Canine Development Stages + Dog Breeds

Question 1

5 Stages of canine development

Answer 1

Neonatal
Transitional
Socialization
Juvenile
Adolescent

Question 2

Neonatal Duration + Major Change

Answer 2

Birth-13 Days
they learn how to stand + walk but mostly sleep

Question 3

Transitional Duration+ Major Change

Answer 3

14 days - 19 Days
More neurological + behavioural development
Eyes + Ears open

Question 4

Socialization Duration + Major Change

Answer 4

19 days- 12 weeks (3 Months)
All senses working, Wean off mothers milk

Question 5

Juvenile Duration + Major Change

Answer 5

12 weeks - 9 months
Fears easily develop exploration increase

Question 6

Adolescent Duration + Major Change

Answer 6

9 months - 3 years (Adulthood)
higher independence
train unwanted behavior

Question 7

7 Dog breeds + Purpose

Answer 7

Herding- herd cattle, etc.
Working - sled dogs, specific tasks
Toy- rodent deterrents
Terrier - hunt + dig up
Sporting - lots of energy
Non-Sporting- misc. group
Hounds- smell + tracking ability