Sporting Group correct answers Specialized hunters that locate game and often collect it; they
are active, alert, likable, and great companion animals. They are energetic and need lots of
exercise.
Forerunners correct answers Typically pointers and setters that find game and silently point
toward it
Flushing Dogs correct answers Pointers, setters, or spaniels that move game, "flushing it" toward
their human companion
Retrievers correct answers Generally, larger and strong dogs with good noses and excellent
eyesight that often have a main function of fetching game and returning it to their human
companion
Brittany correct answers Natural pointers and excellent retrievers and make great hunting
companions. Friendly temperament, love people, get alone with other dogs, easily trained,
submissive, and want to please. LE: 12 years; often have bad hips
Vizsla correct answers Symbol of nobility in Germany and almost died out after WWII. Medium
sized hunting dog known for their pointer and retriever characteristics, LE: 9-10 years; prone to
hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and cancer. Referred to as "velcro" dogs. They have very deep chest,
which increases their risk for bloat.
Labrador Retriever correct answers Medium-sized and athletic with short, water-resistant coat
and "otter" tail that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog. Originated in Newfoundland in
the 19th century. LE: 12-15 years. Eager to please and non-aggressive toward man or animal.
Gentle temperament, intelligent, and adaptable. Prone to hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, and
cataracts. Number 1 breed in the US; most bites
Weimaraner correct answers "Gray Ghost"; friendless fearless, alert, obedient, hyper; webbed
feet and good swimmers; LE: 10-12 years; Originated in Germany; bred to be gun dogs for a lot
of large game
Hound Group correct answers May be the oldest purebred dogs. They are very diverse lot with
common ancestral traits used for hunting. They can be used for sight (gaze hounds), which do
not depend on anything except sight; scent hounds, which do not depend on anything but scent;
OR a combination of the two
Dachshund correct answers "sausage dog or badger dog"; courageous, fierceness, size, makes
them good for hunting badgers, weasels, and foxes; Quiet, obedient, and affectionate, difficult to
house-train; come in standard and mini; LE: 14-17 years; smooth-haired, long-haired, or wire-
haired; prone to back problems
, Plott Hound correct answers North Carolina state dog; mountain breed that was used to hunt
large game such as bear and wild boar; intelligent, athletic, loyal; aggressive hunter with a loud,
musical voice, known as "Plott music"; well muscles, sleek, and agile; LE: 12-14 years
Bloodhound correct answers One of the oldest breeds that hunt by scent; black & tan, liver &
tan, and red; proven to be a tireless worker for sport and for law enforcement; evidence provided
by a Bloodhound can be accepted in the US court of law; LE: 10-12 years; most famous features
are long, wrinkled face with loose hanging skin, huge drooping ears and warm, deep set eyes;
extremely affectionate, shy, sensitive to kindness and correction by owner; prone to hip
dysplasia, bloat, ear infections, and entropion.
Beagle correct answers gentle, friendly, need to be trained early, tend to overeat and steal food;
LE: 12-15 years; prone to hip dysplasia, epilepsy, cherry eye, and dwarfism; hunting dogs mostly
used to hunt in a pack and work together; hunt rabbits
Herding Group correct answers Created in 1983, its the newest AKC classification; its members
were formerly members of the Working Group. Pure instinct prompts these dogs to herd their
owners, which can be worrisome with children. These intelligent dogs make excellent
companions and respond beautifully to training and competitions.
Belgian Malinois correct answers Strong, agile, well-muscled, alert, and full of life; confident,
exhibiting neither shyness more aggressiveness in new situations; possesses a strong desire to
work and is quick and responsive to commands from its owners; often used in police work; LE:
12-14 years; coat should be somewhat short, straight, with a dense undercoat and in general easy
to maintain.
Border Collie correct answers Classic farm dog, medium-sized and athletic; the breed controls
the flock with stalking movements and an intense gaze. Health problems mean that hip and eye
testing is recommended: LE: 11 years; tireless energy, needs lots of exercise, a few miles walk
daily; strong predatory instinct was diverted into superb herding ability; do best with mature
families and well-behaved children
Pembroke Welsh Corgi correct answers Known for their short legs making their bodies look long
in comparison to their tall ears; double, water resistant coat that comes in red, fawn, sable, black,
and tan; LE: 10-12 years; intelligent, loyal, protective, sturdy, bold, and friendly; drive cattle by
barking and nipping at cattle's ankles instead of just herding; prone to PRA, glaucoma, back
issues
Australian Shepherd correct answers Animated, agile, adaptable; great with kids, will nip; guide
dogs, loose to medium "eye"-they'll watch but not as intense; blue merle's tend to have more
health problems; LE: 13-15 years; need a lot of activity and a sense of purpose; prone to bad
hips, eyes, epilepsy, and they have no connection to Australia
Terrier Group correct answers Feisty, lively dogs whose physical sizes range dramatically; they
typically have low tolerance for other dogs (cats and vermin) although they usually bond to their