1. Describe the History and Domestication of Small Animals
Small Animal Management
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2. Have you ever wondered? How did Fido go from Wild to Mild?
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How did Fido go from Wild to Mild?

3. Today we will explain the history and domestication of small animals
Objective
Today we will explain the history and domestication of small animals

4. History of Small Animals
Throughout history, animals have played a key role in human life
We have depended upon animals for
Food
Clothing
Transportation
There is a symbiotic relationships between small animals and humans

5. Prehistoric Animals
People initially viewed animals as a source of food and used skins for clothing
The first animal to go from prey to pet (domesticated)was the wolf about 14,000 years ago
People discovered that young wolf cubs could be trained
They were used for hunting, guarding and herding.
Evidence exists that some were even pets.

6. Prehistoric Pet Evidence
12,000 years ago
Paleolithic tomb in Northern Israel
Human was buried with a small dog
The dead person’s hand had been arranged so it rested on the animal’s shoulder
What do you think?

7. Ancient Civilizations
As people evolved from nomadic hunters to settled farmers about 8,000 years ago, animals changed too
Working dogs were valued
Cats became accepted as pets because the ate mice
Birds of prey were used in hunting
Small animals became pets starting with the Pharaohs of Egypt, Chinese Emperors, Greek and Roman nobility.

8. The Middle Ages ( )
In medieval Europe, pet keeping was popular among the aristocracy and senior church clergy
Lap dogs were fashionable with ladies
Male nobles preferred hunting dogs and falcons
Dog breeding spread throughout Europe as different types of hounds were developed for hunting specific animals

9. In Victorian Times ( )
Pet keeping wasn’t generally accepted until the end of the 17th century
It wasn’t common with the middle class until the late 18th century
One of the first competitive dog shows took place in Britain in 1859 for the Pointer and Setter breeds
Pets were not considered appropriate for lower class people

10. Pets in Modern Society Pets now have a number of roles
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Pets now have a number of roles
Ornamental Status Symbol (Paris Hilton)
Helpers (Seeing Eye Dogs)
Companions (Family Pet)
Companionship is the number one reason for pet ownership.
Growing awareness of positive effects the pet to person relationship can have on human health and well being

11. Activity Create a timeline of the evolution of pets
Be sure to include each of the following time periods
Prehistoric
Ancient Civilizations
Middle Ages
Victorian Times
Modern Society

12. Evaluation What does the term Domestication mean?
Describe a symbiotic relationship between animals and humans.
Name one time period and the use of small animals at that time.

13. Today we explained the history and domestication of small animals
Summary
Today we explained the history and domestication of small animals

14. References
Domestication of small animals:
The Evolution of Pet Ownership:

15. Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
Social Studies I, A, 2, a;
Social Studies II, B, 5, a-b;
Social Studies II, B, 6, b

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Developed by the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communications,
Texas A&M University
for the Texas Education Agency, Educational Excellence Project for AFNR
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