Dog Breeds

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Across
  1. 7. One of many descendant of the fighting dogs of the high valleys of Tibet; developed to fight bulls and hunt bears
  2. 11. (2 words) Which breed of dog was found on the dogecoin?
  3. 12. (2 words) Believed to be a cross with herding dogs and wolves; used to be used as a sheepherding dog, now they are commonly used as police and guard dogs
  4. 14. This terrier dates back to the 1830s when it was used in dog and bullfights
  5. 15. This hound hunted in packs and pursued game by sight; existed thousands of years ago in Egypt
  6. 16. This hound is short-legged, and heavier boned than any other breed; Friars of the French Abbey played a part in the breeds development
  7. 17. (2 words) Believed that Mastiff breeds of Asia and Irish Wolfhounds are the principal ancestors of this breed
  8. 18. Compact body with well-developed musculature; oriental origin, first appearing in the Buddhist monasteries of Tibet
  9. 19. This retriever is native to Newfoundland, this is an active water dog bred to assist the hunter in retrieving downed waterfowl
  10. 20. This hounds greatest ability is speed and they are often used in races
  11. 21. Sense of smell is highly developed; used for tracking people and finding lost children, buried miners, and earthquake victims
  12. 22. This setter has been trained as a bird dog in England for over 400 years and gained popularity in the US due to its beauty, and aristocratic appearance
Down
  1. 1. The American ____ Spaniel has retained its classification as a sporting dog and is the smallest member of the sporting dog family
  2. 2. Descendants of the Drover dogs of Rome;used as a herding dog to move cattle to and from the market
  3. 3. Originated in Germany, where the breed was known as Pudel, which means splash in the water
  4. 4. (2 words) Breed was developed in Italy; Smallest breed of dog that hunts by sight
  5. 5. These dogs were found travelling with the Gypsies; most importantly known as carriage or coach dogs
  6. 6. (2 words) Developed in the mountains as guardians over flocks of sheep
  7. 8. The Alaskan _______ is named after the Innuit tribe and is one of the oldest breeds of sled dogs
  8. 9. Known as the badger dog
  9. 10. Smallest breed in the world; oldest breed of dog on the American continent; originated in Mexico
  10. 11. (2 words) Originated by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog
  11. 13. This dog gets its name from the way it positions its body in the presence of wild game