1. Dogs- Part I Breeds
Small Animal Care
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2. Seven Major Groups of Dogs
Sporting dogs were developed fro hunting game
Hounds were developed for hunting and tracking by sight or scent
Terriers were developed to hunt underground

3. Major Groups of Dogs
Working dogs were developed to perform services such as police and rescue work, guarding property, and pulling sleds
Herding dogs were developed to assist in managing livestock such as sheep and cattle

4. Major Groups of Dogs
Toy dogs were developed to be of small size for use as house pets and companion animals
Non-sporting are miscellaneous breeds used mainly for companionship

5. Sporting Include pointers, setters, spaniels and retrievers
Irish Setter
German Shorthaired Pointer
English Springer Spaniel
Golden Retriever

6. Hound Include many types of hounds, beagles, and dachshunds Beagle
Black and Tan Coonhound

7. Terrier Include terriers and schnauzers Airedale Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer

8. Working Dogs
Include Alaskan Malamute, Boxers, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Saint Bernards, Siberian Husky, etc
Boxer
Alaskan Malamute

9. Herding Dogs Include Collies, German Shepherd, Sheepdogs, etc. Collie
German Shepherd Dog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog

10. Toy Dogs Include Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pug, etc. Chihuahua Pekingese

11. Non-sporting Dogs Include Boston Terrier, Dalmatian, Poodle, etc.

12. Sporting Group Twenty-four breeds make up the sporting group.
American Water Spaniel
Brittany

13. Pointers
Dogs developed about 200 years ago in England that get their name from the stance they take when they find game

14. Pointers
Colored liver, lemon, black, orange, either in combination with white or solid colored
Require less coat care than many other breeds because of their shorthair coat
Have even temperament, affectionate nature, intelligence, and patience with children

15. Irish Setter
Large setter noted for its solid red color, speed, loyalty, boldness, and toughness

16. Irish Setter
Mahogany or rich chestnut red with no trace of black in the coat color
Slightly taller and heavier than English Setters
Used for all types of game, but train slower than some other breeds
Ideal show dog, but can’t be used for both show and field

17. American Cocker Spaniel
The smallest members of the sporting dog family

18. American Cocker Spaniel
Often sandy color with elegant appearance and cheerful disposition
It is a soft-hearted dog that makes an excellent family pet

19. Labrador Retrievers
The retriever is an active water dog that was bred to get downed waterfowl

20. Labrador Retrievers
Short coupled, strongly built dog with an alert, friendly disposition, fine temperament, and inquisitive nature
Very dependable dog that has become one of the best used breeds for guide dogs for the blind, or for search and rescue work

21. Labrador Retrievers
Short, thick, water-resistant hair in colors of black, chocolate, or yellow (golden)
Usually not as tall as pointers

22. OTHERS IN THIS GROUP
Brittany spaniel, Chesapeake bay retriever, Clumber spaniel, English cocker, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Golden Retriever, Gordon Setter, Springer Setter, Weimaraner

23. Hound Group Hunts by scent or by sight.
The Greyhound and the Afghan Hound hunt by sight, while most others hunt by smell
Afghan Hound
Greyhound

24. Basset Hound Has an excellent sense of smell

25. Basset Hound
Short-legged dog heavier in bone than any other breed for its size
Gentle, devoted dogs that are good with children, but may be stubborn or difficult to house break
Usually white with chestnut or sand-colored markings and not over 14” tall and weigh an average from 40 to 51 pounds

26. Beagles
Noted for their rabbit hunting ability, but also make great pets and companions.

27. Beagles
Range in weight from pounds and are usually about 13-15” at the shoulder
Colors range from a blue with black tigering, white, black, orange or hound type tri-coloring

28. Bloodhounds One of the most docile of all breeds

29. Bloodhounds Can track a scent that is several hours old
They are affectionate, but somewhat shy, non aggressive, and sensitive to correction and kindness and excellent pets for children
Colors range from tawny to black and tan or red and tan
Are the largest of the hound group

30. Greyhounds Favorites of Egyptian royalty

31. Greyhounds
Valuable as a show dog, but greyhounds need lots of exercise and are not suited for apartment dwelling
Not recommended as a companion dog for children

32. Others in this group! Black and Tan Daschund American Foxhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Afghan Hound

33. Black and Tan Coonhound

34. Dachshund Perfected in the 1800’s in Germany for hunting badgers

35. American Foxhound
Bred from English hounds and later French hounds sent to George Washington

36. Terrier Group Developed to hunt “underground.”
Its name is derived from the Latin word terra meaning earth
There are two subgroups: the long legged and short legged
Cairn Terrier

37. Fox Terrier
May be either smooth or wired, depending on the type of hair coat

38. Fox Terrier
One of the best known and most widely distributed purebred dogs noted for their courage in hunting animals that den in the ground
Easy to train, affectionate, and good companion dogs
White should be the dominant color. Brindle, red, or liver are to be avoided

39. Miniature Schnauzer
German breed developed to hunt badger, fox, weasel, etc.

40. Miniature Schnauzer
Good apartment dog and pet that is fond of children
Intelligent, hardy and healthy
Less than 20 pounds and only 12-14” in height at the shoulder, stocky and wirehaired

41. Parson Russell Terrier
Developed around 200 years ago in England by a clergyman, Parson Jack Russell to hunt fox

42. Parson Russell Terrier
Known for its alert, confident, and ready attitude
May have a smooth or wirehaired coat
Color: White with black or tan markings or a combination of three colors
Weight: average pounds for males and females
Height at the shoulder: 12-15” for males and females

43. Others In this group include:

44. Airedale Terriers In the large long-legged group
Head and ears are tan with the sides and upper parts of the body being black or grizzle
Very docile, obedient dog that gets along well with children

45. Bull Terriers
A cross of the Bulldog, Old English Terrier, and Spanish Pointer that were used for dogfights

46. Working Group
Perform a service to humans such as pulling sleds, protecting property, doing rescue work, and carrying messages
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Portuguese Water Dog

47. Great Dane
One of the two largest breeds of dos and is friendly companion or watchdog

48. Great Dane
Weight: average pounds for females, pounds for males
Height at the shoulder: more than 28” for females, more than 30” for males

49. Saint Bernards One of the two largest breeds

50. Saint Bernards
Excellent sense of smell and coat made it suitable to perform rescue in extreme mountain climate conditions
Peaceful, quiet, and gentle dog that loves the company of humans and makes a good companion dog
Color: Red with white markings or white with red markings

51. Siberian Husky
Originated in Asia as an endurance sled dog, but found its home in Alaska when it began to win the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race in the early 1900’s

52. Siberian Husky
Friendly, gentle dog, but may be stubborn and ill around children
Does not have the aggressiveness or protective qualities to be a watchdog
Color: Pure white to all other colors including black

53. OTHERS INCLUDE!

54. Alaskan Malamute
An Artic sled dog noted for their cleanliness, being odorless.
DO NOT BARK

55. Boxers Descended from fighting dogs of Tibet

56. Doberman Pinscher
A German breed that is a result of crossing Great Danes, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Pinschers

57. Standard Schnauzer Uses include family pet, watchdog, and bodyguard
Very clean and almost odor free, the breed is noted for a long life span
Color: Salt and pepper, or pure black

58. Rottweiler
Came from the Mastiff type dogs of Rome and was used to drive cattle to market

59. Samoyed Breed from Siberia
Excellent companion and watchdog that likes to bark, but is very gentle, kind, and especially loving of children
Many believe it is the most beautiful breed in existence
Color: pure white

60. Herding Group
Developed to assist the herdsman manage various livestock species
Puli
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Australian Cattle Dog

61. Collies One of the older breeds and were used for sheepherding

62. Collies
Used mainly today as pets and are devoted family dogs that are wary of strangers and very protective of their owner and family
Either rough-coated (longhaired) or smooth coated, with the longhaired collie requiring frequent brushing to remove burrs and knotted hair
Color: Sable and white, tri-colored, blue and merle, and white

63. German Shepherd
May have been crossed between herding dogs and wolves; their uses today include rescue dogs, police dogs, guard dogs, guide dogs, and pets

64. German Shepherd
Courageous, loyal, obedient, and affectionate to family members, but leery of strangers
Color: Black nose with various shades of gray, brown, and yellow

65. Shetland Sheepdog
Basically a small version of the collie that are excellent family pets and companion dogs

66. Shetland Sheepdog
Noted for being docile, devoted dog that is very intelligent
Color: Miniature collie with black, blue merle, and sable with markings of white and/or tan

67. Toy Group
So-named because of their small size, and is most often used as house pets and companions
Havanese
Papillon
Affenpinscher

68. Chihuahua
Named for the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, it is the smallest breed of dog in the world and the oldest breed on the American continent

69. Chihuahua
Noted as a clannish breed that does not like other breeds of dogs
These little dogs are courageous, energetic, lively, alert, and intelligent

70. Pekingese
Breed from China that is extremely affectionate with its owner and that make good watchdogs or lapdogs for apartment dwellers

71. Pekingese
These little dogs are not afraid of larger adversaries and will show great courage
Require teeth care to prevent decay and frequent coat care to keep its long, fine hair well groomed

72. Shih Tzu
Chinese breed with a long, flowing hair coat that requires constant care to prevent matting and knotting

73. Shih Tzu Color: Eyes and nose are rim black with any coat color
Looks like a miniature lion and has an aristocratic, arrogant carriage

74. OTHERS IN THIS GROUP

75. Italian Greyhound
Smallest of dogs that hunt by sight, and is mainly used as a companion or pet

76. Manchester Terrier Or Rat Terrier
Originally known for its rat and rodent hunting skills, but is primarily used today as a companion dog
Color: Jet black with rich mahogany tan markings about the face and lower legs

77. Pug
Very old breed noted for its prominent eyes; short, square muzzle; deep wrinkled forehead; and large massive head

78. Non-Sporting Group Miscellaneous breeds used mainly for companion dogs
American Eskimo Dog
Chinese Shar-Pei
Shiba Inu

79. Boston Terrier
An American breed that originated from crossing the English Bulldog and white English Terrier and further developed through inbreeding

80. Boston Terrier
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

81. Dalmatian
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)

82. Dalmatian
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

83. Poodle Used more today as companion and show dogs
Color: All colors with an even and solid coat color at the skin

84. Poodle
Weight: Standards average pounds for females and pounds for males; Miniature varieties average pounds for females and pounds for males; Toy Poodles average pounds for females and pounds for males

85. Poodle
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

86. OTHERS IN THIS GROUP!

87. Bulldog
Originally a ferocious dog bred for bull baiting and fighting and noted to be almost insensitive to pain

88. Lhasa Apso
Is known for its small size and heavy hair coat was used as guard dogs in Tibet

89. Poodle
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

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