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First Domestic dogs – 10,000 years ago
Different groups Form and Function
American Kennel Club (AKC) Established in 1884 Promote advancement of 154 Dogs▪ 8 Classifications
Hunting Birds and Waterfowl
Ex) Pointers, Spaniels, Setters, Retrievers
Easy Care coats and Lots of activity
Hunting 4 Legged Game
Keen Sense of Smell
Draft, Guard, Rescue
Intelligent, quick to learn, large
Hunt and Dig for Vermin
Small-Medium SizedSpirited
Lap dogs
Good for elderly
Less space
Diverse Group:
Size, Coat, Personalities
Control movement of other animals
Excellent companionsRespond well to trainingPolice work, search and rescue
Still “Under Construction”
55% of dogs are purebreds
Top 2o breeds make up 70% of dogs
Lab German Shepherd Yorkshire Terrier Beagles Golden Retrievers Bulldogs Boxers Dachshunds Poodles Shih Tzu