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What Kind of Dog is That? Mystery Cache

Hidden : 6/11/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

We give dogs time we can spare,
space we can spare and love we can spare.
And in return, dogs give us their all.
It's the best deal man has ever made.

-M. Acklam

The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, has been developed into many fantastically diverse breeds. Let’s find out more about them and what they were created for.

The posted coordinates are not correct. They are for the parking lot of Grandview Park, the first regional off-leash area in South King County. The cache is located in a different dog-friendly park. To determine where the cache is, you’ll have to learn more about different breeds of dogs. A Google search will help you find the answers.

What Kind of Dog is That?

A. My webbed feet, water-resistant coat, and rudder-like tail make me an excellent swimmer. I am famous for rescuing drowning people. Although I am a superior water dog, I have been used and am still used in my place of origin as a true working dog, dragging carts, or more often carrying burdens as a pack horse. I am a

0. Portuguese Water Dog
1. Irish Water Spaniel
2. Newfoundland

B. I was first recorded as a breed around 1700, and have changed little since then. I got my name from a character in a book written in 1814 by Sir Walter Scott. I am hardy, long-lived and devoted. I am a

1. Parson Russell Terrier
2. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
3. Harrier

C. I came to be known as an Alsatian at the end of WWII, due to anti-German sentiment. I have a well-earned reputation as family companion, guide dog, police dog, and herder. I am a

7. German Pinscher
8. German Shorthair Pointer
9. German Shepherd Dog

D. I originated in Belgium as a guardian of canal barges and to catch vermin. My name means “little captain of the boat”. I am a

5. Schipperke
6. Belgian Malinois
7. Brussels Griffon

E. My name means “Badger Dog” but in my homeland I am known as a Deutsche Teckel. I was bred to hunt badgers, so I am tough and courageous. I am still used to hunt above and below ground, and am a popular family pet. I am a

1. Miniature Pinscher
2. Schnauzer
3. Dachshund

F. I have the head of a lamb and the heart of a lion. In addition to my unique appearance, I am known for my speed, endurance, and prowess for hunting vermin. I am a

0. Leonberger
1. Bedlington Terrier
2. Bichon Frise

G. My dreadlocks may make you think I’m from Jamaica, but I am an ancient breed from Hungary. I was bred to guard flocks of sheep or other livestock against predators such as wolves, coyotes, feral dogs, or human predators. Maintaining my white coat takes a massive amount of work! I am a

0. Komondor
1. Vizsla
2. Kuvasz

H. My roots are in Egypt, but I get my name from one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. I have been kept there for over two thousand years to hunt rabbits. I am even-tempered, affectionate, and loyal. I clean myself much like a cat. I need a lot of exercise, and can jump to great heights from a standstill. I am a

6. Saluki
7. Pharaoh Dog
8. Ibizan Hound

I. I am one of the few breeds that originated in the USA. I am lively and intelligent, and my nickname is American Gentleman. I was originally bred as a pit fighting dog, but now I am the best of companions. I am a

0. Boston Terrier
1. Catahoula Leopard Dog
2. American Water Spaniel

J. I originated in Pre-Renaissance Europe where I was a companion to ladies of the court. My name means “little lion”. I am alert, intelligent, and affectionate. I am a

4. Kyi Leo
5. Löwchen
6. Leonberger

K. In German, my name means “monkey-like terrier”. The French call me “Diablotin Moustachu” which means “moustached little devil”. I was bred to kill rats. I am a

2. Affenpinscher
3. Weimaraner
4. Schnauzer

L. I come from the western coast of France, and was developed to hunt game by scent in rough terrain. I am a hardy, alert, bold, determined, intelligent hunter with both mental and physical stamina. I am independent, but willing to please. I am a

0. Coton de Tulear
1. Brittany Spaniel
2. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

M. I originated in Belgium. I can be a farm dog, family friend, protector, shepherd, and guide dog for the blind or hearing impaired. My intelligence, sense of threat discrimination and keen scent enables me to excel in police work, tracking and drug detection. My harsh double coat protects me in all kinds of weather, but my favorite place is at home with my family. I am a

7. Belgian Tervuren
8. Bouvier des Flandres
9. Brussels Griffon

N. I am known in my homeland of Tibet as “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog”. My primary function was as a palace watchdog. I am a

7. Lhasa Apso
8. Tibetan Spaniel
9. Tibetan Terrier

O. I am most commonly seen as a hairless dog, but I must have one of the powderpuff coated-types of my breed within 3 generations of my ancestry to avoid genetic problems. Perhaps one of my most famous enthusiasts, Gypsy Rose Lee, felt a kinship with me because we both show a lot of skin! I am a

7. Peruvian Inca Orchid
8. Xoloitzcuintli
9. Chinese Crested Dog

P. I was once known as the Russian Wolfhound. I was bred for the coursing of wild game on open territory, using sight rather than scent. I am known for my speed, courage, and agility. I am a

1. Borzoi
2. Siberian Husky
3. Samoyed

Q. In July 1931, the government of Japan designated my breed as a national monument and as one of Japan's national treasures. I was bred to hunt bears, and Helen Keller is credited with first bringing me to the United States. In my homeland I am described as “tender in heart, and strong in strength”. I am a

0. Akita
1. Shiba Inu
2. Japanese Chin

R. I am an ancient working breed from France. I am also known as a Chien Berger de Brie. I have been used since early times as a guardian and herding dog. I have been the official dog of the French army and am somewhat rare today because so many of my breed were lost in both world wars. I carried supplies to the front lines and served as sentry dogs due to my keen hearing, reputed to be the most acute of any breed. My famous owners include Emperor Charlemagne, and Napoleon. I am a

7. Dogue de Bordeaux
8. Briard
9. Picardy Sheepdog

S. My egg-shaped profile, tiny triangular eyes and erect ears make me unmistakable. I can be aggressive toward other animals, but am very family-oriented. I am unhappy if kept away from my family. I require firm leadership from my owner. I am a

5. Manchester Terrier
6. American Staffordshire Terrier
7. Bull Terrier

T. I can be the best dog of all. I am a

6. Mutt
7. Mixed Breed
8. Heinz 57
9. All of the above

The cache is at N47° AB.CDE W122° FG.HIJ
The park entrance closest to the cache is at N47° KL.MNO W122° PQ.RST

Parking is prohibited at this entrance, but you can park in the nearby neighborhood. The entrance to the neighborhood is 0.14 miles north of the park entrance. Parking is allowed only on one side in this neighborhood of narrow streets, so you will see "No Parking" signs on the wrong side. If you park and approach the cache from elsewhere, the terrain may be significantly higher or you may not be able to get to this recently acquired and undeveloped part of the park. The construction near the entrance will be a new parking lot for the park, so don't worry about it. The small ammo box cache is stocked with dog-related items and kleenex, with all the grass pollen floating around. Achoo!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle:] Hfre'f jro cntr vf n tbbq cynpr gb fgneg [Cache:]Unjgubea Gevb

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)