small dog lift

11.

What is a mat ?

a)

smooth silky hair

b)

dandruff

c)

something to clean your feet

d)

a tangled, knotted section of hair in a dogs coat

12.

what is the quick?

a)

area in the toenail where the blood vessel is located

b)

area in the foot where an extra toenail is located

c)

something that is really fast

13.

How can you stop bleeding if you "quick" a dog?

a)

take them to the vet

b)

apply pressure

c)

apply cornstarch

d)

apply quickstop

14.

which is easier to see the quick on?

a)

White toe nailed dog

b)

dark toenailed dog

15.

Should you give your dog a bath every day?

a)

yes

b)

no

16.

When should you begin training your dog for bathing and grooming procedures?

a)

when they are over a year old

b)

when they are physically mature

c)

when they are puppys

17.

where should you stand/sit to apply any kind of muzzle on a dog?

a)

come at them from the front

b)

sit/stand from the side and apply muzzle by going under the dogs muzzle area

c)

stand straight above them

18.

Would a metal thin bristles brush be a good choice for removing tangles or mats?

a)

yes

b)

no

19.

What shampoo would be the best for your dogs coat?

a)

Suave

b)

Pantene ProV

c)

Oatmeal Shampoo

d)

Aussie Hair Products

20.

What is important about cleaning your dogs ears?

a)

Should be done every 1-2 weeks

b)

Do not insert a cotton swab into ear canal

c)

Use mineral oil to help break up earwax and dirt

d)

rinse out with water

21.

what are signs of an ear infection or problem?

a)

scratching the ears

b)

red/irritated and has an odor

c)

shaking head

d)

wants you to pet them/scratch their ear

22.

what is the inside nail on the front foot called that is above the rest of the toenails and foot pads?

a)

Declaw

b)

Toenail

c)

Extra Nail

23.

what is the dogs back "knee" joint called

a)

pastern

b)

elbow

c)

stifle

24.

what is the dogs back elbow called?

a)

Stifle

b)

hock

c)

pastern

d)

wither

25.

what is another name for the top of the shoulder in dogs?

a)

Wither

b)

Shoulder top

c)

shoulder blade

26.

which dog group loves herding livestock?

a)

Toy

b)

Herding

c)

Working

d)

Sporting

27.

What group of dogs was originally bred to hunt rodents?

a)

Terrier

b)

Herding

c)

Hound

28.

What are the hound dog group members known for?

a)

Sense of hearing

b)

swimming

c)

sense of smell

29.

If I am looking for a small companion dog for my apartment what group of dogs should I look at?

a)

Sporting

b)

Toy

c)

Non-sporting

d)

working

30.

what group of dogs loves to swim?

a)

Toy

b)

Terrier

c)

non-sporting

d)

sporting

31.

what is the purpose of a double coat in some dog breeds?

a)

shed more

b)

keep them insulated and dry

c)

make them fluffy

32.

when would you require another person to lift a dog?

a)

when he is under 30 pounds

b)

when he is over 30 pounds

33.

Would you instantly pet a new dog that you just met?

a)

yes

b)

no

34.

If a dog is barking at you and holding its tail low, with ears back is he wanting to play with you?

a)

yes

b)

no

35.

what does posture tell us about a dog?

a)

how they are feeling

b)

if they are hungry

c)

if they want a new friend

36.

what are signs of an aggressive posture

a)

ears forwards, tail straight up, eyes alert

b)

Front legs down, ears forward, tail wagging

c)

ears back, lips pulled back, tail low and wagging fast, hackles raised

37.

what are the hackles

a)

the tail of the dog

b)

the area of fur on top of the neck and shoulders that will raise

c)

the fluffy part of the dog

38.

where it the flank located?

a)

On the head of the dog

b)

on the shoulder area

c)

between the hind leg and stomach portion

d)

close to the tail

39.

Why is it important to restrain a dog?

a)

To keep the dog, yourself and others safe

b)

To make the dog look aggressive

c)

To aid in bark training your dog

40.

What kind of muzzle is suitable for long term use?

a)

Rope muzzle

b)

Vet Wrap muzzle

c)

Fabric muzzle

d)

Nylon Muzzle

41.

Where is the Stop located?

a)

between the toes

b)

under the brisket

c)

At the meeting of the eyes and nose bridge of the dog