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Directions: Fill in the blanks. Herding Dogs Segment 1. Herding Dogs • Are born with the _______________ to control the movement of animals
2. Herding Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Australian Cattle Dog (Blue or Red Heeler) − Australian Shepherd − Collie − Border Collie − German Shepherd − Old English Sheepdog − _______________ − Pyrenean Shepard − Welsh Corgi, Cardigan − Welsh Corgi, Pembroke
3. Australian Cattle Dogs • Weigh _______________pounds and measure 46 to 51 inches tall • Grow short to medium length _______________ hair which can be blue,
blue merle or red merle in color • Are born white and gain their color within a few weeks 4. Australian Cattle Dog Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− alert − devoted − intelligent − loyal − powerful − _______________ − protective of family, home and territory − generally not social with other pets
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5. Australian Shepherds • Males weigh _______________ pounds and measure 20 to 23 inches in
height • Females weigh 40 to 55 pounds and measure _______________ inches
in height • Grow moderate length hair which can be black, blue merle, red or red
merle in color 6. Australian Shepherds • Have a natural or docked _______________ • Possess blue, _______________, hazel, brown or a combination eye
color 7. Australian Shepherd Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− intelligent − _______________ − energetic − reserved with strangers − herding instinct − protective
8. Collies • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 22 to 26 inches in
height • Grow either rough or smooth coats
− rough coats are long and are _______________ textured − smooth coats are short and dense
• Produce coats which are sable, tricolor, blue merle or predominantly white
9. Collie Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− intelligent − friendly − loyal − _______________ − devoted − athletic
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10. Border Collies • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 18 to 23 inches in
height • Grow _______________ length hair which can be rough or smooth • Produce coats which are black, blue merle or sable color with white or
tan markings 11. Border Collie Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− athletic − energetic − _______________ − devoted − high endurance − determined
12. German Shepherds • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 22 to 26 inches in
height • Grow straight, thick hair which is long and rough • Produce coats which are black, black and tan, black and cream, black
and silver or sable in color • Are one of the most popular breeds in the _______________ 13. German Shepherd Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− adaptable − _______________ − strong − high endurance − hard working − loyal − fearless
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14. Old English Sheepdogs • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 21 inches in height • Grow thick and insulating hair • Produce coats which are gray, grizzle, blue or blue merle with or without
white markings • Enjoy working with their owners in _______________ settings 15. Old English Sheepdog Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− adaptable − energetic − _______________ − smart − gentle − intelligent − hard working
16. Shetland Sheepdogs • Weigh approximately _______________ and measure from 13 to 16
inches in height • Grow long, rough coats which are primarily sable or blue merle • Often are thought to look like a _______________ Collie 17. Shetland Sheepdog Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − loyal − playful − intelligent − protective − active
18. Pyrenean Shepherds • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 15 to 21 inches in
height • Grow either rough-faced or smooth-faced coats which can be tan,
copper, fawn, charcoal, gray, silver or combinations of colors • Are excellent livestock _______________
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19. Pyrenean Shepherd Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− athletic − _______________ − agile − lively − fearless − cheerful
20. Welsh Corgi, Cardigans • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10.5 to 12.5 inches in
height • Grow straight, _______________ length hair which can be sable, red,
brindle, black, blue merle, black and tan or black and brindle in color • May have white markings 21. Welsh Corgi, Cardigans Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− strong − fast − _______________ − affectionate − highly intelligent − courageous − devoted − aggressive toward other dogs
22. Welsh Corgi, Pembroke • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10 to 12 inches in
height • Grow straight, medium length hair which can be sable, fawn, red or
black and tan in color • May or may not have _______________ markings on coat
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23. Welsh Corgi, Pembroke Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− athletic − _______________ − loyal − obedient − devoted − outgoing − over protective of family and territory
Working Dogs Segment 1. Working Dogs • Are bred to do work such as pull sleds, make water rescues and
_______________ property 2. Working Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Alaskan Malamute − Bernese Mountain Dog − _______________ − Doberman Pinscher − Great Dane − Great Pyrenees – Mastiff – Newfoundland – Portuguese Water Dog – Rottweiler
3. Alaskan Malamute • Males weigh _______________ and measure 25 inches in height • Females weigh 75 pounds and measure _______________ in height • Grow thick and coarse coats with gray, white and other color
combinations and marks
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4. Alaskan Malamute Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− athletic − affectionate − loyal − playful − _______________ − active − strong
5. Burnese Mountain Dogs • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 23 to 28 inches in
height • Grow a long silky coat which is _______________, with areas of black,
rust and white 6. Burnese Mountain Dog Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− hardy − calm − _______________ − good-natured − intelligence − strength − confident
7. Boxer • Males weigh _______________ pounds and measure 22 to 25 inches in
height • Females weigh 50 to 65 pounds and measure 21to 24 inches in height • Grow _______________ hair which is fawn and brindle colored
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8. Boxer Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− loyal − _______________ − energetic − courageous − loving − intelligent
9. Doberman Pinschers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 24 to 28 inches • Grow a short, shiny and hard coat which can be black, red, blue or fawn 10. Doberman Pinscher Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− alert − _______________ − loyal − trainable − active − energetic
11. Great Danes • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure greater than 28 inches
in height • Grow a short, thick, smooth coat which can be black, blue, brindle, fawn,
harlequin or mantle − harlequin Great Danes have a solid white base color with irregular
black patches − _______________ Great Danes are solid black with a solid white
blanket
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12. Great Dane Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− “gentle giant” − _______________ − affectionate − docile − headstrong
13. Great Pyrenees • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 25 to 32 inches in
height • Grow a _______________ coat of white, long hair which can have gray,
badger, red, brown or tan markings • Have a background of being guard dogs for flock animals, such as
sheep 14. Great Pyrenees Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− attentive − fearless − _______________ − gentle − affectionate − tolerant − protective − territorial
15. Mastiff • Males weigh _______________ pounds and measure 30 inches • Females weigh 150 to 200 pounds and measure 27 inches • Grow a _______________ coat which can be fawn, apricot or brindle
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16. Mastiff Behavior • Include the following characteristics:
− _______________ − dignified − good-natured − docile − active − fearless
17. Newfoundlands • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 26 to 28 inches in
height • Grow a _______________ double coat which can be black, brown, gray
or white with black markings 18. Newfoundland Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − loyal − docile − guardians
19. Portuguese Water Dogs • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 17 to 23 inches in
height • Grow a wavy to _______________ coat, typically brown or black without
any white markings 20. Portuguese Water Dog Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− energetic − _______________ − active − good companion for children − water-loving
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21. Rottweiler • Males weigh _______________ pounds and measure 24 to 27 inches
in height • Females weigh 80 to 100 pounds and measure 22 to 25 inches in height • Grow short to _______________ length hair which is black with tan to
bright rust colored markings 22. Rottweiler Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − slow to anger − natural guarding instincts − great courage − obedient
23. Siberian Huskies • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 20 to 23.5 inches in
height • Grow a short to medium length _______________ coat which can be
any color of black to white • May have brown eyes, blue eyes, or one of each 24. Siberian Husky Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − eager to please − highly energetic − friendly to humans
25. Saint Bernards • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 24 to 28 inches in
height • Have both a rough and smooth variety
− rough variety has a medium length double coat straight or slightly wavy
− smooth variety has a dense double coat which is _______________
• May be red with white markings or white with red markings
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26. Saint Bernard Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− gentle − tolerant − does not fawn over strangers − excessively _______________ − may bite out of fear
27. Standard Schnauzers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 17.5 to 19.5 inches in
height • Grow a double coat consisting of a hard, wiry outer coat and a dense,
_______________ under coat which can be black or salt and pepper colored
28. Standard Schnauzer Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− sociable − _______________ − comedic − clever − strong willed − trustworthy − protective
Hound Dogs Segment 1. Hound Dogs • Are bred with a good sense of _______________, high stamina and
hunting performance
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2. Hound Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Afghan Hound − _______________ − Basset Hound − Beagle − Black and Tan Coonhound − Bloodhound − Dachshund − Greyhound − Rhodesian Ridgeback − Whippet
3. Afghan Hounds • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 25 to 27 inches in
height • Grow long hair which comes in a variety of colors and patterns • Are one of the _______________ known breeds, pre-dating written
history 4. Afghan Hound Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− very active − _______________ − charming − independent − dignified − aloof
5. Basenjis • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 16 to 17 inches in
height • Grow a short, _______________ coat which can be chestnut red, black,
black and tan or brindle • Possess a tightly curled tail and wrinkled forehead • Are not able to bark
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6. Basenji Behavior • Is categorized by the following:
− _______________ − proud − alert − playful
7. Basset Hounds • Weigh from _______________ pounds and measure between 14 to 15
inches in height • Grow a short, _______________, dense coat which can be tri or bi-
colored, with many color options 8. Basset Hound Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− gentle − mild mannered − _______________ − alert − great with other animals and children
9. Beagles • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 13 inches in height • Grow medium length hair which can be red, black and white in color • Have long hanging _______________ 10. Beagle Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− intelligent − _______________ − even tempered − eager to please − great companion for children
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11. Black & Tan Coonhounds • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 23 to 27 inches in
height • Grow a short, easy to groom coat which is predominantly black with tan
markings • Are known for their “_______________”, meaning they have the ability
to follow old trails 12. Black & Tan Coonhound Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − wanderers − friendly − rambunctious
13. Bloodhounds • Weigh _______________ pound and measure 23 to 27 inches in height • Grow short, smooth, glossy hair which can be black and tan, red and tan
or tawny • Have long, hanging ears, loose folds of skin on the head and neck and
_______________ eyes 14. Bloodhound Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − active − stubborn − not suitable for city life
15. Dachshunds • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 5 to 9 inches in height • Come in the following three varieties depending on their coat:
− wirehaired − smooth haired − _______________
• Grow red, sable, cream, black and tan, chocolate and tan, fawn and tan or brindle colored hair
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16. Dachshund Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− friendly − _______________ − lively − does not do well with small children
17. Greyhound • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 28 to 30 inches • Grow a short and _______________ coat which can be any color
including black, fawn and red 18. Greyhound Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − gentle − noble − calm − athletic
19. Rhodesian Ridgeback • Weighs _______________ pounds and measure 24 to 27 inches • Grow a _______________ and dense coat which can be light or red
wheaten 20. Rhodesian Ridgeback Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− dignified − even-tempered − _______________ − active − athletic − strong − social
21. Whippets • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 18 to 22 inches • Grow a short and _______________ coat which comes in a wide variety
of colors and markings
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22. Whippet Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− calm − _______________ − playful − active − sporadic energy
Sporting Dogs Segment 1. Sporting Dogs • Are bred for their natural instinct in water and woods, which allow them
to be great _______________ and field activity dogs 2. Sporting Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Brittany − English Cocker Spaniel − Cocker Spaniel (American) − English Setter − German Shorthaired Pointer − Golden Retriever − _______________ − Labrador Retriever − Vizsla − Weimaraner
3. Brittanies • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 18 to 21 inches in
height • Grow dense and wavy hair which can be dark orange and white or liver
and white • May have white or roan color patches while no black is permitted
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4. Brittany Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− tend to be a one person dog − _______________ with children − fearless and aggressive in field activities − reserved with strangers
5. English Cocker Spaniels • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 15 to 17 inches in
height • Are larger than the _______________ Cocker Spaniel • Grow a medium length, straight coat which can be solid black, brown or
red or have markings within their coats 6. English Cocker Spaniel Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− affectionate − _______________ − devoted − inquisitive
7. American Cocker Spaniels • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 14 to 15 inches in
height • Grow a silky, flat or wavy coat which can come in a variety of mostly
solid colors • Were traditionally known as _______________ hunters 8. American Cocker Spaniel Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− happy − smart − _______________ − very active − playful − loving
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9. English Setters • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 24 to 25 inches in
height • Grow a long coat which can be tri-colored or have tan or black markings
throughout 10. English Setter Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − affectionate − friendly − energetic − alert − can be intolerant of young children and new people
11. German Shorthaired Pointers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 21 to 25 inches in
height • Grow a short, thick, _______________ coat which protects them from
brush and insulates them from cold temperatures • Can be a solid dark brown color or a combination of dark brown with
white speckling 12. German Shorthaired Pointer Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− active − intelligent − loyal − _______________ − aggressive hunters − content, if receiving the proper amount of exercise
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13. Golden Retrievers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 23 to 24 inches in
height in males • Weigh 55 to 65 pounds and measure 21 to 34 inches in height in
females • Grow long, wavy or straight hair which is longer on the tail and legs than
the _______________ • Can be various shades of cream to gold in color 14. Golden Retriever Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− energetic − _______________ friendly − devoted − eager to please − gentle and patient with children
15. Irish Setters • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 25 to 27 inches in
height • Grow long, silky hair which can be red or white, or a combination • Are known for a _______________ personality popular with families 16. Irish Setter Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− outgoing − sweet-natured − _______________ − trainable − loving
17. Labrador Retrievers • Males weigh _______________ pounds and measure 22 to 25 inches in
height • Females weigh 55 to 70 pounds and measure 21 to 24 inches in height • Grow _______________, short hair which can be solid black, yellow or
chocolate in color
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18. Labrador Retriever Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− strong − athletic − _______________ − intelligent − loyal − great with children
19. Vizslas • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 20 to 24 inches in
height • Grow a short and smooth coat which should always be a golden-rust
color • Were almost set to _______________ in the late 1800’s and early
1900’s 20. Viszla Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− gentle − affectionate − _______________ − eager − very active − durable − athletic
21. Weimaraners • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 23 to 27 inches in
height • Grow a short sleek coat which should almost come in a silver-grey color • Are traditionally known as “_______________” for their unique coat
color
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22. Weimaraner Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − alert − fearless − obedient − very active − athletic
Non-Sporting Dogs Segment 1. Non-Sporting Dogs • Are dogs which _______________ the qualities and characteristics of a
hunting dog 2. Non-Sporting Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Bichon Frisé − Boston Terrier − _______________ − Chinese Shar-Pei − Chow Chow − Dalmatian − Lhasa Apso − Poodle (Standard) − Shiba Inu
3. Bichon Frisé • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure nine to 12 inches in
height • Grow a puffy and thick white coat
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4. Bichon Frisé Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− playful − curious − peppy − active − sporadic energy − _______________
5. Boston Terriers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 15 to 17 inches in
height • Grow short, fine hair which can be brindle, seal or black in color • May have various markings on the face, neck and legs 6. Boston Terrier Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− lively − _______________ − intelligent − affectionate − loyal
7. Bulldogs • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 12 to 15 inches in
height • Grow short, fine hair which can be brindle, white, red or fawn in color • Has a _______________ head, short face and round cheeks
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8. Bulldog Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− strong − kind − _______________ − loyal − gentle − affectionate
9. Chinese Shar-Pei • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 18 to 20 inches in
height • Grow, both, horse-coated and brush-coated
− horse-coated hair is short, whereas the brush-coated hair is slightly longer
• Have _______________ skin which needs to be wiped out with a damp cloth and dried to assist in preventing skin infections
10. Chinese Shar-Pei Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − territorial and aggressive, if not socialized properly − strong − confident − independent
11. Chow Chow • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 15 to 17 inches in
height • Grow _______________, lion-like coats which come in five colors – red,
black, blue, cinnamon and cream
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12. Chow Chow Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− affectionate − _______________ − cat-like − independent − stubborn − active
13. Dalmatians • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 19 to 24 inches in
height • Grow short, smooth white hair with black dots • Are born completely _______________ and grow spots later in life 14. Dalmatian Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− _______________ − bold − social − sensitive − loyal
15. Lhasa Apsos • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10 to 11 inches in
height • Grow a long and thick coat which comes in a variety of colors • Are popular in _______________ rings 16. Lhasa Apso Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− gentle − hardy − _______________ − mischievous − agile − dignified
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17. Poodles • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 15-21 inches in height • Grow dense, _______________ or corded hair • May be silver, cream, gray, blue, black, white, apricot, red or brown in
color 18. Poodle Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− athletic − playful − _______________ − lively − devoted
19. Shiba Inu • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 13 to 17 inches in
height • Grow _______________ coats which can be black and tan, red or red
sesame 20. Shiba Inu Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− alert − active − attentive − _______________ − sturdy − confident
Terrier Dogs Segment 1. Terrier Dogs • Are traditionally bred to _______________
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2. Terrier Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Bull Terrier − Parson Russell Terrier − Airedale − _______________ − Carin − Norwich − Rat Terrier − Scottish − West Highland White
3. Bull Terriers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 21 to 22 inches in
height • Grow a short coat and have _______________ skin • Can be predominately white with a colored head or predominately
colored with black, brindle, red, fawn or tri-colored body • Are known for their robust stature and oval shaped head 4. Bull Terrier Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− active − hyper − _______________ − people-oriented − extroverted
5. Parson Russell Terriers • Are more commonly known as _______________ Russell Terriers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 13 to 14 inches in
height • Can have a smooth or broken coat in any color
− broken coats are more shaggy in appearance • Are known for being “born to dig”
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6. Parson Russell Terrier Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− playful − outgoing − _______________ − affectionate − intelligent − independent − impatient − digger/hunter
7. Airedales • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 20 to 23 inches in
height • Grow a dense and wiry coat which can be both tan and black or a
combination of the two 8. Airedale Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− clever − confident − proud − _______________ − courageous − very active − spirited
9. Borders • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 11 to 16 inches in
height • Grow a wiry coat which can be red, grizzle and tan
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10. Border Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− very active − plucky − happy − _______________ − quick − agile − curious
11. Carins • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10 inches in height • Grow a thick and _______________ resistant double coat which can be
any color except white 12. Carin Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− very active − cheerful − alert − busy − _______________ − curious − intelligent − fearless
13. Norwich • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10 inches in height • Grow a thick _______________ coat which can be red, wheaten, black,
tan or grizzle
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14. Norwich Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− very active − loyal − plucky − affectionate − alert − _______________
15. Rat Terriers • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 14 to 23 inches in
height • Grow very _______________ hair • May be red and white, tri-spotted, solid red, black and tan, blue and
white or red brindle colored 16. Rat Terrier Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− energetic − _______________ − stubborn − fast − alert
17. Scottish • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10 inches in height • Grow a _______________, wiry and weather resistant coat which can
be black, brindle or wheaten
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18. Scottish Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− active − independent − _______________ − social − spirited − dignified − curious − happy
19. West Highland Whites • Weigh _______________pounds and measure nine to 12 inches in
height • Grow a thick _______________ coat which is almost always white 20. West Highland White Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− very active − _______________ − loyal − entertaining − quick − curious − lively
Toy Dogs Segment 1. Toy Dogs • Are bred for their _______________ size and companionship
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2. Toy Dogs • Include the following breeds:
− Cavalier King Charles Spaniel − Miniature Pinscher − _______________ − Brussels Griffon − Chihuahua − Maltese − Papillon − Pomeranian − Pug − Shih Tzu − Yorkshire Terrier
3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 12 to 13 inches in
height • Have long, silky, wavy coats and can be the following colors:
− chestnut and white − tri-colored − _______________ − black and tan
4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− loving − _______________ − happy − trusting − easygoing − comforters − stubborn − intelligent
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5. Miniature Pinschers • Weight _______________ pounds and measure 10 to 12.5 inches in
height • Grow a short, smooth coat and _______________ an average amount • Can be red, black and rust or chocolate and rust colored 6. Miniature Pinscher Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− fearless − protective − willful − _______________ − curious
7. Pekingese • Weigh less than _______________ pounds and measure 6 to 9 inches
in height • Grow a long, thick _______________ coat which should be groomed on
a weekly basis to prevent matting • Can be any color or combination of colors 8. Pekingese Behavior • Is characterize by the following:
− affectionate − fun-loving − _______________ − overbearing
9. Brussels Griffon • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 7 to 8 inches in height • Grow a rough or _______________ coat which can be red, bilge, black
and tan or a combination of colors.
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10. Brussels Griffon Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− alert − _______________ − loyal − active − spunky − playful
11. Chihuahuas • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 6 to 9 inches in height • Come in two breeds:
− short haired − long haired
• May be solid brown, fawn, black or white • May include _______________ of color or may be tri-colored 12. Chihuahua Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− energetic − _______________ − loyal − protective − loving
13. Malteses • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 9 to 10 inches in height • Grow long, silky hair • Are completely _______________ in color 14. Maltese Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− well mannered − affectionate − _______________ − playful − obedient
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15. Papillons • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 8 to 11 inches in height • Grow long, _______________ hair • Are white with patches of any color 16. Papillon Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− playful − _______________ intelligent − friendly − affectionate − obedient
17. Pomeranians • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 8 to 11 inches in height • Grow _______________ hair • May be any color with any pattern 18. Pomeranian Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− lively − eager to learn − _______________ − loyal − affectionate
19. Pugs • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 10 to 11 inches in
height • Grow fine, short hair which can be silver, apricot-fawn or black • Have a _______________ curled tail 20. Pug Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− happy − playful − _______________ − does extremely well with children
Breeds of Companion Animals: Dogs – Student Notes
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21. Shih Tzus • Weigh _______________ pounds and measure 8 to 11 inches in height • Grow long, dense hair • Vary in _______________ 22. Shih Tzu Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− intelligent − active − happy − _______________ − easily spoiled
23. Yorkshire Terriers • Weigh about _______________ pounds and measure 8 to 9 inches in
height • Grow _______________, silky hair • May be blue and tan in color 24. Yorkshire Terrier Behavior • Is characterized by the following:
− playful − loyal − _______________ affectionate − independent − fearless