Dogs- Part I Breeds

Small Animal Care

Breed Pictures From www.akc.org

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

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

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

Sporting

Include pointers, setters, spaniels and retrievers

German Shorthaired

Pointer Irish Setter English Springer

Spaniel Golden

Retriever

Hound

Include many types of hounds, beagles, and dachshunds

Black and Tan

Coonhound

Beagle Dachshund

Terrier

Include terriers and schnauzers

Airedale Terrier Miniature Schnauzer

Working Dogs

Include Alaskan Malamute, Boxers, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Saint Bernards, Siberian Husky, etc

Alaskan Malamute Boxer

Herding Dogs

Include Collies, German Shepherd, Sheepdogs, etc.

Collie German

Shepherd Dog Polish Lowland

Sheepdog

Toy Dogs

Include Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pug, etc.

Chihuahua Pekingese Pug

Non-sporting Dogs

Include Boston Terrier, Dalmatian, Poodle, etc.

Boston Terrier Dalmatian Poodle

Sporting Group

Twenty-four breeds make up the sporting group.

American

Water Spaniel

Brittany

Pointers

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

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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

Irish Setter

Large setter noted for its solid red color, speed, loyalty, boldness, and toughness

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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

American Cocker Spaniel

The smallest members of the sporting dog family

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American Cocker Spaniel

Often sandy color with elegant appearance and cheerful disposition

It is a soft-hearted dog that makes an excellent family pet

Labrador Retrievers

The retriever is an active water dog that was bred to get downed waterfowl

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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

Labrador Retrievers

Short, thick, water-resistant hair in colors of black, chocolate, or yellow (golden)

Usually not as tall as pointers

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

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

Basset Hound

Has an excellent sense of smell

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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

Beagles

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

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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

Bloodhounds

One of the most docile of all breeds

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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

Greyhounds

Favorites of Egyptian royalty

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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

Others in this group!

Black and Tan Daschund American Foxhound Norwegian Elkhound Afghan Hound

Black and Tan Coonhound

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Dachshund

Perfected in the 1800’s in Germany for hunting badgers

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American Foxhound

Bred from English hounds and later French hounds sent to George Washington

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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

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

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

Miniature Schnauzer

German breed developed to hunt badger, fox, weasel, etc.

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Miniature Schnauzer

Good apartment dog and pet that is fond of children

Intelligent, hardy and healthyLess than 20 pounds and only

12-14” in height at the shoulder, stocky and wirehaired

Parson Russell Terrier

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

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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 13-17 pounds for males

and females Height at the shoulder: 12-15” for males

and females

Others In this group include:

Airedale Terriers

In the large long-legged groupHead 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

Bull Terriers

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

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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

Great Dane

One of the two largest breeds of dos and is friendly companion or watchdog

http://www.takingthelead.co.uk/images/Dog%20breeds/Great%20Dane/great-dane-pictures-1a%5B1%5D.jpg

Great Dane

Weight: average 110-115 pounds for females, 120-150 pounds for males

Height at the shoulder: more than 28” for females, more than 30” for males

Saint Bernards

One of the two largest breeds

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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

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

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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

OTHERS INCLUDE!

Alaskan Malamute

An Artic sled dog noted for their cleanliness, being odorless.

DO NOT BARK

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Boxers

Descended from fighting dogs of Tibet

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Doberman Pinscher

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

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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

Rottweiler

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

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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

Herding Group

Developed to assist the herdsman manage various livestock species

Australian

Cattle Dog Cardigan

Welsh Corgi Puli

Collies

One of the older breeds and were used for sheepherding

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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

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

http://www.dognews.com/pedigreegallery/herding/images/GERMAN%20SHEPHERD%20.jpg

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

Shetland Sheepdog

Basically a small version of the collie that are excellent family pets and companion dogs

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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

Toy Group

So-named because of their small size, and is most often used as house pets and companions

Affenpinscher

Havanese Papillon

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

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Chihuahua

Noted as a clannish breed that does not like other breeds of dogs

These little dogs are courageous, energetic, lively, alert, and intelligent

Pekingese

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

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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

Shih Tzu

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

http://www.thebreedsofdogs.com/images/SHIH_TZU.jpg

Shih Tzu

Color: Eyes and nose are rim black with any coat color

Looks like a miniature lion and has an aristocratic, arrogant carriage

OTHERS IN THIS GROUP

Italian Greyhound

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

http://www.thepetprofessor.com/breeds/images/Italian-Greyhound-picture.jpg

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

Pug

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

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Non-Sporting Group

Miscellaneous breeds used mainly for companion dogs

American Eskimo Dog Chinese Shar-Pei Shiba Inu

Boston Terrier

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

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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

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)

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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

Poodle

Used more today as companion and show dogs

Color: All colors with an even and solid coat color at the skin

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Poodle

Weight: Standards average 35-45 pounds for females and 40-50 pounds for males; Miniature varieties average 16-35 pounds for females and 18-30 pounds for males; Toy Poodles average 14-16 pounds for females and 15-18 pounds for males

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

OTHERS IN THIS GROUP!

Bulldog

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

http://www.dogs-of-sirius.com/bulldog/max/bulldog-male-3yold-1560.jpg

Lhasa Apso

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

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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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