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1. Domestication The point where care, feeding, and breeding of a species comes under
the control of people
2. Ectomorph Slender body and head
thorax is deep and
narrow skin is trim
and tight limited
body fat
well coordinated gait; light
footed shy and reserved
well developed muscle ligaments and
tendons self limiting appetite
slow growing (small puppies)
late physical and sexual development
Examples: greyhound, afghan, Italian greyhound
3. Mesomorph Average body build
Well-proportioned- predominance of muscle, bone and connective
tissue Athletic, working breeds with power and intelligence
Outgoing, alert and friendly
Good appetite and carry a quantity of body fat
Broader head
Skin looser
Not as graceful because of heavier bone and larger
feet Large puppies. Gain and mature rapidly
Examples: Labrador, German Shepherd,
4. Endomorph Heavy body build- short and stocky
Oversized skull and jaws
Rounded chest and body, heavy
bone Deep and hoarse voice
Skin is excessive and
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loose Ectropion of
lower eyelid
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Deep pocket in mouth where saliva collects
Examples: Bulldog, St. Bernard, and Bull
Mastitt
5. Doliocephalic long-nosed
ex. Afghan, Dachshund, and Collie, Greyhound
6. mesocephalic middle of the range nose
ex. labrador
7. Brachycephalic smushed face/nose
ex. boxer and bulldog
8. Breed homogenous grouping of animals within a species that was developed
by humans through selection and mating to perpetuate particular
hereditary qualities
9. standard the description of characteristics particular to a breed
10. Labrador Retriev- 21-23" average mature height
er Playful, loving and hardworking
Guide dog, Search and rescue and narcotics detection
Black, Yellow or Chocolate
Sporting group
11. German
23-25" average mature height
Shep- herd
Courageous, Active, dignified
Keen senses and steadfast
heart Police or guard dog
Herding group
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12. Golden Retriever 20-24" average mature height
Easy to train
Strong, outgoing and
devoted Happy and trusting
Sporting group
13. Bulldog 12-14" average mature
height Intelligent and
trainable
Easy going, although originally a fighting
dog Heat intolerant
Only light
exercise Non-
sporting group
14. Beagle 13-16" average mature
height Gentle, happy
and loving Clever, quick
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