Dog Test Review - History and Breeds Flashcards
What is the ancestor of the entire dog family?
Miacis
What is considered the “grandfather” of the entire dog family?
Hesperocyon
What animal is considered to be the “father” of modern dogs?
Tomarctus
What are the four major lines of dog that descended from Tomarctus?
herd dogs, hounds and terriers, northern and toy dogs, and guard Dogs
How many major groups of dogs are there today?
seven
What are the seven major dog groups of today?
sporting, terrier, herding, non sporting, hound, working, and toy
How many breeds have been developed in the past 100-250 years?
over 400
When were dogs domesticated?
14,000 years ago
Dogs were worshiped as what in Egypt?
gods
In Babylon, dogs were buried in ruler’s ________.
tombs
___________________________ dogs were the main breed of early Rome.
mountain shepherd
____________ developed the Chihuahua.
Aztecs
Tibet developed the ______________ and the _______________
Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu
How many breeds are officially recognized by the AKC?
178
How many breeds are recognized by the Kennel Club UK?
209
Dogs from the Toy Dog group are very popular ____________.
house pets and companions
What breed is the smallest in the world?
Chihuahua
What is the smallest sight-hunting dog?
Italian Greyhound
What breed has the nickname “rat terrier”?
Manchester Terrier
The Pekingese has a _____________ that needs frequent care.
long coat
The Pug is a very old breed that dates back to ________
400 B.C.
What are some typical traits of a Yorkshire Terrier?
demanding, dependent, and difficult to housebreak
What breed dates back to 624 B.C.?
the Shih Tzu
What breed was developed when a Bulldog, Old English Terrier, and Spanish Pointer were mixed?
the Bull Terrier
