ANS - Exam 1

Gordon Setter

- Sporting Group

• Called the “Black avenger of the highlands”

• The Gordon Setter is a substantial bird dog named for Scottish Duke Alexander Gordon

Akita

- Working Group

• Famous for their dignity, courage, and loyalty

• Independent; high prey drive; tend to be aggressive towards other dogs, especially of the same sex

American Foxhound

- Hound Group

• Bred to chase a fox, but not kill it

• Known for its “musical voice”

Belgian Malinois

- Herding Group

• Often used in police work (due to speed & training)

• Not historically a popular breed in the USA.

Old English Sheepdog

- Herding Group

• Often referred to as the “Bobtail.”

• Their shuffling gait is a unique characteristic which resembles that of a bear.

Australian Shepherd

- Herding Group

• Known as “the cowboy’s favorite herding dog”

• Originated in Australia, but bred from European Dogs and “perfected” in California

American Staffordshire Terrier

- Terrier Group

• Often termed “The Nanny Dog” since they are “Affectionate, reliable and have a high tolerance for small children”

• must exercise control, need a dominant owner!

Bedlington Terrier

- Terrier Group

• Got its name from the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England

• The origin of the dog’s haircut is a bit of a mystery to even the president of this dog’s fan club

Italian Greyhound

- Toy Group

• AKA the “Iggy”

• Bred to be companions and jesters for centuries.

• “High-stepping charmers and companions”

Chow Chow

- Non-Sporting Group

• Their Catlike personality makes them more independent, stubborn, and less eager to please.

• A unique trait is their black/blue tongue.

• An ancient Chinese breed.