Dog Groups & Breeds Review

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Across
  1. 4. Originated in Asia as an endurance sled dog, but found its home in Alaska when it began to win the All AlaskaSweepstakes Race in the early 1900’s.
  2. 5. one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. Originated in China.
  3. 8. Very intelligent, good-natured dog known as the national dog of France where it was used as a retriever, duck (water dog) and circus trick dog.
  4. 11. Ancient livestock guardian dogs that originated in Asia or Siberia to protect flocks.
  5. 12. Derived from the English Cocker Spaniel to hunt woodcock birds.
  6. 14. Bred to track scent-does well with cold tracking
  7. 15. Bred to be large and fearless hunters of ducks and rats. Known as 3-in-1 dogs
  8. 16. dogs bred for hunting, active, need regular exercise
  9. 17. Bred for hunting rabbits and small game-white tipped tail was bred in for spotting them in brush
  10. 18. can be bred for show or field, but not for both. Can be used for all types of game hunting
  11. 21. bred to hunt vermin, feisty, energetic, generally not tolerant of other animals
  12. 22. German bred, developed to hunt badger, fox, weasel, etc
  13. 23. dogs bred for jobs such as pulling sled (draft), large, intelligent, quick learners
  14. 24. One of the best known and most widely distributed purebred dogs. Bred for courage and in hunting vermin that den in the ground
Down
  1. 1. Bred for extreme mountain climate conditions. Popular search and rescue dog.
  2. 2. favored by Egyptian royalty-orignially bred for coursing game and greyhound racing
  3. 3. one of two of the world's largest dog breeds-friendly companion but also bred to be a guardian
  4. 5. Formerly known as the Jack Russell Terrier
  5. 6. Developed about 200 years ago in England to seek out game. Popular for bird hunting.
  6. 7. bred for hunting/tracking, strong scent abilities, good,stamina,vocal.
  7. 9. sturdy, varied
  8. 10. Very loyal dog that has become a popular breed used for guide dogs and search and rescue. Also, a popular choice for duck hunting.
  9. 13. One of the world's older breeds and were bred for sheepherding
  10. 17. noted for rabbit hunting ability and desire to follow a scent
  11. 19. small in size, don’t require a lot of space
  12. 20. bred to control movement of other animals, intelligent, good for training exercises, instinct to chase