Worksheets2023 Senior Dog Quiz 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
The American Kennel Club was founded in what year?
1884
1903
1910
1804
While not as popular or prestigious, this registry also holds dog sports in trials and shows around the United States.
United Kennel Club (UKC)
North American Purebred Registry (NAPR)
Designer Dog Breed Registry (DDBR)
Continental Kennel Club (CKC)
What makes Rally Obedience different from standard Obedience?
The use of directive signs and a timer
The judge stands outside of the ring
The handler can only use hand signals
The ring is in a private room where no one can watch the dog perform
Short Answer: What is an AKC Dual Champion?
True or False: There are titles to earn beyond Grand Champion in conformation in the American Kennel Club.
True
False
Most dogs have great fun making a splash in this dog sport.
Dock diving
Barn Hunt
Fast CAT
Lake Hunting
Short Answer: What is the difference between showmanship and obedience?
Showmanship is the most similar to this AKC-sanctioned dog sport.
Conformation
Obedience
Agility
Scentwork
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).
Novice
Open
Utility
Advanced
Excellent
How many breed groups does the American Kennel Club have?
9
6
10
5
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?
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Bulldog
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?
Norwegian Lundehund
Swedish Vallhund
Keeshond
Norrbottenspets
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?
Finnish Spitz
American Eskimo Dog
Finnish Lapphund
Kleinspitz
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?
Mountain Cur
American Foxhound
Boykin Spaniel
Carolina Dog
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?
Keeshond
Malamute
Samoyed
Eurasier
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?
Estrela Mountain Dog
Sintra Mountain Dog
Cão de Sierra de Gata
Cão de Sierra de Monchique
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?
Hamiltonstovare
Drever
Smaland Hound
Gotland Hound
Short Answer: List three features that distinguish a "Spitz-type" dog breed.
This AKC Group is mostly comprised of breeds mainly purposed for being companion animals.
Toy
Terrier
Companion
Non-Sporting
The AKC Group with the fewest breeds is the
Non-Sporting
Toy
Herding
Hound
What is this piece of equipment?
Head halter or head collar
Muzzle
Anti-pulling restraint
Harness
What is this piece of equipment?
Retractable leash or Flexi
Longline
Handle leash
Locking leash
What is the correct placement of a prong (or pinch) collar on your dog?
1
2
True or False: The only way to handle a dog who barks unnecessarily is a shock collar.
True
False
Short Answer: List the core regimen of vaccinations.
