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Dogs- Part I Breeds

Dogs- Part I Breeds. Small Animal Care . Breed Pictures From www.akc.org. Seven Major Groups of Dogs. Sporting dogs were developed for hunting game Hounds were developed for hunting and tracking by sight or scent Terriers were developed to hunt underground. Major Groups of Dogs.

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Dogs- Part I Breeds

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  1. Dogs- Part I Breeds Small Animal Care Breed Pictures From www.akc.org

  2. Seven Major Groups of Dogs • Sporting dogs were developed for 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 Dachshund Black and TanCoonhound

  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. GermanShepherd Dog Collie Polish LowlandSheepdog

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

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

  12. Sporting Group • Twenty-four breeds make up the sporting group. AmericanWater 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 http://www.corsini.co.uk/fineart/images/prints/pointers.jpg

  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. English Setter • Dog used for bird hunting in England for over 400 years. Setters originated from crossing Pointers and Spaniels and/or Setters http://www.doggylandhk.com/english%20setter.JPG

  16. English Setter • Hunt like Pointers-take stance when they find their prey • Slightly lighter in weight than Pointers • Gaining popularity in the United States because of beauty and usefulness

  17. Irish Setter • Large setter noted for its solid red color, speed, loyalty, boldness, and toughness http://www.yupparaj.ac.th/web1999/piy/irish_setter.gif

  18. 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

  19. Brittany Spaniel • May be classed as a setter or spaniel, but works more like a setter than a spaniel http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/images/1100054.jpg

  20. Brittany Spaniel • Ticking (mixing of darker colors at the tips of the hair) is desirable on an orange and white or liver and white coat in either clear or roan patterns • Smaller dog that is an excellent shooting dog that works close in

  21. Springer Spaniel • The foundation breed for all English hunting spaniels. All spaniels love to chase their game out of cover • They usually do not take a point when hunting http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/images/ENGLISH_SPRINGER_SPANIEL.jpg

  22. Springer Spaniel • About the weight of a small pointer and the height of a Brittany, it is a compact breed • Larger and faster than other spaniel breeds, Springer Spaniels are exceptional hunters in thick brambles

  23. American Cocker Spaniel • The smallest members of the sporting dog family http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/dogbreeds/photos/americancockerspaniels.jpg

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

  25. Labrador Retrievers • The retriever is an active water dog that was bred to get downed waterfowl http://www.oregonlabrescue.org/images/twolabs.jpg

  26. 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

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

  28. 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

  29. Basset Hound • Has an excellent sense of smell http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/hound/images/basset.jpg

  30. 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

  31. Beagles • Noted for their rabbit hunting ability, but also make great pets and companions. http://www.doginfomat.com/beagle_william.jpg

  32. Beagles • Range in weight from 18-30 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

  33. Black and Tan Coonhound • Developed in the United States from crossing with the bloodhound and foxhound http://www.thepetprofessor.com/SubsImages/pet_Profile/Coonhound_(_Black_&_Tan_).jpg

  34. Black and Tan Coonhound • Bred especially for hunting raccoons • Aggressive breed that is intelligent and a passionate hunter • Known for its black coat and tan markings on the muzzle, limbs, and chest • Only exceeded in size among the hounds by the bloodhound

  35. Bloodhounds • One of the most docile of all breeds http://tapety.mysteria.cz/index/tapety/MS%20DOS/Bloodhounds.jpg

  36. 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

  37. Dachshund • Perfected in the 1800’s in Germany for hunting badgers http://www.dogbiz.com/dogs-grp2/dachshund-lh/images/dachs-lhstd-300x225-tig-128.gif

  38. Dachshund • Short legged, long bodied muscular dogs that range from about 8 to 20 pounds and from 5-9” at the shoulder, depending on the style • Lively and courageous, the dachshund is a barker that makes a good watchdog • Good with children and used mainly as a companion dog

  39. American Foxhound • Bred from English hounds and later French hounds sent to George Washington http://www.wildpromotie.nl/jagerslatijn/pics/americanfoxhound-01.gif

  40. American Foxhound • Affectionate dog, but not often used as pets, they primarily hunt in packs and are bold and aggressive in the field • They are slightly shorter than the bloodhound or black and tan coonhound

  41. Greyhounds • Favorites of Egyptian royalty http://www.garside-sands.com/images/Greyhounds%20racing.jpg

  42. Greyhounds • Are good at hunting all types of game. Because of its speed, greyhounds were used in packs to catch their quarry and pull it down • Best known for speed, greyhounds are mainly used in the United States for racing

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. Bull Terriers • A cross of the Bulldog, Old English Terrier, and Spanish Pointer that were used for dogfights http://petcaretips.net/bull_terrier.jpg

  47. Bull Terriers • May be loving and affectionate, but they will readily fight to protect themselves or their master • Color is white (may have some black markings about the head) or colored. Colored bull terriers are any color but white, with brindle being the preferred color

  48. Fox Terrier • May be either smooth or wired, depending on the type of hair coat http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/fun/postcards/breedpostcards/Dogs/fox_terrier.jpg

  49. 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

  50. Miniature Schnauzer • German breed developed to hunt badger, fox, weasel, etc. http://www.all-about-puppies.com/image-files/miniature_schnauzer.jpg

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