Companion animals Flashcards
What percentage of American families own a companion animal?
67%
What are some characteristics of companion animals?
elevated position
teach responsibility
require care and $$
commitment
health benefits
What are the uses of companion animals?
companionship
work
competition
business
What are service animals?
task-trained animal that mitigates a person’s disability
allowed to accompany owners in most places
What are therapy animals?
extensively trained
provide psychological or physiological therapy to individuals other then their handlers
encouraged to socialize with a variety of people while they are on duty
do not have the same jobs or legal designation as service dogs
What is neotony?
selection of juvenile traits in animals
What are some examples of neotony?
shorter snout, rounded eyes
What is the Biophilia hypothesis?
appreciation for the natural world
innate tendency to focus on lifelike process
has a positive effect on health
animals vs famous people
fish tank effect
pet keeping is “nature on demand”
What is the attachment theory?
emotional relationship between infant and mother
provides comfort, care, and pleasure
attachment to pets makes us feel more secure
What is the social support theory?
social ties=healthier
experienced with pets
talking, less lonely, comfort at touch, joy for nurturing, exercise, laughing, attention focus, and less stress
What are characteristics of sporting dogs?
naturally active and alert
require regular, invigorating exercise
water and woods
What are some sporting breeds in dogs?
labrador retriever, Brittany spaniel, Weimaraner, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Settler, Golden Retreiver
What are some characteristics of hounds?
used for hunting; scent and stamina
diverse group
some bay
What are some examples of hound dogs?
beagles, bloodhound, dachshund, greyhound, basset hound, afghan hound
What are some characteristics of working dogs?
have jobs; guard, pull, water rescue
size and strength
quick to learn, intelligent, training a muse
What are some breeds of working dogs?
Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, Mastiff, Anatolian Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher
What are some characteristics of terriers?
distinctive personality
feisty, energetic
little tolerance for others
bred to hunt and kill vermin
grooming a must
What are some breeds of terriers?
Cairn Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier
What are some characteristics of toy dogs?
“embody sheer delight”
ideal apt. dogs
may be “yippy”
What are some characteristics of non-sporting dogs?
diverse in size, personality, and overall appearance
What are some breeds of toy dogs?
Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua, Havanese, Maltese, Pug, Pekingese
What are some breeds of non-sporting dogs?
Chow Chow, Boston Terrier, American Esimo, Dalmation, Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Bulldog
What are the characteristics of herding dogs?
former members of working group
ability to control movement of others animals
intelligent
What are some breeds of herding dogs?
Border Collie, German Shepard, Australian Shepard, Collie, Old English Sheepdog, Corgi
What are uses of dogs in society?
search and rescue
service
therapy
competition
companionship
