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Dog Round Robin Questions

Breed and Information

  1. Does a 4-H project dog need to be pure bred?
    • NO
  2. When you are leaving your dog on a stay, which foot should you step off on?
    • Your right foot
  3. What are the three age divisions in AKC junior showmanship?
    • Junior, Intermediate, and Senior
  4. Name three retriever breeds
    • Chesapeake Bay, Flat-coated, Curly-coated, labrador, golden, nova scotia duck tolling.
  5. Which AKC group is the Golden Retriever in?
    • Sporting Group
  6. Which AKC group is the Maltese in?
    • Toy Group
  7. What is the tallest breed of dog?
    • Great Dane
  8. What is the smallest breed of dog?
    • Chihuahua
  9. What is the Plume on a dog?
    • The feathering of the tail.
  10. When was the American Kennel club founded?
    • 1884
  11. Puppies born to a bitch in one whelping is called?
    • Litter
  12. An AKC term commonly applied to those sporting breeds that typically return
    birds to hand from water or over land.
    • Retrieving Breeds
  13. What does gestation mean?
    • Pregnancy
  14. What is the normal length of the gestation period in dogs?
    • 63 Days
  15. What is the written record of a dog descent of three generations or more called?
    • Pedigree
  16. True or False: The rules of showing dogs in 4-H are different than those in AKC.
    • True
  17. The Dog selected by the judge as the best representative of a particular AKC breed on that day is awarded.
    • Best of breed

Anatomy

  1. Which internal organ(s) play host to most of the internal parasites in a dog’s body?
    • The intestines.
  2. Name the bone disorder which involves deformation or laxity of the hip joint.
    • Hip dysplasia.
  3. What is the extra claw or toe on the inside of the leg called?
    • Dewclaw.
  4. What is a dog’s knee called?
    • Stifle
  5. What is the term for a male dog whose reproductive organs have been removed?
    • Neutered or altered.
  6. What are the four sharp cutting teeth called?
    • Canine teeth
  7. Where are the withers? Show me on your dog.
    • Top of the shoulder blades at the junction of the neck.
  8. What is the dewlap?
    • Loose, pendulous skin under the throat
  9. What is the scientific name for the breastbone or prow? And show me it on the dog.
    • The Sternum (mid-chest).
  10. How many teeth should a dog have?
    • 42
  11. Give another name for the COCCYGEAL vertebrae.
    • The tail

Health and Diseases

  1. What is the normal breathing rate for a dog?
    • 10 to 35 breaths per minute.
  2. Name three internal parasites that can infect both humans and dogs.
    • Roundworm, hookworm, tapeworm, threadworm.
  3. What are they symptoms of heat stroke?
    • Panting, dehydration, excessive drooling, high fever ( over 103), red
      gums/membranes, seizures.
  4. True or False? Ticks are difficult to remove because they bury their heads underthe dog’s skin.
    • True.
  5. What fungus is easily transmitted from dogs to humans?
    • Ringworm.
  6. Name three viral diseases seen in dogs?
    • Distemper, Hepatitis, parvo, Corona, kennel cough, rabies, warts, herpes.
  7. How is rabies transmitted?
    • Through contact with the saliva of an infected animal by bite or any broken skin surface.
  8. Are turkey and chicken bones good for dogs?
    • No, they can splinter and injure the dog internally.
  9. Name Three types of external parasites?
    • Ticks, fleas, sarcoptic mange, Lice, ear mites, follicular mange mites.
  10. What are two Symptoms of Parvo virus?
    • Lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, fever, diarrhea (usually bloody).
  11. What is the only vaccine that is mandated by law in the United States?
    • Rabies
  12. What is the most common internal parasite?
    • Roundworm (ascarids).
  13. What is the most common infectious disease in dogs?
    • Distemper
  14. In a healthy dog, what is the purpose of panting?
    • It is to lower body temperature.
  15. After your dogs first Rabies shot. How often should you vaccinate your dog for Rabies?
    • Every 3 years

4-H Lore

  1. Give me two examples of show etiquette
    • Never touch another exhibitor’s animal. Never talk out of turn while at the show table. Respect the show venue. Do not complain about the judging. Never speak ill of another breeder/judge/exhibitor. Be a gracious winner
  2. In what year was the Smith-Lever act established?
    • 1914
  3. What is the 4-H Slogan?
    • Learn by doing.
  4. What is the Sportsmanship Motto?
    • Keep your head when you win, and your heart when you lose
  5. In San Juan County, what are the three contests that all animal project members must participate in?
    • Herdsmanship, showmanship, and judging
  6. True or false? The 4-H clover emblem originally had three leaves.
    • True
  7. Why was the 4-H youth program originally started?
    • To educate the young people so they would share their new farming techniques with their parents.
  8. If you are primary 4-H member, name two projects you cannot enroll in.
    • Swine, sheep, cattle, horse, large breed goats, llama/alpaca, shooting sports, food preservation using hot water or pressure canning, any project using motorized vehicles, livestock sales and shows
  9. What federal agency oversees 4-H?
    • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  10. Where is the annual national teen conference held?
    • Chevy Chase, MD; Washington DC is also an acceptable answer
  11. What is the 4-H Motto?
    • To Make the Best Better
  12. What do the 4-H colors symbolize?
    • Green for springtime, growing things, youth and life, white for purity
  13. Name three types of worms dogs can get.
    • Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm, Tapeworm, Heartworm, or Threadworm
  14. What causes warts?
    • A virus
  15. Coccidiosis is caused by a what?
    • Protozoa
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