APSC- COMPANION AND LABORATORY ANIMAL CARE AND HANDLING

Taxonomy of dog - class

mammalia

Taxonomy of dog - subclass

eutheria

Taxonomy of dog - order

carnivora

Taxonomy of dog - suborder

fissipedia - separate toes

Taxonomy of dog - family

canidae

Taxonomy of dog - species

canis familiaris - domestic dog

Breed

group of individuals with common characteristics - can be genetically passed on to the next generation

Group

a group of breeds w/ distinguishing characteristics in common that can be transmitted genetically

Variety

a subdivision within a breed - all specimen have a common characteristic that distinguishes them from other specimens of that breed

Standard

the group of characteristics that defines a breed

Major goals of the American Kennel Club

• Uphold the Registry

• Promotes sport of purebred dogs

• Events: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, National Dog Show, AKC National Championship

• Is NOT apart of the Federation Cynologigue International

Major Goals of Federation Cynologigue International (FCI)

• “World Canine Organization”

• Promotes breeding and use of purebred dogs whose functional health and physical features meet the standard set

• Free exchange of dogs and information between member countries

• Protect use, keep, and breeding of dogs in the member country

• World dog show

• 98 member (1/country)

7 groups of AKC

• Sporting Group

• Hound Group

• Working Group

• Terrier Group

• Toy Group

• Herding Group

• Non-Sporting Group

Sporting Groups

AKC - bird dogs - Pointers, Retrievers

Hound Group

AKC - hunt using sight/sent - Beagle, Basset Hound

Working Group

AKC - Variety of jobs - Husky, Great Dane

Terrier Group

AKC - hunt vermin, dig - Scottish Terrier, Bull terrier

Toy Group

AKC - companion dogs - Pomeranian, Pug

Herding Group

AKC - herd livestock - Border Collie, German Shepherd Dog

Non-Sporting group

AKC - assorted breeds - Poodle, Bulldog

Miscellaneous Class and the Foundation Stock Service - AKC

10 groups of FCI

Group 1-10

Group 1

FCI - sheepdogs and cattle dogs

Group 2

Pinscher and Schnauzer

Group 3

Terriers

Group 4

Dachshunds

Group 5

Spitz and Primitive Types

Group 6

Scent Hounds

Group 7

Pointing dogs

Group 8

Retrievers, water dogs

Group 9

Companion and Toy dogs

Group 10

Sighthounds

Miscellaneous Class

Foundation Stock Service

Canine Good Citizen program

• Tests dogs of any breed for bas behavior and temperament suitable for appearing in public

the Canine Partners Program

• allows mixed breed dogs and non-eligible AKC registered dogs to earn titles

the AKC Reunite Program

• “lost and found”

• pet identification - 2 forms of ID (tattoo, microchip, pet ID tag)

the AKC Temperament test (ATT)

• assess temperament of dogs

• should be: emotionally stable, cooperative, social

North America Diving Dogs (NADD) organization

• “dock jumping”

• Open to all dogs including mixed breeds

Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)

• Created by OFA and AKC for research

• advance health of dogs and their owner

• funds scientific research to prevent diseases

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)

• promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease

• Encourages responsible breeders

• serves all breeds of dogs and cats

hypoallergenic dog breeds

• No dog is 100% hypoallergenic

• Non-shedding coat - less dander

• Poodle

• Bichon Frise

Cockapoo versus Labradoodle

Cockapoo: Cocker Spaniel and Poodle

Labradoodle: Labrador Retriever and Poodle - guide dog that is hypoallergenic

Continental Kennel Club

• all-breed canine registry

• proof of ownership

Teacup dogs

Within the small dog group

Weight less than AKC standard weight for their breed

Flushing dog

Dog flushes game - forces game out in the open

Hound

Dog w drop ear - runs down animal being hunted

Pointer

Dog that take immovable stance when sensing game

Setter

Bird dog - trained to couch or point

Retriever

Hunting dog - brings wounded or killed game

Terrier

Hunts underground animals

Waterdog

Hunts in marshy areas

Brachycephalic skull

short, wide, round

Mesocephalic

medium

Dolichocephalic

Long narrow - greyhound

Most Popular Dog Breeds

1. French Bull Dog

2. Labrador Retriever

3. Golden Retriever

4. German Shepherd

5. Poodle

Taxonomy of cat - class

Mammalia

Taxonomy of cat - order

Carnivora

Taxonomy of cat - family

felidae

Taxonomy of cat - genus

Felis

Taxonomy of cat - species

Felis Catus

Cat’s Sex

Female - smaller genital papilla 

Males - larger genital papilla

Coat color - solid

one color

black/blue

chocolate/lavendar

cinnamon/fawn

Coat color - tabby

• stripes

• M on forehead

• white chins

Classic Tabby

Bulls eye

Macherel Tabby

Striped like tiger

Spotted Tabby

Spots or dotted lines

Tickled tabby

freckled appearance