Breeds Week 5

Question 1

Airedale

Answer 1

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard/Wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip

Facts: Clever / Friendly / Courageous. Airedales were created to be large and fearless hunters of ducks and rats. Fittingly for a dog from a manufacturing community, this was a “manufactured” breed: Several breeds in the genetic makeup… the Otterhound, English Black and Tan Terrier, Irish Terrier and Bedlington Terrier in the Airedale. as the breed’s versatility is legendary. Ratter, duck dog, big-game hunter, herder, guardian, warrior, actor, athlete, K-9 cop, and babysitter are all jobs held at various times by the mighty King of Terriers.

Question 2

American Staffordshire Terrier

Answer 2

Country: USA
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Short smooth
Correct Grooming: bathe curry brush

Facts: Smart / Confident / Good-Natured. AmStaffs are stocky, muscular bull-type terriers standing 17 to 19 inches at the shoulder. Known to their fans as AmStaffs, are smart, confident, good-natured companions. Their courage is proverbial. A responsibly bred, well-socialized AmStaff is a loyal, trustworthy friend to the end.

Question 3

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Answer 3

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Short smooth
Correct Grooming: Bathe curry brush

Facts: At 14 to 16 inches, Staffies do not stand particularly tall. But, weighing anywhere between 24 to 38 pounds, Staffies pour a gallon of dog into a quart-size container. These are rock-solid, muscular terriers. The head is short and broad, with pronounced cheek muscles, and the tight-fitting coat comes in several colors. Staffies still resemble the pugnacious brawlers who once ruled England’s fighting pits. But today’s responsible breeders are producing sweet-natured, family-oriented Staffies with a reputation for being a patient nanny dog for kids.

Question 4

Australian Terrier

Answer 4

Country: Australia
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard wiry

Facts: The Kennel Club (England) granted the Aussie breed status in 1933, and the AKC recognized the breed in 1960. Australian Terriers are small but sturdy, self-confident terriers known for a longish torso, distinctive coat furnishings around the neck and forequarters, and a topknot of soft, silky hair that contrasts in texture with an otherwise harsh coat. A long neck lends a dash of elegance to this rough-and-ready terrier, and the dark eyes sparkle with a keen intelligence. Coat colors are blue-and-tan, or solid red or sandy.

Question 5

Bedlington

Answer 5

Country: Enlgand
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Curly/thick
Correct Grooming: clipper trim/ scissoring

Facts: Graceful terriers in sheep’s clothing, Bedlington Terriers, named for the English mining shire where they were first bred, are genial housemates, alert watchdogs, versatile athletes, and irresistibly cuddly TV-time companions. The AKC registered its first Bedlington in 1886.

Question 6

Border Terrier

Answer 6

Country: Great Britain
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper trim

Facts: The Kennel Club (England) recognized the Border Terrier in 1920, and the AKC followed suit 10 years later. Borderland foxhunts were working-class affairs with a practical purpose: to protect shepherds’ flocks from predators. And to this day, the Border Terrier remains a popular option for just plain folks in the United Kingdom looking for a spirited, low-maintenance companion.

Question 7

Bull Terrier

Answer 7

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Fine Short
Correct Grooming: bath and curry

Facts: Target Dog. Bull Terriers came to the AKC in 1885 and have been American favorites ever since. Famous Bullies include General George Patton’s Willy; Rufus, the 2006 Westminster winner; and Bullseye, the Target mascot.

Question 8

Cairn Terrier

Answer 8

Country: Scotland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard wiry
Correct Grooming: card, hand strip, clipper trim

Facts: Cairn Terriers are happy, busy little earthdogs originally bred to fearlessly root out foxes and other small, furred prey in the rocky Scottish countryside. Curious and alert, Cairns like having a place where they can explore and dig. the AKC recognized the breed in 1913.

Question 9

Dandie Dinmont

Answer 9

Country: Scotland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper trim

Facts: Puffball head. The Dandie entered the AKC in 1886, and retains a small but steadfast following. The breed was said to be especially good at dispatching such four-legged poachers as otter and badger.

Question 10

Smooth Fox Terrier

Answer 10

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard wiry
Correct Grooming: b/b, card, hand strip

Facts: The Smooth Fox Terrier, called the ‘gentleman of the terrier world,’ is a lively, gregarious terrier with a devil-may-care attitude, originally developed for Britain’s traditional foxhunts. The terriers rode in saddlebags and were released when the fox went underground. After terriers routed the fox, the horses and hounds would resume the chase.

Question 11

Glen of Imaal

Answer 11

Country: Ireland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard wiry
Correct Grooming: Clipper, hand strip

Facts: Glens are scruffy, sturdy, low-slung terriers standing no more than 14 inches at the shoulder. There’s nothing fancy or fussed-over about Glens. Rather, their wiry no-frills coat, broad head, and bowed front legs suggest a working farm dog from a time and place where substance was more important than style. In 1986, these same pioneers founded the Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America.

Question 12

Kerry Blue

Answer 12

Country: Ireland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Curly thick
Correct Grooming: clipper/scissor

Facts: Blue gray or Black ONLY. Named for the Irish county of his birth, this onetime farm dog is today an alert, adaptable, and animated watchdog and family companion. Kerries were hardworking all-around farm dogs, cherished for their versatility. The breed was a mascot for patriots in the struggle for Irish independence.

Question 13

Skye Terrier

Answer 13

Country: Scotland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: long, flowing
Correct Grooming: b/b minor clipper trim

Facts: The heavenly breed with the heart of a lion,’ the long, low, and level Skye Terrier is among the AKC’s most distinctive-looking breeds. This elegant but sturdy aristocrat was bred as an exterminator on Scotland’s remote Isle of Skye. The peak of Skye popularity came in the late 19th century, when Queen Victoria championed the breed. These were the days, a historian wrote, when “a duchess would almost be ashamed to be seen in the park unaccompanied by her long-coated Skye.”

Question 14

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Answer 14

Country: Ireland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: long, soft
Correct Grooming: scissor/clipper

Facts: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, an exuberant Irish farm dog, is happy, friendly, deeply devoted, and just stubborn enough to remind you he’s a terrier. The unique wheaten coat is low-shedding but needs diligent care to avoid matting. Wheatens were expected to do any number of rustic chores, like ratting, guarding the chicken coop, and even herding or bird-dogging. When day was done they were engaging fireside companions, a role they still relish—even if the hearth has been replaced by a TV.

Question 15

Welsh Terrier

Answer 15

Country: Wales
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard/wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper

Facts: he Welsh Terrier is as alert and spirited as any self-respecting terrier, but a bit calmer than most “game, not quarrelsome,” as breed fanciers say. The Welsh Terrier was bred to do battle with badgers, otters, and other dangerous opponents. They stand about 15 inches at the shoulder, a little larger than the Lakeland Terrier but much smaller than the mighty Airedale.

Question 16

West Highland White Terrier

Answer 16

Country: Scotland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard, wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper

Facts: White only. Smart, confident, and always entertaining at play, the adorable West Highland White Terrier (Westie, for short). Standing 10 to 11 inches at the shoulder. Bred to hunt rats and other underground rodents. The all-white double coat is hard to the touch, not soft and fluffy. Westies were first shown at AKC shows in 1906.

Question 17

Scottish Terrier

Answer 17

Country: Scotland
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard, wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper

Facts: BLACK ONLY, wheaten or brindled. A solidly compact dog of vivid personality, the Scottish Terrier is an independent, confident companion of high spirits. Scotties have a dignified, almost-human character. Their terrier persistence has earned the breed the nickname ‘the Diehard.’ The first Scottie imports arrived in America in 1883, and two years later the AKC registered its first Scottie, a male named Prince Charlie.

Question 18

Norwich Terrier

Answer 18

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard, wiry
Correct Grooming: clipper, hand strip

Facts: In the beginning, the Norwich (ears up) and Norfolk (ears down) were considered one breed. In England and North America both dogs were first classified as Norwich Terriers, sometimes called Jones Terriers. The names of both breeds refer to their place of origin, the East Anglia town of Norwich in the county of Norfolk that lies just north of London. The old clich ‘a big dog in a small package’ was coined for breeds like the Norwich, who can be oblivious to the fact that they are just 10 inches tall.

Question 19

Norfolk Terrier

Answer 19

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard, wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper

Facts: In the beginning, the Norwich (ears up) and Norfolk (ears down) were considered one breed. In England and North America both dogs were first classified as Norwich Terriers, sometimes called Jones Terriers. In 1964, after much debate among fanciers, the Kennel Club (England) recognized the Norfolk as a distinct breed. The Canadian Kennel Club officially accepted the Norfolk and Norwich as separate breeds in 1977, as did the AKC two years later. The names of both breeds refer to their place of origin, the East Anglia town of Norwich in the county of Norfolk that lies just north of London.

Question 20

Schnauzer

Answer 20

Country: Germany
Group: Working
Coat Type: hard, wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper

Facts: Can be Mini, Standard or Great. The bold, bewhiskered Standard Schnauzer is a high-spirited farm dog from Germany. They are the sometimes-willful but ever reliable medium-sized members of the Schnauzer family of breeds. The Standard’s sporty look is a canine classic. Schnauzers were in America since at least 1900, but it took until the ’20s before they clicked with pet owners. In 1933, the Schnauzer’s AKC parent club divided into separate clubs for the Standard and Miniature breeds.

Question 21

Lakeland Terrier

Answer 21

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: Hard wiry
Correct Grooming: clipper/hand strip

Facts: A bold, zesty ‘big dog in a small package,’ the Lakeland Terrier, named for the Lake District of his native England, was once a farmer’s dog bred to work in packs on sheep-stealing foxes. standing less than 15 inches at the shoulder and weighing about 17 pounds, are small dogs. But don’t tell them that. With their cock-of-the-walk swagger, Lakelands personify the old dog-lover’s clich ‘a big dog in a small package.’

Question 22

Manchester Terrier

Answer 22

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: fine, short
Correct Grooming: b/b

Facts: The Manchester Terrier is named after the English city where it was first bred. Sleek, racy dogs who possess a terrier’s ratting instinct and the graceful contours of coursing hounds, Manchesters are spirited, bright, and athletic. They combine the streamlined grace of a coursing hound and the instincts of a fearless rat terrier. Up until 1959, the Standard Manchester and the Toy Manchester were registered as separate breeds.

Question 23

Miniature Bull Terrier

Answer 23

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: fine, short
Correct Grooming: b/b

Facts: In nearly every way the Mini is a Bull Terrier, only smaller. In fact, before 1991 the AKC classified the two Bullys as varieties of the same breed. Minis stand between 10 and 14 inches at the shoulder. The Bull Terrier was created as a fighting dog in the 1830s by crossing Bulldogs with now-extinct English terriers.

Question 24

Sealyham

Answer 24

Country: Wales
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard, wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper

Facts: ALL WHITEISH color. The weatherproof coat is predominantly white, and a long, broad head is furnished with lavish facial hair. Despite their rep as the bruiser among short-legged terriers, Sealys are cute, funny, affectionate, outgoing, and trainable, if a bit stubborn. The name Sealyham Terrier honors the Sealy Ham estate on the Seal River, in southwestern Wales, where this sturdy and confident terrier was first bred.

Question 25

Wire Fox Terrier

Answer 25

Country: England
Group: Terrier
Coat Type: hard wiry
Correct Grooming: hand strip, clipper trim

Facts: Tiny Airedale. They are smart and companionable; training can be a challenge but by no means impossible. Excellent athletes, natural comedians, and charming housemates, Wires are long-lived and low-shedding. The AKC did not recognize Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers as distinct breeds until 1985.