Transcript Dogs
Dogs Varieties • Groups: Herding, Toy, Non-sporting, Hounds, Terriers, Working, Sporting Purebred – Mom and dad belong to same breed Pedigree – record of ancestry Mix breed (Mutt) – Mom and dad have 2 or more breeds among them Characteristics • Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world • Dogs exist in a wide range of sizes, colors, and temperaments Housing • Dogs have been domesticated and should live indoors with human affection • Certain breeds can adapt to outside living with proper protection from the elements • Exercise is necessary for most dogs. Amount of exercise needed varies according to the size of the animal, age, breed and what the dog is being used for. Feeding • Many types of commercial food: puppy, adult, active, senior, medical • 3 different types: Dry, semi moist, canned Information • Gestation about 63 days • Wean 6 weeks • Lifespan – varies according to breed 6-15 years • Sexually mature – 6-12 months Where is the best place to get a dog? • Shelter – 3-4 million animals euthanized each year • Puppy stores are bad – they get dogs from puppy mills • RESEARCH breed and experience dogs energy level before adopting • DON’T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE Health • Zoonotic diseases – can be transmitted from animal to human (http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/zoonoses/) • Infectious diseases (caused by virus, bacteria, microorganisms): Canine distemper, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus, Kennel cough (bordetella), Rabies, Coronavirus • Noninfectious diseases (caused by genetics, environment) – Heart disease, Hip dysplasia, Cherry eye, Anal glands • Ringworm – Fungus • Parasites internal – Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Tapeworms, Heartworms external – Fleas, ticks, Mites Handling • Observe dogs body language • Never put your face close to an animal • Do not attempt to break up a dog fight with your hands Male Vs. Female • Male and female genitals are observed easily Name: _______________ 1. What is a Purebreed? _______________ ___________________________________ 2. What is a Pedigree? ________________________________ 3. What is a Mutt? ___________________ 4. What is a zoonotic disease? Give one example__________________________ ___________________________________ Name: ______________ Page 2 5. Define Infectious disease and give one example. _________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ 6. Define Non-infectious disease and give one example. ___________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ What not to feed your dog • http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/ss/slideshowfoods-your-dog-should-never-eat • http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-adviceonline.com/ http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/zoonoses/