Dog breed-based behavior

Describe the Chihuahua's behavior profile

"guided the dead through the underground; feisty" Low in: trainability, housetraining ease

Describe the Basset Hound's behavior profile

"laid back, but watch for barking" High in: excessive barking Mild in: housetraining ease

Describe the Siberian Husky's behavior profile

"parent breed of endurance sled dogs" Low in: affection demand, trainability

Describe the Beagle's behavior profile

"popular and famous for barking" High in: watchdog barking, excessive barking, Mild in: activity level, affection demand, trainability, housetraining ease

Describe the Shih Tzu's behavior profile

"the 'lion dog;' guarded monasteries, backed up by a mastiff" High in: snapping, activity level, excessive barking, demand for affection very Low in: trainability, housetraining ease

Describe the cat gender differences in behavior.

*male*-like: outgoing to visitors affection to family urine marking playfulness activity level *female*-like: aggression to family fearful of visitors aggression to cats

What do many clients overlook when they adopt a cat?

- cats live longer lives than dogs (up to 20 years) -behavior problems (very greatly, reflect genetic differences, differences seen in both desired and problem behaviors, purebreds are more predictable, "a cat is not a cat" wtf)

How do you help improve the choice of the long-term feline companion?

-emphasize the importance of giving plenty of thought to selecting the cat -offer guidance on *breed* choice: purebreds are becoming more popular -offer guidance on the *gender* choice -offer guidance on making the kitten feel at home -offer solutions to problems

What are major gender differences between cats and dogs?

-in *dog aggression*: males> females -in *cat aggression*: females> males -urine marking: male *cats* > female cats

How do you prevent separation anxiety in a puppy?

-leave the puppy frequently (habituation) -less affection before leaving -give a food treat before leaving (long lasting one, or many scattered around home--> this is why our dogs are obese)

How do you make a new dog more welcomed into the family?

-lots of attention paid to house training -avoiding separation anxiety should receive more attention

Why are cats the most popular companion animal?

-offer a lot of affection -pleasure to watch -spirit of independence - easy to care for (no walks required) -fit into urban settings

What are the 12 behavioral traits that were studied to cat breeds and gender?

1. Activity level 2. Aggression to family 3. Aggression to cats 4. Fearful of strangers 5. Friendliness to 6. visitors 7. Affection to family 8. Vocalization 9. Playfulness 10. Furniture scratching 11. Urine marking 12. Litter box use 13. Songbird predation

What are the 10 behavioral traits studied to categorize breed-behavior profiles?

1. Snapping 2. Territorial aggression 3. Aggression to dogs 4. Aggression to family 5. Watchdog barking 6. Activity level 7. Excessive barking 8. Affection demand 9. Trainability 10. Housetraining ease

Name some designer breeds

1. goldendoodle 2. labradoodle 3. shihpoo 4. morkie 5. cock-a-tzu 6. cockapoo 7. bullmation 8. damadoodle 9. yorkiepoo 10. borkie 11. schnoodle

How do you prevent puppies from howling all night?

1. have puppy bed next to client 2. over the course of ~a week, gradually move puppy's bed away

What can domesticated dogs do that wolves cannot?

1. orient object where we point 2. learn a couple hundred words

What are the perspectives in using information on breed-specific behavior?

1. personality and lifestyle of person 2. possible species and breeds 3. match breed and gender with person 4. advice on raising to avoid common problems

How do you welcome a new cat into the family?

1. use a *familiar litter box* (their original litter box, have familiar/old smells, use the same type/Brand of litter) -*Persian* needs extra attention -*DSH, Tonkinese, & Burmese* need less attention 2. use a *familiar scratching post* (same feel and smell) and put in *conspicuous* place -*Bengal, Abyssinian, & Siamese* need extra attention 3. prevent urine-marking triggers (common provocations: inter-cat interactions, males) -prominent problem: *DSH, DLH, Bengal, Siamese* -rarely mark: *Sphynx, Cornish rex, Ragdoll, Burmese*

What percent are all dog breed genetically distinct?

99%

What was the Ragdoll a descendant of?

African Wild Cat (F. silvestrious libica)

Describe the Chow Chow's behavior profile

High (>5/10) in: Snapping, Territorial aggression, Aggression to dogs, Aggression to family Low in: Activity level, Excessive barking, Affection demand, Trainability, Housetraining ease

Describe the Jack Russel Terrier's behavior profile

High in: snapping, territorial defense, aggression to dogs, aggression to family, watchdog barking, activity level, excessive barking Low in: demand for affection, trainability, housetraining ease

Describe the Labrador Retriever's behavior profile

High in: activity level, affection demand, trainability, housetraining ease mild in: watchdog barking + excessive barking

Describe the Collie's behavior profile

High in: affection demand, trainability, housetraining ease Mild in: watchdog barking

Describe the Golden Retriever's behavior profile

High in: affection demand, trainability, housetraining ease mild: activity level

Describe the French Bulldog's behavior profile

High in: Affection demand Mild aggression to dogs low: everything else

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in affection to family members?

Lowest: Bengal Highest: Ragdoll

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in activity level?

Lowest: Persian Highest: Bengal

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in furniture scratching?

Lowest: Persian Highest: Bengal

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in litter box use?

Lowest: Persian Highest: DSH

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in vocalization behavior?

Lowest: Persian Highest: Siamese

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in aggression to cats?

Lowest: Ragdoll Highest: Bengal

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in aggression to family members?

Lowest: Ragdoll Highest: Bengal

Which breeds had the lowest or highest scores in urine marking?

Lowest: Sphynx Highest: Domestic Shorthair (DSH)

Describe the gender differences in behavior of dogs.

MALE-like behaviors: 1. urine marking (highest) 2. mounting 3. aggression to family 4. territorial defense 5. aggression to dogs 6. watchdog barking 7. activity level 8. excessive barking 9. snapping (lowest) FEMALE-like behaviors: trainability housetraining ease demand for affection

Compare the breed-based behaviors between the *Ragdoll v. Bengal*

Ragdoll > Bengal: affection seeking sociability to visitors Bengal > Ragdoll: aggression to family aggression to cats urine marking in house

The domestic dog evolved from the ______(species) about ______ (time) ago.

The domestic dog evolved from the *Asian wolf* about *30,000 years* ago.

Describe the Bengal's breed-specific behaviors.

active not affectionate aggressive hybrid

What is the most popular companion animal today?

cats

Cat breed-specific behavior is selected on what?

companion-related behavior & appealing coloration/body shape

What is an emerging area of science that is being used to relate to behavior?

genetic markers

Describe the Sphynx's breed-specific behaviors.

hairless oily skin lowest urine marking

What was the Bengal a descendant of?

hybrid of *Asian leopard* cat

Describe the Persian's breed-specific behaviors.

inactive fearful "zen master"

Describe a dog that hunts vermon and breed examples

not trainable aggressive not affectionate Breeds: Jack Russel Terrier, Fox Terrier

What is considered the present ancestral cat? What was the original ancestral cat thought to be?

present: hybrid of *Asian leopard* cat past: *F. silvestrious libica* (African Wild Cat)

Describe the Ragdoll's breed-specific behaviors.

relaxed affection to family friendliness litter box use non-aggressive

Most behavior profiles of breeds reflect ____ breeding for ____ roles.

selective utilitarian

Describe a guarding dog and breed examples

trainable aggressive Breeds: Rottweiler

Describe a herding dog and breed examples

trainable non-aggressive affectionate Types: Collie, Aussie

Dog breed-specific behavior is selected on what?

type of work (hunting, herding, guarding)

Describe the Siamese's breed-specific behaviors.

vocal urine marking aggressive

What breeds are: aggressive, non-trainable, not high on affection?

wolf-like breed (most closely related: a. chow chow, b. Shiba Inu c. Siberian husky d. malamute