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What is genotype?

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The genetic makeup

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What is phenotype?

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The physical makeup

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Classifications?

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Sporting
Hounds
Working
Herding
Terriers
Toys
Non-sporting
Miscellaneous

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Sporting

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Hunting
Active and alert
Well rounded companion
Easy- care coats
Alert
Ex. Pointers, Irish setter

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Attachment?

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A feeling that binds one to a person thing or cause; devotion

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Promoters of attachment?

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Proximity
Duration
Shared experience
Visual and tactile signals

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Health?

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Reduced blood pressure, increased physical activity, sense of safety, improved mental health

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Disadvantages and risks of the human- animal interaction?

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They come w/ diseases that can be passed to you!
Ex. Rabies and ringworms

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Canis familiars?

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The domesticated dog
First domesticated animal

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Biomedical uses?

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  • Pharmacology and toxicology
  • Surgical procedures
    • cardiovascular
    • orthopedic
    • transplantation
  • diabetes
  • hypothyroidism
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Hair coat and textures

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Double coat
Single coat ( long or short)
Broken coat
Curly coat
Corded coat
Short, bristly coat

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Hair coat colors ?

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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

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Hairless dog breeds?

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Xoloitzuintle
Chinese crested
American hairless terrier

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Selection and development of breed?

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Herd dog
Hunting dog
Companion dog

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Ectomorph?

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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

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Mesomorph?

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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

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Endomorph?

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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

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Head type?

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Doliocephalic
Mesocephalic
Brachycephalic
Extreme brachycephalic

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Superior / inferior qualities

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Terrier: aggressive; fearless; can run off wolves, but fight amongst each other

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Superior / inferior qualities

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Beagle: “dwarfed hound”- lost aggressiveness. Because of size and temperament - good research dog

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Superior / inferior qualities

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Greyhound: speed over short distances lead to hypertrophied heart

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Dogs are classified based on:

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External features
Lineage
Use or purpose

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Hound?

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Sight hounds
- long slender bodies
-Hunt by sight, capture by using speed
Ex. Greyhounds, Irish wolfhounds

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Hounds (scent hounds)

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  • Follow scent
  • persevere instead of rapid pursuit, “trailers”
  • Bay
    Ex. Blood hounds, dachshund
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Working
- Pull sleds, guard property, serve as draft workers and in water rescue - robust and active - intelligent - large size Ex. Doberman Pinscher, great Dane
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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
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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
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Non-sporting group
- Very diverse group - sturdy - some require dedicated grooming Ex. Bulldog, chow chow, bichon frise, Boston terrier
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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
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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
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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
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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
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French bulldog
- Smaller size (II- 13"); medium energy - adaptable, playful, smart - minimal grooming and exercise - heat intolerant - non-sporting -Ie - l0-12 yrs
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Golden retriever
23-24" average mature height Easy to train Strong, outgoing, and devoted Happy and trusting Sporting group Le - l0-12 yrs
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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
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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
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Bulldog
14-15" average mature height Intelligent and trainable Easy going Heat intolerant Only light exercise Non-sporting group Le - 8-10 yrs
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Beagle
13-16" avg. Mature height Gentle, happy, and loving Clever, quick and curious Hound groups Le - 10-15 yrs
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Rottweiler
24-27" avg mature height Bold guardian Intelligent and steady Aloof Enjoys exercise and outdoor sports Working group Le - 9-10 yrs
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German shorthaired pointer
23-25" avg. Mature height Friendly, intelligent and willing to please Versatile Sporting group Le 10-12 urs Good hunters
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Dental disease progression
Plaque → tarter → periodontal disease → tooth loss
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Brush or comb?
Short haired breeds: brush
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Brush or comb?
Terrier breeds: pluck
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Brush or comb?
Long haired breed: both

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