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• Scent Hounds 


  Breeds like Beagle, Bloodhound; used to trail and sometimes kill game, hunt in packs
• Hound Group


  39 recognized breeds, used for hunting by scent or sight
• Sight Hounds


  Breed like Whippet, Greyhound; hunt visually, work quietly, have an independent nature
• Define coursing (hunting method)


  Prey is often sighted from a distance, stalked, pursued and nearly killed
• Working Group


  26 recognized breeds, includes large, physically active breeds; used for various tasks
• Terrier Group


  27 breeds recognized, bred to hunt vermin, brave and tough, go underground
• Gundog Group


  38 breeds recognized, assist hunters in finding and retrieving shot game
• 3 primary types of Gundogs

  Retrievers, Flushing dogs, Pointing breeds
• Pastoral Group


  38 breeds recognized, bred to work livestock, includes herding and guardian dogs
• What type of coat does the pastoral dog group have?

  Weatherproof double coat - protect from elements when working in severe conditions
• Utility Group 


  30 breeds recognized, miscellaneous non-sporting breeds, bred for specific functions
• Define utility


  Fitness for a purpose - most breeds having been selectively bred to perform specific function
• Why are some breeds placed in the utility group?

  The dog's working purpose for which they were originally bred "has now become redundant"
• Toy Group 


  24 breeds recognized, small companion or lap dogs, traditionally smallest breeds
• What's the term "toy" based on?

  Tradition - not a precise classification
• Modern Working Dogs 


  Breed-specific dogs adapted for specific tasks despite redundancy
• Many modern working dogs are NOT breed-specific rather

  Bred according to form not function
• Modern working dog attributes

  Scent detection, predatory instincts
• Olfaction (inside the nose)


  Bony scroll-shaped plates (turbinates), which air passes over
• What are the turbinates covered by in a dog's nose?

  Thick, sponging membrane containing scent-detecting cells and nerves that transport information to the brain
• Brain Processing Area


  Dogs have a brain area 40x larger for processing smell information
• Ultimate Canine Tracker 


  Dogs have bony plates in the nose for scent detection
• Bloodhound 


  Bred to track human scents over long distances with keen nose and tenacious tracking instinct
• Types of Modern Working Dogs include:

  Hunting dogs, Land Mine dogs, Rescue dogs, Sled dogs, Truffle dogs, Acting dogs, Assistance dogs, Herding dogs, Drug Dogs, Termite dogs, Disease Diagnosis Dogs, COVID-19 Detection dogs, Heading dogs
• Hunting Dogs


  Trained to hunt various animals, e.g., Rhodesian ridgebacks for lions and Dachshunds for badgers
• Sled Dog


  Huskies used in races like the Iditarod, covering long distances daily in harsh terrains
• Herding Dog


  Collaborative dogs bred for herding tasks, like Border Collies, working closely with humans
• What are herding dogs bred for?

  Stamina, taking on verbal orders from a distance
• Working Farm Dog


  Includes various types like Heading dogs and Huntaways, with estimates of 80,000 in New Zealand
• Heading Dog


  Gathers and holds sheep together, with NZ breeds mainly derived from the Border Collie
• Border Collie


  Known for its strong eye, vocalization, and ability to gather sheep, distinct from other heading dogs
• Vocalisation


  A behavior exhibited by Border Collies and other heading dogs to communicate or control sheep
• Strong Eye


  Predatory instinct in Border Collies, used to mesmerize prey like sheep during herding
• Swat Behavior


  A stalking or crawling movement towards sheep, not commonly selected for in NZ heading dogs
• Huntaway


  Role in the NZ system to bark and move sheep, contrasting the behavior of heading dogs like Border Collies