A Day At The Dogs' Home

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1. The first people that you meet are looking for a big dog, preferably with a medium to long coat. They want a fairly low energy dog and have no children or other pets to consider. They have a large house and a big garden. Which of the following dogs might you recommend? Great Dane Newfoundland Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Great Pyrenees in the US) Border Terrier

2. A young woman comes in next. She has had dogs before, and wants something that she can do agility, obedience and flyball with. Which of these dogs would probably suit her best? Jack Russell Samoyed Siberian Husky Border Collie

3. Your next visitor is interested in one of the home's puppies. She works for Guide Dogs For The Blind and is looking for a new recruit. Which of these puppies will you try and tempt her with? Staffordshire Bull Terrier Labrador Retreiver Standard Poodle Fox Terrier

4. Next comes a family. They are extremely experienced dog owners, and want a dog that will be good with their children (aged 9 and 11). You tell them you think you have the ideal dog. They are so renowned for being good with children that they are often nicknamed 'The Nanny Dogs'. The dog in question is what? German Shepherd Dog Staffordshire Bull Terrier Border Collie Chow

5. Your next visitor is a man who wants a guard dog. He is a family man, so it is important that the dog will be good with those it knows, but he has a large estate, and wants to discourage intruders. Which of these breeds might be suitable? Jack Russell Siberian Husky Rhodesian Ridgeback Basenji

6. Phew, it's been a busy day so far, and you are glad of a break to put your feet up. While relaxing with a cup of coffee, your mind turns to a dog that has been in the home for quite some time. Mac is a German Shepherd Dog, almost one year old, and was brought in due to being over boisterous and occasionally showing a tendency towards aggression. You are sure that if Mac's energies could be channelled towards something, then he would do well, but up until now, it hadn't occurred to you what that could be. Now you think he might make a good what? Search and rescue dog Sheep herder Family pet Police dog

7. A family come to see you next. They have two dogs already, and an 11 year old daughter who desperately wants a dog all of her own. They have a large house and an acre of land, so a high energy dog is not a problem. Obviously it must be good with other pets and children, but other than that, they really don't mind. Which of these dogs do you think might suit this family best? Border Collie Large Munsterlander German Shepherd Chihuahua

8. Your next visitor is also interested in a puppy. He is a sporting man and wants a medium sized dog, capable of being trained to flush and retrieve. Which of these puppies do you show him? Red Setter Springer Spaniel Weimaraner Border Collie

9. A retired couple come to see you next. They want a small companion that they can take for leisurely strolls about three times a day. A dog whose energy level is not too high, but will be active and fun loving is important. They have grandchildren, so it is important that the dog is 'child friendly'. Which of the following dogs might suit these people best? Chow Papillon Samoyed Pug

10. Phew, nearly home time. When the last person you see tells you what he wants, you are delighted. This dog has been in kennels for far too long just waiting for the right person, and here he is. He wants a dog that is independent and loves to run. He has a large enclosed garden for free running, and goes running himself twice a day, so even a dog that cannot be let off the lead would be fine. He likes medium to large sized dogs, and medium length coats. Which of these dogs do you hope he will take home? Siberian Husky Border Terrier Springer Spaniel Border Collie