Puzzle #6 (Dog Breeds)

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Across
  1. 4. Small hunting dog from Japan. (5, 3)
  2. 6. Small fluffy dog with distinctive white coat. (6, 5)
  3. 7. Tibetan toy dog that is longer than it is tall. (4, 3)
  4. 9. Mexican toy dog.
  5. 11. Gentle and dependable dog breed originally from Siberia. (7)
  6. 12. Immensely strong Alaskan sled dog. (8)
  7. 15. Highly intelligent herder. (6, 6)
  8. 16. People-pleasers originally bred as a water dog. (6)
  9. 17. This breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz. (6, 8)
  10. 18. Originally used as a guard dog to protect gamekeepers. (11)
Down
  1. 1. Elegant Russian sighthound. (6)
  2. 2. They only look sad. (6, 5)
  3. 3. Formerly used to pull carts of meat. (10)
  4. 5. Welsh dog favoured by royalty. (5)
  5. 6. A small scent hound. (6)
  6. 8. Persian mastiff.
  7. 9. Ancient breed from China. (4, 4)
  8. 10. One of the most popular dog breeds. (6, 9)
  9. 13. Former guardian of German nobility. (5, 4)
  10. 14. Tallest of all dog breeds.