breed week 6 Flashcards
Poodle
Country: Germany
Group: Non-Sporting
Coat Type: Long, Curly
Groom: hand scissor, clipper cut
Facts: Comes in Toy, Mini or Standard. Despite the Poodle’s association with France, the breed originated as a duck hunter in Germany, where the word “pudelin” refers to splashing in water. oodles are eager, athletic, and wickedly smart “real dogs” of remarkable versatility.
Bichon Frise
Country: Mediterranean
Group: Non-Sporting
Coat Type: Curly, Thick
Groom: clipper, scissor trim
Facts: WHITE ONLY! Alert and curious, Bichons make nice little watchdogs’ but they are lovers, not fighters, and operate under the assumption that there are no strangers, just friends they haven’t met yet. Their confidence and size make them ideal city dogs. The AKC accepted the Bichon into the Miscellaneous class in 1971, and full breed recognition in the Non-Sporting Group came a year later.
American Water Spaniel
Country: USA
Group: Sporting
Coat Type: Wavy, thick combo
Groom: BB/ clipper
Facts: The American Water Spaniel, native to the lake country of the upper Midwest, is an upbeat, outdoorsy athlete who loves to hunt and swim. They are known to be happy, eager, and charming, though aloof with strangers and a bit stubborn. Bred to work the icy waters and marshy banks of the Great Lakes region, these spaniels are ideally outfitted for the job: The coat is dense and waterproof, the feet are thickly padded, the toes are webbed, and the body is small enough for the dog to hop in and out of a skiff without rocking the boat.
Irish Water Spaniel
Country: Ireland
Group: Sporting
Coat Type: Curly/Thick
Groom: Scissor/clipper
Facts: Solid Liver color only. The popularity of the IWS grew quickly with English and Irish sportsmen due to its retrieves, disposition, and its ability to handle the cold waters of the North Sea. Soon, word spread to America and in the 1870s, a number of dogs were imported. By 1875, the Irish Water Spaniel became the third most popular sporting breed in the US. The Irish Water Spaniel is instantly recognizable by its crisply curled coat and tapering ‘rat tail.’ Among the champion swimmers of dogdom, the alert and inquisitive IWS is hardworking and brave in the field, and playfully affectionate at home.
Portugese Water Dog
Country: Portugal
Group: Working
Coat Type: curly thick, or wavy long
Groom: scissor/clipper trim
Facts: The bright and biddable Portuguese Water Dog was bred to be an all-around fisherman’s helper. The robust, medium-sized body is covered by a coat of tight, low-shedding curls. PWDs are eager and athletic companions built for water work. Technology eventually laid him off from his job, but the breed is still used for water rescue.
Puli
Country: Hungary
Group: Herding
Coat Type: Corded/Long
Groom: cording coat, clipper trim
Facts: Dreadlock Dog. a compact but powerful herder covered from head to tail with profuse, naturally occurring cords. Bred to work closely with humans, these agile and faithful little dynamos are quick learners. First, there are those dreadlocks, the instantly recognizable feature of the Puli (pronounced “Poo-lee”‘“Pulik” is the plural). The coat’s naturally occurring cords are wooly, dense, and weatherproof. Either corded or brushed out, Puli coats require lots of attention
Komondor
Country: Hungary
Group: Working
Coat Type: Corded/Long
Groom: corded, clipper trim
Facts: A powerfully large Hungarian flock guardian covered in profuse white cords from head to tail, the Komondor is among the world’s most recognizable breeds. The plural of Komondor is Komondorok. The dreadlocks give the dog a cool, funky look, but they aren’t for show. They provide protection from extreme weather and sharp-toothed predators. The cords also let Koms blend in with the sheep, giving them the element of surprise.
Curly Coated Retriever
Country: England
Group: Sporting
Coat Type: Short, curly
Groom: B/B
Facts: Back or Liver only. The Curly-Coated Retriever, among the oldest of the retriever breeds, is a famously versatile gundog and peerless swimmer. The Curly entered the AKC Stud Book in 1924. By the late 19th century the Curly had taken his place as a cherished companion of British sportsmen. In this period the Curly was exported as far afield as Australia and New Zealand, where it remains popular among hunters as an all-purpose retriever. The spectacular rise of Labs and Goldens has long since eclipsed the Curly’s prominence among the retriever breeds, but they retain a small but ardent following around the world.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Country: USA
Group: Sporting
Coat Type: Short/Dense
Groom: b/b
Facts: Brown/Tan only. Peerless duck dog of the Mid-Atlantic, is an American original who embodies the classic traits of a good retriever: loyal, upbeat, affectionate, and tireless. The Chessie is famous for his waterproof coat. These perceptive and sensitive souls make excellent therapy workers. Their sturdy build and acute scenting ability are highly valued by K-9 handlers in the fields of search-and-rescue work and drug and bomb detection. And their dashing good looks and athleticism are employed to great advantage in show rings and in a variety of dog sports.
Saluki
Country: Egypt
Group: Hound
Coat Type: silky/smooth
Groom: b/b, minor trimming
Facts: Saluki was the hunting hound of kings for thousands of years. Salukis are swift and agile sprinters who love a good chase. They make gentle, dignified, and independent but loyal pets. Experts tell us Salukis might go as far back as 7000 b.c. Like other sighthounds, Salukis were special favorites of kings: Egyptian pharaohs, Alexander the Great, and on through history.
