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1. This first breed of dog, like many herding dogs, comes from England and Scotland. They are a medium to large breed and comes in smooth, rough, bearded and border varieties. Each variety has its own size, shape and coloring but they all are bred to herd livestock. What breed is this?
2. This next breed is a large working breed originating in Japan. In modern times, there are two varieties: Japanese and American. Like most working dogs, this breed is strong and independent. They come in many colors and have a short double coat. They also sport a distinctive tail, curled over their back. What hearty breed is this?
3. This working dog is most often seen in all black. They can, however, come in black and white, brown or rarely gray. They were bred to work with fisherman. Although it isn't easy to see under their dense, long, double coat, they have an extremely muscular build. They are famous for their water-rescue skills. What is this savior called?
4. This next breed is often confused with the border collie, however this breed, despite its name, was developed in the US to work on ranches. This breed herds in a different fashion than the border collie and is a strong herder of cattle and other large livestock. It comes in many colors and markings and usually has a docked tail. They are a medium-sized breed and are built rather stocky. Do you know what this hard worker is called?
5. This is another herding breed that comes in several colors. Their fur is coarser than most other herding breeds. They have prick ears and very sweet faces. They were created in a very different part of the world than most other herding dogs and they were built strong to drove cattle over rough terrain for long distances. Their original name was a "heeler". Do you know this tough little dog?
6. This next breed it almost a crossover between herding and working dogs. They are a Scandinavian breed and are slightly smaller than medium size. They are a tough breed of the spitz type. They come in cream to orange and also black. They can have a bit of white on the dark coat but shouldn't have much. They have prick ears and a square, stocky body. They also have the spitz tail set, curled over the back. They aren't common in the US. Who might this be?
7. This next working dog is recognizable all over the world. They were created in Germany. They stand tall, with long legs and a long neck. They usually have prick ears, done with cropping, which make them look even taller. They have been used as guard dogs in the past but make wonderful family companions today. They come in black/tan and also red/tan, most commonly, but also come in blue, brown and even white. Do you know the name of this stately creature?
8. This next herding dog is the largest in its class. It was also developed in England and sports a huge coat. It has a great face although you usually can't see it. It has a playful, bouncy temperament and a docked tail. You can see them in the show ring looking like a puffy cloud. It has a water-proof undercoat which can be several colors. As an adult however, they normally look like a gray and white dog. Who is this fluffy clown?
9. This last working dog is one of the largest dog breeds of all. Males can weigh 200lbs. and can stand 36" at the shoulder. They have very long legs and necks but have a deep chest and are extremely impressive to look at. They can come in many colors and patterns but there is no mistaking the breed. They make a great family pet and will scare any intruder just with their size and the depth of their bark. Who is this gentle giant?
10. This breed comes from a part of the world we haven't talked about yet. Used to herd and keep livestock in the harsh desert. They are smart, spitz looking dogs. Do you know this final breed?
As an added bonus, if you take the first letter of each of the previous questions, it will spell the two word name of this final dog breed.
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