List the various terms that describe the behavior of the ...

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List the various terms that describe the behavior of the different breeds. What do these terms mean?

Question 2

What are the seven major groups of dogs? How do they differ?

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Answer to Question 1

 aloofone who holds the head high in a proud, confident manner
 amiablemild, easygoing
 aristocraticholding the head high and having a certain air of nobility
 boldshowing no hesitation or fear
 congenialeasygoing and cooperative
 constitutionthe physical makeup of an animal
 dignifiedan excellent-appearing animal that shows beauty of form and grace
 dispositionhow an animal acts under various circumstances
 docilean animal that is tame, easygoing, and obedient
 feistynervous, excitable, and easily agitated or irritated
 gaietythe state of being cheerful, happy, or merry
 impetuousabrupt, hasty, and rushing headlong into its work without much efficiency
 incorrigibleunable to be controlled or corrected
 independentwanting to have its own way and not wanting to be controlled
 indolentlazy or inactive
 jovialgood-natured, happy, easygoing
 keenvery sensitive, alert, and intense
 meekshowing weakness and a lack of aggression
 reservedshy, cautious, or restrained
 serenecalm and quiet
 spiritedshowing a lot of pep, vigor, and energy
 staunchstrong, steady, steadfast while on point
 steadystaying on task
 temperamentthe emotional and mental qualities of an individual animal
 thoroughdescribes a dog that works every bit of ground and cover
 timidshowing lack of confidence, somewhat afraid
 tranquilquiet and peaceful
 vainappearing conceited; overconfident or showing excessive pride
 versatilehaving a wide range of skills

 vigilantalways alert and watchful
 waryshowing caution; being somewhat afraid

Answer to Question 2

 The sporting group was developed to assist the hunter in the pursuit of game.
 The hound group is of two basic types: one type hunts by scent and the other by sight.
 The terrier group is divided into two subgroups: the long-legged, larger breeds and the short-legged, small
breeds. Many of the terriers were developed to go into coal mines to hunt mice and rats or to pursue game
into their tunnels and underground dens. The word terrier is derived from the Latin word terra, which
means earth.
 The working dog group was developed to labor or work for humans. They may serve as guard dogs, sled
dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, and messenger dogs.
 The herding dog group was developed to aid the livestock herder with various species of livestock.
 The toy dog group is so named because of size; some of these dogs are as small as one and a half pounds.
These dogs are very alert and popular as house pets and companions.
 The nonsporting group consists of miscellaneous breeds with a wide variety of sizes and characteristics.
Basically, these dogs are used as companion dogs.

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