Test 1
Animal Sciences 105 with Ange-vanheugten at North Carolina State University
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7 AKC Dog groups
sporting
non sporting
herding
hound
working
terrier
toy
Sporting group
specialized hunters that locate fame and often collect it
active, alert, likable, and great companion animals
energetic and need lots of exercise
3 general groups of sporting dogs
forerunners: find game and point to it
flushing: move game toward human companion
retrievers: fetch game and return in to human companion
5 sporting group breeds
brittany
chesapeake bay retriever
irish setter
labrador retriever
vizla
Brittany
natural pointers and excellent retrievers, great hunting companions
often termed "max quantity-- min size"
easily trained, submissive, bark a lot
naturally short or docked tail
LE: 12 years -- hip dysplasia, allergies, seizures
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
tough, hardy, tireless, courageous, lively (200 ducks a day)
bred to swim all water conditions
LE: 9-10 years -- hip dysplasia, PRA, allergies, cancer, seizures
stubborn, good family and watch dog
needs LOTS of exercise
Irish Setter
"red setter" scents out game
LE: 12 years -- hip dysplasia, eye abnormalities (PRA, glaucoma)
affectionate and happy, good family dog
outgoing, stable temperament
Labrador Retriever
"otter" tail enables function as a retrieving gun dog
LE: 12-15 years -- hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, cataracts
now being bread in 2 main divisions b/c so popular
bc there are more Labs, know for biting the most people in a year
prime breed for guiding and rescue- good height, life expectancy, good health & personality
Vizla
natural pointer and retriever - great nose
LE: 12-15 years --
lively & affectionate, loves exercise
almost became extinct after WWI b/c german association
docked tail preferred
Hound Group
oldest pure bread dogs
diverse, common ancestral traits for hunting
sight hounds, scent hounds, or combination
5 hound group breeds
basset hound
dachshund
plott hound
rhodesian ridgeback
american foxhound
Basset Hound
scent hound
strong willed and stubborn
LE: 12 years -- eye and back problems
great endurance, never aggressive, nose is 2nd to bloodhounds
doesn't like solitude or heat, needs a lot of space and exercise
Dachshund
sausage dog or badger dog
popularity dropped during WWI bc of german association
quiet, obedient, affectionate, stubbord, hunting instinct
2 showing sizes (standard and miniature)
LE: 14-17 years -- back problems (slipped disc) eyes
Plott Hound
north carolina state dog
mtn breed used to hunt large game (bear ad wild boar)
intelligent, athletic, loyal
agressive hunter, loud voice (Plott music)
LE: 12-14 years -- not over-bred
Rhodesian Ridgeback
bred to hunt lions
unusual ridge of hair runs up spine
placid and confident at home, not very friendly to strangers
great fighter when needed, can go w/o food and water longer than normal
LE: 12 years -- dermoid sinus skin disease, elbow & hip dysplasia, eye disorders
low maintenance, needs lots os exercise, needs careful training from young age
American Foxound
One of America's rarest breeds
4 types of uses: competitive field hounds, trail hounds, fox hounds, pack hounds
LE: 10-12 years
bred to run, need a lot of space
mild tempered, good w/ kids and other pets, stubborn and independent
Herding Group
newest AKC classification
pure instinct prompts them to herd owners and children
excellent companions, intelligent, easily trained
5 Herding Group Breeds
Belgian Malinois
border collie
australian shepherd
pyrenean shepherd
australian cattle dog
Belgian Malinois
strong, agile, alert, full of life, confident (not shy and not aggressive)
reserved w/ strangers, affectionate w/ owner
quick and responsive to commands, wants to work - police dog
LE: 12-14 years - occasional hip and elbow dysplasia
not historically popular, becoming more so
Border Collie
classic farm dog, controls flock with stalking movement and intense gaze
LE: 11 years -- hip dysplasia, eye and joint disorders
tireless energy, needs lots of exercise - effortless speed and agility
intelligent, learns quickly, need mental stimulation
herds people and children - best for older families
faithful and loyal, somewhat reserved to strangers
Australian Shepherd
animated, adaptable, agile
greets friends and strangers openly without aggression
capable of herding and guarding, requires daily vigorous exercise
need activity and sense of purpose
has a docked or naturally bobbed tail
shouldn't display any signs of shyness, fear, or aggression
-- eye issues common, merle-to-merle breeding not advised (leads to lethal white and other skin disorders)
Pyrenean Shepherd
Two-types: smooth faced and rough faced
lively and cheerful, tentative with strangers
needs lots of exercise, agile
LE: 9-15 years -- no known health problems
flowing gait, shaves the earth, feet barely leave the ground, looks like theyre floating
Australian Cattle Dog
LE: 12-15 years
will herd w/o anyone telling them what to do
ready & willing to work
agile, determined, courageous, strong, can easily control and move cattle
most likely of the 5 to present aggressiveness to strangers
Terrier Group
Feisty, lively dog - size ranges dramatically
typically have a low tolerance for other dogs, but bond to caring owners
bred to hunt and kill vermin, many are ready for activity (argument)
great pets, require owners with determination and skill to match
5 Terrier Group Breeds
american staffordshire terrier
bedlington terrier
bull terrier
cairn terrier
parson russel terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
originally brought to US to compete in fighting pits (pit-type dog)
affectionate, reliable, high tolerance for small children, but if tolerance gives---not good
can be aggressive toward other dogs, need dominant owner
LE: 11 years -- eye tested, hip tested, tolerance and work info is advised
American Staffordshire vs. American Putt Bull
pit bulls are typically taller and heavier
pit bull is not recognized by the AKC, but are by the UKC
Am Staffs have friendlier disposition
when they bite- have strong jaw so they clamp and hold on
Bedlington Terrier
used to hunt vermin and for entertainment, miners enjoyed racing them
shape lends to great endurance and speed
lamb-like appearance b/c of wooly coat
LE: 13 years
mild temperament, not fussy or mischievous, energetic, good w/ children
Bull Terrier
LE: 12 years -- miniatures should be eye tested, zinc deficiency, skin disorders, adhd, epilepsy, heart and hearing issues
bred by: crossing bulldog w/ terrier (originally created for bull baiting and illegal dog fighting)
become attached to owners, dont thrive when left alone
playful, clownish, obedience training necessary
not ideal for first time owners
GREAT guard dog - tenacious and courageous
dog in Target commercials
more c-sections b/c of shape of head
Cairn Terrier
Toto from wizard of oz
would wiggle into fox and badger holes to hold them til the human killed it
sporty, vivacious, will not resist a challenge
love families, obedience training is a must
LE: 13 years -- no known major health issues
loves people, fearless, tireless, high voice, instinct to dig and chase (often hit by cars)
Parson Russel Terrier
bred to hunt red fox, would flush it towards hunter
outgoing, affectionate, friendly, good w/ older children
very energetic, independent, requires lots of attention and exercise
LE: 15 years -- dislocation of kneecaps, genetic eye disease
Toy Group
miniature versions of all other groups of dogs
small and tough
used to be kept by royalty until recently
dwarfism by asian breeders started toy dogs
5 Toy Group Breeds
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chinese Crested
Papillon
Italian Greyhound
Pug
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
active, graceful, well-balanced, fearless, sporting, gentle, and affectionate
natural appearance w/ no trimming, artificial alteration, etc.
LE: 11 years -- mitral valve disease (50% by age 5 and 100% by age 10), seizures, breathing issues, hip dysplasia (brain bigger than skull)
bad temper, shyness and meanness should not be tolerated
Chinese Crested
evolved from african hairless dogs
stowed on ships to hunt vermin during chinese plagues
hairless and powderpuff (recessive and more expensive)
alert, agile, lovable, affectionate and playful w/ children
not barkers, like to climb and dig
LE: 10-12 years -- gain weight easily, sunburn, tooth loss/decay, dislocation of kneecaps, skin allergies
Papillon
means butterfly in french - ears resemble a butterfly
LE: 16 years -- heart problems, PRA/eye issues, epilepsy, liver issues
first known as dwarf spaniels
happy, alert, friendly, neither shy nor aggressive
attached to owners, jealous of strangers
needs human companionship and exercise
even though talkative, could be fine as long as played with
Italian Greyhound
slender and fine-boned, bonds strongly to 1-2 people
intelligent and playful, fairly easy to train, like attention and affection, very active
fragile, inside dog
smallest of the sight hounds
LE: 13-15 years -- hypothyroidism, PRA, seixure disorders
Pug
LE: 12-15 years -- obesity, sensitivity to cold & extreme heat, breathing problems, allergies, whelping (C-sections)
one of the oldest breeds (Monks)
means: a lot of dog in a small space
great w/ children, adapts easily, great apt dog
Non-Sporting Group
diverse, varied sizes, personalities, and appearances
*dont fit anywhere else
5 Non-Sporting Group Breeds
Bichon Frise
Boston Terrier
Chow Chow
Dalmation
Norwegian Lundehund
Bichon Frise
means "fluffy little dog"
loved by french royal courts, appeared as circus dog
good breed for allergy sufferers, bc dont shed much
naturally gentle and playful, gets along well w/ people and other dogs
LE: 14 years, few known health problems
only white in color
Boston Terrier
Nickname: "American Gentleman" for tux-like appearance
strong-willed, excellent house dog (obedient once trained)
intelligent and watchful (doesn't bark) excellent companion
LE: 13 years -- eye problems, difficulty breathing, trouble whelping (C-sections required)
Chow Chow
powerful, sturdy arctic type dog, muscular w/ heavy bones
catlike personality- independent, stubborn, less eager to please humans, need early socialization, shy/aggressive w/ strangers
hunt, herd, pull & protect
black/blue tongue and stinted gait
LE: 8-12 years -- behavior problems
Dalmatian
only naturally spotted breed
alert, active, great endurance, speed, intelligence
family per or performance animal
originally ran ahead of coaches to clear the way
NEED exercise, mental stimulation, socialization
LE: 10-12 years -- bilateral deafness (10-12 % affected), unilateral deafness affects many more, urinary stones & blockages, skin & food allergies
Norwegian Lundehund
used to retrieve Puffin birds
saved from extinction by norwegians, # is still limited
6 toes
can almost flip head completely around
LE: 12 years -- digestive problems
loyal, playful, alert, protective, energetic
requires activity
weary of strangers, never aggressive
Working Group
bred to guard property, pull sleds, perform water rescues
large, strong, very energetic
require lots of exercise and dominant owner
3 general groups
Guard dogs
Sled dog breeds
rescue dog breeds
5 Working Group Breeds
Dogue de Bordeaux
Giant Schnauzer
Great Pyrenees
Komondor
Akita
Dogue de Bordeaux
bred to hunt, herd cattle, protect homes
built low to the ground, muscular
LE: 10 years -- bone cancer, hip/elbow dyplasia
loose, soft skin protects from other animals trying to take it down
small litter size
Giant Schnauzer
LE: 10 years -- cancer, bloat. hip dysplasia
original use- cattle driving, guarding
now used for police work and as pet
slow to mature, very strong, needs dominant owner
protective of family, wary of strangers
daily vigorous exercise very important
Great Pyrenees
livestock guardian
bred for ability to bond with charges (usually sheep)
LE: 10 years -- hip & elbow dysplasia, cancers
make independent decisions, needs dominant owner for training
double dewclaws on hind feet
will protect, vocal at night
not a good apartment dog, needs a lot of exercise
Komondor
protects herd/flock without master's command
unique coat protects from attack, camouflage with sheep, makes breeding difficult
LE: 10-12 years -- hip dysplasia, sensitivity to some drugs, eye problems
friendly with owner, reserved with strangers
Akita
LE: 10-12 years -- hip dysplasia, etc.
plush tail that curves over back
nat. monument in japan
coat blows 2x a year- grooms himself like a cat
silent hunter
natural pack leader, training is must
intolerant of other dogs, esp same sex
About this deck
By: Mary Thomas
Created: 2012-02-06
Size: 53 flashcards
Views: 13
Created: 2012-02-06
Size: 53 flashcards
Views: 13
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