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1. 1. A Collie barks repeatedly at home. What is a useful starting point?

   A Collie barks repeatedly at home. What is a useful starting point?

   Observe triggers and unmet needs, then seek help if needed Punish any sound without examining the situation Assume every Collie must bark constantly

2. 2. A herding-breed puppy looks energetic. Should it follow an adult's demanding training programme?

   A herding-breed puppy looks energetic. Should it follow an adult's demanding training programme?

   Yes, if it keeps following a toy Yes, working ancestry means adult capacity from birth No, adapt activity to growth, health and fatigue

3. 3. Why can a herding background matter in a family home?

   Why can a herding background matter in a family home?

   It makes all training unnecessary Moving people or animals may attract the dog's attention It guarantees the dog will supervise children safely

4. 4. What does a Shetland Sheepdog's double coat require?

   What does a Shetland Sheepdog's double coat require?

   No brushing because it resists weather Regular care that checks for knots and loose undercoat Attention only when a large mat appears

5. 5. Which plan better reflects an Australian Shepherd's typical needs?

   Which plan better reflects an Australian Shepherd's typical needs?

   Physical exercise with no learning or interaction Suitable movement plus mental engagement and rest Mental puzzles with no chance to move

6. 6. What does an MDR1 sensitivity result help a vet assess?

   What does an MDR1 sensitivity result help a vet assess?

   How quickly the dog learns recall Risk of adverse reactions to certain medicines Whether the dog can herd sheep

7. 7. Your Collie starts circling and nipping at running children. What should you do?

   Your Collie starts circling and nipping at running children. What should you do?

   Separate safely and get help teaching an alternative behaviour Ask the children to run faster Let it continue because herding is natural

8. 8. You want an Australian Shepherd but cannot tolerate loose hair at home. What should you consider?

   You want an Australian Shepherd but cannot tolerate loose hair at home. What should you consider?

   It does not shed if it is purebred Its shedding coat is a real daily-life commitment Coat colour determines whether grooming is needed

9. 9. Can you establish a dog's MDR1 status just by calling it a herding breed?

   Can you establish a dog's MDR1 status just by calling it a herding breed?

   No, discuss appropriate testing with the vet Yes, a long coat proves sensitivity Yes, all herding dogs have the same result

10. 10. Two Border Collies react differently to visitors. What is the sound conclusion?

    Two Border Collies react differently to visitors. What is the sound conclusion?

    Assess each dog's experience and behaviour One must be the wrong breed A breed label predicts every greeting

11. 11. A Border Collie is described as intelligent. What should a future owner still plan?

    A Border Collie is described as intelligent. What should a future owner still plan?

    Time for clear, reward-based teaching No training once the puppy arrives Immediate understanding of every household rule

12. 12. Your healthy adult Australian Shepherd enjoys learning. How should you choose a canine sport?

    Your healthy adult Australian Shepherd enjoys learning. How should you choose a canine sport?

    Match the activity to the dog's abilities and enjoyment Choose only the fastest route to a trophy Assume every dog of the breed must compete

13. 13. Before adopting an active herding dog, which schedule is most useful to review?

    Before adopting an active herding dog, which schedule is most useful to review?

    The schedule you might have in ten years Your ordinary working week, including care when busy Only your most active holiday week

14. 14. A Shetland Sheepdog is relatively small. Does that remove its activity needs?

    A Shetland Sheepdog is relatively small. Does that remove its activity needs?

    Yes, grooming replaces movement No, small size does not mean an inactive dog Yes, small dogs need only a sofa

15. 15. You like the look of a Sheltie. What is the next useful step?

    You like the look of a Sheltie. What is the next useful step?

    Choose immediately from one photograph Assume appearance tells you all its needs Meet dogs and discuss everyday care with knowledgeable owners or a rescue

16. 16. Which dog is a familiar example of a herding breed?

    Which dog is a familiar example of a herding breed?

    Greyhound Siberian Husky Border Collie

17. 17. A breeder says a Collie puppy is healthy because its parents look fit. What else is useful?

    A breeder says a Collie puppy is healthy because its parents look fit. What else is useful?

    The colour of the puppy's eyes Relevant health-screening results and family health information Only photographs of the parents running

18. 18. An Australian Shepherd hangs back from an unfamiliar visitor. What is appropriate?

    An Australian Shepherd hangs back from an unfamiliar visitor. What is appropriate?

    Force the visitor to hug it Assume reserve proves aggression Allow space and voluntary, gradual contact

19. 19. When meeting an adult herding dog in rescue, what helps assess the match?

    When meeting an adult herding dog in rescue, what helps assess the match?

    Only whether it resembles a famous trained dog Its observed needs, habits and known history Only the breed's popularity

20. 20. You have a large garden for an Australian Shepherd or Border Collie. What is still needed?

    You have a large garden for an Australian Shepherd or Border Collie. What is still needed?

    Only opening the garden door each morning A bigger fence instead of any interaction Shared activities, walks and learning opportunities