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. A Spitz breed dog is generally used to assist fire fighters. Size; no dog of this breed will exceed 20 lbs. upon maturity. An overall wolf-like appearance with the tail curled over its back.

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

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

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? Volpino Italiano Norwegian Elkhound Alaskan Malamute 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? Siberian Husky Hokkaido Pomeranian Cocker Spaniel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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