Week 8 Flashcards
Afghan Hound
Afganistan
Hound group
Some authorities believe that this breed is the oldest purebred breed!
Bloodhound
Europe
Hound group
Police around the world rely on the sleuthing of this breed!
Ibizan Hound
Egypt
Hound group
These dog hunted Rabbits in Ibiza during famine.
Otterhound
England
Hound group
This breed was so good at hunting otters that river otters nearly went extinct. :(
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
France
Hound group
This dog’s furry face protects them from thorns and thicket while hunting.
Pharaoh Hound
Egypt
Hound group
This breed is known as the “Blushing hound” of Malta
Plott Hound
United States
Hound group
This breed is a mountain breed, bred to hunt bears and wild boars.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
South Africa
Hound group
This breed’s hallmark is the stripe of backwards growing hair along its back.
Scottish Deerhound
Europe
Hound group
This dog was coined the “Royal dog of Scotland” and is one of the tallest breeds.
Chinese Shar-pei
China
Non-sporting group
The shar-pei and chow-chow are the only breeds with blue/black tongues!
Finnish Spitz
Finland
Non-sporting group
Nicknamed the “Barking bird dog.”
Löwchen
Germany
Non-sporting group
This breed’s name is German for “Little lion”
Tibetan Terrier
Tibet
Non-sporting group
This dog is coined the “Holy Dog of Tibet”
Akita
Japan
Working group
Owning this breed was once restricted to the imperial family and their court.