Sporting Dog Patterns - Springer Spaniel

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1.

A longer cut allows you to mold the coat a bit and apply carding techniques to retain some of the _______________.
- A.
  
  Density
- B.
  
  Proper coat texture
- C.
  
  Feathering
2.

Blades ranging from a #10 to a #4F are commonly used to _______________ as an alternative to proper grooming techniques on pet.
- A.
  
  Shave the face
- B.
  
  Shave the feet
- C.
  
  Set the pattern
3.

Bulk thin the _____________ area to accentuate the muscle.
- A.
  
  Loin
- B.
  
  Thigh
- C.
  
  Neck
4.

Clip the throat area from the base of the ear bulbs in a “V” shape, following the ____________ at the sides of the neck with a #15 or #10 blade.
- A.
  
  Cowlick line
- B.
  
  Neck muscles
- C.
  
  Sternum
5.

Cheeks are left as natural as possible to give a _____________ appearance.
- A.
  
  Fluffy
- B.
  
  Furry
- C.
  
  Smooth
6.

Common carding tools can be a fine stripping knife, a ______________, or a #40 blade held between your fingers.
- A.
  
  Pumice stone
- B.
  
  Mat rake
- C.
  
  Shedding blade
7.

Ideally, the coat should be worked with hand stripping techniques, carding, and thinning shears to retain the proper coat texture, ___________, and natural look.
- A.
  
  Style
- B.
  
  Brilliant color
- C.
  
  Shape
8.

If there is long fur between the toes, back brush the fur so it stands up on top of, and away from the foot. With __________________ trim off the excess creating a neat and very natural looking foot.
- A.
  
  Clippers
- B.
  
  Thinning shears
- C.
  
  Straight shears
9.

Neaten the undercarriage line into a soft arch. The highest point of the arch is directly below the __________.
- A.
  
  Brisket
- B.
  
  Stifle
- C.
  
  Last rib
10.

Remember: for safety when edging ears, always keep the ____________ towards the tips of the ears.
- A.
  
  Tip of the shears
- B.
  
  Clippers
- C.
  
  Stripping knife
11.

Removal of whiskers on the muzzle is optional, based on _____________ or the amount of fur on the muzzle.
- A.
  
  Gender of the dog
- B.
  
  Client preference
- C.
  
  Size of the head
12.

The back of the front legs and the rear section of the thighs and the undercarriage should be _________________.
- A.
  
  Dematted daily
- B.
  
  Sparse of hair
- C.
  
  Well feathered
13.

The coat should look as natural as possible and all transitional pattern lines should be ______________.
- A.
  
  Invisible
- B.
  
  Visible
- C.
  
  Obvious
14.

The natural body jacket should ______________.
- A.
  
  Lay tight to the body
- B.
  
  Lay loose and away from body
- C.
  
  Resemble a bristle like coat
15.

The pattern line rises over the ___________, dropping in a “U” shape to expose the upper thigh muscle.
- A.
  
  Rib cage
- B.
  
  Loin
- C.
  
  Flank
16.

The tail is handled in the same trimming style as the _____________.
- A.
  
  Featherings
- B.
  
  Head and neck
- C.
  
  Body coat
17.

Trim the top _________ of the outer ear leather or, if the ear is very long, set the line to the jaw.
- A.
  
  1/4
- B.
  
  1/3
- C.
  
  1/2
18.

When trimming sporting dogs, the athletic trait is emphasized by working with the natural bone structure and ________________.
- A.
  
  Muscle tone
- B.
  
  Density of fur
- C.
  
  Squareness of the dog
19.

_______________ the coat after clipping.
- A.
  
  Rinse
- B.
  
  Brush
- C.
  
  Card
20.

With _______________, the longer hair may be finger plucked, carded, or stripped out by hand, retaining a neat and natural look.
- A.
  
  Heavy-coated dogs
- B.
  
  Light-coated dogs
- C.
  
  Average coated dogs