The Evolution Of Adoption Programs: Taking Breed Out Of The Equation, Part 1

1. The dog's breed, not their behavior, is the key to a good match for potential adopters.

True

False

2. Each dog should be treated as an individual.

True

False

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I certify that I have viewed the entire presentation.

I did not view the entire presentation.

4. There is no agreed upon or standard definition of a "Pit Bull."

True

False

5. Which of the following statements is not true?

The dog genome consists of approximately 20,000 genes.

Variation across 50 genes determines breed defining physical traits.

If a dog is a mixed breed, you can predict behavior based on the breeds present in their DNA.

Less than 1% of a dog’s genes determines physical appearance.

None of the above.

6. According to research conducted by Western University, breed labels assigned by dog adoption agencies to shelter dogs were wrong:

At least 15% of the time.

At least 35% of the time.

At least 55% of the time.

At least 75% of the time.

Every time.

7. DNA tests help identify a dog's ancestors. Knowing a dog's breed mix will not help us determine behavior because:

The behavior of all dogs (pure breed or mixed) is always influenced by a variety of outside factors.

Once a dog is determined to be of mixed breed, they are not a member of any breed.

Each mixed breed dog, even those from the same litter will have a unique genome.

All of the above.

8. Outcome expectancy is a result of a person's estimate that a given behavior will lead to certain outcomes.

True

False

9. Special policies and practices that only apply to "pit bull" dogs are necessary and effective.

True

False

10. Which of the following does Dr. Levy describe as discriminatory policies which can hurt "pit bulls" and the adoption process?

Special applications.

Special screening processes (policy or unwritten rules).

Blanket restrictions on adopters (e.g., no kids, no other dogs, no cats, experienced owners only, no same-sex adoptions).

A and B.

All of the above.

11. Which of the following does Dr. Levy describe as discriminatory policies which can hurt "pit bulls" and the adoption process?

Generalizations about suitability for adoption (i.e., assuming all “pit bull” dogs are high energy, good with kids, dog-dog interactions, etc.).

Mandatory training based on shown behavior.

Intake or adoption floor decisions based on “breed” or visual ID alone.

A and C.

All of the above.