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The Jack Russell
terrier’s coat is
mainly white.
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T Many dogs in this group still herd sheep
Terriers are alert, bold, and fearless. Most were and cattle today. The border collie is
originally farm dogs, kept as rat catchers. They love excellent with sheep, while the blue heeler Chihuahua
digging, and some, such as the fox terrier, were can accurately control cattle. Herding dogs
used to flush out foxes. Others, such as the are active and intelligent. Most have a
Airedale terrier, hunted badgers and otters. double coat, which protects them in rough
weather conditions.
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Gun dogs are responsive, friendly, and highly
intelligent, but require a great deal of exercise.
The group includes pointers, spaniels, setters, and
retrievers, like this Labrador retriever. Many are
good at flushing out birds for hunters and at T
retrieving the bird once shot. Some, such as the Known also as companion dogs, breeds
épagneul Picard, are particularly good at in this group are usually friendly and
retrieving water-birds, while the Spanish water intelligent and love attention. Most are
dog is excellent at retrieving game from the sea. also small in size.
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This group includes guard dogs, such as
the mastiff and Doberman, dogs to pull
sleds or carts, such as the Siberian husky
and the Bernese mountain dog, dogs for
helping fishermen, such as the
Newfoundland dog, and dogs for search
and rescue, such as the St. Bernard.
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