1. A dog with a back that is too short is likely to:

1. Crab
2. Interfere
3. Pound or Paddle
4. Any or all of the above

2. The FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) has ____ Breed Groups?

1. 10
2. 12
3. 8
4. 9

3. In the UKC, disqualified dogs which are barred from registration privileges may not be transferred nor may litters produced by these dogs be registered.

1. true
2. false

4. In the AKC Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges, the following is stated:

"A new breed judge is expected to judge a minimum of 20 dogs an hour, and experienced judges at least 25 dogs an hour. Junior Showmanship should be judged at a rate of 20 exhibitors per hour." Is this a

1. Guideline
2. Policy
3. Suggestion
4. Rule

Answers appear within the ACEF Web site.

Topline vs. Backline

This may seem simple but so many standards and people get these mixed up. Next time you read a standard consider how these terms are used.

TOPLINE - an outline seen in profile (from the side) of the dog beginning at the occiput and ending at the set on of the tail.

BACKLINE - contained within the topline, beginning at the rear end of the withers and ending at the set on of the tail.

UPDATED

March 5, 2008

by Nina Sherrer

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