Breeds Of Dogs Chart printable pdf download

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Breeds o f D ogs C hart-‐ C omplete c hart d uring e ach g roups p resentation.

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Group/Purpose

Breed

History

Description

Characteristics/Picture

Sporting:

1. P ointer

Colored liver, lemon, black, orange

developed about 200 years ago in

Require less coat care than many other breeds

either in combination with white or

England that get their name from

because of their shorthair coat.

solid colored.

the stance they take when they find

Have even temperament, affectionate nature,

Twenty-four breeds

game.

intelligence, and patience with children.

make up the sporting

2. I rish S etter

Large setter noted for its solid red color, speed,

Mahogany or rich chestnut red with

group

loyalty, boldness, and toughness

no trace of black in the coat color

Ireland

Used for all types of game, but train slower

Slightly taller and heavier than English

Ideal show dog, but it can’t be both show and field.

setters

3. A merican

are the smallest members of the

Cocker S paniel

It is a soft-hearted dog that makes an

sporting dog family.

America

excellent family pet.

Often sandy color with elegant

appearance and cheerful disposition.

Very dependable dog that has become

4. L abrador

active water dog that was bred to get

one of the best used breeds for guide

downed waterfowl

Retriever

dogs for the blind, or for search and rescue work.

England

Short coupled, strongly built dog

Double coat

with an alert, friendly disposition,

Short, thick, water-resistant hair in

webbed feet

fine temperament, and inquisitive nature

colors of black, chocolate, or yellow.

Usually not as tall as pointers.

Hound:

1. B asset H ound

excellent sense of smell.

-Short-legged dog heavier in bone than any other

French and Englsih

- Bassets are usually white with

breed for its size.

16 century

hunting

(scent or sight)

chestnut or sand-colored markings

Bassets are gentle, devoted dogs that are good

good sniffers, howling

and not over 14" tall and weigh

with children, but may be stubborn

tracking, range in size,

an average from 40 to 51 pounds.

and difficult to house break.

big ears, different markings

Breeds Of Dogs Chart

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