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27 Cards in this Set
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Hesperocyon |
Grandfather of dogs |
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Temrocyon |
Led to modern hunting dog in Africa |
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Tomarctus |
Father of modern dog |
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AKC |
American Kennel Club |
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How many dog groups are there? |
7 - Sporting, Nonsporting, Herding, Hound, Toy, Working, and Terrior |
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Describe the Sporting Group |
Likeable, well-rounded companions. Remarkable for their instincts in water and woods, many participate in field activities. Examples: Retrievers, Pointers, Setters, and Spaniels |
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Describe Hound Group |
Creates a unique sound of baying. Examples are Pharaoh Hounds and Beagles |
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Describe Terrior Group |
Feisty, energetic dogs who's sizes range from small to large. Little tolerance for other dogs, and their ancestors were bred to hunt and kill vermon. Examples are West Highland White Terrior and Airedale Terrior |
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Describe Working Group |
Bred to perform jobs such as guarding property, pulling sleds, and performing water rescues. Examples include Doberman Pinscher, Siberian Husky, and Great Dane |
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Describe Herding Group |
Has the ability to control the movement of other animals. Examples include Border Collie |
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Describe Toy Group |
Popular with city dwellers and make terrific lap dogs. Example is the Chihuahua and Pomeranian |
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Describe Nonsporting Group |
Diverse group. Studies animals with as different personalities and appearance as the Chow Chow, Dalmation, and French Bulldog |
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Describe Miscellaneous Class |
NOT a group. Working to get accepted by the AKC |
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How long is a females gestation period? |
61-63 days |
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Signs of Pregnancy |
Increase in appetite and activity. Size of nipples get bigger. Increased size in abdomen |
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Signs about to give birth |
Pacing, makes a nest, temperature drops |
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What does a female do after giving birth? |
Licks to remove mucus, cuts umbilical cord, and puts the puppy by her breast to begin feeding |
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Colostrum |
Fist milk after birth which contains antibiotics |
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Whelping |
Act of giving birth |
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Dog Feeding |
Adequate diet and clean water must be supplied. Beginning at 3 weeks of age, clean water should be supplied at all times |
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Types of food? |
Dry, semi-moist, and canned |
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Dry |
Main ingrediants: corn, soybean meal, wheat killings, meat, and bone meal. 10% moisture. Advantages: cheaper and convenient, will not spoil, and keeps dogs teeth clean |
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Semi-Moist |
Ingredients: Corn, meat by-product, soybean meal, corn syrup. 30% moisture. |
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Canned |
Ration type: contains barley, meat by-product, wheat grain, and soy flour. Meal type: meat by-product, meat, poultry, and soy flour. 75% moisture |
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Feeding requirements for pregnant and lactating female |
Amount should increase as weight increases (may be up 50% more than before). Following whelping, female will need 4 meals a day - should be the same as before giving birth |
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Feeding puppies |
Begin to lap solid food at about 3 weeks. Milk, meat, eggs, and cottage cheese make ideal food. As they grow, feed commercial foods as activity and metabolism increases - should be fed 3 to 4 times a day |
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Feeding old dogs |
Metabolism slows down and their need for calories decreaes. Feed a ration with adequate protein and nutrients. Do not overfeed - feed small meals several times a day |
