Definition and Terms 1.

Dog Breed- Breeds are usually categorized by the functional type from which the
breed was developed. The basic types are companion dogs, guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding dogs, and working dogs, although there are many other types and subtypes. Breeds listed here may be traditional breeds with long histories as registered breeds, rare breeds with their own registries, or new breeds that may still be under development.

2. Veterinary Medicine- is the branch of science that deals with the application
of medical, surgical, public health, dental, diagnostic, andtherapeutic principles to non-human animals, including wildlife and domesticated animals, including livestock, working animals, and companion animals. Practitioners of veterinary medicine are known as veterinarians.

3. Askal- is a mixed-breed dog in the Philippines. The name is a Tagalogderived portmanteau of asong kalye (street dog). It is applied to mongrels due to their often stray nature. Askals are often more resilient and street-smart than purebreds, but unlike in other countries, mixed breeds are not popular choices as pets in the Philippines. In the Philippines, these dogs are discriminated from other purebred dogs and they are not treated properly just because they're mixed-breed. These dogs however are now being considered for training as bomb-sniffing dogs as purebred dogs of the Philippine K9 units are becoming too old to work and too expensive to maintain.

4. Non-Sporting- A wide variety of multifunctional dogs that were not generally

developed to be game hunters. A total of fifteen breeds make up the Non-Sporting Group including the American Eskimo Dog, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Chow, Dalmatian, Standard and Miniature Poodles as well as several more.

5. Sporting- This group of dogs includes breeds that were originally developed for
hunting or retrieving feathered game. In all there are twenty-four breeds in the sporting group. A few of the better know sporting breeds are the Brittany, Pointers, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Irish Setter, Cocker Spaniel and Weimaraner.

6. Herding- A group of dogs originally developed to drive livestock from one location to
another. This group will include Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, German Shepherds, the Cardigan and the Pembroke Corgis as well as eleven other breeds.

7. Working- These dogs were (and still are) used for pulling carts, guarding property,
and for search and rescue.

8. Bitches-Female dogs in any breed. 9. Pedigree- A listing of the names of a dog's recent ancestors. 10. Registration papers- Proof that the names of a purebred and its parents are on
record at a dog registry.

11. Artificial Insemination- A method of introducing a dog's semen into a

female's vagina by artificial means. This method of breeding is becoming ever more popular and often necessary for the continuation of certain breeds.

12. Docked- A dog whose tail has been surgically shortened is said to have a "docked
tale."

13. Monorchid- A dog that has one testicle retained and one dropped into is proper
position.

14. Kennel- A place where dogs are bred and boarded. 15. Crop- To clip off the top of a puppy's ears to make them stand erect; illegal in some
countries.

16. Sire- The biological father of a given dog. 17. Stance- The way a dog stands. In a ring, handlers will often be seen moving feet into
a position or "setting the dog up" in a way that enhances the dog's overall appearance.

18. Line breeding- Mating two dogs that have the same bloodline but are not closely
related; a technique used to concentrate and fix genetic features in dog.

19. Stray Dog- A dog more or less associated with man who does not have a home;
homeless; without a home.

20. Stacking- Teaching a dog to stand in a show stance that exhibits its characteristics
favorably.

Scope and Limitations

The research is focus on gathering information about a student on choosing the choice of dog breed and the factors that affect their choice based on the conditions in the Philippines. The research will be studied by conducting a survey with questions about factors that affect a students choice and gathering of information on books and on the internet. The survey will be conducted only on 50 Veterinary Medicine students of De La Salle Araneta University in Malabon City.