Dog Breeds, Housing and Equipment

Classification ... Common ancestor called Tomarctus Probably first domesticated animal Domestic dog (Canis familiaria) is a carnivore belonging to the family Canidae

Dogs are divided into seven groups by use ... Sporting dogs Hounds Working dogs Terriers Toys Herding dogs Nonsporting dogs

What about breeds? About 146 are registered by American Kennel Club (AKC) Breeds created using selective breeding for desired traits AKC Complete Dog Book describes "standards" for breeds The standard is the model for breeding and judging

Photo of Irish Setter courtesy Sporting dogs ... Known for hunting and field activities Examples: English cocker spaniel Golden retriever Irish setter Labrador retriever Photo of Irish Setter courtesy Siskiyou Setters.

Hound group ... Most used for hunting in the past Examples: Afghan hound Beagle Dachshund Whippet Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Photo of Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Courtesy Pat VanOmen/Smudgely Kennels.

Photo of Samoyed courtesy Working group ... Bred for jobs like guarding, pulling sleds, performing rescues Examples: Boxer Doberman pinscher Great Dane Samoyed Siberian Husky Photo of Samoyed courtesy DoubleC Kennels.

Terrier group ... Lively energetic dogs with little tolerance for other animals, including other dogs Examples: Airedale terrier Fox terrier Scottish terrier Welsh terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Photo of American Staffordshire Terrier courtesy Fastwater Kennel.

Photo of Havanese courtesy Toy group ... Small dogs Examples: Chihuahua Havanese Pekinese Pomeranian Toy poodle Photo of Havanese courtesy Fayral Kennels.

Photo of chow chow courtesy Nonsporting group ... Diverse group of solid animals with varying personality, size and appearance Examples: Bulldog Chow Chow Dalmatian Keeshond Poodle Photo of chow chow courtesy Chows of Valhalla.

Herding group ... Newest group, created in 1983. Formerly part of the working group. Ability to control movement of other animals Examples: Australian shepherd Border collie Old English sheepdog Welsh Corgi Photo of Australian shepherd courtesy Glenda Smith/Blunderosa Australian Shepherds.

Miscellaneous group ... Can compete in obedience trials Conformation competition only within misc. group – cannot win championships Once breed is established may be switched to another category. Currently: Plott hound, Anatolian Shepherd, Italian Spinoni and Jack Russell terrier

Dogs for research ... Recorded use beginning in 1660s Share many biochemical and physiologic characteristics with humans Can be used to model human diseases Used in drug trials, surgical techniques, prosthetics

Outdoor dogs should be confined but not tied … Good doghouse includes: Insulated floor above the ground Slanted roof Wide enough to turn and stretch Floor covering in winter Covered door in winter Hinged roof Staff photo by Kathy Muth.

Kennel basics … Indoor-outdoor runs or indoor runs with regular exercise plan Runs hosed daily and cleaned with disinfectant Good ventilation Pets fed on own schedule with own diet Bedding clean and gets pet off the floor Medication and vet. care as needed Dogs checked several times daily Vaccinations all current

Research kennels ... Space requirements as published by the National Research Council