Requirements February 1938 until December 1943

1. Own and give proper care to a dog for a period of not less than six months; or have responsibility for the care of his family's dog  for not less than six months.

2. Present a record showing the care he has given to his dog during a period of six months, including such items as feeding hours, and kinds of foods; housing; training; exercise; grooming and bathing; care for the dog's habits and health, including precautions to keep dog in good condition.

3. Report the approximate cost of feeding and caring for his dog for a six months' period.

4. Point out on his dog at least ten parts, giving the technical name for each part.

5. Describe from personal observation or point out from pictures, three distinguishing breed characteristics of 15 breeds of dogs; or give a brief history of some one breed of dog, including: the origin (if possible); any cross-breeding that has taken place; characteristics that have been gained by cross-breeding; great champions of the breed; persons who have been instrumental in furthering the breed.

6. Explain the symptoms and first aid treatment for at least one illness and one accident common to dogs.

7. Explain proper methods of training dogs to do the following:

(a) Obey simple instructions such as "come here", "stop barking", "lie down", etc.; (b) Walk to heel; (c) Carry and retrieve objects; (d) Herd cattle or sheep; (e) One or more tricks such as "speaking", "begging", "dead dog", etc.

8. Know the state and county laws and town or municipal ordinances (if any) involving dogs, including ownership, control and humane treatment.

Requirements December 1943, until January 1952

1. Own and give proper care to a dog for a period of not less than six months; or have responsibility for the care of his family's dog for not less than six months.

2. Present a record showing the care he has given to his dog during a period of six months, including such items as feeding hours, and kinds of foods; housing; training; exercise; grooming and bathing; care for the dog's habits and health, including precautions to keep dog in good condition.

3. Report the approximate cost of feeding and caring for his dog for a six months' period.

4. Point out on his dog at least ten parts, giving the technical name for each part.

5. Describe from personal observation or point out from pictures, three distinguishing breed characteristics of 15 breeds of dogs; or give a brief history of some one breed of dog, including: the origin (if possible); any cross-breeding that has taken place; characteristics that have been gained by cross-breeding; great champions of the breed; persons who have been instrumental in furthering the breed.

6. Explain the symptoms and first aid treatment for at least one illness and one accident common to dogs.

7. Explain proper methods of training dogs to do the following, and teach a dog to obey at least three simple everyday commands: (a) obey simple instructions such as "come here", "stop barking", "lie down", etc.; (b) Walk to heel; (c) carry and retrieve objects; (d) herd cattle or sheep; (e) one or more tricks such as "speaking", "begging", "dead dog", etc.

8. Know the state and county laws and town or municipal ordinances (if any) involving dogs, including ownership, control and humane treatment.