ANS 105 Final Exam Review UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Name the seven AKC dog groups - CORRECT ANSWER terrier, toy, working, sporting, hound,
non-sporting, herding
Dog scientific name - CORRECT ANSWER canis familiaris
Cat scientific name - CORRECT ANSWER felis catus
Difference between subspecies and breed - CORRECT ANSWER subspecies - natural selection
and geographically isolated
Breed - artificial selection and not geographically isolated
Discriminative selection based on presence of desired structural or behavioral characteristics -
CORRECT ANSWER selective breeding
Problems with pedigree dogs? (video) - CORRECT ANSWER bred for looks rather than health
Examples of pedigree health problems - CORRECT ANSWER spaniels with brains too big for
their skulls (syringomyelia)
Boxers with epilepsy
Pugs with breathing problems
Bulldogs that require C-section
Specialized hunters that locate game and often collect it. Very energetic and need lots of exercise -
CORRECT ANSWER sporting group
Three general groupings of sporting group dogs - CORRECT ANSWER forerunners, flushing,
retrievers
,Pointers and setters that find game and silently point toward it - CORRECT
ANSWER forerunners
Pointers, setters, or spaniels that move game (flush it) toward their human - CORRECT
ANSWER flushing
Large and strong dogs with good noses and excellent eyesight. Main function is fetching and
returning game to human - CORRECT ANSWER retrievers
Named for a french province
Natural pointers, excellent retrievers, great hunting companions
Require a few minutes of brushing/grooming each day
Easily trained, submissive, and want to please
Short tail - CORRECT ANSWER brittany
Medium-sized, athletic with short water resistant coat and "otter" tail that enables it to function as a
retrieving gun dog.
Prime breed for guide and rescue
Great family pet - CORRECT ANSWER lab
Referred to as "velcro" dogs because of their loyalty and affection towards owners.
They have a very deep chest, which increases their risk for bloat. - CORRECT ANSWER vizsla
"gray ghost"
Friendly, fearless, alert, obedient
Require rigorous daily exercise
Webbed feet - good swimmers
Surprisingly, the blue-gray coat that is one of their most distinguishable features is considered a
defect. Therefore, blue coats are not allowed to compete in dog shows. - CORRECT
ANSWER weimaraner
, May be the oldest purebred dogs. They are a very diverse lot with common ancestral traits used for
hunting. They can be used for sight, scent, or a combination of the two - CORRECT
ANSWER hound group
"sausage dog", "badger dog"
Their courageousness & potential fierceness and size made them ideal for following badgers, weasels
and foxes
Back problems - CORRECT ANSWER dachshund
Aggressive boar and bear hunter with "musical voice", ancestors from Germany
NC State dog - CORRECT ANSWER plott hound
Proved to be a tireless worker for law enforcement; evidence provided by them can be accepted in the
court of law - CORRECT ANSWER bloodhound
Believed to be bred in Europe for hunting rabbits
Gentle, friendly disposition but needs early socialization & training as they are very curious
Tend to overeat and steal food, must keep a close eye on their diet and weight - CORRECT
ANSWER beagle
The newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group. Pure
instinct prompts these dogs to herd their owners, which can be worrisome with children. These
intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training & competitions. -
CORRECT ANSWER herding group
Often used for police work due to speed and training ability - CORRECT ANSWER belgian
malinois
Classic farm dog, medium-sized and athletic, the breed controls flock with stalking movement and an
intense gaze - CORRECT ANSWER border collie
Herding group breed
Typically is born with no tail. If born with tail, it is docked very short.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Name the seven AKC dog groups - CORRECT ANSWER terrier, toy, working, sporting, hound,
non-sporting, herding
Dog scientific name - CORRECT ANSWER canis familiaris
Cat scientific name - CORRECT ANSWER felis catus
Difference between subspecies and breed - CORRECT ANSWER subspecies - natural selection
and geographically isolated
Breed - artificial selection and not geographically isolated
Discriminative selection based on presence of desired structural or behavioral characteristics -
CORRECT ANSWER selective breeding
Problems with pedigree dogs? (video) - CORRECT ANSWER bred for looks rather than health
Examples of pedigree health problems - CORRECT ANSWER spaniels with brains too big for
their skulls (syringomyelia)
Boxers with epilepsy
Pugs with breathing problems
Bulldogs that require C-section
Specialized hunters that locate game and often collect it. Very energetic and need lots of exercise -
CORRECT ANSWER sporting group
Three general groupings of sporting group dogs - CORRECT ANSWER forerunners, flushing,
retrievers
,Pointers and setters that find game and silently point toward it - CORRECT
ANSWER forerunners
Pointers, setters, or spaniels that move game (flush it) toward their human - CORRECT
ANSWER flushing
Large and strong dogs with good noses and excellent eyesight. Main function is fetching and
returning game to human - CORRECT ANSWER retrievers
Named for a french province
Natural pointers, excellent retrievers, great hunting companions
Require a few minutes of brushing/grooming each day
Easily trained, submissive, and want to please
Short tail - CORRECT ANSWER brittany
Medium-sized, athletic with short water resistant coat and "otter" tail that enables it to function as a
retrieving gun dog.
Prime breed for guide and rescue
Great family pet - CORRECT ANSWER lab
Referred to as "velcro" dogs because of their loyalty and affection towards owners.
They have a very deep chest, which increases their risk for bloat. - CORRECT ANSWER vizsla
"gray ghost"
Friendly, fearless, alert, obedient
Require rigorous daily exercise
Webbed feet - good swimmers
Surprisingly, the blue-gray coat that is one of their most distinguishable features is considered a
defect. Therefore, blue coats are not allowed to compete in dog shows. - CORRECT
ANSWER weimaraner
, May be the oldest purebred dogs. They are a very diverse lot with common ancestral traits used for
hunting. They can be used for sight, scent, or a combination of the two - CORRECT
ANSWER hound group
"sausage dog", "badger dog"
Their courageousness & potential fierceness and size made them ideal for following badgers, weasels
and foxes
Back problems - CORRECT ANSWER dachshund
Aggressive boar and bear hunter with "musical voice", ancestors from Germany
NC State dog - CORRECT ANSWER plott hound
Proved to be a tireless worker for law enforcement; evidence provided by them can be accepted in the
court of law - CORRECT ANSWER bloodhound
Believed to be bred in Europe for hunting rabbits
Gentle, friendly disposition but needs early socialization & training as they are very curious
Tend to overeat and steal food, must keep a close eye on their diet and weight - CORRECT
ANSWER beagle
The newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group. Pure
instinct prompts these dogs to herd their owners, which can be worrisome with children. These
intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training & competitions. -
CORRECT ANSWER herding group
Often used for police work due to speed and training ability - CORRECT ANSWER belgian
malinois
Classic farm dog, medium-sized and athletic, the breed controls flock with stalking movement and an
intense gaze - CORRECT ANSWER border collie
Herding group breed
Typically is born with no tail. If born with tail, it is docked very short.
