Breeds of Canines

Brittany Spaniels

Origin- France Colors- – Orange and White – Liver and White Characteristics Good hunting dogs –

Bullmastiff

Origin- England Color- – Fawn – Red Characteristics- – Originally used to keep away poachers – Attack dogs

Boxer

Origin- Germany/ Europe Color-Brindle, Fawn and White Characteristics- – Descents of fighting dogs

Chihuahua

Origin- Mexico, Central and South America Color- Any color Characteristic- – Small Dog – Large Ears – Companion Animals once kept for religious purposes

Cocker Spaniel

Origin- England Color- Black, red, cream Characteristics- – Originally a hunting dog

Dachshunds

Origin- Germany Color- Black and Tan, Red Characteristics- – Short legs, long bodies – Designed to be able to burrow into holes after game animals

Dalmation

Color- White with Black spots Characteristics- – Originally a fighting dog – Rode on horse draw carts for protection

German Shephard

Origin- Germany Color-Black and Brown Characteristics- – Courageous – Easily Trained

Great Dane

Came from- Irish Wolf Hound and Old English Mastiff Color- Any Characteristics- – Used for Hunting Wild boar – Very Large Breed

Weimaraner

Origin- Germany Color- Fawn or Blue Originally used to hunt wolves, deer and bear Today it is used for bird hunting

Bloodhound

Origin- Europe Color- Black and Tan, Liver and Tan, or Red Oldest Breed of dogs Good for trailing scent Name refers to the fact that early breeding was closely watch to keep it pure

Bluetick Coon Hound

Boston Terrier

Origin- Boston after the civil war Color – Black and White Originally a fighting dog Developed from the English Bulldog and White English Terrier

Bluetick Coon Hound Origin- England and France Color- Black and white with ticking Good hunting dogs

Breeding dogs Males mature at about 10 months old Females should be allowed to skip the first heat cycle before being bred

Females are in heat for days Gestation is about 60 days Puppies are born with their eyes closed and unable to hear Day their eyes will open and the puppies will begin moving around more

Puppy Management At 2-3 days tails should be docked and dew claws removed if it is desired At day 10 the puppies should be dewormed for the first time. Deworming should be done every 2 weeks from then until 12 weeks old.

Vaccinations Puppies should be weaned at about 6 weeks. 4 Days after weaning the puppies should be vaccinated. Booster shots should be given every 2 to 3 weeks until the puppies are 12 weeks old

Vaccinations Diseases vaccinated for 6-12 Weeks – Canine Distemper – Parvovirus – Adenovirus Type 2 – Parainfluenza Rabies Vaccination should be given at 4months Must be given by a Vet

Steps to Giving Vaccine To give subcutaneous injection – Pull up skin on the back of the neck – Insert needle carefully, but firmly – Make sure the needle is in the correct location – Push the plunger to disperse the vaccine

Steps to giving Injections To give intramuscular injection – Choose the location of the injection – Insert the needle carefully, but firmly – Pull back on the plunger of the syringe – If no blood appears, then push the plunger to disperse the medication – Rub the injection site