1. Intro to Dogs
By Mr. “Woof” Chapman

3. Classification
► Kingdom: Animalia
► Phylum: Chordata
► Class: Mammalia
► Order: Carnivora
► Family: Canidae

4. History
► Dog is believed to be the first domesticate
animal.
► Modern dogs descended from wolves.
► Dogs evolved from selective breeding and
environmental affect.

5. Dog Information
► Scientific Names:
► Wolf – Canis lupus
► Domesticated Dogs – Canis famarilius
► Hounds are the oldest group of dogs.

6. History
► All dogs and cats
orginated from Miacis,
which lived in the
trees.
► The father of all
modern dogs is the
Tomarctus.

7. History
► Today there are more than 400 breeds.
► American Kennel Club recognizes 129
different breeds in seven different groups

8. Sporting Group

9. Hound Group

10. Terrier Group

11. Working Dog Group

12. Herding Dog Group

13. Toy Group

14. Nonsporting Dogs