2.  First Domestic dogs – 10,000 years ago  Different groups  Form and Function  American Kennel Club (AKC)  Established in 1884  Promote advancement of 154 Dogs ▪ 8 Classifications

3.  Hunting Birds and Waterfowl  Ex) Pointers, Spaniels, Setters, Retrievers  Easy Care coats and Lots of activity

7.  Hunting 4 Legged Game  Keen Sense of Smell

12.  Draft, Guard, Rescue  Intelligent, quick to learn, large

17.  Hunt and Dig for Vermin  Small-Medium Sized  Spirited

21.  Lap dogs  Good for elderly  Less space

25.  Diverse Group:  Size, Coat, Personalities

32.  Control movement of other animals  Excellent companions  Respond well to training  Police work, search and rescue

37.  Still “Under Construction”

40.  55% of dogs are purebreds  Top 2o breeds make up 70% of dogs  Lab  German Shepherd  Yorkshire Terrier  Beagles  Golden Retrievers  Bulldogs  Boxers  Dachshunds  Poodles  Shih Tzu