Working Group Flashcards
Akita
24 to 28 in tall
bear hunter, guard dog
white, brindle or pinto
plush tail that curls over back is trademark
Alaskan Malamute
males-25 in tall, 85 lbs
femals-23 in tall, 75 lbs
light gray to black, from sable to red
face markings: cap on head and bar/mask on face
big shedder
one person dog
strong willed
Anatolian Shepard Dog
males- 29 in tall, 110 to 150 lbs
females: 27 in tall, 80 to 120 lbs
guardian
short coat or rough
all color patterns and markings, including fawn and brindle
usually off white
goat dog usually
can be good pets as well
Bernese Mountain Dog
23 to 27.5 in tall
draft dog, drover, watch dog
tri-colored, with patches of black, rust and white
Black Russian Terrier
26 to 30 in tall
guard/protection dog
double coarse coat must be coal black
Boxer
21.5 to 25 in tall
large game hunter, guard and companion dog
currently one of the most popular dogs in US
loyal
short lifespans
heart porblems
breathing, eye, tumors
Bullmastiff
24 to 27 in
100 to 130 lbs
guard dog
red, fawn, brindle
great intelligence and willingness to please
ideal fmaily companions and protectors
Doberman Pinscher
24 to 28 in tall
guardian, family companion
short, hard coat can be black, red, blue,and fawn
hyper; caring;one person dog
German Pinscher
17 to 20 in tall
watchdog, companion
black ,blue, brown, fawn or red, some have red or tan makrings
compassionate, but can be aggressive
Giant Schnauzer
23.5 to 27.5 in tall
cattle driver
soild black or salt and pepper
Great Dane
males: 30 in tall
females: 28 in tall
boar hunters, estate guard dog
brindle, fawn, blue, black, harequine, and mantle
7 year life span, bone and joint issues
Great Pyrenees
25 to 32 in tall
protector of sheep
thick white coat with possible markings of badger, gray, various shades of tan
Greater Swiss Mountian Dog
23.5 to 28.5 in tall
cattle driver
black with symmetrical rust and white markings
Komondor
25.5 in tall
80 + lbs
livestock guard dog
white cords
Kuvasz
26 to 30 in tall
70 to 115 lbs
livestock guard dog
always white, can be stright to very wavy
Mastiff
males: 30 in tall
females: 27.5 in tall
guard dog
fawn, apricot, brindle
Neapolitan Mastiff
24 to 31 in tall
150 lbs
females 110 lbs
guard and protection dog
gray, blue, black ,mahogany, and tawny
some brindling and white markings are possible
Newfoundland
26 to 28 in tall
100 to 150 lbs
multi purpose dog, water rescue
black, brown, gray, or white and black
herding protection and guarding
Portuguese Water Dog
35 to 60 lbs
17 to 23 in tall
fisherman’s working companion, family pet
curly or wavy
black, white, or brown, or combination of black or brown with white
Rottweiler
22 to 27 in tall
guard dog, cattle driver
black with rust to mahogany markings
protective, temperment issues
Saint Bernard
25.5 to 27.5 in tall
130 to 180 lbs
avalanche rescue
gentle and dignigied temperment
deep brown to brown-yellow. must have white markings
Samoyed
19 to 23 in tall
reindeer herder, sled dog, mulipurpose
pure white, white and biscuit, cream or biscuit
very sutible coat for cold climates
Siberian Husky
20 to 23.5 in tall
35 to 60 lbs
sled dog
all colors from black to pure white, variety of markings on head is common
stubborn, with a wonderfu temperment
Standard Schnauzer
17.5 to 19.5 in tall
rat catcher, guard dog
hard wiry coar must be salt and pepper or black
allergies, patellar luxation,
Tibetan Mastiff
24 to 26 in tall
family and property guardian
black, brown and blue.gray
with or without tan markings, and various shades of gold
