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Dog Breeds
Different kinds of dog breeds and generalizations
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
11/01/2016

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Sporting Dogs
Definition
Primarily used to assist a hunter in the pursuit of game, primarily game birds and waterfowl.
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Pointers
Definition
Named for the stance it takes in the presence of game
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German Shorthaired Pointer
Definition
Versatile Hunting Dog, Good Temperament, and Traditional Docked Tail
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Labrador Retriever
Definition
Water dogs, good guide dog and search & rescue, and good natured, good with kids.
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Irish Setter
Definition
Used for hunting, slower to learn, and show breeds may not have ability to hunt.
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Brittany
Definition
Primarily a shooting dog, smaller in size, very active, and a good companion.
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American Cocker Spaniel
Definition
Smallest sporting dog, very sensitive and good with a family
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Springer Spaniel
Definition
Excellent hunting dog, hardy, brave, long legged, faster, and may be prone to hip dysplasia, obesity, and behavioral problems
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Golden Retriever
Definition
Intelligence and easy to train, eager to please, great family dog, and able to hunt, assistance, search and rescue
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Hound Group
Definition
One that hunts by sight - Fast
One that hunts by scent - Stamina
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Afghans
Definition
Hunt by sight
A very old breed
Show dogs today
Good pet
Sensitive
Grooming problems
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Basset Hound
Definition
Good sense of smell
Good pet
Sometimes stubborn
Great endurance and determination
Will sleep and eat at every chance
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Beagle
Definition
Some people like that they do not have a doggy odor, have minimal shedding, and do not drool.
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Black & Tan Coonhound
Definition
Developed in the US
Hunting raccoons
A determined scent hound
Aggressive, responds to owner
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Bloodhound
Definition
Old breed
Very docile
Good with children
Great sense of smell
Used to track people
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Dachshund
Definition
Used to hunt badger
“Dachs” means badger
Good with children
Barks & makes a good watchdog
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Greyhound
Definition
An old breed
Fastest dog in the world
Hunts by sight
Favor of royalty
Great speed, attack pet
More difficult to have as a pet than other breeds
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Terrier Group
Definition
Traditionally hunt and dig for vermin
Feisty
Minimally tolerate other animals
High energy level
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Border Terrier
Definition
Protective of flocks
Fox hunting dog
Makes a good pet
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Bull Terrier
Definition
A dogfighter
Easily provoked, very protective
Used as a guard dog, watchdog
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Fox Terrier
Definition
Smooth & wire varieties
One of the most widely distributed purebreds
Good hunters, trainable
Good companion animals
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Miniature Schnauzer
Definition
Stocky, wiry coat, good hunter
Good apartment dog
Good family pet
Standard and giant Schnauzer in working group
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Russell Terrier
Definition
Diggers and vermin hunters
Hardy and strong
Fearless!!
Rough coat
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Scottish Terrier
Definition
Scotty
Natural diggers
Bred to hunt and kill vermin
Great house dogs
Requires solid training and grooming
Term
Welsh Terrier
Definition
Hunting dog
Watchdog
Apartment dog
Good pet
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American Staffordshire Terrier
Definition
Athletic build
Powerful Head
Loyal to family
Needs training and socialization
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Working Dogs
Definition
Developed as labor for humans
Pull sleds, draft supplies, and work in water rescues
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Alaskan Malamute
Definition
A native Alaskan arctic breed
Oldest artic sled dogs
Dog fighter
Hard to have as a pet
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Boxers
Definition
Called a boxer because it strikes out with its front paws when it fights
Originally a fight dog
A watchdog, bodyguard, guide dog
Shorter lives typically less than 10 years
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Doberman Pinscher
Definition
Watch dog, guard dog
Good sense of smell
Females are calm, but wary of strangers
Males are aggressive
Long lives
Not a good family pet
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Great Dane
Definition
Very old breed.
Thought to be first described in 1200 BC
Watch dog & guard dog because of size
Good pet
Short lived
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Great Pyrenees
Definition
Very old breed.
A Shepard dog.
Very docile.
Very large and requires grooming.
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Rottweiler
Definition
From Rottweil, Germany
Cattle Driver
Very protective of owners
Police dogs, bodyguards
Good companion animals for adults
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Saint Bernard
Definition
From Switzerland via Roman armies
Excellent pathfinders in drifting snow
Used to locate victims in snow
Longhaired varieties did poorly in snow
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Siberian Husky
Definition
Sled dogs
Friendly and gentle
Not good with children
Independent, one owner
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Komondors
Definition
Unique coat
Excellent guard dog
Very large
Not a great pet
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Herding Dogs
Definition
the newest class
Ability to control the movement of other animals
Many will chase objects like cars
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Australian Shepherd
Definition
Smart, easily trained, agile
Lives for his job
Requires lots of activity/work
Come in 4 coat colors
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Australian Cattle Dog
Definition
Red/blue heeler
Strong and agile
Can be stubborn and harder to train
Live to work
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Collies
Definition
The original sheep herding dog
Very protective of family
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Border Collie
Definition
Very smart
Lives to work
Intense gaze
Requires good training and lots of work/activity
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German Shepherd
Definition
Courageous and obedient
Sheep herding
Rescue, police, guard & guide dogs
Affectionate with family but wary of strangers
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Old English Sheepdog
Definition
Good herd dog
Good family pet
Has grooming requirements
Show dog
SHEDS!!
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Welsh Corgi
Definition
Same family as dachshunds
An old breed
Once used to herd cattle
Fast, agile, high endurance
Friendly, easy to train
Term
Toy Dog Group
Definition
As small as 1.5 pounds
Very popular house pets
Require less exercise
Term
Chihuahua
Definition
Smallest breed in the world
Oldest breed of dog on the American Continent
Energetic, lively, barks a lot
Does not exactly get along with other dogs
Great pet
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Pekingese
Definition
An old breed
Chinese origin
Held only by the imperial family
Ownership was punishable by death
Non-aggressive, quiet
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The Pug
Definition
Old breed from orient
Affectionate
Good with children
This is a lot of dog in a small space…
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Yorkshire Terrier
Definition
Vermin Hunter
Affectionate with owner but wary of strangers
Good lapdog
Needs lots of care due to coat
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Shih Tzu
Definition
Means “lion”
Primarily a lap dog
Not a great pet
High maintenance
Just 8-11 inches in height at the withers
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Non Sporting Dogs
Definition
Includes about everything else
Diverse: Various sizes and types
Sturdy
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Boston Terrier
Definition
American breed from Boston area
Gentle disposition
Good house dog
Good pet
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Bulldog
Definition
Used for bull baiting and dog fighting in England
Fighting dog
Vicious and pain tolerant
Today’s dog can be a good pet
May have whelping problem due to head size
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Dalmatian
Definition
Seen in ancient engravings
Origin is unknown
A sporting dog
Calm, quiet, thrive on attention
Great with children
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Poodle
Definition
Also in the TOY GROUP
Originally a retriever
A water dog
Trainable, circus act
High maintenance
Primarily show dogs and companions
Actually, this dog is an excellent hunter
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Teacups
Definition
All called pocket sized, miniatures, tiny toy, lapdogs, and sleeve dogs
Around 2-4 pounds
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Hyrid/ New Crosses
Definition
Labradoodles or Poogles
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Designer Breeds
Definition
Best of both breeds or....
Worst of both breeds
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