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Samoyed dog
  • 1. Why are Samoyeds considered poor guard dogs?
A) They have a friendly and affable disposition.
B) They are too small to guard.
C) They are not intelligent enough.
D) They are afraid of strangers.
  • 2. What earned Samoyeds the nickname 'Sammie smile'?
A) Their alert and happy expression.
B) The shape of their ears.
C) Their unique barking sound.
D) The way they tilt their heads.
  • 3. Under what condition might a Samoyed act as a watch dog?
A) When something approaches their territory.
B) During the night only.
C) When they are trained to attack.
D) When they are hungry.
  • 4. What behavior might a Samoyed exhibit if it becomes bored?
A) Destruction or digging.
B) Sleeping all day.
C) Refusing to eat.
D) Running away.
  • 5. Which of the following is an activity Samoyeds can participate in?
A) Swimming competitions.
B) Flyball.
C) Retrieving game.
D) High-altitude climbing.
  • 6. According to the 2024 UK study, what is the life expectancy of a Samoyed?
A) 15 years.
B) 12.7 years.
C) 12 years.
D) 13.1 years.
  • 7. What type of disease is Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy?
A) A heart condition.
B) A skin disorder.
C) A kidney disease.
D) A joint disease.
  • 8. Why is Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy more severe in males?
A) Males are genetically weaker.
B) Males are more exposed to environmental factors.
C) It is caused by a Y-chromosome mutation.
D) It is an X-linked recessive disorder.
  • 9. To which human condition is Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy similar?
A) Down syndrome.
B) Alport's syndrome.
C) Diabetes.
D) Kidney stones.
  • 10. What is the genetic cause of the disease?
A) A lack of sunlight.
B) A nonsense mutation in the COL4A5 gene.
C) Poor nutrition.
D) A viral infection.
  • 11. What part of the kidney is affected by the disease?
A) The glomerular basement membrane.
B) The renal artery.
C) The bladder.
D) The ureter.
  • 12. What happens when plasma proteins are lost in the urine?
A) Symptoms of the kidney disease appear.
B) The dog becomes hyperactive.
C) The dog grows extra fur.
D) The dog gains weight rapidly.
  • 13. What are two symptoms of the disease in males as it progresses?
A) Loss of sight and hearing.
B) Increased appetite and thirst.
C) Aggression and excessive barking.
D) Lethargy and muscle wastage.
  • 14. At what age do affected male Samoyeds typically start showing symptoms?
A) One year.
B) Six months.
C) Two weeks.
D) Three months.
  • 15. What medications can be used to slow the progression of the disease?
A) Antihistamines and steroids.
B) Insulin and vitamins.
C) Antibiotics and aspirin.
D) Cyclosporine A and ACE inhibitors.
  • 16. If a carrier female mates with a healthy male, what is the probability that male offspring will be affected?
A) 100%.
B) 25%.
C) 75%.
D) 50%.
  • 17. At what age is death expected for affected dogs?
A) 10 to 12 years.
B) 8 to 15 months.
C) 5 to 7 years.
D) 2 to 4 years.
  • 18. What is the weight range for a male Samoyed according to the AKC standard?
A) 35–50 pounds
B) 40–60 pounds
C) 45–65 pounds
D) 50–70 pounds
  • 19. What is the height range for a female Samoyed according to the AKC standard?
A) 19–21 inches
B) 20–22 inches
C) 21–23.5 inches
D) 18–20 inches
  • 20. What color tint is commonly seen on Samoyeds?
A) Biscuit
B) Silver
C) Grey
D) Gold
  • 21. What shape are Samoyed ears?
A) Triangular
B) Pointed oval
C) Rounded
D) Floppy
  • 22. What type of coat do Samoyeds have?
A) Single layer, silky coat
B) Curly, medium-length coat
C) Dense, double layer coat
D) Wiry, short coat
  • 23. What is the seasonal shedding process of the Samoyed called?
A) Fur shedding cycle
B) Winter transition
C) Molting phase
D) Blowing coat
  • 24. Which sex typically has a larger ruff?
A) Depends on age
B) Females
C) Neither
D) Males
  • 25. According to the UK Kennel Club, what is the height for a male Samoyed?
A) 48–53 centimetres
B) 46–51 centimetres
C) 53–60 centimetres
D) 51–56 centimetres
  • 26. What does the topcoat of a Samoyed provide?
A) Coloring patterns
B) Protection from debris for the undercoat
C) Primary warmth
D) Waterproofing only
  • 27. What type of dog is the Samoyed?
A) Hound-type
B) Spitz-type
C) Terrier-type
D) Retriever-type
  • 28. From which dog breed are Samoyeds descended?
A) Norwegian Elkhound
B) Nenets Herding Laika
C) Alaskan Malamute
D) Siberian Husky
  • 29. The Samoyed takes its name from which group of people?
A) Arctic explorers
B) Samoyedic peoples
C) Nenets people
D) Russian royals
  • 30. Who is considered the founder of the Samoyed breed?
A) Fridtjof Nansen
B) Carsten Borchgrevink
C) Robert Falcon Scott
D) Ernest Kilburn-Scott
  • 31. In what year was the first official breed standard developed for the Samoyed?
A) 1893
B) 1902
C) 1889
D) 1909
  • 32. How many dogs did Carsten Borchgrevink bring to the southern hemisphere?
A) 20
B) 90
C) 33
D) 28
  • 33. Which explorer brought twenty Samoyeds on a 1902 journey?
A) Carsten Borchgrevink
B) Ernest Kilburn-Scott
C) Robert Falcon Scott
D) Ernest Shackleton
  • 34. Where were the dogs from the Southern Cross Expedition left on the return trip?
A) Yamal Peninsula
B) Arkhangelsk, Russia
C) Native Island, New Zealand
D) The North Pole
  • 35. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in Samoyeds is caused by a mutation in which locus?
A) Beta cell locus
B) RPRG locus
C) COL2A1 locus
D) Insulin locus
  • 36. Which genetic defect causes short legs and eye abnormalities in Samoyeds?
A) Pancreatic inflammation
B) Autoimmune skin deficiency
C) COL2A1 locus defect
D) RPRG locus mutation
  • 37. Which heart condition occurs more frequently in Samoyeds than in other breeds?
A) Sebaceous adenitis
B) Hip dysplasia
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Pulmonary stenosis
  • 38. The mutation causing PRA in Samoyeds is located on which chromosome?
A) Chromosome 1
B) Y chromosome
C) X chromosome
D) Chromosome 21
  • 39. Does the COL2A1 defect affect the expression of the protein opticin?
A) Yes, it decreases expression
B) Yes, it increases expression
C) No
D) Yes, but only in heterozygous dogs
  • 40. Which of the following is listed as a concern for Samoyeds besides eye and heart issues?
A) Diabetes insipidus
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Epilepsy
D) Hip dysplasia
  • 41. In the context of the COL2A1 defect, which symptom is recessive?
A) Retinal detachment
B) Persistent hyaloid artery
C) Retinal malformation
D) Liquefaction of the vitreous
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