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2024 4-H Dog Study Guides – Dog Knowledge Event
• The Dog Knowledge Event questions will cover several key areas. Participants should be prepared to answer questions on AKC Toy Breeds, including their original purpose, country of origin, interesting facts, and identification. Additionally, questions will cover OFA CHIC rules and requirements specific to AKC Toy Breeds. First aid, particularly in relation to Toy Breeds, will be emphasized, including topics like cardiac issues, orthopedic conditions, eye health, gastric dilation-volvulus, and bleeding. Other areas of focus include external and internal parasites, general dog care, and emergency preparedness. Finally, questions will also address Big E rules and regulations.
• The format of the event will be as follows: 50% of the questions will be a take-home, open-book test that must be submitted before the in-person ESE Dog Activity Event. The remaining 50% of the questions will be answered in-person without access to resources. No more than half of these in-person questions will be visual.
2024 Dog Knowledge & Quiz Bowl Resource List:
• 4-H Dog Project Manual BBURCH 1128 - 4H Dog Manual Updates 1-22# (akc.org)
• A Fear-less Approach A Fear-less Approach to Understanding Dogs, Their Care and Training – Shop 4-H AKC Toy Group: Breed standards & Club Fliers for breeds being studied, found on American Kennel Club Website: www.akc.org
• The American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training by American Kennel Club
• AKC Complete Dog Book; by American Kennel Club
• Meet the Breeds: A Guide to More Than 200 AKC Breeds by American Kennel Club
• Essential First Aid for Dog Owners by Lorrie Boldrick DVM (available at amazon.com) Campion website: www.essentialfirstaidfordogowners.com (book)
• AKC Canine Citizen, by Mary R. Burch, PhD (ISBN:978-1-59378-644-1) (Book)
• Dog Resource Handbook by (OSU Extension) 4-H Dog Resource Handbook – Shop 4-H
• Canine Terminology by Harold Spira (ISBN: 9781929242016)
• ESE 4-H Dog Activity General Rules and Regulations (in the Entry packet)
• OFA CHIC Certification Program: https://www.ofa.org/about/chic-program