Dog Breeds - Answers

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List the 6 breed groups recognised by the English Kennel Club.
- Hounds.
- Gundogs.
- Terriers.
- Utility.
- Working.
- Toy.
Of which breed group do the "pastoral" breeds belong?
The pastoral breeds are a sub-group of the working dogs group.
Which of the breed groups in Q1 are classified broadly as "sporting"?
- Hounds.
- Gundogs.
- Terriers.
How many breeds of dog are currently recognised by the English Kennel Club?
188.
Give 10 examples of breeds belonging to the hound group.
- Afghan Hound.
- Borzoi.
- Dachshund.
- Elkhound.
- Finnish Spitz.
- Hamilton Stovare.
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen.
- Rhodesian Ridgeback.
- Saluki.
- Whippet.
Which breed of dog is unable to bark? Clue: He belongs to the hound group.
The Basenji.
Give 10 examples of breeds belonging to the gundog group.
- English Setter.
- German Pointer.
- Gordon Setter.
- Hungarian Vizsla.
- Irish Water Spaniel.
- Italian Spinone.
- Labrador Retriever.
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
- Welsh Springer Spaniel.
- Weimaraner.
Which of the breeds listed in Q7 is characterised by its unusual pink-silver coloured coat?
The Weimaraner.
Give 10 examples of dogs belonging to the utility group.
- Boston Terrier.
- Bulldog.
- Chow Chow.
- Dalmatian.
- Japanese Akita.
- Keeshond.
- Lhasa Apso.
- Miniature Schnauzer.
- Poodle.
- Tibetan Spaniel.
Which of the breeds listed in Q9 is characterised by its black tongue?
The Chow Chow.
Which member of the utility group (not listed in Q9) is characterised by its wrinkled skin?
The Shar Pei.
Which of the breeds listed in Q9 is sub-divided into 3 categories related to size?
Poodle - Toy, Miniature & Standard.
Give 10 examples of dogs belonging to the working group.
- Alaskan Malamute.
- Bernese Mountain Dog.
- Boxer.
- Dobermann.
- Giant Schnauzer.
- Newfoundland.
- Rottweiler.
- St Bernard.
- Siberian Husky.
- Tibetan Mastiff.
Give 2 examples of working breeds used as sled dogs.
- Alaskan Malamute.
- Siberian Husky.
Give 2 examples of working breeds used as guard dogs.
- Dobermann.
- Rottweiler.
Give 2 examples of working breeds used as mountain rescue dogs.
- Newfoundland.
- St Bernard.
List 6 members of the pastoral group.
- Australian Cattle Dog.
- Bearded Collie.
- Border Collie.
- German Shepherd.
- Hungarian Puli.
- Komondor.
Which 2 members of the pastoral group are characterised by their corded coats?
- Hungarian Puli.
- Komondor.
Give 10 examples of breeds of dog belonging to the toy group.
- Bichon Frise.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
- Chinese Crested.
- Griffon Bruxellois.
- Maltese.
- Miniature Pinscher.
- Papillon.
- Pekinese.
- Pug.
- Yorkshire Terrier.
Which member of the toy group is characterised by its lack of hair?
Chinese Crested.