Research Paper On Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever
CKC classification:
Under the Canadian Kennel Club, a Golden Retriever is classified as a sporting dog.
Origin:
The Golden Retriever was discovered in the 19th century by Lord Tweedmouth, also known as Sir Dudley Majoribanks, who was a Scotsman. He bred a Tweed Water Spaniel and a wavy, flat coat Retriever, that produced offspring which he would then breed with an Irish Setter and a sandy-coloured Bloodhound. At this point, Lord Tweedmouth had created the Golden Retriever, which according to the Canadian Kennel Club, “was first granted breed status in Britain in 1913” (CKC 1).
Use:
The Golden Retriever can be used as a working dog for the blind, deaf, a therapeutic dog, and to comfort and aid those with disabilities. Typically, …show more content…
Origin:
English Springer Spaniels originated in England between the 19th and 20th century and were used as hunting dogs due to their hunting instinct and their “spring-like” actions to catch prey, run or get up. Originally they were referred to as Norfolk Spaniels before 1902 when The Kennel Club gave them their name English Springer Spaniels.
Use:
When Springer Spaniels gave birth, the smaller dogs “in the litter would be used to hunt woodcock, and therefore were called Cockers. Larger pups in the same litter would be used to flush game and were called Springers” (Dogtime.com 1). The English Springer Spaniels were bred for their good sense of smell, agility, and hardworking abilities, although few are used for working in the field.
Appearance:
Springer Spaniels have a coat colour that can be variant between liver and white, black and white, tri-colour or liver-roan. Their coats are flat or wavy and are glossy. They also have a reasonable amount feathering on the ears, legs, belly and chest. Springers have a coat that is dense to be weather and waterproof. According to the Canadian Kennel Club, “the ideal shoulder height for dogs is 20 in (51 cm) with females being one inch (2.5 cm) less. A well-proportioned Springer should weigh about 49-55 lb (22-25 kg)” (CKC …show more content…
Female Ragdolls tend to weigh 10-15, while males can exceed twenty pounds, according to the CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association). Generally, Ragdolls are large, long to semi-longhaired cats, typically with blue eyes. They are a pointed breed, which the CFA explains “the body is lighter in color than the points (the face, legs, tail and ears)” (CFA 1). Ragdolls are specifically bred to produce offspring that are large and affectionate. Baker used for “cats with gentle, placid personalities, large size, and beautiful long coats characterized by a Himalayan pattern” (Cattime 1). She also bred with Persians, Birmans and Burmese cats, that aided in the overall look of the Ragdoll. The resulted in the Ragdoll, which she had named for its tendency to “flop” into the arms of anyone who would pick up the
CKC classification:
Under the Canadian Kennel Club, a Golden Retriever is classified as a sporting dog.
Origin:
The Golden Retriever was discovered in the 19th century by Lord Tweedmouth, also known as Sir Dudley Majoribanks, who was a Scotsman. He bred a Tweed Water Spaniel and a wavy, flat coat Retriever, that produced offspring which he would then breed with an Irish Setter and a sandy-coloured Bloodhound. At this point, Lord Tweedmouth had created the Golden Retriever, which according to the Canadian Kennel Club, “was first granted breed status in Britain in 1913” (CKC 1).
Use:
The Golden Retriever can be used as a working dog for the blind, deaf, a therapeutic dog, and to comfort and aid those with disabilities. Typically, …show more content…
Origin:
English Springer Spaniels originated in England between the 19th and 20th century and were used as hunting dogs due to their hunting instinct and their “spring-like” actions to catch prey, run or get up. Originally they were referred to as Norfolk Spaniels before 1902 when The Kennel Club gave them their name English Springer Spaniels.
Use:
When Springer Spaniels gave birth, the smaller dogs “in the litter would be used to hunt woodcock, and therefore were called Cockers. Larger pups in the same litter would be used to flush game and were called Springers” (Dogtime.com 1). The English Springer Spaniels were bred for their good sense of smell, agility, and hardworking abilities, although few are used for working in the field.
Appearance:
Springer Spaniels have a coat colour that can be variant between liver and white, black and white, tri-colour or liver-roan. Their coats are flat or wavy and are glossy. They also have a reasonable amount feathering on the ears, legs, belly and chest. Springers have a coat that is dense to be weather and waterproof. According to the Canadian Kennel Club, “the ideal shoulder height for dogs is 20 in (51 cm) with females being one inch (2.5 cm) less. A well-proportioned Springer should weigh about 49-55 lb (22-25 kg)” (CKC …show more content…
Female Ragdolls tend to weigh 10-15, while males can exceed twenty pounds, according to the CFA (The Cat Fanciers' Association). Generally, Ragdolls are large, long to semi-longhaired cats, typically with blue eyes. They are a pointed breed, which the CFA explains “the body is lighter in color than the points (the face, legs, tail and ears)” (CFA 1). Ragdolls are specifically bred to produce offspring that are large and affectionate. Baker used for “cats with gentle, placid personalities, large size, and beautiful long coats characterized by a Himalayan pattern” (Cattime 1). She also bred with Persians, Birmans and Burmese cats, that aided in the overall look of the Ragdoll. The resulted in the Ragdoll, which she had named for its tendency to “flop” into the arms of anyone who would pick up the