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Dog History 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Advantages of designer dogs | unique looks, fewer congenital diseases, crosses now but could evolve in tomorrow’s new breeds. |
| Disadvantages of designer dogs | more difficult to predict temperament and size, still has a strong chance for congenital diseases since many of these health issues affect multiple breeds, tend to be expensive. |
| Notice that many have POODLE in common in the mix! Why do you think that is?? | Poodles do very minimally shed and are of high intelligence! |
| Bitch | This the correct term for a female dog. |
| Dam | This is the designation given to the mother of a litter. |
| Stud | The stud is the male dog that performs the breeding on the bitch. |
| Sire | This is the designation given to the father of the litter. |
| Litter | This term applies to a group of puppies that are born from the same pregnancy. |
| Heat cycle | This is the active period of a bitch's reproductive cycle. It's characterized by a bloody discharge, the release of eggs for fertilization and a period of active willingness to breed (happens twice a year) |
| Gestation | The period of pregnancy. Typically 63 days. |
| Whelping | The act of giving birth, also simply known as “labor.” |
| Ear Cropping | Cutting/Shaping the ear to make it stand up erect |
| Tail Docking | Intentional removal of a portion of the tail |
| The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) _______ ear cropping and tail docking of dogs when done solely for ______ | opposes; cosmetic purposes. |
| The AVMA __________ of ear cropping and tail docking ____________ | encourages the elimination; from breed standards. |
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