Week 2 Flashcards
Spinone Italiano
Italy
Sporting group
Known for its superior nose and ultra-soft mouth
Basenji
Africa
Hound group
Known as the “Barkless dog”
American Eskimo
United states
Non-sporting
Always white or off-white in color
Chow Chow
China
Non-sporting
These dogs have blue/black tongues!
Keeshond
Holland
Non-sporting group
A symbol of Dutch Patriotism
Schipperke
Belgium
Non-sporting group
Nicknamed “little captain”
Irish Wolfhound
Ireland
Hound group
Tallest of all AKC breeds
Norwegian Elkhound
Norway
Hound group
These dogs make great watchdogs
Shiba Inu
Japan
Non-sporting
Most popular companion dog in Japan
Alaskan Malamute
United States
Working
Named after an Inuit tribe
Bull Mastiff
England
Working
Result of a bulldog and mastiff cross
Kuvasz
Hungary
Working
This dog was a companion of Hungary royalty!
Siberian Husky
Siberia
Working group
These dogs are excellent sled dogs
Rottweiler
Ancient Rome
Working group
Nicknamed “The butcher’s dog”
Australian Cattle Dog
Australia
Herding
Also called the Australian Heeler