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| | Dog is an omnivorous mammal from canine family and is domesticated more than 10 thousand years ago. At present, hundreds of breeds of dog are available, which considerably differ from each other. For example, height of the dog can vary from several centimeters (Chihuahua) to almost a meter (Irish wolfhound, Great Dane), color — from white to black including reddish brown, gray, brown and in huge variety of shades.
Dogs are known for training abilities, love playing and possibility to adapt to people and social situations. Special dog breeds, meant for hunting (for example, Harrier, Foxhound), fighting breeds (for example, Tosa Inu, Bull Terrier) and for cartage (for example, husky, Siberian husky) are nurtured. Dogs are also used in biological and bio-technical researches (for example, Squirrel and Arrow).
All over the world, classification system of dogs by International canine federation (FCI) is most unified, which changes from time to time, according to the decision of FCI General assembly. In this classification, scientists try to find balance between history of breed formation, breeding features and usages. Basically, breeds are grouped according to typological feature or on nature of use, for example, decorative or gun dogs. In the various countries, group numbers vary.
As on 2006, FCI recognizes 337 dog breeds, which are classified into 10 groups. In Europe, usually ten groups are available, which are approved by the International canine Federation:
Herding breeds:
Watch, search and service breeds
Terriers
Dachshunds
Hunting breeds (big animals) (Spitz & primitive dogs)
Hunting breeds (small animals) (Hunting dogs)
Gun (with the exception of British breeds)
Gun dogs (British breeds)
Category: Decorative dog breeds
Grey hounds.
Such classification is applicable in the United States and Europe. |
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There's a popular theory that people tend to pick up dogs that at
some level bear resemblance to them. The research conducted at
University of California, San Diego found that independent judges
correctly matched about 75% of 25 dogs and their owners, based just on
the "similarities" found in the photos of dogs and photos of their
owners.
