Working AKC Flashcards by Deleted Deleted

T
49-88
10+
Germany
- black/tan, black, sable; shorthaired or longhaired; thick
- croup slopes slightly downward to tail; long forelegs straight to elbow; strong hindquarters
- head has clean-cut appearance
- large, firm, erect ears
- bushy tail
- intelligent, versatile, occasional bad rep for aggression, well-bred have even-temperament
- originally protector of sheep, guard, guide, tracker, police/military work
E3
G2
T1
S2
AKC

German Shepherd Dog

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T/XT
51-71
13-14
France
- fawn, dark gray, fawn brindle, may have white markings; thick, harsh and crisp to touch
- lighter hair on chest
- finely shaped head hidden by long hair; hair on muzzle forms mustache and beard; long eyebrows dont obscure eyes
- high-set erect ears
- long tail curves slightly at tip
- loves long walks, gentle with children, dislikes being left alone
E3
G1
T2
S3
AKC
food and drink

Berger Picard

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66-68
12-14
The Netherlands
- sliver brindle, fawn brindle; short-haired, long-haired, rough-haired
- erect ears
- versatile, reliable, affectionate, wary of strangers
- guarding, herding, agility, security and police, guide, obedience, family
E3
G2
T1
S3
FCI

Dutch Shepard Dog

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T/XT
55-65
10+
Belgium
- reddish-fawn; darker shading on back; wiry
- body powerful but not heave; round feet
- shorter hair on muzzle; head carried high; alert expression
- high-set erect ears
- delightful
- shepherd
E3
G2
T2
S2
AKC
1 of 4

Belgian Laeknois

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T/XT
51-75
10+
Belgium
- black; long, straight
- slightly sloping rump; long feathering on legs; ruff of longer hair around neck
- finely shaped muzzle
- erect
- bight, curious, active, needs early socialization and firm handling
E3
G3
T2
S2
AKC
2 of 4

Belgian Sheepdog

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T/XT
60-65
10+
Belgium
- fawn, red, gray; black overlay; short, straight
- thicker collar around neck
- distinctive black mask; almond brown eyes; pointed muzzle wit medium stop
- triangular ears, mostly black
- hardy, energetic, strong guarding instincts, may be unpredictable
- guard, companion, police/security
E3
G1
T2
S2
AKC
3 of 4; orig in malines

Belgian Malinois

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T/XT
40-65
10+
Belgium
- fawn, gray, red; black overlay; rich, long
- strong muscled back; abundant “breeches” on hindquarters; upright, muscular neck
- head carried high; black ears and mask
- dominant personality, protective
- guarding, police
E3
G3
T2
S2
AKC
4 of 4

Belgian Tervuren

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31-44
10+
Germany
- salt/pepper, black; short, wiry
- straight back; longer hair over feet
- bushy eyebrows; bristly, lighter colored beard
- high-set drop ears
- lively but obedient, good-tempered with children, alert, agile, placid, affectionate
- versatile farm dog
E2
G2
T1
S3
AKC
known for rat hunting; medium size

Standard Schnauzer

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T/XT
65-90
10+
Germany
- black, salt and pepper; dense, wiry
- strong, graceful neck; deep chest; slight feathering on legs
- bearded muzzle; dark eyes; bushy eyebrows overhang eyes
- drop ears w rounded tips
- tail carried high
- even-tempered, intelligent, easy to train
- farm work, cattle herding, guard, police and security, companion
E3
G3
T1
S3
AKC
largest size

Giant Schnauzer

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T/XT
60-68
10+
Belgium
- variety, may have small white star on chest; thick, harsh to touch, weatherproof
- dense coat extends over feet
- high-set drop ears
- heavily feathered tail
- town or country
- cattle herding and guarding
E2
G3
T2
S3
AKC
big floofy boy

Bouvier Des Flanders

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T/XT
77-132
10+
Portugal
- fawn/black, wolf-gray, black brindle, may have white markings on underside and extremities; thick, slightly wavy; long coated or shortcoated
- thick ruff around neck and chest
- long head with broad, rounded skull; dark face mask
- fearless, rugged, loyal, friendly, strong-willed
- livestock guardian
E2
G2
T2
S2
KC

Estrela Mountain Dog

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S/M
15-31
12-13
France
- fawn with black hairs, gray, blue, black, black/white, blue may be merle slate brindle, unmixed colors preferred; woolier on hindquarters; long or semilong
- small and lightly built; hair extends over toes
- long, swept back hair on face and cheeks
- lively, tireless
- herding, agility, companion
E2
G2
T2
S2
AKC

Pyrenean Sheepdog

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T
44-55
10+
UK
- slate-gray/white, sandy, red-brown, blue, black; long
- white collar; toes between hairy pads
- arched eyebrows dont cover eyes; long mustache; large nose
- calm, alert, active, rural
- herding
E2
G3
T2
S3
AKC
gandalf

Bearded Collie

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T/XT
77
10+
France
- fawn, slate-gray, black; long, flowing, slightly wavy; darker hairs blended in; needs heavy grooming
- strong legs
- eyebrows fall over eyes; black nose
- short, high-set, longhaired ears
- boisterous, bold, active, protective, not aggressive
- herder and guarder of sheep
E3
G3
T2
S3
AKC

Briard

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60-99
10+
UK
- blue/white, gray, any shade, must be solid on hindquarters; very thick, shaggy; high-maintenance
- deep short body; longer coat on hindquarters; white markings on head neck and chest
- eyes obscured by coat
- small ears covered by coat
- good-tempered, intelligent
- herding
E3
G3
T2
S2
AKC
classic

Old English Sheepdog

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T
51-75
12-14
UK
- sable/white, blue merle, tricolor; long, very dense, harsh-textured
- abundant white mane; profuse feathering on hindquarters; smooth hair below hock
- long lean tapering head; smooth hair on face; dark, intelligent, inquisitive eyes
- semi-erect ears
- well-feathered tail
- proud, beautiful, sweet, tolerant of other dogs and pets, people-loving
- herding, agility, companion
E2
G3
T1
S2
AKC
lassie

Collie

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15-24
10+
UK
- tricolor, sable, black/white, blue merle, black/tan; long, thick
- dense mane
- smooth hair on face; black rim around eyes
- close-set ears
- gentle, family friendly, hardy, affectionate, loyal
- herding
E2
G3
T1
S3
AKC
abrev doesnt make sense

Shetland Sheepdog

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T
26-44
10+
UK
- variety; dense; smooth or moderately long
- muscular, athletic body; feathering on forelegs
- distinct stop
- ears set far apart
- low-set tail reaches hocks
- intelligent, active
- herding, sports
E3
G2
T1
S2
AKC
famous sheepdog

Border Collie

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31-35
12-15
Poland
- any color; fades with age; thick, long, fluffy
- oval feet
- long hair falls over eyes; blunt muzzle
- heart-shaped drop ears hidden by hair
- intelligent, rugged, agile
- herder, guard
E3
G3
T1
S2
AKC

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

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S
24-37
12-15
UK
- any color; white markings should not be dominant; harsh textured, short
- long low-slung body; short, sturdy legs; large round feet
- foxlike head
- large, erect ears rounded tips
- long, heavy tail
- active, full of character
- herding
E2
G1
T2
S2
AKC
less popular than relative; distinguished by ears and body

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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20-26
12-15
UK
- tricolor, red, fawn and sable
- level topline; long body; short legs; white markings on chest
- foxlike head with typical markings
- erect, rounded tips
- tail carried low
- sharp, confident, big character
- watchdog, herding, guarding
E2
G1
T2
S3
AKC
more popular version

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

S
26-35
12-14
Sweden
- gray-yellow, gray, red, may be mixed with brown or yellow, white markings; dense, harsh textured
- oval feet; thick muscular neck; straight back
- wedge shaped long head
- erect pointed ears
- alert, friendly, willing to please
- cattle herding
E2
G1
T1
S3
AKC
like corgi but not

Swedish Vallhund

M
31-40
10+
Australia
- blue, red speckle, tan markings
- tan markings on legs and neck; round feet with strong arched tows; long broad muscular hindquarters
- drop ears
- low set tail hangs in slight curve
- strong, workmanlike, trustworthy, wary of strangers, hardy, alert, loyal, highly intelligent
- cattle droving and guarding
E3
G1
T1
S2
AKC

Australian Cattle Dog

M
18-33
12-13
Hungary
- black, cream, gray, gold; small white markings may appear on chest and toes; thick curly
- well muscled lean body
- narrow terrier-like head
- dense wiry tufts on ears
- high set tail
- bold, restless
- all-around farm dog
E3
G2
T2
S2
AKC
weird ears

Pumi

T/XT 79-135 -10 Hungary - white; very long, corded, heavy - large, strong - dark eyes partially obscured by coat - drop ears hidden under coat - long tail curved slightly at tip - only for experienced owners with lots of space - guarding E2 G3 T3 S1 AKC *pirate of the Caribbean*

Komondor

S/M 22-33 12+ Hungary - black, white, gray, fawn, may have small white markings on chest and feet; long, corded - straight muscular back; short round feet - eyes covered by long corded coat; small black nose - profusely coated tail curves over back - highly intelligent, eager to please, needs time and attention, affectionate - herding E2 G3 T1 S2 AKC *jammin*

Puli

T 57-84 10+ Italy - gray, light fawn, black, may have white markings; flocked, greasy, weatherproof - broad straight back - pronounced stop on skull covered by hair - tail carried low - loyal, companionable, needs firm handling - sheep and guard E2 G2 T2 S1 AKC *jammin sheep version*

Bergamasco Sheepdog

M/T 40-64 10+ USA - blue-merle, red-merle, red black, tan and white markings; thick wavy - white hair on legs neck and chest - pronounced stop; tan markings on face - high set drop ears - bushy tail - even tempered, intelligent, adaptable - ranch dog, tracker E3 G2 T2 S3 AKC *false name*

Australian Shepherd

M 46-62 11-15 Switzerland - tricolor; short, harsh, glossy - back length longer than leg length; reddish brown markings on legs; white chest - reddish brown markings above eyes - high set drop ears - slightly curved long tail - high spirited, confident, well-behaved, protective, wary of strangers E2 G2 T2 S2 AKC *one of the swiss mountain dogs*

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

T/XT 71-120 -10 Switzerland - tricolor; long, silky, slightly wavy - broad deep chest with white markings; reddish brown markings extend down to feet - broad head; well defined stop; white blaze - triangular drop ears - long bushy black tail - kind, highly trainable, gentle - haulage for basket weavers E2 G2 T1 S3 AKC *classic good boi*

Bernese Mountain Dog

T/XT 79-130 (M-XH) 8-11 Switzerland - tricolor; symmetrical; white chest; short - strong muscular body - broad flattened skull; tan spots over eyes - triangular drop ears hang close to head - kind, good with children and pets, sociable, agreeable - wagon pulling E2 G2 T2 S3 AKC *monty*

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

XT/XXT 90-141 12-15 Turkey - all shades of fawn, cream, steel gray - deep chest; slight dewlap on neck - black ears and mask - tail carried over back when alert - loyal, intelligent, territorial tendencies, gentle - livestock guardian E3 G2 T3 S2 KC *raven tree*

Turkish Kangal Dog

XT/XXT 90-141 12-15 Turkey - any color - mane of thicker hair around shoulders; throat has dewlap - slight furrow down head; dark face mask - long tail curves at tip - protective, loyal, needs supervision with children and strangers - livestock guardian E3 G2 T3 S2 AKC

Anatolian Shepherd

XT/XXT 99-170 10+ Germany - gold, sandy, red, may have white markings; thick, fairly long - slightly tucked up belly; feathered forelegs; mane on neck and chest; broad chest; black tips to come hair - black mask - feathered high set ears - feathered tail, lighter on underside - good-tempered, calm, friendly E3 G2 T2 S3 AKC *lion gold*

Leonberger

XT/XXT 130-180 8-10 Switzerland - orange/white, brindle; smooth and rough coated - long thick neck; pronounced dewlap; white collar; broad straight back; white markings on legs, white patches - typical black shading on face; slightly pendulous flews; flat deep cheeks; massive head with wide skull - drop ears - bushy white tail - delightful temperament, trustworthy, affectionate, eats a lot - mountain rescue, companion E2 G3 T2 S3 AKC *beethoven*

Saint Bernard

XT 110-152 9-11 Canada - black, dark brown; may have small white mark on chest; dense, coarse, slightly oily - large feet; feathered forelegs - massive head - drop ears - bushy tail - gentle, friendly, loves to swim, protective, gentle w children - retrieve nets, sea rescues E2 G3 T1 S3 AKC *henry and ruby*

Newfoundland

XT 88-110 9-11 France - white/amber, white; dense, wavy - double dewclaws on hind legs hidden by hair; tan patches; heavy mane around neck and shoulders - dark amber eyes with black rims; tan patches on head - smallish triangular ears - plumed tail - calm, unaggressive, reliable, good with children - guardian of flocks E2 G2 T2 S3 AKC *luna*

Great Pyrenees

T/XT 80-220 10+ Tibet - black, slate-gray, gold, may have tan markings; dense, straight - coat forms mane around neck and shoulders; feathering between toes - tan markings above eyes - shorthaired drop ears - bushy tail curled over back - protective, not overly affectionate - guardian E2 G3 T3 S1 AKC *origin specific*

Tibetan Mastiff

XT/XXT 71-115 10-12 Hungary - white; coarse, wavy - muscular neck; long extremely muscular thighs - broad head with minimal stop - triangular drop ears with rounded tips - can be affectionate, aggressive when defending, needs firm training - guarding E2 G2 T3 S1 AKC *curly great pyreneese*

Kuvasz

XT 65-85 10-15 France - black/tan, gray/black/tan, may have a few white chest hairs; coarse, short - lower legs tan; slightly sloping croup; double dewclaws on hind feet - tan markings on muzzle; broad head - drop ears - active, loves to work, can be intolerant of other pets, can be gentle fam companion - herding, guarding E3 G2 T2 S2 AKC

Beauceron

T/XT 84-130 10-11 Germany - black/tan; short, smooth, shiny - tan markings on chest and legs; broad deep chest - tan markings clearly defined on head; deep muzzle with firm flews; broad head; well-defined stop - small drop ears - cattle, guarding - can be calm and obedient with right leadership E3 G1 T2 S2 AKC *yottie*

Rottweiler

M 40-55 10+ China - variety; short, velvety - back dips slightly behind withers; loose skin wrinkles on back, legs, shoulders and neck; square sturdy body; - broad muzzle; thick flews; frowning wrinkles on forehead - small high set button ears - tail carried high and curled over - generally friendly - herding, guarding, hunting, fighting E2 G1 T2 S3 AKC

Chinese Shar Pei

T/XT 150-200 12-15 South Africa - variety; may have darker face mask; short, sleek - powerful hind legs; strong muscular neck - brow slightly wrinkled; characteristic massive square head; darker muzzle - drop ears hang close to head - thick tail tapers slightly to tip - loves family but not strangers, requires responsible leadership - guarding E2 G1 T3 S1 AKC *work out tool*

Boerboel

T 55-71 10-14 Germany - fawn, black-brindle, white markings should not exceed 1/3 of coat color; smooth - tucked up belly; body square in profile; white chest; muscular hindquarters; arched neck; white feet and lower forelegs - distinct stop; short, broad muzzle; expressive face with dark brown eyes; wrinkled forehead - high set ears with rounded tips - high set tail held upright - clever, loyal, exuberant, fun-loving - fighting, bull-baiting, haulage, hunting, holding down large game, work force, search and rescue E3 G1 T2 S2 AKC *gus*

Boxer

T/XT 88-110 10-11 Italy - black, fawn, gray, stag-red, brindle, may have white markings; short, glossy - powerful body - typical shaped head; loose hanging flews - needs experienced leadership - fighting, guarding, tracking E3 G1 T3 S1 AKC *belvedere*

Cane Corso

T/XT 110-154 10- Italy - variety; short, hard in texture - maybe white patch on toe; moderate dewlap - deep muzzle with pendulous flews; large head with loose fitting skin; broad skull - ears set well apart - tail thick at base, tapers to tip - loyal, needs responsible owner - orig fighting guarding, armed forces E2 G1 T3 S1 AKC *ice cream*

Neapolitan Mastiff

T/XT 99-110 10-12 France - fawn; short, fine haired, soft - heavily muscled legs; muscular, loose skinned neck; dewlap from throat to chest - head furrowed with wrinkles; brown nose - thick tail carried low at rest - nonaggressive guard dog - hunting, fighting, companion E2 G1 T2 S2 AKC

Dogue de Bordeaux

T/XT 90-130 10- UK - fawn, red, brindle; short, flat - thick muscular neck; white chest markings - black muzzle - dark ears set high and wide - high set tail broad at base tapers to hocks - high spirits, cheerful, intelligent, faithful, lively, boundless energy - guarding E3 G1 T2 S2 AKC

Bullmastiff

XT 175-190 10- UK - fawn, apricot, black-brindle; short; thickest over neck and shoulders - long broad body; straight big boned legs - black muzzle; forehead wrinkles when alert; wide set small eyes; pendulous flews - small flat ears set high on head - calm, affectionate, even-tempered, easy to get along with, intelligent - guarding, fighting, bear baiting E2 G1 T2 S2 AKC *classic good boi*

Mastiff

M 51-55 10- UK - variety; smooth - hind legs longer than forelegs; sloping muscular shoulders; thick short forelegs set wide apart; broad round deep chest - lower jaw longer than upper jaw; thick pendulous lips; distinctive upturned nose - high set rose ears - full of character, courageous, determined, tenacious, lovable, good natured, legendary for refusal to let go of an adversary - bull baiting E2 G1 T2 S2 AKC *thor*

Bulldog

XT 101-119 10- Germany - fawn, blue, harlequin, black, brindle; short - deep long body; long arched neck with no loose skin; large body - dark shading on head and ears - gentle and easy to maintain, E3 G1 T2 S3 AKC *onyx* - hunting

Great Dane