Chihuahua _______

Chow Chow _______

Dachshund _______
Dalmatian _______
German Shepherd Dog _______
Great Dane _______
Greyhound _______
Newfoundland _______
Pug _______
Saint Bernard _______
Standard Poodle _______
Fill in the gaps in the following breed descriptions with the names of the breeds above.

A. The ________________________ is a strong, large, heavily-boned, powerful dog breed who loves
water. It has an excellent swimming ability and has been known to rescue drowning victims with what
appears to be effortless power. Good tempered and patient, this breed makes an excellent family pet.

B. The ________________________ is a squarely built and well-proportioned dog breed. With proud
carriage and elegant appearance, it moves with a springy, effortless gait. Being an extremely
intelligent dog breed, it is very easy to train and makes a great family pet.

C. Slim and graceful, the ________________________'s streamlined body allows it to excel in running.
They have a curved spine and folded-over rose shaped ears. Their front legs are straight and their back
legs are very powerful.

D. The ________________________ is a strong, agile dog, and possesses one of the keenest noses in the
dog world. Unsurpassed as working dogs, these are the original "drug dogs," and can easily adapt to
both protection and police work. Smart and protective, it truly bonds with its family and can suffer
separation anxiety when boarded.

E. The ________________________ is known as the "gentle giant," and is an enormous, big-boned,

powerful yet friendly dog breed. It is known to have a strong sense of smell and an intuitive sense with
respect to potential avalanches. They were originally bred as rescue dogs working in the Swiss Alps.

F. The ________________________ is huge, well-muscled and an elegant, regal dog breed. It is very
affectionate and loves to be around people. Because of its majestic carriage, it is known as the Apollo
 of Dogs. It makes an excellent family pet.

G. ________________________ s are available in two sizes, standard and miniature. Otherwise known as
the "sausage dog breed," the ________________________ has a low, long and muscular body,
enabling it to move freely in a tunnel or den without sacrificing the jaw and body strength it needs to
overcome its quarry. Agile and with great stamina, ________________________ s have three types of
coats, smooth-haired, longhaired and wirehaired, each providing a different level of protection against
the weather. The breed has a pleasant, energetic expression.

H. The ________________________ has a square, stubby and compact body..."a big dog in a small
package". It has deep wrinkles on its forehead and a soft, open, distinctive expression. It will
communicate with people by making nasal noises. This affectionate dog breed makes an excellent
family pet.

I. Popular beyond what you would otherwise expect (because of the Disney movies), the
________________________ is a strong and muscular, athletic dog breed with a great deal of energy.
It is especially suited as a jogging companion due to its need for exercise.

J. The ________________________ is generally an independent and loyal dog breed who makes an
excellent guard dog. It has a thick, double coat, which makes him suitable for cold weather. This dog
breed's most distinctive features are its almost straight hind legs and its bluish-black tongue.

K. The ________________________ is divided into two breed types, one with a soft short coat and the
other with a soft long coat. Although reserved to strangers and unknown pets, they are very loyal and
devoted to their owners. The breed is known for its saucy expression and alert attitude. Despite their
small size, ________________________ s make good watch dogs.

KEY:
1. Newfoundland
2. Standard Poodle
3. Greyhound
4. German Shepherd Dog
5. Saint Bernard
6. Great Dane
7. Dachshund
8. Pug
9. Dalmatian
10. Chow Chow
11. Chihuahua

Explain the underlined words in the text.