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2023 Senior Dog Quiz 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The American Kennel Club was founded in what year?

a)

1884

b)

1903

c)

1910

d)

1804

2.

While not as popular or prestigious, this registry also holds dog sports in trials and shows around the United States.

a)

United Kennel Club (UKC)

b)

North American Purebred Registry (NAPR)

c)

Designer Dog Breed Registry (DDBR)

d)

Continental Kennel Club (CKC)

3.

What makes Rally Obedience different from standard Obedience?

a)

The use of directive signs and a timer

b)

The judge stands outside of the ring

c)

The handler can only use hand signals

d)

The ring is in a private room where no one can watch the dog perform

4.

Short Answer: What is an AKC Dual Champion?

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5.

True or False: There are titles to earn beyond Grand Champion in conformation in the American Kennel Club.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Most dogs have great fun making a splash in this dog sport.

a)

Dock diving

b)

Barn Hunt

c)

Fast CAT

d)

Lake Hunting

7.

Short Answer: What is the difference between showmanship and obedience?

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8.

Showmanship is the most similar to this AKC-sanctioned dog sport.

a)

Conformation

b)

Obedience

c)

Agility

d)

Scentwork

9.

Check All That Apply: What are the main three title classes of AKC obedience trials? (Hint: These are also held at 4-H dog shows).

a)

Novice

b)

Open

c)

Utility

d)

Advanced

e)

Excellent

10.

How many breed groups does the American Kennel Club have?

a)

9

b)

6

c)

10

d)

5

11.

The black-and-white tuxedo and gentle manner of this breed have earned them the nickname of the "American Gentleman." They are also the official dog of Massachusetts. What is this breed?

a)

Boston Terrier

b)

French Bulldog

c)

American Staffordshire Terrier

d)

American Bulldog

12.

This dog has a plethora of unique traits that serves them in their purpose in being the only breed bred for puffin hunting. Their paws have 6 toes, including extra paw pads, and their forelegs can extend out perpendicular to their bodies. They also have an elastic neck that can crane completely backwards to touch their spines. What is this breed?

a)

Norwegian Lundehund

b)

Swedish Vallhund

c)

Keeshond

d)

Norrbottenspets

13.

Known in their homeland as the Suomenpystykorva, this breed has a one-of-a-kind style of hunting bird game. With a slow mesmerizing wag of the tail and barkings speeds of up to 160 barks per minute, they freeze their quarry in place until their hunting partner can come and finish the job. What is this breed?

a)

Finnish Spitz

b)

American Eskimo Dog

c)

Finnish Lapphund

d)

Kleinspitz

14.

A true All-American Pioneer Dog, this breed is accredited with being one of the biggest assets of the families who settled the Southern Mountains. They were so important to survival that even if no wagons or pack animals could carry puppies, people would carry them on their journeys. What is this breed?

a)

Mountain Cur

b)

American Foxhound

c)

Boykin Spaniel

d)

Carolina Dog

15.

Once a symbol of the Dutch Patriots Party in the 18th Century, this breed's most notable feature is the "specs" that give the illusion of a fancy makeup do-over. What is this breed?

a)

Keeshond

b)

Malamute

c)

Samoyed

d)

Eurasier

16.

This breed originated in a mountain range in Portugal and bears its name. Known for their hooked tail and superb vigilance, a wariness toward strangers, this breed is charged with guarding flocks of sheep in the mountains of home. What is this breed?

a)

Estrela Mountain Dog

b)

Sintra Mountain Dog

c)

Cão de Sierra de Gata

d)

Cão de Sierra de Monchique

17.

This dog is one of the most popular breeds of Sweden, its home country. However, they are rare in the United States, currently only having a single dedicated breeder! What is this breed?

a)

Hamiltonstovare

b)

Drever

c)

Smaland Hound

d)

Gotland Hound

18.

Short Answer: List three features that distinguish a "Spitz-type" dog breed.

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19.

This AKC Group is mostly comprised of breeds mainly purposed for being companion animals.

a)

Toy

b)

Terrier

c)

Companion

d)

Non-Sporting

20.

The AKC Group with the fewest breeds is the

a)

Non-Sporting

b)

Toy

c)

Herding

d)

Hound

21.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Head halter or head collar

b)

Muzzle

c)

Anti-pulling restraint

d)

Harness

22.

What is this piece of equipment?

a)

Retractable leash or Flexi

b)

Longline

c)

Handle leash

d)

Locking leash

23.

What is the correct placement of a prong (or pinch) collar on your dog?

a)

1

b)

2

24.

True or False: The only way to handle a dog who barks unnecessarily is a shock collar.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Short Answer: List the core regimen of vaccinations.

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