logging in or signing up SAC DOGS Kiska Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 657 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 19, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript DOGS : DOGS History and BreedsHistory of the Dog: History of the Dog Believed to be the first animal domesticated by humans 10,000 years ago Originated 12,000-14,000 years ago in Europe and Asia Evolved due to selective breeding for specific purposes Mosaic, about 5th to 6th century A.D. Miacis – ancestor of the entire dog family: Miacis – ancestor of the entire dog family 40-50 million years ago Small, elongated body Spent most of time in forest Tomarctus – “Father” of the modern dog: Tomarctus – “Father” of the modern dog Body built for speed and endurance Hunter Seven Major Dog Groups: Seven Major Dog Groups Sporting Hound Terrier Working Herding Toy Nonsporting Miscellaneous Sporting Goup: Sporting Goup Developed to assist hunters in pursuit of game 24 breeds recognized. Ex.Spaniels Retrievers Weimaraners Pointers Hound Group: Hound Group Two types – scent hunters sight hunters Ex. Afgan Basset Beagle Dachshund Terrier Group: Terrier Group Two types long-legged, larger breeds short-legged, small breeds Ex. Bull Terrier Fox Terrier Miniature Schnauzer West Highland White Working Group: Working Group Developed for labor Serve as guard dogs, sled dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs and messenger dogs Ex. Alaskan Malamute Boxer Doberman Shetland SheepdogHerding Group : Herding Group Developed to aid livestock herder Ex. Welsh Corgi German Shepard Toy Group: Toy Group Grouped due to size Popular house pets Ex. Yorkshire terrier Pekingese ChihuahuaNon-Sporting Group: Non-Sporting Group Wide variety of sizes and characteristics Companion dogs Ex. Boston Terrier Dalmation Lhasa Apso Miscellaneous Class: Miscellaneous Class Five breeds in this class May compete in obedience trials, but not for championship points Ex. Jack Russell Havanese Spinone Italiano Choosing a Dog: Choosing a Dog Questions to Ask : Questions to Ask Why do I want a dog? Companion Lap warmer Protection Breeding Sport What type of dog do you want? : What type of dog do you want? Purebreds or “mutt” Think about: aggressiveness tolerance excitability Indoor? Outdoor?: Indoor? Outdoor? Consider: Size Excitability Coat length Climate Allergies Train as indoor dog first in case it needs to move inside. Ex. bad weather (better training and fewer behavior problems What about other pets?: What about other pets?Are you a responsible pet owner?: Are you a responsible pet owner?FEEDING YOUR DOG: FEEDING YOUR DOG Adequate diet and clean water are needed for a healthy pet! Slide21: Commercial feed supply all needed nutrients and energy. Three types of commercial feed Dry Semi-moist Canned Dry Feed: Dry Feed Main ingredients are corn, soybean meal, wheat, millings, meat and bone meal 10% moisture Contains only 23% protein Cheaper, more convenient, won’t spoil, cleans teeth Semi-Moist Feed: Semi-Moist Feed Contains corn, meat by-products, soybean meal, and corn syrup 30% moisture Canned Feed: Canned Feed Two types Ratio type – contains barley, meat by-products, wheat grain and soy flour Meat type – contains meat by-products, meat, poultry, and soy flour Has most protein at 44% 75% moisture Most expensiveSpecial Considerations in Feeding: Special Considerations in Feeding Pregnant females Increase feed as weight increase at about 4 weeks May be eating 35-50% more feed (3-4 meals per day) After welping, needs2-3 times as much food Begin decreasing feed as the puppies are weaned Special Considerations Cont.: Special Considerations Cont. Puppies Should be weaned by six weeks of age Can be fed milk, meat, cooked eggs, cottage cheese (cow’s milk may cause diarrhea) These are easily digested and good protein sources Need 3-4 meals a day until digestive system is adjusted Special Considerations Cont.: Special Considerations Cont. Older dogs Need fewer calories due to slower metabolism Avoid overfeeding REMEMBER … Always cook eggs before giving to a dog Do not feed bones that splinter ex. chicken, turkey, and pork Exercising Your Dog: Exercising Your Dog Amount of exercise depends on: Size Age Breed Use Exercise Guidelines: Exercise Guidelines Do not exercise dog strenuously w/in 2 hours after eating a large meal Have dog examined before exercise Exercise Guidelines Cont.: Exercise Guidelines Cont. Condition over time. (need to strengthen muscles, joints, cardiac systems, and to toughen foot pads) Training your dog: Training your dog Begin as soon as possible Teach name and basic corrective behavior first Need to know which behaviors are acceptable and which are not Always correct wrong behavior immediately - association Never hit or threaten with hand or object Grooming Haircoat: Grooming Haircoat Daily brushing removes dead hair and skin Check longhaired dogs for mats – behind ears and under legs Give bath when extremely dirty: too much strips oil from fur Use mild soap, baby shampoo, or coconut-oil shampoo: never use detergent soaps.Nails: Nails Need trimming occasionally Don’t cut into nail bed, (can be seen on white/clear nails but not on black nails) If bleeding occurs stop with a stryptic pencilEars: Ears Need to be cleaned once a month Use cotton swab or soft cloth soaked in mineral oil, hydrogen peroxide, or alcohol Only clean visible part of the earEyes: Eyes Boric acid solutions can be used to clean irritating substances out of the eye Hunting dogs need to be checked after each outingTeeth: Teeth Clean once or twice a week A toothbrush or gauze can be used with toothpaste, salt water or a mixture of salt water and baking soda Rawhide, synthetic bones, and hard chew toys will help keep teeth cleanReproduction: Reproduction Estrus – heat, occurs b/6-12 months of age. (larger dogs up to 2 yearsof age ) Intervals of seven months Proestrus – 9 days before estrus when female is attractive to the male Ovulation occurs in the first 48 hours of estrusPregnancy: Pregnancy Gestation – avg. 63 days Signs of pregnancy: Increase in appetite, weight and breast size Pregnancy cont.: Pregnancy cont. A whelping box will be helpful As whelping approaches, her temperature will be slightly below normal (100.4*F) Temp. should be around 96.8* F about 24 hours before whelping Each puppy is contained in a separate placental membrane; mother will remove this You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
SAC DOGS Kiska Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 657 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: November 19, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript DOGS : DOGS History and BreedsHistory of the Dog: History of the Dog Believed to be the first animal domesticated by humans 10,000 years ago Originated 12,000-14,000 years ago in Europe and Asia Evolved due to selective breeding for specific purposes Mosaic, about 5th to 6th century A.D. Miacis – ancestor of the entire dog family: Miacis – ancestor of the entire dog family 40-50 million years ago Small, elongated body Spent most of time in forest Tomarctus – “Father” of the modern dog: Tomarctus – “Father” of the modern dog Body built for speed and endurance Hunter Seven Major Dog Groups: Seven Major Dog Groups Sporting Hound Terrier Working Herding Toy Nonsporting Miscellaneous Sporting Goup: Sporting Goup Developed to assist hunters in pursuit of game 24 breeds recognized. Ex.Spaniels Retrievers Weimaraners Pointers Hound Group: Hound Group Two types – scent hunters sight hunters Ex. Afgan Basset Beagle Dachshund Terrier Group: Terrier Group Two types long-legged, larger breeds short-legged, small breeds Ex. Bull Terrier Fox Terrier Miniature Schnauzer West Highland White Working Group: Working Group Developed for labor Serve as guard dogs, sled dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs and messenger dogs Ex. Alaskan Malamute Boxer Doberman Shetland SheepdogHerding Group : Herding Group Developed to aid livestock herder Ex. Welsh Corgi German Shepard Toy Group: Toy Group Grouped due to size Popular house pets Ex. Yorkshire terrier Pekingese ChihuahuaNon-Sporting Group: Non-Sporting Group Wide variety of sizes and characteristics Companion dogs Ex. Boston Terrier Dalmation Lhasa Apso Miscellaneous Class: Miscellaneous Class Five breeds in this class May compete in obedience trials, but not for championship points Ex. Jack Russell Havanese Spinone Italiano Choosing a Dog: Choosing a Dog Questions to Ask : Questions to Ask Why do I want a dog? Companion Lap warmer Protection Breeding Sport What type of dog do you want? : What type of dog do you want? Purebreds or “mutt” Think about: aggressiveness tolerance excitability Indoor? Outdoor?: Indoor? Outdoor? Consider: Size Excitability Coat length Climate Allergies Train as indoor dog first in case it needs to move inside. Ex. bad weather (better training and fewer behavior problems What about other pets?: What about other pets?Are you a responsible pet owner?: Are you a responsible pet owner?FEEDING YOUR DOG: FEEDING YOUR DOG Adequate diet and clean water are needed for a healthy pet! Slide21: Commercial feed supply all needed nutrients and energy. Three types of commercial feed Dry Semi-moist Canned Dry Feed: Dry Feed Main ingredients are corn, soybean meal, wheat, millings, meat and bone meal 10% moisture Contains only 23% protein Cheaper, more convenient, won’t spoil, cleans teeth Semi-Moist Feed: Semi-Moist Feed Contains corn, meat by-products, soybean meal, and corn syrup 30% moisture Canned Feed: Canned Feed Two types Ratio type – contains barley, meat by-products, wheat grain and soy flour Meat type – contains meat by-products, meat, poultry, and soy flour Has most protein at 44% 75% moisture Most expensiveSpecial Considerations in Feeding: Special Considerations in Feeding Pregnant females Increase feed as weight increase at about 4 weeks May be eating 35-50% more feed (3-4 meals per day) After welping, needs2-3 times as much food Begin decreasing feed as the puppies are weaned Special Considerations Cont.: Special Considerations Cont. Puppies Should be weaned by six weeks of age Can be fed milk, meat, cooked eggs, cottage cheese (cow’s milk may cause diarrhea) These are easily digested and good protein sources Need 3-4 meals a day until digestive system is adjusted Special Considerations Cont.: Special Considerations Cont. Older dogs Need fewer calories due to slower metabolism Avoid overfeeding REMEMBER … Always cook eggs before giving to a dog Do not feed bones that splinter ex. chicken, turkey, and pork Exercising Your Dog: Exercising Your Dog Amount of exercise depends on: Size Age Breed Use Exercise Guidelines: Exercise Guidelines Do not exercise dog strenuously w/in 2 hours after eating a large meal Have dog examined before exercise Exercise Guidelines Cont.: Exercise Guidelines Cont. Condition over time. (need to strengthen muscles, joints, cardiac systems, and to toughen foot pads) Training your dog: Training your dog Begin as soon as possible Teach name and basic corrective behavior first Need to know which behaviors are acceptable and which are not Always correct wrong behavior immediately - association Never hit or threaten with hand or object Grooming Haircoat: Grooming Haircoat Daily brushing removes dead hair and skin Check longhaired dogs for mats – behind ears and under legs Give bath when extremely dirty: too much strips oil from fur Use mild soap, baby shampoo, or coconut-oil shampoo: never use detergent soaps.Nails: Nails Need trimming occasionally Don’t cut into nail bed, (can be seen on white/clear nails but not on black nails) If bleeding occurs stop with a stryptic pencilEars: Ears Need to be cleaned once a month Use cotton swab or soft cloth soaked in mineral oil, hydrogen peroxide, or alcohol Only clean visible part of the earEyes: Eyes Boric acid solutions can be used to clean irritating substances out of the eye Hunting dogs need to be checked after each outingTeeth: Teeth Clean once or twice a week A toothbrush or gauze can be used with toothpaste, salt water or a mixture of salt water and baking soda Rawhide, synthetic bones, and hard chew toys will help keep teeth cleanReproduction: Reproduction Estrus – heat, occurs b/6-12 months of age. (larger dogs up to 2 yearsof age ) Intervals of seven months Proestrus – 9 days before estrus when female is attractive to the male Ovulation occurs in the first 48 hours of estrusPregnancy: Pregnancy Gestation – avg. 63 days Signs of pregnancy: Increase in appetite, weight and breast size Pregnancy cont.: Pregnancy cont. A whelping box will be helpful As whelping approaches, her temperature will be slightly below normal (100.4*F) Temp. should be around 96.8* F about 24 hours before whelping Each puppy is contained in a separate placental membrane; mother will remove this