Scotch Shepherd
About how long can Scotch Shepherds live for?
About 14 - 16 years
The relationship of Alpine mastiffs and the St. bernard
This dog breed's previous name.
Arguably what this dog is most famous for.
Surviving in packs.
When the malamutes came to america
4000-5000 years ago
Where does the Norwegian Elkhound originate from?
Norway
What is one trait that the Scotch Shepherd possesses to survive the cold?
Scotch Shepherds (or Scotch Collies) survive the cold primarily through their thick double coats. Their thick coat provides essential insulation against low temperatures.
Where this dog is native to (originate from).
The Swiss Alps
This dog breed's most critical survival feature.
Double Coat.
A malamute's diet
salmon and seal
What animal did the Norwegian Elkhounds hunt
European Elkhound
When did the Scotch Shepherd come to America?
Scotch Shepherds, as well as other similar species were brought to America by Scottish and Scotch-Irish settlers beginning in the 1800s. The breed became a common and trusted farm dog in America by the early 1900s.
What St. Bernards are historically known for.
Their historical role as a hospice and rescue dog.
One way they hydrate.
They can eat snow!
The place where the malamutes originated
Siberia
What group of people accompanied Norwegian Elkhounds back then
The Vikings
About how long have Scotch Shepherds been alive for?
The history of Scotch Shepherds dates back centuries, with other herding dogs similar to them existing in Scotland as far back as the 15th century. Their ancestors, which helped form the breed, are assumed to have been alive back in 4000 BC.
How they stay safe from avalanches.
Their senses are so good, they can sometimes sense avalanches!
They have built-in snowshoes. Explain.
Their paws are wide and compact, as well as being extremely furry. This helps them to not sink in the snow.
The reasons how the Alaskan Malamute survived the Arctic.
Dense double coats, their power from pulling sleds, and the fuel they got from food
How long ago was the Norwegian Elkhound born
7000 years ago
When did the Scotch Shepherd come to Alaska?
The Scotch Shepherds did not actually come to Alaska, rather, the breed was mentioned as a mix of a St. Bernard and Scotch Shepherd named Buck, in Jack London's 1903 novel The Call of the Wild. In the story, Buck is taken from California to Alaska and the Yukon during this period.
The Tibetan Mastiff and Caucasian Shepherd Dog relation to the St. Bernard.
The two breeds that created the St. Bernard.
How their sleep position helps them survive.
They curl up in a ball to conserve body heat.
The malamute's scientific name
canis lupus familiaris
How fast can a Norwegian Elkhound run
20-30 mph