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Asia

3. S iberian H usky

Friendly, gentle dog, but may be stubborn and

as an endurance sled dog, but found

ill around children. Does not have the

its home in Alaska when it began

Color: Pure white to all other colors

aggressiveness

to win the All Alaska Sweepstakes

including black.

or protective qualities to be a watchdog.

Race in the early 1900’s.

Herding:

1. C ollie

are used as pet/devoted family dogs that are wary of

are one of the older breeds and

Scotland

strangers and very protective of their owners or family

2-2.5 feet

were used for sheepherding

Sable and white, Tricolored, Blue and merle, and white

weight50-70

were developed to assist

rough-coated (longhaired) or smooth

are the recognized colors for collies.

the herdsman manage

2. G erman

may have been crossed between

courageous, loyal, obedient, and affectionate to family

various livestock species

herding dogs and wolves; their uses

Shepherd

members, but leery of strangers

Germany

today include rescue dogs, police

Black nose with various shades of gray, brown, and

dogs, guard dogs, guide dogs, and pets.

yellow

3. S hetland

Noted for being a docile, devoted dog that is very

basically a small version of the collie

Sheepdog

intelligent

Shetland islands in Scotland

that are excellent family pets and

Color: Miniature collie with black, blue merle, and

companion dogs

sable with markings of white and/or tan

Toy:

1. C hihuahua

named for the state of Chihuahua in

Noted as a clannish breed that

These little dogs are courageous, energetic, lively,

Mexico, is the smallest breed of dog

does not like other breeds of dogs.

alert, and intelligent.

in the world and the oldest breed on

is so-named because of

the American continent

their small size, and is

is a breed from China that is

2.Pekingese

Pekingese require teeth care to prevent decay

extremely affectionate with its owner

most often used as house

These little dogs are not afraid of

and frequent coat care to keep its long, fine

and that make good watchdogs or

larger adversaries and will show

pets and companions

hair well groomed

lapdogs for apartment dwellers.

great courage.

3. S hih T zu

Color: Eyes and nose are rim black

long, flowing hair coat that requires constant care to

with any coat color.

prevent matting and knotting.

Looks like a miniature lion and has

Chinese

an aristocratic, arrogant carriage

Non-‐Sporting:

1. B oston T errier

excellent house dogs or companion dogs because

American breed that originated from

is a clean cut dog that has the body

they are even

crossing the English Bulldog and

conformation of a Terrier

tempered, intelligent, and get along well with children

white English Terrier and further

miscellaneous breeds

Color: Black or Brindle with white

developed though inbreeding

used mainly for

markings.

companion dogs

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