Unit 3 - Working Dogs (Cram)

Akita: Guard dog

Alaskan Malamute: Sled dog

Why is the Alaskan Malamute a less popular choice of a sled dog versus the Husky?

Malamutes are much larger, thus they have higher caloric requirements. Since sled dogs must pull the weight of their food, this can become inefficient

Bernese Mountain Dog: Shepard, pulling, and rescue dog

Boxer: Guard dog

Why do Boxers not make the best guard dogs?

They have a naturally friendly disposition

What are the two registered colours of Boxers?

Note: They can have white markings but they have to cover less than 1/3 of the body

1. Fawn

2. Brindle

Which colour of Boxer used to be killed at birth?

White Boxers

Bullmastiff: Guard dog

Cane Corso: Guard dog

Doberman Pinscher: Guard dog

What are the two registered colours of Doberman Pinschers?

1. Black and Tan

2. Red

Dogue de Bordeaux: Guard dog

What two other uses does the Dogue de Bordeaux have?

1. Fighting

2. Hunting boar, bear, and jaguar

German Pinscher: Vermin hunter

How do you tell the difference between a Doberman Pinscher and a German Pinscher

The Doberman is a large dog breed while the German is medium

Anatolian Shepard: Livestock guardian dog

Giant Schnauzer: Guard dog

Great Dane: Guard dog

Great Pyrenees: Livestock guardian dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: Farm dog

Komondor: Livestock guardian dog

Kuvasz: Guard dog or livestock guardian dog

Leonberger: Farm dog

Mastiff: Guard dog

Neapolitan Mastiff: War dog

Newfoundland: Water rescue dog

Portuguese Water Dog: Fish herder

Rottweiler: Guard dog

Saint Bernard: Rescue dog

Samoyed: Sled dog

Siberian Husky: Sled dog

Standard Schnauzer: Vermin hunter, guard dog, and water retriever

Tibetan Mastiff: Guard dog

What type of ears do German Pinschers have if they're not cropped?

Flying or pendulous

What is this coat colour called?

Salt and pepper

What size are Giant Schnauzers?

Large

What common health problems do Great Danes have?

Skeletal issues

How many breeds of Swiss Mountain Dogs are there?

Four: Two in this unit are the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

What common health problems do Komondors have?

Eye problems

Which of the three Mastiff breeds is the largest?

Mastiff

What are the three registered colours of Mastiffs?

Fawn, brindle, or apricot

What coat colour does this Mastiff puppy have?

Apricot

What is this coat colour/pattern called when on a Newfoundland?

Landseer

What size are Siberian Huskies?

Medium to large

What is this face marking on this Siberian Husky called?

White mask

What demeanor are Siberian Huskies known to have?

Wild/wolf–like