Dog Breeds Deluxe

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1. This dog breed was bred from the native retrievers of Maryland in the USA. New blood was introduced to the breed as a result of two dogs being rescued from a shipwreck. The new blood greatly improved the original stock therefore this breed of dog was produced. Water spaniel Labrador retriever Chesapeake Bay retriever Curly coated retriever

2. This dog was bred in Britain and was originally used for bull baiting. Today however bull baiting is illegal and the breed has evolved to its present characteristic form. Bull terrier Bull mastiff English bulldog Pit bull

3. This characteristic breed was developed from the old French hounds, which were crossed with bloodhounds. This dog was bred to accompany hunters on foot. Shakespeare reportedly compared this dog with 'Thessalian' bulls. Brussels Griffon Basset hound Bull mastiff Staghound

4. This dog breed was named after an estate in Wales. It was developed from the Dandie Dinmont terrier, with shorter legs. Weimaraner Cardigan Welsh corgi Sealyham terrier Pembroke Welsh corgi

5. Great Danes are always born with floppy ears. True False

6. Which breed of dog is said to 'yodel' instead of bark? Russian circus dog Alaskan malamute Basenji Siberian husky

7. This intelligent breed can be found in many different colours, usually black and brown but can also be found in blue or white. These agile dogs have a natural trotting gait, which has been emphasized so they look like they are ready to spring into action. Labrador retriever Shar pei English cocker spaniel German shepherd dog

8. It has been suggested that this breed descended from the Tibetan mastiff and the Samoyed of Siberia. These dogs have been considered a 'utility' breed as their fur was valued in Manchuria and they were once bred in meat farms around China. St. Bernard Chow chow Alaskan malamute Old English sheepdog

9. This ancient breed was once used as a draught dog for the weavers of Berne. It is said he was bought to Switzerland by the invading legions of Rome. Bernese mountain dog Belgian shepherd dog St Bernard Bearded collie

10. This charming breed was said to be the sacred dog of the Aztecs. This breed descended from an early mute dog of South America and was sometimes used by the Incas as food. Barbet Chihuahua Podengo Picardy spaniel