Which group of dogs are traditionally kept just as pets? and give some examples...
Toy Dogs - Papillion, Pekingese, Chihuahua, Maltese terrier, Bichon Frise
What kind of dog would be suitable for an elderly couple? And why?
Maltese, cavalier, poodle - or anything poodle cross.
small breed, minimal exercise requirements, minimal health issues, friendly
Name three poodle crosses "oodles"
cavoodle, spoodle, moodle, labradoodle
What group does the German Shepherd belong to?
Working Dogs
Name 4 types of working dogs..
Kelpie, Border Collie, Cattle dog, German Shepherd
What are the seven dog groups?
Toy, Terrier, Gun dogs, Hounds, Working, Utility, Non-sporting
Which dog group does the Doberman belong to?
Non-sporting
Which group does the Marema belong to?
Working dogs
What are the non-sporting breeds used for?
Miscellaneous group! No common behaviour traits or breeding - just the leftovers
Name 4 non-sporting breeds..
Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Great Dane, Dalmatian
Name 4 utility breeds..
Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, Boxer, Doberman, Mastiff
Labrador Retrievers belong to which dog group?
Gun Dogs
German Shorthaired Pointers belong to which dog group?
Name a breed that comes in the colours chocolate, gold & black..
Labrador Retriever
What were working dogs bred for?
Herding and protection
What types of things were the utility group bred for?
All-rounders - guard dogs, sled pulling dogs
Name three types of hounds...
Blood Hound, Beagle, Daschund, Greyhound, Foxhound, Irish wolfhound
What were terrier breeds originally bred for?
Hunt out prey, flush burrows and sometimes kill by shaking
Name three gundog breeds...
Labrador retriever, Golden retriever, Irish setter, German shorthaired pointer, Springer spaniel
What were the hound group originally bred for?
Sight and scent hounds - larger breeds with good eyesight could see game well, shorter scent hounds were used for their excellent sense of smell
Give some examples of an appropriate breed for a family with young children and explain why...
Cavoodle, Groodle, Cavalier, Cocker Spaniel
Small - medium breeds, good temperament, hypoallergenic, dont require large amounts of exercise.
How did the GSP get its name?
Because of the pointing action the do with their forelimb when the smell/see game
What were gun dogs originally bred for?
Bred to hunt game and sometimes retrieve.
What is one other thing that some toy breeds were originally bred for?
Vermin Control - rat chasing
Name 4 terrier dog breeds
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Fox Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Bull Terrier, Silky Terrier