Dark chocolate colored much like a Yorkie sort of breed Newer info--The dog, Toto, in the movie is a small Cairn Terrier and his color is a grizzled gray. In the book, Totâ¦o is actually a Yorkshire Terrier-a.k.a. Yorkie.
Why It Is Done. An arterial blood gas (ABG) test is done to: 1  Check for severe breathing problems and lung diseases, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .2  See how well treatment for lung diseases is working.3  Find out if you need extra oxygen or help with breathing (mechanical ventilation).n arterial blood gas (ABG) test is done to: 1  Check for severe breathing problems and lung diseases, such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .
In some ways, drawing an arterial blood gas sample is easier than drawing venous blood: Unlike veins, arteries pulsate, which makes them easier to findâand they don't roll like veins tend to do. To collect an ABG sample, you simply feel for a pulse and sink the tip of the needle into the underlying vessel.