Groups of Dogs Flashcards
1
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Sporting
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Bred to hunt and retrieve game birds and small animals by trailing the scent in the air
2
Q
Hounds
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Bred to hunt using acute scenting powers to follow a trail
3
Q
Working
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Bred to assist humans, they excel at jobs such as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues
4
Q
Terrier
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Bred to hunt, kill vermin and to guard their family’s home or barn
5
Q
Toy
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Bred as pets and companions
6
Q
Non-Sporting
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Diverse group of breeds with varying sizes, coats, personalities and overall appearance
7
Q
Herding
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Share an instinctual ability to control the movement of other animals. Bred to gather, herd and protect livestock
