2. TEST YOUR IRISH DOG BREED KNOWLEDGE
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, here is a short quiz to test your Irish Dog
Breed knowledge, Vet Student! Give yourself one point for correctly matching
the picture to the breed, and two points for matching the Fun Fact to the
breed. There are 18 total points possible. Let us know how you do!
9. FUN FACTS - Test your Irish Dog Breed Knowledge
1. Known hereditary diseases include late onset progressive retinal atrophy,
canine leukocyte adhesion deficiency (UK), and hypothyroidism.
2. Affected by protein-losing nephropathy, protein-losing enteropathy, Addison’s
disease and renal dysplasia with more frequency than other breeds.
3. Commonly affected by dilated cardiomyopathy, osteosarcoma, and gastric
dilation and volvulus.
4. Affected by elbow dysplasia and hip dysplasia more than typical for size and
seizures are not uncommon in this double-coated breed.
5. Known hereditary diseases include von Willebrand’s disease and degenerative
myelopathy and progressive neuronal abiotrophy.
6. Known hereditary diseases include digital hyperkeratosis and cystinuria.
10. ANSWER KEY
A: SOFT COATED WHEATON TERRIER
B: IRISH SETTER
C: KERRY BLUE TERRIER
D: IRISH WOLFHOUND
E: IRISH WATER SPANIEL
F: IRISH TERRIER
FUN FACTS:
1. IRISH SETTER
2. SOFT COATED WHEATON TERRIER
3. IRISH WOLFHOUND
4. IRISH WATER SPANIEL
5. KERRY BLUE TERRIER
6. IRISH TERRIER
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