Dog Breeds Flashcards
What is the life expectancy of an Affenpinscher?
12-15 years
What is the size of an Affenpinscher?
7-10lbs
What is the origin of an Affenpinscher?
Bred in Germany to hunt rats
What group is the Affenpinscher in?
Toy group
What is the life expectancy of an Afghan Hound?
12-18 years
What is the size of an Afghan Hound?
50-60lbs
What is the origin of an Afghan Hound?
One of the oldest purebred breeds; the exact origin is unknown, but in the area of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
What group is the Afghan Hound in?
Hound group
What is the life expectancy of an Airedale Terrier?
11-14 years
What is the size of an Airedale Terrier?
50-70lbs
What is the origin of the Airedale Terrier?
Aire Valley, England; bred to hunt ducks and rats
What group is the Airedale Terrier in?
Terrier group
What is the life expectancy of an Akita?
10-14 years
What is the size of an Akita?
Females: 70-100lbs
Males: 100-130lbs
What group is the Akita in?
Working group
What is the origin of the Akita?
Japan; bred to hunt
What is the life expectancy of an Alaskan Klee Kai?
13-16 years
What is the size of an Alaskan Klee Kai?
6-25lbs
What group is the Alaskan Klee Kai in?
Foundation stock service
What is the origin of the Alaskan Klee Kai?
Alaskan tribes
What is the life expectancy of an Alaskan Malamute?
10-14 years
What is the size of an Alaskan Malamute?
Male: 85lbs
Female: 75lbs
What group is the Alaskan Malamute in?
Working group
What is the origin of an Alaskan Malamute?
Alaskan sled dog
What is the life expectancy of an American Bulldog?
10-12 years?
What is the size of an American Bulldog?
Males: 75-100lbs
Females: 60-80lbs
What group is the American Bulldog in?
Foundation Stock Service
What is the origin of the American Bulldog?
Arrived to the US with immigrants; bred for catching cattle and pigs
What is the lifespan of an American English Coonhound?
11-12 years
What is the size of an American English Coonhound?
45-65lbs
What group is the American English Coonhound in?
Hound group
What is the origin of the American English Coonhound?
Descended from English Foxhounds; bred to hunt raccoons
What is the life expectancy of an American Eskimo Dog?
13-15 years
What is the size of an American Eskimo Dog?
Toy: 6-10lbs
Miniature: 10-20lbs
Standard: 25-35lbs
What group is the American Eskimo Dog in?
Non-sporting group