Dog and cat breeds

1. Dog & Cat Breeds

2. Breed:
 Group of animals within a species having a
distinctive appearance and typically having
been developed by deliberate selection.
Pedigree dog:
 A Pedigree dog is the offspring of two dogs of the
same breed, which is eligible for registration with
a recognized club or society that maintain a
register of dogs of that description.

3. There are 116 different breeds of dogs
in the world
The dog breeds can be classified as
1. Sporting breeds
a. Hound group
b. Gundog group
c. Terrier group
2. Non-sporting breeds
d. Utility group
e. Working group
f. Toy group

4. Hound group
Hounds are group of dogs used by hunters to track or chase prey.
 Afghan hound
 Grey hound (Sight hounds)
 Blood hound
 Beagle (Scent hounds)
 Long haired-Dasch hound
 Wire haired –Dasch hound
 Miniature wire-haired-Dasch hound
 Deer hound
 Fox hound

5. Gundog group (Hunting or bird dogs)
Gun dogs developed to assist hunters in finding and retrieving game, usually
birds.
 English setter
Pointer
 German long haired pointer
Retriever
 Curly coated- retriever
 Flat coated retriever
 Golden retriever
 Labrador
 American cocker spaniel
 Cocker Spaniel

6. Terrier group (1-32kg, Fearless dogs)
Typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs.
 Airedale terrier
 Australian terrier
 Bull terrier
 Boxton terrier
 Fox terrier
 Irish terrier
 Scottish terrier

7. Utility group
Specific purposes: Herding animals, Pulling wagons or sleds, or Guarding property
Bull dog
Chow chow
Canaan
Dalmatian
Lhasa apso
Poodles
Tibetian spaniels

8. Working group
Powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard
Boxers
Alsatian / German shepherd
Mastiff
Collies
Doberman
Great dane

9. Toy group
Reared for Pet, Companion, Play
Pekingese
Pomeranian
Pugs
Chihuahua

10. Hound group

11. AFGHAN HOUND
 Origin: Afghanistan, Egypt.
 Size : medium-large
70-74cm,27kg
 Color :Sand
 Coat : long, silky
 Grooming :frequent
 Exercise :essential
 Feeding :medium
 Temperament :well
desciplined

12. GREY HOUND
Origin: Egypt
Size :medium - large
71-76cm
36.5kg
Color :red, white & blue
Coat :short
Grooming: minimal
Exercise : essential
Feeding : medium
Temperament :
affectionate &even
tempered

13. BEAGLE
Origin: England
Size : small , 36-41 cm,
10-11 kg
Color :Lemon, black& tan,
red & white
Coat :short
Grooming :easy
Exercise :considerable
Feeding :reasonable
Temperament : stubborn

14. BLOOD HOUND
Origin: Belgium
Size : massive, 63-69 cm, 41-50
kg
Color :tan & black
Coat :short
Grooming :easy but extensive
Exercise :considerable
Feeding : demanding
Temperament :requires
understanding

15. BASSET HOUND
Origin: Belgium
Size : low-slung ,heavy dog
30-38 cm, 23-29 kg
Color :black ,white, tan
Coat :short
Grooming :easy
Exercise: steady
Ears: Long droopy
Feeding :hearty appetite
Temperament :gentle and
naturally well behaved

16. DACHSHUND
Origin: Germany
Size : small-medium, 14-18
cm, 9-20 lbs
Color : solid red, cream,
black and tan
Coat :varies with type
Grooming :varies
Exercise :reasonable
Feeding :prone to obesity
Temperament :independent

17. SALUKI
Origin: Egypt
Size : Medium
58.4-71cms,
13-30kg
Color :red, black & tan
Coat :short
Grooming :essential
Exercise :demanding
Feeding :demanding
Temperament :even
tempered

18. OTTER HOUND
Origin: England
Size :Medium-large,
60-65 cm,
30-52 kg
Colour: all hound colors
Coat :long
Grooming :fairly
demanding
Exercise :essential
Feeding :considerable
Temperament : even
tempered

19. WEIMARANER
Origin : Germany
Size : Medium-large
69cm,27kg
Color :Grey
Coat :Short
Grooming :Easy
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Medium
Temperament :Fearless &
friendly

20. Gun dog group

21. POINTER
 Origin: England
 Size : Large
63-69cm
20- 30 kg
 Color : White with
black patches
 Coat : Short & Shining
 Grooming : Minimal
 Exercise : Medium
 Feeding : Demanding
 Temperament : Kind

22. German Shorthaired Pointer
 Origin : Spain
 Size : Large
59-64cm
25-32 kg
 Color : Solid liver or
combination of liver and
white
 Coat : Short & Shining
 Grooming : Easy
 Exercise : Essential
 Feeding : Medium
 Temperament : Friendly

23. FLAT COATED RETRIEVER
 Origin : England
 Size :
55-60cm
27-32 kg
 Color : Black or liver
 Coat : Medium
 Grooming : Minimal
 Exercise : Essential
 Feeding : Medium
 Temperament : Loving

24. CURLY COATED RETRIEVER
Origin : England
Size :large
62 - 67 cm
29 – 36 kg
Color :Black
Coat :Curly
Grooming :Fairly
demanding
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Reasonable
Temperament :Friendly &
Confident

25. GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Origin : England
Size :Medium
56-61cm
27 – 36 kg
Color :Cream-rich gold
Coat :Flat wavy
Grooming :Fairly
demanding
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Demanding
Temperament: Intelligent &
biddable

26. LABRADAR RETRIEVER
Origin : England
Size : Large
57cm,30.5kg
Color : Black, yellow
Coat : Short & hard
Grooming : Easy
Exercise : Demanding
Feeding : Reasonable
Temperament:
Intelligent
& friendly

27. ENGLISH SETTER
Origin : England
Size : Large
65-68cm
25-36 kg
Color :Black, liver
with white
Grooming :Demanding
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Reasonable
Temperament :Friendly

28. IRISH SETTER
Origin : Ireland
Size : Large
65cm,30.5kg
Color : Chestnut or
Mahogany
Coat :Long silky
Grooming :Demanding
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Reasonable
Temperament :Affectionate
&racy

29. AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL
Origin : America
Size : Small
11-13kg ,39cm
Color :Black, black &tan
buff
Coat : Long
Grooming :Extensive
Exercise :Medium
Feeding :Small
Temperament :Cheerful
&intelligent

30. Terrier group

31. YORKSHIRE TERRIER
Origin : England
Size : 15-17 cm
3.2 kg
Color : Blue and tan
Coat : Long, silky
Grooming :
Demanding
Exercise : Daily walk
Temperament : Brave
clever

32. FOX TERIER
Origin: England
Size :39 cm, 7-8 kg.
Color :white with
markings of black and
tan
Coat : Hard, flat and
abundant
Grooming :Minimal
Exercise :Daily walk
Temperament :alert,
quick movement,
keen expression

33. JACK RUSSEL TERRIER
Origin: U.S, Australia
Size : 25-38 cm.
6-8 kg.
Color :white with
black or brown
markings
Coat : Rough
Grooming :Easy
Exercise :Long, daily
brisk walk
Temperament :Cheerf
ul, devoted,
obedient

34. WEST HIGHLAND WHITE
TERRIER Origin: Scotland
Size : 25-30 cm.
7-10 kg.
Color :Solid white
Coat : Double
coat, outer coat
– straight, hard, 5
cm long
Grooming :Easy
Exercise :Daily walk
Temperament :Easy
to train ,friendly

35. AIREDALE TERRIER
Origin: England
Size :medium
21.5kg, 58-61cm
Color :tan &black
Coat :harsh & dense
Grooming :medium
Exercise :reasonable
Feeding :medium
Temperament :friendly
, courageous

36. BULL TERRIER
Origin: England
Size : 51-61 cm, 20-36 kg
Color : white, black,
brindle, red, fawn
Coat : Short,dense, harsh
Grooming :easy
Exercise : daily, long walk
Temperament :courageo
us, fun loving

37. Utility group

38. BULL DOG
Origin: England
Size : small – medium, 25 kg,
31-40 cm
Color : Brindle, solid white,
solid red, fawn
Coat :short
Grooming :simple
Exercise :undemanding
Feeding :medium
Temperament :affectionate

39. CHOW CHOW
Origin: China
Size : small – medium
48-56 cms, 28-32 kg
Color : Black, red, fawn.
Coat : Profuse, dense, furry.
Grooming :demanding
Exercise :undemanding
Feeding :medium
Temperament :loyal &
independent.

40. DALMATIAN
Origin: Austria
Size : large
58-61 cms, 31-40 kg
Color :white with black
spots.
Coat :short
Grooming :easy
Exercise :demanding
Feeding :medium
Temperament :friendly

41. POODLE
Origin: Germany
Size : 38 cm, 20-32 kg
Color : Black, blue, gray,
white, red, brown
Coat : Single, unshed
Grooming : Demanding
Exercise : Medium
Temperament : Sparky
& cheerful.

42. LHASA APSO
Origin: Tibet
Size : small, ht:25-28cms,
wt: 6-7 kg
Color :gold to grey
Coat :Very long
Grooming :demanding
Exercise :undemanding
Feeding :Undemanding
Temperament :affection
ate

43. Working group

44. BOXER
Origin : Germany
Size : Medium
57-63 cm
25-32 kg
Color :Red-fawn
Coat :Short
Grooming :Easy
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Medium
Temperament :Fearless

45. BULL MASTIFF
Origin : England
Size : Large to giant
63.5-69cm
50-60 kg
Color : Fawn or Red
with black
markings on head
Heaviest breed.
Coat :Short
Grooming : Easy
Exercise : Medium
Feeding : Demanding
Temperament : Faithful

46. DOBERMANN PINSCHER
Origin : Germany
Size : Large
69 cm
30-40 kg
Color :Black with tan muzzle
Coat :Short
Grooming :Simple
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Medium–Demanding
Temperament :Alert , biddable

47. GERMAN SHEPHERD / Alsatian
Origin : Germany
Size : Large
60-66cm
22 40 kg
Color : Tan / Black and Red
/ Black
Coat : Medium to Long
Tail: Hockey stick
appearance.
Grooming :Medium
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Medium
Temperament : Steady,
highly
trainable

48. ALASKAN MALAMUTE
Origin : Alaska
Size :Giant, ht:64-71 cm
wt: 38-56 kg
Color :Grey to black
Coat: Short, harsh, dense
Grooming :Medium
Exercise :Demanding
Feeding :Demanding
Temperament :Amenable

49. NEW FOUNDLAND
Origin : New found land
Size : Giant
69-74 cm , 59-68 kg
Color : Black with blue /
white markings
Coat : Moderately long
Grooming :Fairly
demanding
Exercise :Aquatically
demanding
Feeding :Demanding
Temperament: Delightful

50. ROTTWIELER (Docking)
Origin : Germany
Size : 61-69 cm
43-59 kg
Color : Black with rust
markings
Coat : Short , hard
Grooming : Easy
Exercise : Need daily walk
Temperament : Loyal and
protective,ferocious dog

51. St BERNARD
Origin : Switzerland
Size : 61-70 cm
52-91 kg
Color : White with black ,
red markings
Coat : Medium
Grooming : Easy
Exercise : Demanding
Temperament : Gentle ,
friendly, obedient .

52. GREAT DANE
Origin: Germany
Size : giant, 76-86 cm, 54-
90 kg
Tallest breed
Color : brown, black, blue
Coat :short, thick
Grooming :simple
Exercise :medium
Feeding :demanding
Temperament :kind but
dignified.

53. Toy group

54. SAMOYED
Origin: Siberia
Size : 53-60 cm
20-30 kg
Color : White, cream,
yellow
Coat : Long
Grooming : Demanding
Exercise : Daily walk
Temperament : Gentle,
playful.

55. CHIHUAHUA
Origin : Mexico
Size : 15-23 cm
1-3 kg
Color : Black, white, fawn
Coat : Short to long
Grooming : Medium
Exercise : Daily walk
Temperament :
outrageous,
enjoy
affection.
Smallest dog of the world

56. PEKINGESE
Origin: China
Size : 30-45 cm
3.6-4.5 kg
Color : All colors
Coat : Long
Grooming : Demanding
Exercise : Daily walk
Temperament : Sensitive,
extremely affectionate.

57. POMERANIAN
Origin : Germany and
Poland
Size : 18-30 cm
1-3 kg
Color : Variety of colors-
red, orange, white,
blue, brown, black.
Coat : Long
Grooming : Demanding
Exercise : Daily walk
Temperament : Lively,
intelligent and
loyal.

58. PUG
Origin : China
Size : 30-36 cm
6-9 kg
Color : Fawn, black, silver
Coat : Short, soft
Grooming : Easy
Exercise : Demanding
Tail: double curled
Temperament : Loving,
playful, calm,
confident.

59. MALTESE
Origin : Italy
Size : 21-25 cm
3-4 kg
Color : White
Coat : Long, silky
Grooming :
Demanding
Exercise : Daily walk
Temperament : Lively,
gentle, trusting.

60. GERMAN SPITZ
Origin: Germany
Size : Small
23-29 cm.
8-10 kg.
Color :Chocolate-white
Coat : Medium, harsh
Grooming :Demanding
Exercise :Medium
Temperament :Happy &
friendly

61. SHETLAND SHEEP DOG
Origin: Scotland
Size : 33-40 cm, 6.4-12.3kg
Color : black with
white/tan markings
Coat :long, forms a mane
around neck and chest
Grooming :easy
Exercise :demanding
Temperament :loyal,eage
r to please,wonderful
companion

62. BORDER COLLIE
Origin: Scotland
Size : small-medium
53 cm, 14-20 kg
Color :black with white
Coat :moderately long
Grooming :medium
Exercise :demanding
Feeding :medium
Temperament :alert,
trainable

63. Indian Dog breeds

64. RAJAPALYAM
 Tamil Nadu
 Dull white colour

65. MUDHOL HOUND
Origin: Deccan Plateau
• Also known as Caravan
hound.
• Half curved ears
• Broad chest
• Short rough hair coat
• 25-40 kgs

66. RAMPUR HOUND
 UP
 Size:-15-30 kgs
 Thin slendering

67. BHUTIA
 Himalayas

68. HIMALAYAN SHEEP DOG
 Strong ferocious
 Majestic look
 Sheep Guarding

69. PANDIKONA
 Origin:-Kurnool
 Waist narrow

70. Cat Breeds

71. BREEDS OF CATS
All organizations divide cats into two basic categories:
shorthaired
longhaired
The long haired cats are generally considered the aristocrats
among domestic cats
The long haired cats are developed from shorthaired cats

72. Classification of cat breeds
Short haired breeds Long haired breeds
Abyssinian Birman
American short hair Balinese
Bombay Breed Himalayan cat
Burmese Maincoon
Colorpoint shorthair Persian
Devon Rex Siberian
Japanese Bobtail Somali
Manx Scottish fold
Ocicat Tiffany
Siamese Turkish Angora
Sphynx

73. SIAMESE
• This is the royal cat of Siam
•Truly the aristocrat of all the
shorthaired cats
•It became immediately popular
when it was introduced to the
United States and Europe in the late
1800s
•Among pedigreed cats, the
Siamese is now the most common.

74. ABYSSINIAN
• Rabbit-cat: Short, dense fur is
indeed rabbit like.
•Color : Brown and copper red.
• Sacred cat of Egypt. Depicted in
the art and sculpture of ancient
Egypt.
•Abyssinians are lovable cats and
quite
devoted to their owners
• Long and slim-bodied the
Abyssinian is graceful, with a long
and distinctly tapered tail.

75. BURMESE
• The breed was established in the United
States in the 1930s by breeding a brown cat
from Burma with a Siamese, and then
continuing the breeding of the offspring
• Coat : velvety soft
• Ears: Large
• Head : Wedge-shaped or triangular
• Eyes : yellow to gold eyes, almond-
shaped
• Color: Dark brown, gradually becoming
lighter on the belly.

76. BALINESE
• It has long, silky coat
•It first appeared as a mutant
in a litter of Siamese in the mid-
1950s.
•The head of the Balinese is
wedge-shaped, though a little
less so than in the Siamese

77. BIRMAN
•The sacred cat of Burma
• It is said to be a descendant of the
cats that were kept in Buddhist temples
in ancient times

78. BLACK PERSIAN
• One of the oldest longhair
breeds,
•It has declined in popularity
in recent years as it is difficult
to keep in prime condition
• A well-groomed, healthy
Black Persian is one of the
most striking of cats.

79. Himalayan or long haired color point
• Cross of Siamese with several longhaired
breeds over a number of generations.
• It is desirable as a pet because of its warm,
affectionate personality.
• In length of coat and body shape the
Himalayan has the characteristics of a
Persian, but in colors it shows its Siamese
heritage distinctly.
• Color varieties include seal point, blue,
chocolate, lilac, tortie and red.

80. SPHINX (HAIRLESS) CAT
• The least handsome of cats
•It was preserved originally as a novelty, having
appeared as a mutant
•The adult’s body is covered with very short, dense
hair
•Its eyes are gold and its tail is long and whip like
•Prefers warm weather or it must be kept indoors and
away from drafts to prevent it from catching cold