1. N ON -S PORTING G ROUP Animal Science 2- Small Animals

2. N ON -S PORTING G ROUP Miscellaneous breeds used mainly for companion dogs American Eskimo Dog Chinese Shar-PeiShiba Inu

3. B ICHON F RISE The Bichon is a naturally gentle, playful dog. He loves activity and requires regular exercise. His hair grows continually and does not shed, so extensive grooming is a must to prevent mats. Bichons also tend to be a good breed for allergy sufferers. Once used as a circus dog!

4. B ICHON F RISE http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/bichon-frise.htm

5. B OSTON T ERRIER An American breed that originated from crossing the English Bulldog and white English Terrier and further developed through inbreeding http://www.ralfs- hundelexikon.de/foto/terr/boston1.jpg

6. B OSTON T ERRIER A clean cut dog that has the body conformation of a Terrier Make excellent house dogs or companion dogs because they are even tempered, intelligent, and get along well with children Color: Black or Brindle with white markings

7. B OSTON T ERRIER http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/boston-terrier.htm

8. B ULLDOG Originally a ferocious dog bred for bull baiting and fighting and noted to be almost insensitive to pain http://www.dogs-of- sirius.com/bulldog/max/bulldog-male-3yold- 1560.jpg

9. B ULLDOG Today they have been selectively bred to be good natured May have problems at whelping due to the large size of the puppy’s head Color: solid white, solid red, fawn or fallow, red or other colors of brindle, and piebald

10. B ULLDOG http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/english-bulldog.htm

11. C HINESE S HAR -P EI An intelligent and often stubborn breed Black tongue was thought to ward off evil spirits Higher maintenance

12. C HINESE S HAR -P EI http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/shar-pei.htm

13. C HOW An all-purpose dog used for hunting, herding, pulling and protection of the home Affectionate and devoted to family Independent (like a cat) Double coat requires extra care.

14. C HOW http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/chow-chow.htm

15. D ALMATIAN Calm, quiet dog noted for its intelligence and adaptability that has been used as a trail hound for tracking, for hunting birds, boar, and bear, retrieving game, but most notably as a coach or carriage dog (fire trucks) http://www.animalthemes.co.nz/P roduct%20Graphics/Sawley/Coast ers/cc086%20-%20Dalmatian.jpg

16. D ALMATIAN These dogs will follow their master if at all possible regardless of the mode of the master’s travel and thrive on human companionship Natural as guardians and love children Color: White with black spots or white with liver brown spots

17. D ALMATIAN http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/dalmatian.htm

18. L HASA A PSO Is known for its small size and heavy hair coat was used as guard dogs in Tibet http://www.inseparabile.com/cani/images/lasahapso persch4.jpg

19. L HASA A PSO This dog is most suited for adults who will spend time with them Intelligent, quick hearing and can readily distinguish between strangers and close associates Very obedient if they trust you and respond readily to kindness

20. L HASA A PSO http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/lhasa-apso.htm

21. P OODLE Very intelligent, good natured dog (usually), known as the national dog of France where it was used as a retriever, duck (water) dog, and circus trick dog http://blog.lewrockwell.com/lewrw/archiv es/boudreaux_poodle.jpg

22. P OODLE Used more today as companion and show dogs Color: All colors with an even and solid coat color at the skin http://photos4.flickr.com/5 627016_07fd71fe2d.jpg

23. P OODLE Weight: Standards average 35-45 pounds for females and 40-50 pounds for males; Miniature varieties average 16-35 pounds for females and 18-30 pounds for males; Toy Poodles average 14-16 pounds for females and 15-18 pounds for males

24. P OODLE Height at the shoulder: Standards are > 15” for females and males; Miniature varieties average 10-15” for females and males; Toy Poodles are < 10” for females and males

25. P OODLE Grooming-Hair Daily brushing recommended to remove dead hair and distribute the skin’s oils Check for mats in log hair- tease with comb behind ears and under legs

26. P OODLE http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/dogs- 101/videos/poodle.htm