1. Chapter 7
Dogs

2. Introduction In this chapter, you will learn the history of the dog
The seven major groups of dogs and the breeds that make up those groups will be discussed
This chapter will outline the proper methods for feeding, exercising, training, and grooming dogs
The various diseases of dogs will be reviewed

3. History OVERVIEW First animal domesticated Four major lines Herd dogs
Hounds and terriers
Northern toy dogs
Guard dogs

4. DOGS TODAY Sporting Hounds Working Terriers Toys Herding Nonsporting
History
DOGS TODAY
Sporting
Hounds
Working
Terriers
Toys
Herding
Nonsporting

5. Groups and Breeds SPORTING GROUP Assist the hunter Pursuit of game
Some breeds
Pointer
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever

6. Groups and Breeds HOUND GROUP Two basic types
Either hunts by scent or by sight
Some breeds
Basset
Dachshund
Whippet

7. Groups and Breeds TERRIER GROUP Long-legged, larger breeds
Short-legged, small breeds
Some breeds
Airedale
Rat
Scottish

8. Groups and Breeds WORKING DOG GROUP Labor or work for humans
Guard dogs, police dogs, etc.
Some breeds
Doberman Pinscher
Siberian Husky
Great Swiss Mountain Dog

9. Groups and Breeds HERDING DOG GROUP Aid the livestock herder
Various species of livestock
Some breeds
Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Border Collie

10. Groups and Breeds TOY DOG GROUP Because of size Very alert Some breeds
Chihuahua
Pug
Miniature Pinscher

11. Groups and Breeds NONSPORTING DOGS Miscellaneous breeds Companion dogs
Some breeds
Bulldog
Poodle
Schipperke

12. Groups and Breeds MISCELLANEOUS CLASS Breeds for which interest exists
May not compete for championship points
Some breeds
Belgian Laekenois
Miniature American Shepherd
Spanish Water Dog

13. Groups and Breeds HYBRID DOGS Designer or boutique dogs
Documented ancestry
Some common hybrids
Schnoodle
Labradoodle
Puggle

14. Anatomy
OVERVIEW

15. Choosing a Dog OVERVIEW Important considerations Selecting
Choosing a source
Selecting an individual animal
Conformation

16. Feeding and Exercise OVERVIEW Types of food
Feeding pregnant and lactating females
Feeding puppies
Feeding older dogs
Other feeding suggestions
Exercise

17. Training OVERVIEW House-breaking or house-training Obedience training
Equipment
Basic commands
Clicker training
Advanced training

18. OVERVIEW Hair coats Bathing Nails Ears Eyes Teeth
Grooming and Care
OVERVIEW
Hair coats
Bathing
Nails
Ears
Eyes
Teeth

19. Common Medical Concerns
OVERVIEW
Contagious diseases
Fungal diseases
Noncontagious diseases
Intestinal parasites
External parasites
Poisonings

20. Reproduction OVERVIEW Proestrus Pregnancy Average of 63 days
Placental membrane
Colostrum
Eclampsia

21. Summary The dog was probably the first animal domesticated by humans
The dog traces its ancestors back about 40 million years ago to a tree-climbing mammal called Miacis
Make time for studying, researching, and fully considering the decision before bringing a dog home
Cont.

22. Summary
Unfortunately, even the most well-cared-for dog may at times come down with some type of disease, parasite, or ailment
Pregnancy, or gestation, in dogs usually lasts an average of 63 days, with a variation from 56 to 70 days