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