Dog Breeds In General

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1. In what state/country was the Siberian Husky first developed? Texas Alaska Russia England

2. The Ibizan Hound, native of the Balaeric Islands, is considered to be in what family of dogs? Terrier Scenthound Spitz Sighthound

3. The Australian Shepherd originated in Australia. True False

4. The Japanese Akita's original function was to participate in dog fights and in large game hunting. What is the Akita's current function in Japan? Sled dog Akita's went extinct Companion dog Guard dog

5. This breed of dog was originally bred in France for the purpose of pointing and retrieving. This breed is also famous for its unique coat texture. What dog breed is this? Welsh Springer Spaniel French Bulldog Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Wirehaired Dachshund

6. The Pharaoh Hound, native to Egypt, is known for bearing an uncanny resemblance to what ancient Egyptian god? Ra Anubis Seth Bast

7. This dog was given the nickname of "Gamekeeper's Night Dog" and was bred in England for the purpose of estate guardian in the 1800's. The most common colour is brindle, although other colours do occur. What dog breed is this? Staffordshire Bull Terrier English Cocker Spaniel Bullmastiff Greyhound

8. This dog was considered only for the Russian aristocracy and other royalty in the Middle Ages and was used for wolf hunting, sometimes in packs of more than one hundred. This breed was also called the Russian Wolfhound. What was the other name for the Russian Wolfhound? Samoyed Vizsla Borzoi Komondor

9. The Anatolian Shepherd originated in what country? Answer: (One Word)

10. The Kerry Blue Terrier was bred in Ireland for the purpose of ratting, as well as badger and fox hunting. For what reason was this dog called the Kerry Blue Terrier? As the dog gets older its coat turns blue The dog has a sad expression making it seem "blue" The person who first bred the dog was named Kerry It wasn't named that for any particular reason