Native North American Dog Breeds

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1. This breed was developed by an Inuit tribe in the frozen north. He is a large, strong freighting dog with a wolfish appearance. Answer: (two words)

2. This breed was developed in an eastern Canadian province, but named for a near-by area. His short coat is water-repellent and he became popular with the British who refined the breed. Currently he is the most popular dog in america. Answer: (two words)

3. This breed was developed in Maryland after a shipwreck in 1807. His short coat can withstand cold water and is rough, oily, and can be wavy. He comes in different shades of brown. New England Water Spaniel Chesapeake Bay Retriever Boston Water Terrier Brown Maine Retriever

4. This breed is a native American. He is a small, black and white or brindle and white, short-coated dog with large ears. Answer: (two words)

5. This large white dog looks nothing like his English counterpart. He was used on frontier American farms to handle cattle and guard the farm. He is a strong, intelligent dog with a short wash and wear coat that comes in white with or without tan markings. Answer: (two words)

6. This breed was developed in an eastern Canadian province. He is a reddish-orange colour with white markings, and has a water-resistant medium-length coat. He is a very intelligent dog who weighs up to 50 pounds, and has a unique approach to hunting birds. New Brunswick Water Dog Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Red River Retriever Cape Breton Spaniel

7. This American breed differs from its English counterpart mainly by his smaller size (up to 15 inches) and much more profuse coat. He is still used by hunters in Britain but is rarely seen in the field in America. In the 1940's and 1950's the breed became too popular and its health and temperament took a downward slide. Today he can be a great family pet due to the hard work of breeders. Answer: (three words)

8. This American breed is not well-known. He is a small to medium dog with a curly brown coat. He is a wonderful duck hunting companion, and is at home in the water. California Duck Dog American Water Retriever American Water Spaniel Montana Black & Tan Spaniel

9. This large, Canadian breed comes in black, brown, or black and white. He is an excellent swimmer and has an easygoing and gentle temperament. Answer: (one word- full name, not shortened)

10. I saved the toughest for last. This American breed from the south has a splotchy-coloured coat and striking-coloured eyes. He stands up to 26 inches at the shoulder and is a versatile farm dog; from rounding up stock to hunting game. They are protective of their land and family. The Native Indians of the area may have crossed the dog with the Red Wolf. This breed can be traced back to the 1700's. South Dakota Mottled Hound Arkansas Blue-Tick Hound Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog California Cougar Dog