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absolute necessity. Its temperament is that of an intelligent, bold, soldiers settled in the Wicklow area. They brought with them their
boisterous, eccentric, and characteristically affectionate dog that low-slung hounds, which they bred with the local terrier stock,
is cooperative and easily trained. This breed is smart, friendly, eventually developing a distinctive breed that became known as
willing, and enthusiastic. the Glen of Imaal Terrier. Glen of Imaal terriers can be energetic
and tenacious, but they tend to be more even-tempered, more
German Spaniel: Also known as the Deutscher Wachtelhund easygoing, and less vocal than most other terriers.
(German quail dog), is a breed of dog that was developed in
Germany, and is used as a hunting dog. Descended from the Globular eye: Round, slightly prominent, not bulging (e.g. Pug).
old German breed, the Stoeberer, which became popular with
commoners following the Revolutions of 1848 in the German Go to your spot: A dog who is taught to go to his spot (or station)
states, who required a versatile hunting dog. Stoeberer is now learns to go to a specific area and wait there until he is released.
a type of hunting dog in Germany with the Wachtelhund being
its sole member. Frederick Roberth, a German dog breeder, is Goggle eye: Protruding eye listed as a fault in the Spaniel
credited with creating the modern Deutscher Wachtelhund around (American Cocker).
1890. They are lively with a very strong hunting instinct and have
a friendly attitude towards humans and other dogs. Gold: From pale apricot to rich reddish-yellow.

German Spitz: Is used to refer to both a standardized breed of Golden Retriever: Is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs
dog (usually capitalized) in some kennel clubs, and a category or to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds
type of dog comprising several separate breeds. Various modern during hunting and shooting parties, and were named ‘retriever’
breeds have been developed from the original German Spitz, and because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged (soft
are either registered as separate breeds or as varieties of German mouth). Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and
Spitz, depending on club. All the German spitz-type dogs are dogs are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. The
of the broader spitz type, of German origin. temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed,
and is described in the standard as kindly, friendly and confident.
German Wirehaired Pointer: Is a medium to large-sized griffon
type breed of dog developed in the 19th century in Germany for Goose neck: An elongated, tubular-shaped neck. Also called swan
hunting. It became a leading gun dog in Germany in the later part of neck.
the 20th century. It is the result of the careful mixing and crossing
of the griffon, German Shorthaired Pointer, Deutscher Stichelhaar, Goose rump: Too steep or sloping a croup.
Deutscher Kurzhaar, and the hunting Pudelpointer in the late 19th
century. The German Wirehaired pointer is affectionate, lively, Goose step: Accentuated lift of the forelimbs.
very determined, active and intelligent. Eager to learn and loyal to
its family, it needs a handler who is consistent in approach. Gordon Setter: Is a large breed of dog, a member of the setter
family that also includes both the better-known Irish Setter and
Gestation period: The time between mating and birth (it averages the English Setter. The original purpose of the breed was to hunt
63 days). gamebirds such as partridge, grouse, pheasant, ptarmigan, snipe,
woodcock, quail, black grouse, willow grouse, sand grouse,
Get: Offspring. guinea fowl, sage-hen, and francolin. The AKC describes the
Gordon Setter temperament as alert, interested, and confident. He
Giant Schnauzer: Is a working breed of dog developed in the is fearless and willing, intelligent, and capable. He is loyal and
17th century in Germany. It is the largest of the three breeds of affectionate, and strong-minded enough to stand the rigors of
Schnauzer - the other two breeds being the Standard Schnauzer training. Gordons are intensely loyal to their owners; thrive in an
and the Miniature Schnauzer. Numerous breeds were used in its attentive, loving environment; and are good family dogs.
development, including the black Great Dane, the Bouvier des
Flandres, and the German Pinscher. Originally bred to assist on Gos Rater Valencià: Is a breed of dog that originates in Spain,
farms by driving livestock to market and guarding the farmer’s where it has traditionally been used to catch rats and other rodents.
property, the breed eventually moved into the city, where it worked The dogs continue to be used in hunting, specifically for rabbits.
guarding breweries, butcher’s shops, stockyards and factories. The
Giant Schnauzer is inherently suspicious of strangers and can be Gran Mastín de Borínquen (Puerto Rican Mastiff): Is the only
very territorial and are usually reserved. breed native to the island of Puerto Rico. The Borinquen Mastiff
is a blend of Spanish Mastiffs, traditional island dogs (Perros
Glen of Imaal Terrier (Wicklow Terrier): Is a breed of dog Jíbaros) and Latin American Molossers, all brought to the island
of the terrier category and one of four Irish terrier breeds. The for protection from colonial times until the early 20th century. The
breed originates in, and is named for, the Glen of Imaal in County Mastín is noble, courageous and loyal, many died protecting their
Wicklow, Ireland. The Glen’s history began during the reign of masters during the Spanish-Indian Wars.
Elizabeth I, who hired French and Hessian mercenaries to put
down a rebellion in Ireland. After the conflict, many of these Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir: Translated into English

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