Describe the History and Domestication of Small

Animals Small Animal Management

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Have you ever wondered?

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How did Fido go from Wild to Mild?

ObjectiveToday we will explain the history and

domestication of small animals

History of Small Animals

Throughout history, animals have played a key role in human life

We have depended upon animals for› Food› Clothing› Transportation

There is a symbiotic relationships between small animals and humans

Prehistoric Animals People initially viewed animals as a source

of food and used skins for clothing The first animal to go from prey to pet

(domesticated)was the wolf about 14,000 years ago

People discovered that young wolf cubs could be trained

They were used for hunting, guarding and herding.

Evidence exists that some were even pets.

Prehistoric Pet Evidence

12,000 years ago Paleolithic tomb in Northern Israel Human was buried with a small dog The dead person’s hand had been

arranged so it rested on the animal’s shoulder

What do you think?

Ancient Civilizations

As people evolved from nomadic hunters to settled farmers about 8,000 years ago, animals changed too

Working dogs were valued Cats became accepted as pets because

the ate mice Birds of prey were used in hunting Small animals became pets starting with

the Pharaohs of Egypt, Chinese Emperors, Greek and Roman nobility.

The Middle Ages (1300-1500)

In medieval Europe, pet keeping was popular among the aristocracy and senior church clergy

Lap dogs were fashionable with ladies Male nobles preferred hunting dogs

and falcons Dog breeding spread throughout

Europe as different types of hounds were developed for hunting specific animals

In Victorian Times (1800-1900)

Pet keeping wasn’t generally accepted until the end of the 17th century

It wasn’t common with the middle class until the late 18th century

One of the first competitive dog shows took place in Britain in 1859 for the Pointer and Setter breeds

Pets were not considered appropriate for lower class people

Pets in Modern Society

Pets now have a number of roles› Ornamental Status Symbol (Paris Hilton)› Helpers (Seeing Eye Dogs)› Companions (Family Pet)

Companionship is the number one reason for pet ownership.

Growing awareness of positive effects the pet to person relationship can have on human health and well being

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Activity

Create a timeline of the evolution of pets

Be sure to include each of the following time periods› Prehistoric› Ancient Civilizations› Middle Ages› Victorian Times› Modern Society

Evaluation

What does the term Domestication mean?

Describe a symbiotic relationship between animals and humans.

Name one time period and the use of small animals at that time.

SummaryToday we explained the history and

domestication of small animals

References

Domestication of small animals: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453505/pet

The Evolution of Pet Ownership: http://www.pedigree.com/All-Things-Dog/Article-Library/The-Evolution-of-Pet-Ownership.aspx

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