Down the Ladder: Part 2: Doggies

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1. Having the same name as a part of Canada, this beloved dog is playful, hard working and a good friend. It is often used as a guide dog for the disabled, a search-and-rescue dog, and a detector of narcotics. It's a member of the Sporting Group. Rhodesian Ridgeback Pembroke Welsh Corgi Labrador Retriever Cardigan Welsh Corgi

2. This dog has the same name as a British fighter jet. It's a member of the Hound group and looks like a small English Fox Hound, but its personality is like a Beagle's. Harrier Chihuahua Havanese Chow Chow

3. This breed is named after a region of Turkey. It is indispensable to the shepherds of Turkey, helping to protect the herds from predators. It belongs to the working group. Schnauzer Vizsla Anatolian Shepherd Dog Pomeranian

4. This large, loving dog, a member of the working group, has the same name as a person of long ago. The breed is famous for its very valuable work for mankind, especially in Europe. Answer: (Two words)

5. This very strong breed, a member of the working group, was originally bred in Japan for such tough assignments as hunting bears! Today the Japanese use it as a watchdog. Akita Chow Chow Kurita Akagi

6. This dog has the same name as a place in Yorkshire, although "Yorkshire" is not part of the name. Good natured and fun loving, the breed belongs to the terrier group. It was registered with the American Kennel Club way back in 1888. Airedale Gordon Setter Glen of Imaal terrier Plothound

7. This breed, often associated with a country in Europe, is a smart, proud dog and makes an excellent companion. By American Kennel Club standards, it comes in three sizes. Two sizes are members of the non-sporting group and one is a member of the toy group. European clubs divide the breed into four classifications. Pomeranian Springer Spaniel Schnauzer Poodle

8. This breed, a member of the toy group, is sweet and playful. Its coat is so long it seems to be cleaning the floor as it walks. The coat can make the dog very uncomfortable in warm weather, and it needs grooming every day. It is of Chinese ancestry, and the name consists of two words. Answer: (----------two words; 4 letters, 3 letters)

9. When most people think "shaggy dog," they think of this large breed, a member of the herding group. Answer: (3 words; 3 letters, 7 letters, 8 letters)

10. Now you've formed all or most of an acrostic, consisting of the first letter of each of the first 9 answers. These letters will form the answer to the following question: This breed is protective, dignified, playful, and independent. It bears the same name as a city in Asia. Member of the non-sporting group. Answer: (2 words; 5 letters, 4 letters)