Canine breed groups

Question 1

sporting

Answer 1

naturally active and alert, intelligent, historically used for hunting

Question 2

how many breeds make up the sporting group?

Answer 2

32 breeds

Question 3

what do potential owners need to know about sporting group breeds?

Answer 3

they require regular, invigorating exercise, in general make well-rounded companions

Question 4

terriers

Answer 4

derived from french word for burrow, fearless, feisty, energetic, various sizes: small and wiry to large and curly, bred to hunt and kill, little tolerance for other dogs

Question 5

toys

Answer 5

breeds bred down to size, personalities are very different from bigger version

Question 6

non-sporting

Answer 6

dogs that don’t fit in any other categories so can vary largely from each other

Question 7

herding

Answer 7

instinctual ability to control movement of others, includes most shepard breeds, must be exercised mentally and physically, very loyal to family, need to be kept busy with jobs

Question 8

hounds

Answer 8

single mindedness (once they lock onto something they will follow or chase without getting distracted), sight or smell hounds, independent dogs, relatively quiet with some exceptions, some have a characteristic howl called baying, used for hunting, very diverse

Question 9

what do sight hounds look like?

Answer 9

they are leaner because they are made for speed

Question 10

what do smell hounds look like?

Answer 10

they are fatter because they are made for endurance

Question 11

working

Answer 11

bred to assist humans, tend to be more robust and headstrong, quick learners, eager to please, must be trained, may not be suitable for families due to size and strength

Question 12

why is it so important to train and socialize working dog breeds?

Answer 12

without training a lot of breeds in this group can be really aggressive