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