SHOWMANSHIP INTERMEDIATE 4-H QUESTIONS
4-H QUESTIONS INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
I4H 1. After receiving what obedience award at State Fair must you move to the next highest class at State Fair? A BLUE RIBBON
I4H 2. At a 4-H judging contest you may be asked to give your class placement reasons in what two formats?
WRITTEN and ORAL
I4H 3. At what obedience levels are 4-H team classes offered? Pre-Novice, Novice, and Advanced Novice
I4H 4. Can a dog with a handicap be used as a 4-H project dog? YES
I4H 5. Can Bitches in season be shown in 4-H obedience classes? YES
I4H 6. Give the 4-H competition motto: “Keep your head when you win and your heart when you lose”
I4H 7. How many breeds of dogs must be correctly named in the State Fair dog judging contest? 25
I4H 8. How many counties in Washington have 4-H programs? All 39
I4H 9. How many dog parts must be correctly named in the State Fair dog judging contest? 25
I4H 10. How many items are there in all oral or written judging classes? 4
I4H 11. In a 4-H Judging contest a class of 4 items is divided into how many pairs? 3
I4H 12. In Showmanship what should you do with your dog after completing a ring pattern?
Free stack the dog
I4H 13. In what two dog 4-H classes at county fair must you qualify in order to go to State Fair?
SHOWMANSHIP & OBEDIENCE
I4H 14. Name the 4-H Showmanship classes. JUNIOR, INTERMEDIATE, and SENIOR
(Specials classes in all age groups may be used in some counties - not necessary for correct answer)
I4H 15. Name the dog related contest that does not involve your dog, with which you can qualify to compete in at State Fair. JUDGING CONTEST
I4H 16. Name the exercises in 4-H Pre-Novice:
All on leash: heel, Figure-8, recall, stand, one-minute sit, and three-minute down.
I4H 17. To enter an exhibit or animal in the state 4-H fair you must first: QUALIFY AT COUNTY LEVEL.
I4H 18. True or False: All 4-H members must attend their county fair to qualify for state fair. TRUE
I4H 19. True or False: At State 4-H Fair, sandals without socks or bare feet are not permitted in the show
ring, but are OK in the benching area. FALSE
I4H 20. True or False: Each member of a Team class must also have qualified in their regular county obedience class in order to go to State Fair as a team? TRUE
I4H 21. True or False: In 4-H Showmanship you must always hold your lead in your left hand. FALSE
4-H QUESTIONS INTERMEDIATE Showmanship cont.
I4H 22. True or False: It is permissible for two people to give a demonstration together? TRUE
I4H 23. True or False: When doing a 4-H ring pattern, your dog may have to gait on your right side? TRUE
I4H 24. True or False: You may only run in the dog barn if told to by your leader or superintendent.
FALSE Running is NEVER permitted
I4H 25. What are 4-H members in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th called? INTERMEDIATE
I4H 26. What are 4-H members in grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th called? SENIOR
I4H 27. What do you pledge your hands to? LARGER SERVICE
I4H 28. What do you pledge your head to? CLEARER THINKING
I4H 29. What do you pledge your health to? BETTER LIVING
I4H 30. What do you pledge your heart to? GREATER LOYALTY
I4H 31. What does the 4-H color green stand for? NATURE'S MOST COMMON COLOR, LIFE, SPRINGTIME, and YOUTH
I4H 32. What does the 4-H color white stand for? FRESHNESS and CLEANNESS
I4H 33. What hand should you hold your Showmanship lead while you are in the ring?
THE HAND CLOSEST TO YOUR DOG
I4H 34. What is a perfect score in Showmanship? 100 POINTS
I4H 35. What is a qualifying score for a blue ribbon at State Fair in Novice obedience? 185-200
I4H 36. What is the name for the county and state contest which includes illustrated talks and demonstrations?
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
I4H 37. What is the oldest age group in 4-H? SENIOR
I4H 38. What must you maintain between dogs in the line up and while group gaiting? PROPER SPACING
I4H 39. What two items constitute suitable benching equipment?
A plain buckle collar or harness, and a short metal benching chain with snaps at each end
I4H 40. When gaiting a dog in Showmanship, in which hand do you hold the lead?
The hand closest to the dog
I4H 41. When gaiting two dogs down and back together, in which direction do you turn the dogs at the end of the pattern? AWAY FROM EACH OTHER
I4H 42. When hand stacking your dog, you must lift the dog's front legs at what joint? The ELBOW
I4H 43. When hand stacking your dog, you must lift the dog's rear legs at what joint? The HOCK
4-H QUESTIONS INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP cont.
I4H 44. Where is the state 4-H fair held? PUYALLUP WA
I4H 45. Where is the state 4-H office located? PULLMAN, WASHINGTON
I4H 46. Who do you pledge your head, heart, hands, and health for?
YOUR CLUB, YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR COUNTRY, and YOUR WORLD.
AKC QUESTIONS INTERMEDIATES Showmanship
IAKC 1. An AKC group of dogs, or a member of the group, used normally for hunting vermin, name the group. TERRIER
IAKC 2. An AKC group of dogs bred to be companions or lap dogs, name the group. TOY GROUP
IAKC 3. An AKC score that is lower than the number designated as a qualifying score is called. NON-QUALIFYING
IAKC 4. According to the AKC Complete Dog Book what are the 5 basic commands of Obedience training?
Heel, Stay, Stand, Come, Sit, Down
IAKC 5. At an AKC show can a handler be penalized for using too large or small a collar on the dog? YES.
IAKC 6. In AKC can a judge give a substantial deduction in obedience if the handler's commands are
excessively loud? YES.
IAKC 7. Can a spayed or neutered dog be shown at an AKC obedience trial? YES.
IAKC 8. In AKC can a tracking title be the first title earned by a dog? YES.
IAKC 9. At an AKC show dogs worked, usually in teams, to pull sleds are called. SLED DOGS
IAKC 10. For what obedience class is the AKC title CD awarded? NOVICE
IAKC 11. Group of dogs used to pull carts, guard property, and for search and rescue, name the group.
WORKING GROUP
IAKC 12. How long are the Long Sit and the Long Down in the Novice Class at an AKC show?
Long sit is for one minute - the Long Down is for three minutes.
IAKC 13. How old must a dog be to compete at an AKC show? SIX MONTHS
IAKC 14. How old must you be to enter AKC junior showmanship? TEN YEARS OLD
IAKC 15. If your dog's coat has been dyed or powdered to change or enhance its color, can it be shown in conformation or Junior Handler classes at an AKC show? NO
IAKC 16. In AKC obedience, what is meant by crowding? The dog is too close to the handler.
IAKC 17. In AKC what obedience exercise may the handler use both arms as a signal? NONE
IAKC 18. In AKC is the Broad Jump included in an Open Obedience class? YES
IAKC 19. May a bitch in season be used in an AKC Junior Showmanship class? NO
IAKC 20. May a dog with an ILP (Indefinite Listing Privilege) enter an AKC agility trial? YES.
IAKC 21. In AKC may a handler walk an agility course with their dog prior to class start? NO. Seniors ask why. Handlers are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class to plan their strategy.
AKC QUESTIONS INTERMEDIATES Showmanship cont.
IAKC 22. Must a dog be AKC-registered to compete in Canine Good Citizen tests?
NO. Canine Good Citizen tests are non-competitive events open to all pure and mixed breed dogs.
IAKC 23. Name the AKC-sponsored class that evaluates the abilities of the young handler, not the quality of the dog. Junior Showmanship
IAKC 24. Name the seven breed groups recognized by the AKC in order.
Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding
IAKC 25. In AKC name the two types of hounds. Sight (gaze) hounds, and scent hounds.
IAKC 26. In AKC the act of bringing something (game, dumbbells, etc.) to the handler is called. RETRIEVE
IAKC 27. In AKC the initials T.D. indicate what title in obedience? TRACKING DOG
IAKC 28. The main duty of this group of dogs has been to drive livestock from one place to another. It is
AKC's newest breed group. Name this group. HERDING
IAKC 29. These breeds were developed for serving man by drawing sleds and carts, protecting property, serving as police dogs, and helping in war time. Giant breeds, sled breeds, and guard breeds are found in this group. Name this AKC group. WORKING
IAKC 30. In AKC to get credit for a leg in obedience, a dog must score at least how many points?
170 out of 200 (and get at least fifty percent on each exercise)
IAKC 31. In AKC to receive an obedience title, a dog must earn how many legs? THREE
IAKC 32. True or False: In AKC a dog can wear a slip choke type training collar in Agility. FALSE
IAKC 33. True or False: AKC field trials are held only for sporting breeds. FALSE
IAKC 34. True or False: The AKC is the only U.S. Organization that registers dogs. FALSE
IAKC 35. In AKC two different dogs or two of the same kind of dogs working together in obedience is called a? BRACE.
IAKC 36. What AKC title is given for completing Open obedience? Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)
IAKC 37. What AKC title is given for completing Utility obedience? Utility Dog (UD)
IAKC 38. What AKC title is given for passing a tracking test? Tracking Dog (TD)
IAKC 39. In AKC what are hounds that hunts by sight, not scent called? GAZEHOUND
IAKC 40. In AKC what are the four types of sporting dogs? Pointers, Retrievers, Setters and Spaniels
IAKC 41. In AKC what are the six commands that are the core of the exercises required for a CD degree?
Heel, stay, stand, sit, down, come
IAKC 42. What does AKC stand for? American Kennel Club
AKC QUESTIONS INTERMEDIATES Showmanship cont.
IAKC 43. In AKC what does CDX stand for? Companion Dog Excellent
IAKC 44. What is AKC Group 1? SPORTING
IAKC 45. What is AKC Group 2? HOUNDS
IAKC 46. What is AKC Group 3? WORKING
IAKC 47. What is AKC Group 4? TERRIERS
IAKC 48. What is AKC Group 5? TOY
IAKC 49. What is AKC Group 6? NON-SPORTING
IAKC 50. What is AKC Group 7? HERDING
IAKC 51. In AKC what is the food or object called that an exhibitor uses to get a dog's attention or to have it look alert in the conformation ring? BAIT
IAKC 52. What is the largest of the dog-recording organizations in the United States?
The American Kennel Club (AKC).
IAKC 53. In AKC what is the maximum height for the high jump in the Open Obedience class? Thirty-six (36) inches
IAKC 54. In AKC what is the second exercise in the Novice Obedience class? Stand for examination
IAKC 55. In AKC what is the smallest amount that can be deducted from an obedience score? One half point
IAKC 56. In AKC what is the third exercise in the Novice Obedience class? The Heel Free
IAKC 57. What type of dogs may compete in an AKC Lure Coursing event? Only SIGHT HOUNDS
IAKC 58. In AKC what type of leash must be used in the Rally Novice class?
The leash must be made of fabric or leather & needs to be long enough to provide adequate slack.
IAKC 59. What was the last AKC Breed Group to be added? HERDING
IAKC 60. Name the AKC group of dogs bred to help shepherds and ranchers herd or work livestock. HERDING GROUP
IAKC 61. Name the AKC group of dogs that may share attributes, but don't fit into the mold of other groups.
NON-SPORTING GROUP
IAKC 62. Name the AKC group of dogs used for hunting game by scent or sight. HOUND GROUP
HEALTH INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
IH 1. Name two skin diseases of dogs that can be transmitted to humans.
RINGWORM & SARCOPTIC MANGE
IH 2. Which of the following is caused by a mite: Ringworm or Sarcoptic mange? SARCOPTIC MANGE
IH 3. A rabid dog is some times called a? MAD DOG
IH 4. A sprain is an injury to a? LIGAMENT
IH 5. Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the? JOINTS
IH 6. Does worming before pregnancy prevent puppies from being born with roundworms? NO
IH 7. Gastric Dilation - torsion is more commonly known as? BLOAT
IH 8. Can you get Giardiasis by drinking water in a lake or stream? YES
IH 9. How is Rabies transmitted? Contact with infected Saliva
IH 10. Name this fatal viral disease it is transmitted by contact with infected saliva, by bite or through broken skin surface. It is always fatal to the dog. RABIES
IH 11. Is Rabies transmitted when bitten by infected saliva? YES
IH 12. How often should a dog be wormed? When worms are detected
IH 13. Name the two types of mange. SARCOPTIC AND DEMODECTIC (Follicular)
IH 14. What type of mange can be spread rapidly from dog to dog and may also be transmitted to humans?
SARCOPTIC MANGE
HI 15. Name two types of external parasites.
Ticks, fleas, lice, mites (ear mite, sarcoptic mange mite, follicular mange mite)
HI 16. Sarcoptic mange is caused by a? MITE
HI 17. These arachnids bury their mouth parts below the surface of the skin until they have had their fill of
blood. They are not common in cities, but are found mostly in wooded areas. Name this parasite.
TICKS
HI 18. Name the two types of worms that puppies can be born with. Roundworms and Hook
HI 19. The disease is characterized by circular, scaly areas where the hair has been lost. It can easily be
transmitted to humans. It is caused by fungi. Name this disease. RINGWORM
HI 20. What insect causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? TICKS
HEALTH INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP cont.
HI 21. These ascarids are the most common of the internal parasites. Adult worms may be passed in the stool, appearing as thin spaghetti about 1 to 3 inches long. Puppies may be born with these worms if the
mother is infected. Name the worm. ROUNDWORM
HI 22. What is another name for ascarids? ROUNDWORMS
HI 23. This worm inhabits the large intestine. It is white in color and not very common. They are long and
slender with the rear part thicker than the front. Name the worm. WHIPWORM
HI 24. This worm is commonly found in puppies. Puppies can get them from their mothers. They are small,
white, and hairline in shape. They suck blood from the intestinal wall and may cause the dog to be
anemic. Name the worm. HOOKWORM
HI 25. What internal parasite infests the bloodstream of the dog? HEARTWORMS
HI 26. True or False: Bitches spayed before they are 3years old are more likely to develop mammary
tumors. FALSE
HI 27. True or False: CPR can be given to a dog. TRUE
HI 28. True or false: Hip Dysplasia occurs only in large dogs. FALSE
It is most common in large dogs, but it can occur in any breed.
HI 29. True or False: Long toenails can cause splay feet. TRUE
HI 30. True or False: Ringworm is caused by a worm that is picked up from infected ground. FALSE (ringworm is a fungus)
HI 31. True or False: Tumors are always a sign of cancer. FALSE
(but tumors can be a symptom and should be examined by a vet)
HI 32. True or False: You can get roundworms from your dog. TRUE
HI 33. True or False: You can get tapeworms from your dog. TRUE
HI 34. True or False: It is best to take a dog's temperature while he is standing up. TRUE
HI 35. What are lice eggs called? NITS
HI 36. What causes ringworm? A FUNGUS
HI 37. What is another name for para-influenza? KENNEL COUGH
HI 38. True or False: Salmonella is a bacterial organism found in spoiled food? TRUE
HI 39. What is the average temperature of an adult dog? 101 - 102 DEGREES
HI 40. What is the surgical operation on a bitch to prevent conception called? SPAY OR SPAYING
HI 41. What type of poison is commonly found in slug bait? ARSENIC
HEALTH INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP cont.
HI 42. What type of poison is found in golf balls? LEAD
HI 43. Where are a dog's sweat glands located? ON HIS FOOT PADS
HI 44. True or False: Ticks are primarily found about the head, neck, ears, & toes on a dog? TRUE
HI 45. Can a dog get tapeworm by swallowing a flea? YES
HI 46. True or False: You can get Hookworm from your dog? TRUE
HI 47. Rice-like segments around the anus or in the stool is a symptom of what type of worm. TAPEWORM
HI 48. To remove the testicles of a male dog is called? CASTRATE
HI 49. Which internal organ of the dog is home for the most internal parasites? INTESTINES
HI 50. Diarrhea, pot belly, white spaghetti-like worms in the stool are signs of what type of worm infestations? ROUNDWORM
PARTS AND ANATOMY INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
IPA 1. Show me where your dog’s FOREARM is.
IPA 2. Show me where your dog’s CARPALS are.
The Bones of the wrist the front pastern
IPA 3. Show me where your dog’s BRISKET is.
The chest or rib cage between and just behind the front legs - Forepart of the body below the chest, between the forelegs, closest to the ribs
IPA 4. Show me where the dog’s UPPER ARM is.
The anatomical region between the shoulder and elbow joints, consisting of the humorous and associated muscle -. Sometimes referred to as the upper arm
IPA 5. Show me where your dog’s OCCIPUT is.
The bump at the top rear of the skull
IPA 6. Show me where your dog’s STERNUM is. The breastbone
IPA 7. Show me where your dog’s DIGIT is. It is the Toe.
IPA 8. Show me your dog’s EYETEETH. The upper canines
IPA 9. Show me where the bones called tarsus are. The HOCK
IPA 10. Show me where the CREST on your dog is. (Arched portion of the neck)
IPA 11. The upper, arched portion of the neck is called? CREST
IPA 12. Name the bone joint at the hock. The TARSUS
IPA 13. The upper and lower front teeth of each jaw between the canines are called. INCISORS
IPA 14. How many digits does a dog have on one foot? FOUR
IPA 15. How many teeth does a dog have on the top and how many on the bottom? 20 on top - 22 on bottom
IPA 16. How many teeth does a dog have? 42
IPA 17. Name the bone that makes up a dog's point of rump. ISCHIUM
IPA 18. Name the bones that make up a dog's digit. The PHALANGEAL BONES Three phalanges make one digit
IPA 19. The head in front of the eyes: nasal bone, nostrils, and jaws is your dog’s? MUZZLE OR FOREFACE
IPA 20. The highest part of the shoulders immediately behind the neck is called the? WITHERS
PARTS AND ANATOMY INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP cont.
IPA 21. True or False: The flews are part of the dog’s ears. FALSE
Flews are the upper lips, pendulous, particularly at their inner corners.
IPA 22. The horny cover of the paw cushion is called a dog's? PAD
IPA 23. The indentation between the eyes where the nasal bone and skull meet is called the? STOP
IPA 24. The joint of the hind leg between the thigh and the second thigh is called the knee or? STIFLE
IPA 25. True or False: The femur is the thigh bone. TRUE
IPA 26. Upper canine teeth are sometimes called? EYE TEETH
IPA 27. What are the four sharp-pointed cutting teeth called? CANINE TEETH
IPA 28. The part of the back between the point of the hip and the tail is called? CROUP
IPA 29. What is the first vertebra of the neck called? The ATLAS
IPA 30. Loose flesh, (pendulous flesh) on lips and jaws a dog’s Lower cheeks is called? Chops or Jowls
IPA 31. What is the correct name for your dog’s knee? STIFLE
IPA 32. Name the Bones of the wrist. CARPALS
IPA 33. Name the portion of the dog's body (belly) between the chest and the hind quarters. ABDOMEN
IPA 34. The anatomical region between the shoulder and the elbow is called? ARM
IPA 35. The chest or rib cage between and just behind the front legs is called? BRISKET
IPA 36. Name the tough, shock-absorbing projections on the underside of the feet. SOLES OR PADS
BREED HISTORY AND STANDARD INTERMEDIATE SHOWMANSHIP
This category will require the Judge to have an AKC book. It would be imposable to expect a Jude know all of the breed standards.
Judges need to ask the exhibitor (with a mixed breed), what breed are they showing their dog as.
NOTE: Seniors must also know all of the Intermediate and Junior questions, and Intermediates must also know all the Junior questions.
Novice Intermediates or anyone with a learning disability could be ask Junior questions and Novice Seniors could be ask either Intermediate or Junior questions.
1. What type of work was this breed originally bred to perform?
2. According to the breed standard, what type of bite does a purebred dog of this breed have?
Level, Scissors, Undershot, or Overshot
3. What type of bite does your dog have?
4. Is your dog’s bite correct according to the breed standard?
5. According to the breed standard, what type of tail does a purebred dog of this breed have?
6. What type of tail does your dog have?
7. Is this correct according to the breed standard?
8. According to the breed standard, what type of ears does a purebred dog of this breed have?
9. What type of ears does your dog have?
10. Is this correct according to the breed standard?
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