X Barks the Spot Trivia Quiz

Answer: Portuguese Water Dog

The Portuguese water dog comes in a huge variety of colors. This breed is a smart, courageous and very trainable dog. They were bred to retrieve and work in water and have curly, tight fur to keep them warm.

Answer: Hovawart

This beautiful dog is known as the Hovawart. They have been an estate dog that has been around since the 14th century. They are often trained for guarding, tracking, and working with livestock. They are usually black and brown in color and originated in the Black Forest region of Germany.

Answer: Catahoula Leopard Dog

The Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog has a short coat that is either merle or black and tan in color. The breed can be very protective of their family. It can be territorial and independent and does not need a lot of attention. It is reserved with strangers and is a good watch dog.

Answer: Tornjak

The Tornjak is a large dog from the mountainous areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This dog dates to at least 1067. The name comes from a "tor", or a sheep holding enclosure. This is a large dog with a deep chest that is very good with people. They are very trainable and make wonderful family pets.

Answer: Leonberger

The Leonberger is a very large dog that can weigh 100 lbs. or more. This a dog that needs to be well socialized. Leonbergers do enjoy outdoor activities and meeting with family and friends. It is a German dog that does well as a family pet rather than as a working dog.

Answer: Munsterlanders

The Munsterlander is a very trainable, loyal and friendly dog. They are usually black and white flecked dogs. They are very good with children and other dogs. You must keep a Munsterlander busy or they can become destructive. They are very good at rough terrain and love to be outside.

Answer: Bernese Mountain dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a working dog from Switzerland. Its initial purpose was herding cattle and as a watchdog. It is long haired breed and is very large and sturdy. The breed is calm, friendly and very good with children.

Answer: Kuvasz

The Kuvasz is a huge dog that is white in color and has a booming bark. He needs a yard with plenty of room and he makes an excellent guard dog. He guards many types of animals, is quiet indoors and is content with moderate exercise.

Answer: Azawakh

This is an aloof, quiet dog that originates from desert regions of Africa. It was used to protect Arabs tents. The Azawakh needs to be an indoor pet, not left alone outside.

Answer: Bloodhound

The bloodhound is an inquisitive, friendly, but independent dog. It is an active dog that loves to work and to track. All scent hounds are descended from the bloodhound and this is a very old breed. They are usually brown or brown and black in color and weigh 100 lbs. or more.