The Primitive Spitz

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1. What is the most distinguishing feature of a dog in the Spitz group? The irresistable herding instincts posessed by this breed. An overall wolf-like appearance with the tail curled over its back. Size; no dog of this breed will exceed 20 lbs. upon maturity. A Spitz breed dog is generally used to assist fire fighters.

2. Which of the following is a spitz type of dog? German Shepherd Shiba Inu Tanuki Inu Doberman Pinscher

3. Typically, which of the following is considered a positive trait of the spitz type? Generally they are very odorless and clean dogs. They make good 'lap dogs'. They do not shed very often and require minimal brushing and grooming. They often dig up gardens.

4. No dog of the spitz breed is used for hunting. True False

5. What is another word sometimes used to classify breeds of the 'Spitz' group? Primitive Fighting Lupine Hound

6. What is the only spitz type dog in the AKC hound group? Norwegian Elkhound Alaskan Malamute Volpino Italiano Chow Chow

7. Which of these dogs was developed from a larger breed and made smaller? Akita Inu Chow Chow Alaskan Klee Kai Keeshond

8. Which of the following is not only classified as spitz, but is also classified in the toy group? Hokkaido Siberian Husky Cocker Spaniel Pomeranian

9. Which is another name for the Ainu Dog? Chow Chow Hokkaido Inuit Sled Dog Samoyed

10. Which of these dogs is known for hunting puffins? Pomeranian American Eskimo Dog Keeshond Norwegian Lundehund

11. Which now-extinct spitz type dog was eaten as a sacred Maori dish? Saganaki Tiropita Spanikopita Kuri

12. Which of these is typically thought of as a sled-pulling dog? Kishu Inu Volpino Italiano Siberian Husky Laika

13. From which country does the Kai Dog originate? Japan Australia China North America

14. Which dog was the symbol of the Dutch Patriot Party? Finnish Spitz Keeshond Klee Kai Kishu Inu

15. The Alaskan Husky is not a purebred dog. True False