Exam 1 Flashcards
What is genotype?
The genetic makeup
What is phenotype?
The physical makeup
Classifications?
Sporting
Hounds
Working
Herding
Terriers
Toys
Non-sporting
Miscellaneous
Sporting
Hunting
Active and alert
Well rounded companion
Easy- care coats
Alert
Ex. Pointers, Irish setter
Attachment?
A feeling that binds one to a person thing or cause; devotion
Promoters of attachment?
Proximity
Duration
Shared experience
Visual and tactile signals
Health?
Reduced blood pressure, increased physical activity, sense of safety, improved mental health
Disadvantages and risks of the human- animal interaction?
They come w/ diseases that can be passed to you!
Ex. Rabies and ringworms
Canis familiars?
The domesticated dog
First domesticated animal
Biomedical uses?
- Pharmacology and toxicology
- Surgical procedures
- cardiovascular
- orthopedic
- transplantation
- diabetes
- hypothyroidism
Hair coat and textures
Double coat
Single coat ( long or short)
Broken coat
Curly coat
Corded coat
Short, bristly coat
Hair coat colors ?
Blue Merle
Red / liver Merle
Sable Merle
Dappling (Merle in dachshunds): spotting or marbling of a lighter color mixed in w/ a base coat color, can occur in all colors,
Ticking
Sable Merle
Splashed
Tri-colored
Parti -colored
Pinto Or piebald
Hairless dog breeds?
Xoloitzuintle
Chinese crested
American hairless terrier
Selection and development of breed?
Herd dog
Hunting dog
Companion dog
Ectomorph?
Slender body and head
Thorax is deep and narrow
Skin is trim and tight
Limited body fat
Well developed muscles, ligaments and tendons
Well coordinated gait; light footed
Shy and reserved
Self limiting appetite
Slow growing; small as puppies
Late physical and sexual development
Mesomorph?
Average body build
Skin looser
Broader head
Outgoing, alert and friendly
Good appetite and carry a quantity of body fat
Large puppies. Gain and mature rapidly
Athletic, working breeds w/ power and intelligence
Ex. German Shepard, Labrador
Endomorph?
Heavy body build - short and stocky
Oversized skull and jaws
Rounded chest and body, heavy bone
Deep and hoarse voice
Skin is excessive and loose
Ectropion of lower eyelid
Deep pocket in mouth where saliva collects
Ex. Bull dogs
Head type?
Doliocephalic
Mesocephalic
Brachycephalic
Extreme brachycephalic
Superior / inferior qualities
Terrier: aggressive; fearless; can run off wolves, but fight amongst each other
Superior / inferior qualities
Beagle: “dwarfed hound”- lost aggressiveness. Because of size and temperament - good research dog
Superior / inferior qualities
Greyhound: speed over short distances lead to hypertrophied heart
Dogs are classified based on:
External features
Lineage
Use or purpose
Hound?
Sight hounds
- long slender bodies
-Hunt by sight, capture by using speed
Ex. Greyhounds, Irish wolfhounds
Hounds (scent hounds)
- Follow scent
- persevere instead of rapid pursuit, “trailers”
- Bay
Ex. Blood hounds, dachshund
Working
- Pull sleds, guard property, serve as draft workers and in water rescue
- robust and active
- intelligent
- large size
Ex. Doberman Pinscher, great Dane
Terrier
- Small, bold, and alert
- bred to hunt and dig for vermin
- feisty
- grooming is required (for some)
- high energy level
- minimal tolerance for other animals
Ex. White terrier, cairn terrier, American staffordshire terrier, bull terrier
Toy group
- Lap dogs and pampered pets
- small
- favored by royalty and nobility
- require less exercise
- fragile
- require less space
- live longer
Ex. Pekingese, Pomeranian, papillon, cavalier king Charles spaniel
Non-sporting group
- Very diverse group
- sturdy
- some require dedicated grooming
Ex. Bulldog, chow chow, bichon frise, Boston terrier
Herding group
-Newest AKC classification (1983)
- control the movement of other animals
- some have thick, double coats and require regular grooming
- active, intelligent courageous and determined
- easily trainable
Ex. Border collie, welsh corgi, collie, Australian cattle dog
Miscellaneous group
- “Waiting list”
- breeds not fully recognized
- when determined enough interest and activity exists, a breed maybe admitted
Ex. Teddy Roosevelt terrier, Portuguese podengo
Foundation stock service program (FSS)
- 71 breeds
- rare breeds not registrable w/ AKC, but recording to allow to continue to develop
- foundation stock
- 150 dogs registered b/f AKC events
Ex. Bolognese, American bulldog
Labrador retriever
- 22.5 - 24.45” average mature height
- playful, loving, and hardworking
- guide dog, search and rescue and narcotics detection
- black, Yellow and chocolate
- sporting group
- le - l0-12 yrs
French bulldog
- Smaller size (II- 13”); medium energy
- adaptable, playful, smart
- minimal grooming and exercise
- heat intolerant
- non-sporting
-Ie - l0-12 yrs
Golden retriever
23-24” average mature height
Easy to train
Strong, outgoing, and devoted
Happy and trusting
Sporting group
Le - l0-12 yrs
German shepherd.
24-26” average mature height
Courageous, active, dignified
Keen senses and steadfast heart
Police and guard dog
Herding dog
Le -7 - I0 yrs
Poodle
10-15” (mini) ; > 15” (standard) avg mature height
Smart, loyal, proud, fun
Enjoys challenges and obedience training
Intelligent
Playful sense of humor
Reserved around strangers
Grooming intensive
Non-sporting group
Le - 10-18 yrs
Bulldog
14-15” average mature height
Intelligent and trainable
Easy going
Heat intolerant
Only light exercise
Non-sporting group
Le - 8-10 yrs
Beagle
13-16” avg. Mature height
Gentle, happy, and loving
Clever, quick and curious
Hound groups
Le - 10-15 yrs
Rottweiler
24-27” avg mature height
Bold guardian
Intelligent and steady
Aloof
Enjoys exercise and outdoor sports
Working group
Le - 9-10 yrs
German shorthaired pointer
23-25” avg. Mature height
Friendly, intelligent and willing to please
Versatile
Sporting group
Le 10-12 urs
Good hunters
Dental disease progression
Plaque → tarter → periodontal disease → tooth loss
Brush or comb?
Short haired breeds: brush
Brush or comb?
Terrier breeds: pluck
Brush or comb?
Long haired breed: both
