Dog test review Flashcards
Who is the ancestor of all dog like animals believed to live over 40-50 million years ago?
Miacis
How were dogs in Egypt treated?
They were worshiped like Gods
What types of dogs did the Babylonians keep?
Greyhounds and spaniels
What were the dogs in Babylon used for?
Hunting lions, driving sheep, and watch dogs.
What is the name of the dog who guards the gates of Hades that had three heads?
Cerberus
Who developed the Chihuahua?
The Aztecs
True or false, it was believed that small dogs could predict the future.
True
What happened to someone if they were caught stealing a dog from the Emperor’s palace?
They were killed.
How many breeds are officially recognized by the AKC?
178
How many breeds are officially recognized by the kennel club UK?
209
How many breeds are there in the world?
400 -800
How many breeds of dogs did the Aztecs have when the Spanish arrived?
7
What were dogs in the Americas used for?
Food, to carry things, and for whool.
What breed did China develop?
Chow Chows
In Greece and Rome what did city dwellers begin to do?
Develop toy breeds