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 Irish Setter German Shorthaired Pointer English Springer Spaniel Golden Retriever

Hound Include many types of hounds, beagles, and dachshunds Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound

Terrier Include terriers and schnauzers Airedale Terrier Miniature Schnauzer

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

Herding Dogs Include Collies, German Shepherd, Sheepdogs, etc. Collie German Shepherd Dog Polish Lowland Sheepdog

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

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

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 http://www.corsini.co.uk/fineart/images/prints/pointers.jpg

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 http://www.yupparaj.ac.th/web1999/piy/irish_setter.gif

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 http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/dogbreeds/photos/americancockerspaniels.jpg

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 http://www.oregonlabrescue.org/images/twolabs.jpg

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 http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/hound/images/basset.jpg

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. http://www.doginfomat.com/beagle_william.jpg

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 http://tapety.mysteria.cz/index/tapety/MS%20DOS/Bloodhounds.jpg

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 http://www.garside-sands.com/images/Greyhounds%20racing.jpg

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 http://www.thepetprofessor.com/SubsImages/pet_Profile/Coonhound_(_Black_&_Tan_).jpg

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

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

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. http://www.all-about-puppies.com/image-files/miniature_schnauzer.jpg

Miniature Schnauzer Good apartment dog and pet that is fond of children Intelligent, hardy and healthy Less 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 http://www.lechien.ch/images/races/photos/grandes/parson.jpg

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

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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

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

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 http://www.webpage-world.com/vicjudges/images/saintS2.jpg

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 http://www.glacierwind.net/husky-siberiano/black/siberian-husky-1-262x200.jpg

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 http://www.pgaa.com/canine/general/images/MALAMUTE8puppiesbest2.jpg

Boxers Descended from fighting dogs of Tibet http://www.ergstudios.com/Boxer%201.jpg

Doberman Pinscher A German breed that is a result of crossing Great Danes, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Pinschers http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/working/images/dobpinr.jpg

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 http://www.rottweiler.on.ca/treu1.gif

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 Puli Cardigan Welsh Corgi Australian Cattle Dog

Collies One of the older breeds and were used for sheepherding http://www.androma-collies.com/pictures/present_tessa.jpg

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 http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/herding/images/shetshee.jpg

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 Havanese Papillon Affenpinscher

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 http://www.chiots-france.com/Trouver-votre-chiot/Des-Animaux-Stars-Chihuahua-1.jpg

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

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 http://www.georgianindex.net/dogs/pug.gif

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 http://www.ralfs-hundelexikon.de/foto/terr/boston1.jpg

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) http://www.animalthemes.co.nz/Product%20Graphics/Sawley/Coasters/cc086%20-%20Dalmatian.jpg

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 http://photos4.flickr.com/5627016_07fd71fe2d.jpg

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 http://www.inseparabile.com/cani/images/lasahapsopersch4.jpg

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 http://blog.lewrockwell.com/lewrw/archives/boudreaux_poodle.jpg

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