dog test review Flashcards
What is the ancestor of the dog family?
Miacis
How long ago were dogs domesticated?
14,000 years ago
What Egyptian god has the head of a jackal?
Anubis
What dog breed was the main breed of ancient Rome?
The Mountain Shepard
What dog has three heads according to Greek legends?
Cerberus, guardian of the underworld.
Who developed the Chihuahua?
The Aztecs
What did the Aztecs think small dogs could do?
Cure diseases and predict the future
Who developed the Chow Chow breed?
The Chinese
What was the sentence for taking dogs from the palace?
Death by 1000 cuts
How many breeds are recognized by the AKC?
178
How may breeds are in the world?
400-800
Who developed the Shih Tzu?
Tibet
What was the founders of Romes’ connection to dogs?
They were nursed by a mountain wolf
Where were ancient Babylonian dogs buried?
In the tombs of the rulers
How many breeds are recognized by Kennel Club UK?
209
How small can toy dogs get?
1.5 pounds
What dog can hunt wild bear?
Great Dane
What dog is named after its tribe of origin?
The Samoyed
Why were herding dogs developed?
To herd sheep and cattle
What breed is used as guide and police dogs?
The German Shepard
What dog is the smallest sporting dog?
The American Cocker Spaniel
what dog name means “to Splash in water”?
poodle
what was the oldest sled dog?
the Alaskan Malamute
what breed was made by mixing no less than 4 others?
the Doberman Pinscher
