1. Dog Breeds, Housing and Equipment

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. Herding group ...
Newest group, created in 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

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