Dogs- Part I Breeds Small Animal Care Breed Pictures From

Seven Major Groups of Dogs  Sporting dogs were developed for 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. ChihuahuaPekingesePug

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

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

English Setter  Dog used for bird hunting in England for over 400 years. Setters originated from crossing Pointers and Spaniels and/or Setters

English Setter  Hunt like Pointers-take stance when they find their prey  Slightly lighter in weight than Pointers  Gaining popularity in the United States because of beauty and usefulness

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

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

Brittany Spaniel  May be classed as a setter or spaniel, but works more like a setter than a spaniel jpg

Brittany Spaniel  Ticking (mixing of darker colors at the tips of the hair) is desirable on an orange and white or liver and white coat in either clear or roan patterns  Smaller dog that is an excellent shooting dog that works close in

Springer Spaniel  The foundation breed for all English hunting spaniels. All spaniels love to chase their game out of cover  They usually do not take a point when hunting

Springer Spaniel  About the weight of a small pointer and the height of a Brittany, it is a compact breed  Larger and faster than other spaniel breeds, Springer Spaniels are exceptional hunters in thick brambles

American Cocker Spaniel  The smallest members of the sporting dog family

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

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

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

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.

Beagles  Range in weight from 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

Black and Tan Coonhound  Developed in the United States from crossing with the bloodhound and foxhound _(_Black_&_Tan_).jpg

Black and Tan Coonhound  Bred especially for hunting raccoons  Aggressive breed that is intelligent and a passionate hunter  Known for its black coat and tan markings on the muzzle, limbs, and chest  Only exceeded in size among the hounds by the bloodhound

Bloodhounds  One of the most docile of all breeds

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

Dachshund  Perfected in the 1800’s in Germany for hunting badgers 300x225-tig-128.gif

Dachshund  Short legged, long bodied muscular dogs that range from about 8 to 20 pounds and from 5-9” at the shoulder, depending on the style  Lively and courageous, the dachshund is a barker that makes a good watchdog  Good with children and used mainly as a companion dog

American Foxhound  Bred from English hounds and later French hounds sent to George Washington

American Foxhound  Affectionate dog, but not often used as pets, they primarily hunt in packs and are bold and aggressive in the field  They are slightly shorter than the bloodhound or black and tan coonhound

Greyhounds  Favorites of Egyptian royalty

Greyhounds  Are good at hunting all types of game. Because of its speed, greyhounds were used in packs to catch their quarry and pull it down  Best known for speed, greyhounds are mainly used in the United States for racing

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

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

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

Bull Terriers  May be loving and affectionate, but they will readily fight to protect themselves or their master  Color is white (may have some black markings about the head) or colored. Colored bull terriers are any color but white, with brindle being the preferred color

Fox Terrier  May be either smooth or wired, depending on the type of hair coat tcards/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. 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 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 pounds for males and females  Height at the shoulder: 12-15” for males and females

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

Alaskan Malamute  An Artic sled dog noted for their cleanliness, being odorless. best2.jpg

Alaskan Malamute  They do not bark  Always has a white underbody and white on parts of the legs, feet, and part of the mask markings

Boxers  Descended from fighting dogs of Tibet

Boxers  Somewhat suspicious of strangers, but good natured dog  Requires regular exercise to help prevent rheumatism and has a short life span of usually less than 10 years  Colors are fawn and brindle with white markings possible on the chest and face

Doberman Pinscher  A German breed that is a result of crossing Great Danes, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Pinschers nformation/working/images/dobpinr.jpg

Doberman Pinscher  Female Dobermans are cautious around strangers, but are affectionate and calm with family  Male Dobermans are extremely intelligent but are often very aggressive and need a strong owner who is good at managing the dog  Often live as long as 20 years of age (long time for dogs)

Great Dane  One of the two largest breeds of dogs and is friendly companion or watchdog reeds/Great%20Dane/great-dane-pictures- 1a%5B1%5D.jpg

Great Dane  Weight: average pounds for females, pounds for males  Height at the shoulder: more than 28” for females, more than 30” for males

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

Rottweiler  Massive and powerful, but peaceful, obedient, and extremely intelligent dogs that are very protective of their owners  Very good companion dogs, but are also used as bodyguards, watchdogs, police dogs, and herd dogs  Color: Always black with rust to mahogany markings about the face and feet

Saint Bernards  One of the two largest breeds

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

Old English Sheepdog  Large, muscular dog that has a gait that makes it look like a bear when it moves Old-English-Sheepdog-picture.jpg

Old English Sheepdog  Excellent herd dogs, companion dogs, and pets, and have also been used for guard dogs, sled dogs, and retrievers  They are friendly and affectionate

Shetland Sheepdog  Basically a small version of the collie that are excellent family pets and companion dogs n/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 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 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

Italian Greyhound  Smallest of dogs that hunt by sight, and is mainly used as a companion or pet Italian-Greyhound-picture.jpg

Italian Greyhound  This breed is odorless and has a short, smooth hair coat that sheds little and easy to maintain  Breed is playful and alert around friends, but wary of strangers  Affectionate dog that needs a lot of affection to thrive

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

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

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

Pug  Intelligent and affectionate dogs that enjoy lots of attention  Easily trained and love children

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

Shih Tzu  Color: Eyes and nose are rim black with any coat color  Looks like a miniature lion and has an aristocratic, arrogant carriage

Non-Sporting Group  Miscellaneous breeds used mainly for companion dogs American Eskimo Dog Chinese Shar-PeiShiba Inu

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

Bulldog  Originally a ferocious dog bred for bull baiting and fighting and noted to be almost insensitive to pain gs-of- sirius.com/bull dog/max/bulld og-male- 3yold jpg

Bulldog  Today they have been selectively bred to be good natured  May have problems at whelping due to the large size of the puppy’s head  Color: solid white, solid red, fawn or fallow, red or other colors of brindle, and piebald

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) z/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

Lhasa Apso  Is known for its small size and heavy hair coat was used as guard dogs in Tibet hapsopersch4.jpg

Lhasa Apso  This dog is most suited for adults who will spend time with them  Intelligent, quick hearing and can readily distinguish between strangers and close associates  Very obedient if they trust you and respond readily to kindness

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 rchives/boudreaux_poodle.jpg

Poodle  Used more today as companion and show dogs  Color: All colors with an even and solid coat color at the skin _07fd71fe2d.jpg

Poodle  Weight: Standards average pounds for females and pounds for males; Miniature varieties average pounds for females and pounds for males; Toy Poodles average pounds for females and 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

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