Are You a Working Dog Expert?

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What is a working dog?

  • A dog trained for hunting
  • A dog used for pet or companion purposes
  • A dog used to perform practical tasks (correct)
  • A dog used for entertainment

How are working dogs sometimes defined?

  • A synonym for herding dog
  • Any dog trained for and employed in meaningful work
  • Any dog whose breed heritage or physical characteristics lend itself to working
  • All of the above (correct)

What are some roles performed by working dogs?

  • Hunting
  • Assisting people with disabilities
  • Herding
  • All of the above (correct)

Why are working dogs prevalent in Australia?

<p>Because of the large agricultural industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some popular breeds of working dogs in Australia?

<p>Border Collies and Kelpies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of events showcase the skills of working dogs in Australia?

<p>Sheepdog speed trials (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kennel Club's classification of working dogs?

<p>Mastiff, pinscher, sled dog, select livestock guardian dog, and some other breeds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fédération cynologique internationale's classification of working dogs?

<p>They have no working group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of livestock guardian dogs?

<p>To guard poultry from foxes and cats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Working Dog

A dog trained to perform practical tasks, such as herding, guarding, or assisting people with disabilities.

Roles of Working Dogs

Dogs performing various roles, including herding, guarding, search and rescue, and assistance to people with disabilities.

Popular Australian working dog breeds

Border collies are herding experts, kelpies are great for farm work.

Sheepdog speed trials

Dog speed trials showcase the skills and agility of working dogs in herding livestock.

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Kennel Club working dog breeds

Mastiff, Pinscher, Sled dog, select livestock guardian dog, and similar breeds.

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Livestock guardian dogs

They guard poultry from predators like foxes and cats.

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