ANSC 210 1st Edition Exam 1 Study Guide Lectures 1 6 Lecture 1 January 23 Intro and the Companion Animal Industry What are companion animals PETS People keep animals for company companion derivation com Benefits of pet ownership include Health cardiovascular health through stress relief and exercise Mental and physical stimulation Friendship Security Pest control As species is domesticated when man controls its breeding and evolution What species was domesticated first 1 Dogs most diverse 2 Horses are the second most diverse 3 Cats not as diverse History of companion animals Dogs were first domesticated species 15 000 years ago in Asia Cats were first domesticated 6 000 years ago in Egypt They were domesticated for work Very valued in society Companion animals so what People care for and about pets Pets are the only animals many people have experience with Pet ownership is increasing especially in urbanized areas Cat ownership is increasing faster than dogs 90 of dogs live in urbanized areas Pet ownership by countries The USA has the highest dog and cat population USA 18 dogs and 21 cats per 100 people France Australia By US states California 7 million dogs and 8 8 million cats Texas largest Florida The companion animal industry Dog owners spend an average of 620 per medium sized dog per year Food Health care Toys snacks etc Cost more for larger dogs Cat owners spend 575 So in Tx 8 1 billion per year with 13 5 million dogs and cats Big numbers US pets in 2007 numbered 72 million dogs 82 million cats So expenditure for dogs and cats in US in 2007 600 X 154 million Take home messages People values their pets Pet ownership is increasing Petfood Industry James Spratt sold meat fibrine dog cakes in 1860 Charles Cruft expanded the business to promote the dog food at dog shows Sponsored first Westminster kennel Club dog show at Madison square garden in NYC F H Bennett made Milk Bones and Puppy Foods in 1908 Nabisco bought Milk bone Dr Leon Whitney developed dog foods and tested them for completeness Then pelleted dog food emerged Then canned food in 1920s Dr James Corbin made the first extruded pet foods in 1954 dry dog foods that compose 60 of the market today product is shaped extruded and sprayed with oil Scope of the pet food industry Sales in 2002 of NA 19 1 billion US had 330 manufacturers of pet foods and 3300 brands US produced about 8 millions tons of pet food Sold mostly in grocery stores pet specialty stores Snacks are increasing Pet supply industry Products that enhance the pet s quality in life Big companies Hartz mountains was the first with Max Stern importing canaries Dr Mark Morris discovered that dogs with kidney disease improved when fed a diet low in protein and salt evolved into Hill science diets and Morris animal foundation Petco was founded in 1965 Pet smart in 1987 These include grooming training and the latter veterinary care Pet healthcare companies Vaccines and pharmaceuticals Merial is the largest 2 5 billion sales in 2002 17 R and D centers worldwide Bayer 10 1 billion human and animal drugs Pfizer Animal health Elanco Lily s animal health division Lecture 2 January 26 28 Dog Breeds and Dog Showing Dog Breeds Breeds are genetically and phenotypically similar That means that you can predict the Growth and size Nutritional needs Disease susceptibility Cost of ownership Behavior State dog of Texas Blue Lacey California they don t have one most states don t have a state dog Larger dogs have more puppies per litter and and require more exercise smaller breeds are more aggressive and need nutrition restriction as a puppy Great Dane costs more to keep than Chihuahua has more hip dysplasia Chihuahuas have patella subluxations Chihuahuas live longer American kennel club AKC Established in 1884 Devoted to the advancement of pure bred dogs Recognizes 169 breeds and varieties of dogs Dog breed groups Sporting hunt birds pointers and retrievers Hound hunt four legged animals sight greyhounds whippets and sound beaglesindependent Terrier hunt and dig vermin Working pull sleds and guard Toy lap dogs Non sporting diverse Dalmatian poodle Herding herd livestock Miscellaneous new breeds being considered for recognition Most popular breeds in 2012 by AKC recognitions Labrador retriever from 1991 2013 1 longest duration of most popular breed German shepherd Golden retriever Beagle Bulldog Yorkie Boxer Poodle Rottweiler Dachshund Labrador retriever From Labrador waterfowl retriever chocolate yellow black sporting 21 to 23 inches tall at withers 60 to 75 pounds 3 colors Playful active loving Easy to train Prone to hip dysplasia live 10 12 years Requires lots of exercise and attention German shepherd Guard dog from Germany herding 22 26 inches tall 75 85 pounds Courageous athletic loyal Prone to hip dysplasia Live 12 years Very Trainable Requires exercise and grooming Golden retriever British origin sporting 20 24 in tall 55 80 lbs Happy out going devote Hip dysplasia and eye defects Easy to train Requires long walks and grooming Beagle British origin as a pack hound 13 or 16 in tall 20 25 lbs Gentle happy clever Long lived 12 to 15 years Require firm training stubborn Requires exercise Bulldog British Isles non sporting group 18 22 in tall 40 50 lbs Gentle and protective Prone to overheating in warm weather due their short nose Brachicephalic Form strong bonds with children family members Little to no exercise needed Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie From Yorkshire England toy group 6 7 in tall 7 lbs Playful inquisitive active Long lived 12 15 years Trainable but can be difficult Requires grooming and walks Boxer German origin multiple uses working group 21 25 in tall 55 70 lbs Playful curious patient Hip dysplasia cardiomyopathy tumors can live 14 years Easy to train Requires exercise Poodle French German waterfowl retriever non sporting group Three sizes standard miniature and toy standard 15 in 45 70 lbs Smart fun proud Long lived 12 to 15 years Prone to cataracts Extremely trainable Requires exercise and grooming Rottweiler War dog from Europe working group 22 27 in tall Intelligent brave protective Short lived hip dysplasia Requires exercise daily but little grooming Black with red points Dachshund German bred to hunt badgers dachs hound group Two sizes standard and mini 3 coat types 9 to 10 in tall 20 lbs Lively spunky friendly Long lived 12 to 15 years back injuries from jumping Require firm training Requires exercise Is AKC everything to dog breeds No there are about 400 to 500