Dog and Cat breeds

Appearance

Breed, color, markings, injuries, tattoos, brands

Microchips

collars & tags

Breeds

A homogenous grouping of animals within a species that was developed through selection to perpetuate particular hereditary qualities

developed over generations

“fix” desirable and minimize undesirable breed characteristics

genetically related animals = common ancestors

share similar genotypes and similar phenotypes

Adaptive Intelligence

Problem-solving ability

Instinctive Intelligence

Specific tasks the dog was bred for

Working/Obedience Intelligence

Ability to learn commands

Top Intelligent Breeds

• Border Collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, etc.

Lowest Intelligence Breeds

Shih Tzu, Basset Hound, Mastiff, Beagle, etc.

Coat Characteristics

Length and Texture: Single vs. double coat, broken coat (terriers)

Basic

Black, brown, chocolate, tan, etc.

Sable

Black-tipped hairs on a lighter background

Merle

• Irregular dark blotches on a lighter background.

Brindle

Dark hairs mixed with lighter hairs in stripes

Ticking

Small areas of dark hairs mixed with lighter hairs

Sporting Group

Active, hunting instincts (Pointers, Retrievers).

Hounds

Hunting dogs, use scent or speed (Pharaoh Hounds, Beagles

Working Group

• Guarding, pulling, rescues (Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky).

Terriers

Feisty, bred to hunt vermin (Norfolk, Airedale Terrier).

Toy Group

Small, bred for companionship (Chihuahua, Poodle)

Non-Sporting Group : Diverse traits (Chow Chow, Dalmatian).

- Herding Group: Control movement of other animals (Collies, Shepherds).

Non-Sporting Group : Diverse traits (Chow Chow, Dalmatian).

- Herding Group: Control movement of other animals (Collies, Shepherds).