Module 1 - Dogs Flashcards
When were dogs first domesticated my humans in Europe?
12,000 - 14,000 years ago
When were dogs first domesticated by humans in Asia?
10,000 years ago
What has the modern day dog descended from?
Wolves
What did humans initially use dogs for?
Warning them of danger
What did dogs initially use humans for?
Food, shelter and warmth
What three things brought about the modern dog?
Selective breeding, environment and evolution
What is the ancestor to the entire dog family and when were they around?
Miacis, 40 to 50 million years ago
What were the two second ancestors of the dog family and when were they around?
Daphaenus and Hesperocyon, around 35 million years ago
What was the physiology of the Daphaenus?
Large, heavy-boned animal with a long tail
What was the physiology of the Hesperocyon?
Small and Slender
What two types of dog did the Hesperocyon first evolve into?
Temnocyon and Cynodesmus
What type of dog did the Hesperocyon later evolve into?
Tomarctus
What was the Tomarctus later developed into?
Modern dogs such as wolves, foxes, coyotes, etc
How many recognised breeds of dog are there?
340
How many groups are the dog breed split into?
8
What are the different groups of dog breeds?
Sporting dogs, hound dogs, terriers, working dogs, herding dogs, toy dogs, non sporting dogs and miscellaneous
What do sporting dogs do?
Help Hunters catch game
What 9 breeds are in the Sporting dogs group?
Pointer, German shorthaired pointer, German wire-haired pointer, labrador retriever, english setter, Irish setter, Brittany, springer spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel
What are the two types of hound dogs?
One that hunts by scent and one that hunts by sight
What 9 breeds are part of the hound dogs group?
Afghan hound basset hound beagle black and tan coonhound bloodhound dachshund American foxhound greyhound Norwegian elkhound
What are the two types of terrier?
One is long legged and larger, the other is short legged and smaller
What 9 breeds are in the Terrier dog group?
Airedale Bedlington border Bull dandie Dinmont Fox miniature schnauzer Skye Welsh
What are working dogs used for?
Used for Labour and work for us as guard dogs, police dogs etc
What 12 breeds are in the working dogs group?
Alaskan Malamute boxer Doberman pinscher Great Dane great Pyrenees standard schnauzer rottweiler St Bernard Samoyed Siberian Husky komondor chow Chow
What do herding dogs do?
Help humans herd livestock
What 5 breeds are in the herding dogs group?
Collie German Shepherd Old English Sheepdog Shetland sheepdog Welsh Corgi
What are toy dogs?
Dogs with small stature some even weighing as little as 1.5 pounds
What 7 breeds are in the toy dog group?
Chihuahua Italian greyhound Manchester Terrier Pekingese pug Yorkshire terrier shih tzu
What are non sporting dogs?
They are a variety of sizes and make great companion dogs
What 5 breeds are in the non-sporting dog group?
Boston terrier bulldog dalmatian Lhasa Apso poodle
What are miscellaneous dogs?
Always of interest and often participate in shows and competitions
What 10 breeds are in the miscellaneous dog group
Azawakh Barbet Belgian laekenois Dogo Argentino Dutch Shepherd Grand Basset Griffon vendeen Nederlandse kooikerhondje Norrbottenspets Peruvian Inca orchid Portuguese podengo
What factors affect how much a dog needs to be fed?
Breed, size and age
What are the three types of dog food that can be bought?
Dry, semi-moist and canned
What 5 things can dry dog food be made from?
Corn, soybean meal, wheat millings, meat and bone meal
What 4 things can semi moist dog food be made from?
Corn, meat by products, soybean meal and corn syrup.
What are the two types of canned dog food?
Ration based and meat based
What four things are Russian based canned dog food made from?
Barley, meat by products, wheat grain and soy flour
What 4 things can meat based canned dog food be made from?
Meat by products, meat, poultry and soy flour
What to other options are there for feeding your dog?
Organic dog food and vegetarian diet
Which diet for your dog must you consult a vet about first?
Vegetarian
What is the moisture content of dry food
10%
What is the moisture content of semi moist food?
30%
What is the moisture content of canned food?
75%
What is the protein, fat and fibre content of dry dog food?
Protein 25%
Fat 9%
Fibre 4%
What is the protein, fat and fibre content of semi moist dog food?
Protein 25%
Fat 9%
Fibre 4%
What is the protein, fat and fibre content of canned ration based food?
Protein 30%
Fat 16%
Fibre 8%
What is the protein, fat and fibre content of canned meat based dog food?
Protein 44%
Fat 32%
Fibre 4%
Why do humans prefer feeding their dogs dry food?
Cheaper and longer expiration date
What should you do with pregnant female dogs as their weight increases?
Increase their food intake with three to four meals evenly spaced through the day
What factors affect the amount of exercise a dog needs?
Size, age and breed
Which dogs do you need to be careful not to over work with exercise?
Older dogs and younger dogs with underdeveloped bones?
How long should you wait after your dog has eaten to take them for a walk or exercise?
2 hours
What should you do before incorporating exercise into a dog’s routine?
Take them to the vet for a physical examination
