DOG SELECTION

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DOG SELECTION
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SelectING the best dog for a given use. Identify
the 7 major groups of dogs. Page 185
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• 1. The sporting group was developed to pursue
  game and assist hunters. 24 breeds
• Breeds found in this group include Pointers,
  Spaniels, Setters, and Retrievers

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Tend to be good companion dogsAlert, instinctual
to woods waterNeed vigorous exercise!
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• Pointers and setters they will chase after
  their prey.
• EX) Irish setter.
• Known for their
  large size and red coat

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• Pointers will take a STANCE when it finds game

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• Cocker Spaniels are the smallest sporting dogs

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Spaniels love to run and chase the game out of
cover. EX) Brittany, Springer spaniel, Cocker
spaniel
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Retrievers swim to go and get the game in water
and retrieve game on land. EX) Labrador
retriever and Golden retriever
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• The Labrador Retriever also makes an excellent
  GUIDE DOG for the blind

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2. The hound group is a hunting/tracking dog
group used to hunt by scent and by sight.
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Before owninglisten to one bayloud barking is
typical!Relentless staminagtgtexercise
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Examples are the afghan hound, basset, beagle,
coon hound, bloodhound, dachshund, greyhound,
foxhound, Norwegian elkhound
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• Greyhound and Afghan hounds hunt by sight and
  others hunt by scent

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• Greyhounds are used for RACING in the US.

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Basset Hounds have more bone mass than any other
breed its size
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Blood Hounds are known for their docile nature
and ability to track old scents
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• A Beagle is a cheerful, friendly breed that makes
  an excellent pet but are best known for its
  Rabbit Hunting skills

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Dachshunds were developed mainly to hunt badgers
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3. The terrier group was developed to hunt
vermin underground. Its name is derived from
the Latin word terra meaning earth.
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2 subgroups a. the small short-legged, those
include, Dandie Dinmont, the fox terrier,
Miniature Schnauzer, the Skye terrier.
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• b. the large long-legged, those include,
  Airedale, Bedlington, and Border.

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• Typically fiesty
• Most have wiry hair coats
• Most do not like to tolerate other dogs
• Requires grooming

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The Bull Terrier can be any color but is BEST
known for being WHITE
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4. The working dog (service dog) was developed to
work for humans by pulling sleds, protecting
property, and provide human protection.
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Make good companions. But not always the best for
families. Many are very large need training to
be around kids.
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Alaskan malamute, Boxer, Doberman pinscher, Great
Dane, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Great
Pyrenees schnauzer, Siberian husky, Komondor,
Akita and Old English sheepdog
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• The Husky is best known as a dog bred for
  sledding in Alaska

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5. The toy dog group - are called toy because of
their small size. Toy breeds weigh only 4 16
lbs.
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• The lap dog, good companions.. House pet
• Tend to have less shedding
• Cheaper cost to raise

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Examples include the Chihuahua, Pekingese,
Manchester terrier, Italian greyhound, Pug,
Yorkshire terrier, shih Tzu, toy poodles.
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• Shih Tzus resemble Miniature Lions

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• Chihuahua's are the SMALLEST dog breed

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• Great Danes are some of the largest dogs!

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6. Non-sporting dogs- miscellaneous breeds used
mainly for companion dogs. These include the
Boston terrier, English bulldog, Dalmatian, Lhasa
apso, and Poodle.
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• Come in many shapes, coat types, and sizes.

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• Dalmatians are spotted dogs BEST known for
  their use as FIRE DOGS

Deafness affects 10-12 of Dalmatian puppies
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• Poodles are BEST known for being intelligent and
  excellent companion dogs

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7. Herding dogs developed to aid the livestock
herder with various livestock species.
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• The last group to be created by the AKC
• Most came from working group
• Manage sheep cattle

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• Will herd your family and children
• Good family companion, protective instincts
• Need exercise

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Examples are the collie, the German Shepard, the
Old English sheepdog, the Shetland sheepdog, the
Welsh corgi
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The Shetland Sheepdog is an excellent pet that
can BEST be identified with features that make it
look like a small collie
Collie
Shetland Sheepdog
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Select the best dog for a given use. Assess the
major factors in selection.
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• There are approximately 65 million owned dogs in
  the United States.
• 39 of U.S. households (or 40.6 million) own at
  least 1 dog.

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• 23 of owners own two dogs.
• 12 of owners own 3 or more dogs.

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DOG OWNERSHIP HORROR STORIES
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Steve and Mary Roberts took the children to see
Disney's 101 Dalmatians and a few weeks later
stopped at the pet store and bought the kids
their very own Pongo puppy.
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The Roberts family was completely unprepared for
the high-pressure personality of their puppy
Pongo ruined the carpet, chewed the cabinets,
nibbled human body parts, urinated on beds,
chased the cat, and ran out the door whenever it
opened a crack. In short order, parents and kids
hated the little beast, who was getting bigger
and more unruly by the day.
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The Richardsons bought a Labrador Retriever puppy
that was supposed to lie by the fire on winter
evenings and play with the kids during the day.
But Max had other ideas He knocked the kids down
in his exuberance, ran off down the street to
play ball with the Martin
children, and brushed
everything off the
coffee table when he
wagged his tail.
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Tammy Johnson bought a Chow Chow puppy on her way
home from work. For several days, she had driven
by the sign tacked to a utility pole Chow
puppies, 100. She'd always toyed with the idea
of having a purebred dog and these little teddy
bears were so adorable. So Bandit came to live
with Tammy, and, in less than a year, had his
mistress terrified. He growled when she touched
his food dish, when she told him to get off the
bed, when she snapped a leash
on his collar
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Breed considerations Mixed or
purebred?
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• The top 10 breeds
• Labrador Retriever
• Rottweiler
• German Shepherd
• Golden Retriever
• Poodle
• Beagle
• Dachshund
• Cocker Spaniel
• Yorkshire terrier
• Pomeranian

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Size Does Matter!
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• Large or small breed?
• Based on space requirements both for the dog and
  what you have available.
• Will it be inside or outside?
• Home w/yard vs. apartment w/no yard.

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TemperamentActive or quiet breed? fox terrier
is a small dog but is very active and barks,
while a Labrador or a sheepdog can adapt to
apartment living well and dont tend to bark.
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Did you know that 80,000,000 dogs each year are
killed in pounds and humane societies because
they developed "behavior problems?" It's the 1
reason for surrender!
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Sarah Jones jogs every morning before work and
plays softball on the company team each summer.
She leads a wash-and-wear, comfortable life,
preferring to pour her energy into outside
physical activities rather than home decor and
housework
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Paul Adams works 10-hour days and loves to relax
when he returns to his apartment each evening.
His weekends are spent puttering with his
computer and dinner with friends. The idea of a
dog appeals to him, but he doesn't want to
housetrain a puppy and the landlord only allows
dogs under 30 pounds.
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Lisa Smith has 3 children, all under 7 years of
age. The 6 year-old twin girls are relatively
sedate youngsters, but their 3 year-old sister is
a ball of fire, prone to screaming and running.
The Smiths want a dog for the family, not too big
a dog, of course, and one that doesn't shed too
much.
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HAIR COAT TYPE??
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Type of hair coat? Wired haired or curly haired,
long or short. determines
grooming requirements
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Long hair considerations more grooming time
needed for brushing, detangling, and de-matting
of hair.
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Long haired dogs are more prone to get skin
disease and parasites.
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They are also more likely to collect dirt, plant
seeds, mud and feces in their hair to be taken
out.
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Short haired dog considerations not as much
brushing required if any, will not develop skin
diseases, and wont bring dirt inside.
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CHINESE CRESTED
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Mexican Hairless
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Purpose of dog Is the dog for sporting,
hunting, service, companion, show, guard or
racing?
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Price of dog depends on demand, more common
breeds are less expensive, while less common
breeds are more expensive.
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SELECTING AN INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL
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What source to buy from? a. Pet store buys from
breeders - purebred b. Kennel purebreds and
mixed breeds
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c. Breeder if wanting a purebred, check
breeders reputation avoid Puppy Mills d.
Shelter works in favor for a companion dog or
family dog, eliminates others. Inexpensive.
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Pick me!
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Looking for a specific breed but want to adopt?

• Breed Specific Rescues
• http//www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm
• Local ?Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
• http//www.goldenrescuenc.org/
• Greyhound Rescue NC
• http//www.greyhoundfriends.com/

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• 18 of owned dogs were adopted from an animal
  shelter

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Friends neighbors can also be a good
sourceAnd your teacher
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Considerations when selecting the animal
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• What individual animal to buy?
• What is the dogs use? Companion, service,
  work, hunting, guard

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The dogs use should affect all other
considerations.
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b. How much does it cost? Common breed or mixed
breed less expensive than a purebred pedigreed
animal.
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• On average, dog owners spend 500 on veterinary
  related expenses in the first12 months of owning
  a dog

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I Dont Want To!
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The average dog visits its veterinarian almost
twice as many times as the average cat or horse.
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c. What is its pedigree?-Ancestry? For show does
it meet breed requirements?
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PEDIGREE tells the line an animal came from and
is very important for show and hunting field
trials
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AKC registration works like this When puppies
are whelped, the breeder registers the litter
AKC sends a blue slip for each puppy in the
litter the breeder signs the puppy over to the
buyer, who then registers the individual puppy in
his name and is sent a registration certificate.
Cost of litter registration is 20 cost of
individual registration is 10.
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d. Male or female? Will it be spayed or neutered?
Do you want to use the animal for breeding?
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• 72 of owned dogs are spayed or neutered.

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Puppy or Adult???
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e. How old? Puppy or adult, puppies need lots of
training and will grow out of cute stage. Puppies
may get bigger in size than expected, whereas
adult is full grown so you know the
size it is.
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f. Any conformation problems general structure,
look, make-up of animal, more important if animal
is for show to meet breed requirements, will it
be able to swim, run
after game if for hunting or
sporting?
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g. Family history deformities, temperament,
show winners and field trial champs. h. Personal
preference what color you like, markings on
animal.
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What other kinds of pets do you have or want in
the future?
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