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