Introduction A sheep dog or sheepdog is generally a dog or breed of dogs historically used in connection with the raising of sheep. These may include livestock guardian or pastoral dogs used to guard sheep and sheepdog breeds other livestock in farms for farmers, andherding dog, a dog used to herd s
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Introduction Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and visually impaired people around obstacles.Examples are American dogs aiding people with disabilities, a dog that has been specially trained to assist people with disabilities, e.g. by opening doors and retrieving needed objects Ch
Scientific classification: Foxes belong to the family Canidae. The red fox is classified as Vulpes vulpes, and the gray fox as Urocyon cinereoargenteus. The swift fox is classified as Vulpes velox, the long-eared kit fox as Vulpes macrotis, and the cape fox as Vulpes chama. Introduction The Fox is t
Police dogs, are dogs trained to work with the police in tracking or searching for people, or in detecting illegal substances by smell. A police dog, often referred to in North America as a “K-9” (which is a homophone of canine), is a dog that is specifically trained to assist police and
Introduction The domestic cat is small and mainly carnivorous animal, Felis silvestris catus, member of the family Felidae, popular as a household pet, and valuable for killing mice and rats. Like other members of the cat family, the domestic cat has retractile claws; keen hearing and smell; remark
Scientific classification: The caracal belongs to the family Felidae. It is classified as Felis caracal. Introduction Caracals are also known as Persian lynx, cat native to the savannas and dry, rocky hills of Africa and Asia. The caracal is 60 to 92 cm (2 to 3 ft) in head and body length, with a ta
Scientific classification: Lynx belong to the family Felidae. The Spanish lynx is classified as Lynx pardinus, the bobcat as Lynx rufus, the Eurasian lynx as Lynx lynx, and the Canada lynx as Lynx canadensis. Introduction The Bobcat is the member of the genus of wild carnivores characterized by disp
Scientific classification: The lion is a member of the cat family, Felidae, in the carnivore order, Carnivora, and is classified as Panthera leo. Introduction Lions are one of the largest members of the cat family. The lion’s size and strength have captured human imagination since ancien
Scientific classification: The tiger is a member of the cat family, Felidae, in the order Carnivora, class Mammalia. Its scientific name is Panthera tigris. In the past scientists have classified tigers into eight subspecies, five of which are still living. Introduction The Tiger is the largest m
Scientific classification: The leopard belongs to the family Felidae. It is classified as Panthera pardus. Introduction The Leopard is large and an agile member of the cat family known for its spotted fur, climbing skills, and secretive habits. A superbly designed predator with a long, well-musc