"Raining cats and dogs" quiz

[snoopyfan]

21) which breed of dog was produced from the cross-breeding of a greyhound and a mastiff
39)what is the name for a person who studies dogs

[lilsecret]

21 Maybe this

Historians are fairly confident that the Old English Bulldog is derived from ancient war dogs, such as, the old Mastiff or Alaunt. Others believe that the true origin of the breed is not entirely clear. Depictions in old prints show that the variety was without doubt a small Mastiff, with a comparatively long head. The word 'Mastiff' was eventually dropped when describing these smaller Mastiffs, as the Mastiff proper was found too slow for bull-baiting. Eventually, the Greyhound was crossed into the breed increasing the mastiff's speed, without losing the breed's ferocity. This step reduced the Old English Bulldog's size and weight, with the Greyhounds features seen in specimens of that time.

[lilsecret]

or this

The precursors of today's Great Dane are a cross between the strong Mastiff of the English type and a fast and nimble Greyhound.

[snoopyfan]

thanks for that comprehensive answer!! I did research it at weekend but could find nothing definite !!

[lilsecret]

But most likely this is the answer

http://www.all-about-...eat-dane-history.html

[Vicasso]

Cynologist ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynology

[snoopyfan]

thanks to you both, had found these answers but wasn't sure about them, better go get the washing in now before it really does rain cats and dogs!!