Temperament Flashcards
Temperament:
A dog adapting itself to any environment, sociable, with an intelligent and attentive expression, mentally balanced.
Brittany
The ……… should show a bright and happy disposition with an intelligent expression. Courage, willingness to work, alertness, nose, intelligence, love of water, general quality and, most of all, disposition should be given primary consideration in the selection and breeding of the ………….
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Steady, reliable kind and dignified; more aloof than other Spaniels, showing no tendency towards aggression.
Clumber Spaniel
Equable in temperament with no suggestion of timidity.
Cocker Spaniel (American)
Bold, friendly, self-confident and independent. May seem aloof.
Curly Coated Retriever
The ……… is highly intelligent, easy to train and has great endurance. Loving and playful to his family, he can be reserved with strangers, without being aggressive or overly shy. Aggression is not to be tolerated.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Loyal, affectionate and trustworthy.
Large Munsterlander
Unusually docile, active, sensitive, independent.
Field Spaniel
Confident and kindly.
Flat Coated Retriever
Lively, friendly, evenly tempered and easily trained. His outstanding willingness to keep contact with his master while working is one of his essential qualities. He cannot bear rough treatment and must be neither aggressive or shy.
Hungarian Vizsla
An affectionate and intelligent dog, self-confident, easily trained, which cannot bear rough treatment. He keeps contact with his handler, is passionate in his quest, is stubborn, has a good nose and is staunch on the point.
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Initially aloof, staunch and affectionate; with an endearing sense of humour and a stable disposition.
Irish Water Spaniel
Faithful, intelligent, patient and affectionate.
Italian Spinone
Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness.
Labrador retriever
Faithful, obedient, gay, hard working, watchful and well balanced. Learning ability is outstanding owing to his extraordinary mental grasp; he adapts to all situations and conditions.
Spanish Water Dog
