Dog Breeds
AKC
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Organization that recognizes and registers dog breeds in the U.S.
___________ breeds are eligible for AKC registration
All breeds fall into one of _______________________
Groups Of Dogs
1. _____________________
5. _____________________
2. _____________________
6. _____________________
3. _____________________
7. _____________________
4. _____________________
Sporting Group
Remarkable for their instincts in ____________________, many of these breeds actively continue
to participate in ____________________________________________
Potential owners of Sporting dogs need to realize that most ______________________________
______________________
_______ recognized breeds in this group
German Shorthaired Pointer
Originated in ______________________
Cross of the German Bird Dog, the Spanish Pointer, the English Pointer and several other track and
trail dogs
_____________________ with outstanding temperament and _____________________ hunting
capabilities
__________________ to prevent injury during the hunt
English Setter
Cross of Spanish Pointer, large Water Spaniel and Springer Spaniel
___________________________________ for more than 400 years
Mild, sweet disposition ____________________________________
Irish Setter
_________________________
Crossing the Spanish Pointer, English Setter, and Gordon Setter
____________________________ in all types of terrain
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Learn a little slower but will ____________________________ for a long time
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Hounds Group
Most hounds share the _______________________________________ of being used for hunting.
Some use ___________________________ to follow a trail.
Others demonstrate a __________________ of stamina as they relentlessly __________________
Afghan Hound
Old breed and little is knows about _________________________
Originally used for hunting
Now, popular as a _______________________________________
Require a lot of ______________________________
_______________________________ somewhat aloof and dignified
Basset Hound
Developed in __________________
Excellent sense of _________________
Used for trailing rabbits, deer, raccoon, fox, etc.
_____________________________________________
Gentle, _________________________ good with children and devoted
Beagle
Origin ______________________
Rabbit hound and hunts in packs or singly
Cheerful, friendly, lively and merry
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Black and Tan Coonhound
From the ____________________________ in England
Recognized in the US in ______________
Developed for _____________________________
____________________________ friendly, eager and aggressive
Bloodhound
Sense of smell has been __________________________ and finding lost children, buried miners
and __________________________
Have been used by police but _____________________________________
_____________________________, and sensitive to kindness and correction by the owner
_______________________________
Dachshund
Known as the_______________ in early Germany
Dachs = Badger
Hund = Dog
Three varieties: _______________________________
_______________________, long-bodied and muscular
Considered a ________________ and makes a _______________________
Greyhound
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Greatest gift is _______________________
Used for racing today
Can run over ______________________
Intelligent, sensitive, courageous and loyal
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Terrier Group
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Typically have ____________________________ for other animals, including other dogs.
Bred to ______________________________
Make engaging pets, but ___________________________________________________ to match
their dogs' lively characters.
Bull Terrier
Cross of a Bulldog, Old English Terrier, and Spanish Pointer
_____________________________ agility, and courageous
________________________________________________
Will protect itself and it’s master if provoked
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Developed to hunt _____________________________ weasels, martens and skunks
______________________________________
Intelligent, fond of children and makes an ______________________________________________
Miniature Schnauzer
Recognized as a breed in ___________
Developed to hunt vermin
Stocky build, __________________, and abundant whiskers
Hardy, healthy and intelligent
Good _______________________ and family pet
Welsh Terrier
Developed to ______________________ and work in packs with hounds
Considered an ___________________________ and watch dog
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Skye Terrier
Became a favorite at kennel shows because of its ____________________________________
________________________ well mannered and affectionate
_________________________ to those it knows
Shy and ______________________________
Working Group
Bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues.
Quick to learn, these intelligent, capable animals make solid companions.
Their considerable dimensions and strength alone, however, make many working dogs unsuitable
as pets for average families.
Alaskan Malamute
One of the oldest _______________________
Clean and odorless
_____________________
Loyal, intelligent, and ______________________
________________________ and training necessary
Boxer
Carries Bulldog, Terrier and Bullenbeisser Mastiff blood
Developed for two purposes: ________________________________
Good-natured, loyal, playful, tolerant and _______________________________________
_________________________
_______________________________
Doberman Pinscher
_____________________and has an __________________________
Females are _________________________________ and affectionate
Males are _______________________________ but often aggressive
_________________________
Rottweiler
From ______________
Used to drive cattle to and ________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________ of their owners
________________________companion dog
Saint Bernard
____________________________ in the drifting snow and made them invaluable in locating
helpless people in ___________________________
Longhaired variety proved _______________________________
__________________________ quiet, extremely loyal and very gentle
Samoyed
_____________________________
Used to _______________________ and able to pull heavy loads for long distances
Gentle, kind, unusually intelligent and ___________________________
_______________________________
Considered by many to be the ______________________________
Herding Group
Ability to control the movement of other animals.
These intelligent dogs make excellent companions and respond beautifully to training exercises.
Border Collie
Kind, sensitive, _______________________
_____________________________ of its own and family
Requires ____________________________to ensure no knots or burrs are in their coat
German Shepherd
Courageous, _____________________ and loyal
_______________________ with its owner and family but wary of strangers
Had been used as a ___________________________ and guide dog
Old English Sheepdog
Originated in ________________________
____________________________ with a characteristic gait much like a bear
Outstanding ______________________
_____________________________ and makes an excellent family pet
Toy Group
The diminutive size and winsome expressions of Toy dogs illustrate the main function of this Group:
to embody sheer delight.
They make ideal apartment dogs and terrific lap warmers on nippy nights.
Chihuahua
Recognized as the _________________________ in the world
From the state of _________________________
Companion dog
Courageous, ______________________, proud, affectionate, loyal and intelligent
Pekingese
Held sacred in __________________
Sensitive and ________________________________
________________________ makes good watchdogs
________________________ needs frequent care
Teeth need to be ________________________
Pug
Very old breed of ______________________________
________________________ and well-developed musculature
_________________________________________
Likes lots of attention and ____________________
Intelligent and ____________________
Shih Tzu
Name means _____________
Brought to England in _________
______________________________
___________________ needs daily attention to recent matting and knotting
Yorkshire Terrier
Cross of the Waterside Terrier, the Black and Tan English Terrier the Paisley Terrier and the
Clydesdale Terrier
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Favorite lapdog and companion
Lively, alert, affectionate, and ___________________________
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Non-Sporting Group
A diverse group.
A varied collection in terms of size, coat, personality and overall appearance.
Bulldog
Originated in _____________________
___________________________ dignified, loyal, and clean
Problems during ________________ may occur due to the _______________ of the puppies head
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Dalmatian
Excellent for hunting ___________________________________
Have been used as bird dogs, trail hounds ______________________________
_____________________________ and make good natural guardians
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Lhasa Apso
Small dog with a __________________________
Originated in ____________
_________________________ and responsive to kindness
___________________________________________ and has a distinct instinct for strangers
Poodle
National dog of ______________
Three sizes: _________________________________________
_____________________ and VERY intelligent and ________________________ to its owners