dogs

T or F? “Tracking dogs” mostly orient on footprints, ground scent.

true

T or F? “Trailing dogs” catch air scent and move more directly toward victim.

true

T or F natural selection, later artificial selection for changed behavior brought with it a change in physical appearance

true

T or F? The Bulldog was clearly selected since the Victorian era to become a more functional, viable dog with more athleticism and the ability to move livestock

False

T or F? The dog’s nose has very concentrated cells that differentiate scents

true

There were three steps of behavior that a search dog must perform in their job? what are they?

search, locate, report

What breed of dog is used to hunt rabbits for the Bedouin in the deserts of the middle east?

saluki

What characteristics in some wolves gained a selective advantage that facilitated domestication of the wolf?

Tameness, Social Behavior, Curiosity, Playfulness, Adaptability

What physical traits seem to be genetically correlated with the behavior trait of the fox?

Floppy Ears, Curled Tails, Changes in Fur Color, Shorter Snouts, Increased Frequency of Barking,

What afforded Victorian England the opportunity to work with dogs

the development of modern dog breeds.

The researcher in mexico demonstrated the human tendency that drives the creation of dog diversity in the world. What was that preferential tendency which he demonstrates with his street experiment?

to interact with and care for dogs that exhibit certain behaviors and traits. He observed that people are more likely to engage with and adopt dogs that are friendly, approachable, and display positive behaviors such as tail wagging and playfulness

What AKC dog class is described as active, alert, with remarkable instincts in water and woods, actively participates in hunting and other field activities, and requires regular vigorous exercise?

Sporting Group

working group

quick to learn, intelligent, capable, solid companions, strength

working group breeds

doberman pinscher, siberian husky, great dane

Sporting Group

active, alertness, instincts in water/woods, actively hunting, require exercise

sporting group breeds

short hair pointer, golden retriever, Irish setter

hound group

most have acute scenting powers, stamina ability to bay

hound group breeds

Norwegian elkhound, Afghan, beagle

Toy group

Diminutive size, adaptable to small living spaces

toy group breeds

shih Tsu, pug, Pekingese

Terrier group

feisty, energetic, little, tolerance for other animals, most wiry coats

Terrier group breeds

Norfolk, cairn terrier, Airedale terrier

Herding group

ability to control the movement of other animals, intelligent, excellent companions

Herding group breeds

Australian shepherd, old English shepherd, border collie

Non-sporting group

sturdy built, originally from working group

Non-sporting group breeds

Corgi, chow chow, dalmatian