| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Size Category | Medium |
| Weight Range | 9.1–16 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 34.3–41 cm |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |
| Exercise Needs | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Grooming | Very High |
| Annual Exam Focus | Ear examination; Eye examination; Cardiac auscultation; Joint evaluation; Dental check |
| Routine Care | Monitor closely for mitral valve disease (heart murmurs), arthritis/joint pain, vision loss (cataracts/glaucoma), and chronic ear infections. Maintain healthy weight to reduce joint stress. |
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ear Infections | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Cataracts | Senior | High | No | N/A |
| Hip Dysplasia | Adult | High | No | N/A |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Patellar Luxation | Adult | High | Yes | Recommended |
| Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia | Adult | High | Yes | N/A |
| Risk Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 5/9 |
| Visual Cues | Ribs easily felt but not clearly visible; visible waistline from above; tucked abdomen from the side. |
| Daily Activity | 60 minutes |
| Caloric Notes | {"daily_kcal_per_kg": 60, "RER_factor": 70, "activity_multiplier": 1.6} |
| Litter Size | 4–7 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | Low |
| CHIC Required Tests | ACVO Eye Exam; Hip Dysplasia |
| Recommended DNA Tests | Acral Mutilation Syndrome; Bernard-Soulier Syndrome; Degenerative Myelopathy (Common Variant) (DM); Exercise-Induced Collapse; Familial Nephropathy (Cocker Spaniel Type); Gallbladder Mucoceles; Glycogen Storage Disease VII, PFK Deficiency; Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD (PRA-prcd, PRCD); Skeletal Dysplasia 2 |
| Neonatal Weight | 223–310 g |
|---|---|
| Growth Notes | Prone to ear infections due to floppy ears; monitor for hip dysplasia and eye conditions like cataracts. Routine grooming is essential to prevent mats. |
| Vaccine/Health Schedule | {"start_weeks": 6, "series_count": 4, "core_vaccines": "CDV; CAV-2; CPV-2; Rabies", "socialization_end_weeks": 16} |
| Anxiety Proneness | High |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | Separation; Thunderstorms/Noise; Strangers; Confinement; Resource Guarding |
| Separation Anxiety Risk | High |
| Calming Interventions | Puzzle toys/mental stimulation; DAP pheromone diffuser; Desensitization training; Regular exercise routine; Melatonin/Senilife supplements |
| Enrichment Needs | High |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | High |
| Sociability Score | 5/10 |
| Locomotion | Trotting gait; Quartering (zigzag movement); Bounding through tall cover; Zoomies/FRAPs; Pouncing |
|---|---|
| Social | Leaning against owner; Full body wagging (circle wag); Following handler closely (velcro dog); Mutual grooming; Play solicitation |
| Comfort | Circling before lying down; Stretching (play bow stretch); Self-grooming/licking paws; Shaking off (full body shake); Yawning |
| Stress/Displacement | Lip licking; Yawning when not tired; Paw lifting; Turning head away/avoidance; Sniffing ground out of context |
| Breed-Specific | Flushing game from cover; Retrieving to hand; Quartering ground ahead of handler; Soft mouth retrieving |
| Types | Bark (alert); Bark (play); Whine (attention/anxiety); Growl (play/warning); Purr/Grumble (contentment) |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250-1000 |
| Tendency | Moderate |
| Primary Modality | Balanced Vocal/Body |
| Tail/Body Signals | Full body/circle wag = extreme joy/friendly; Stiff slow wag = alert/uncertain; Low tuck = fearful/anxious; Rapid middle wag = excited/ready to work |
| Top Problems | Owner-directed aggression (resource guarding); Separation anxiety; Hyperactivity/over-excitement; Excessive vocalization; Fearfulness/anxiety |
|---|---|
| Medical Etiology | Aggression (pain from ear infections/dental disease); Sudden behavioral changes (neurological issues/Rage Syndrome); House soiling (UTI) |
| Fear/Anxiety Etiology | Separation anxiety; Fear-based aggression towards unfamiliar people; Noise phobia |
| Frustration Etiology | Destructive behavior (under-stimulation); Hyperactivity/over-excitement; Leash reactivity |
| Learned Behavior | Demand barking/whining; Resource guarding (inadvertently reinforced by taking items away); Jumping up for attention |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | Disorientation/getting lost in familiar places; Sleep pattern changes/night wandering; House-soiling; Interaction changes/suddenly clingy or avoidant |
| AI-Trainable Signals | Facial muscle tension; Ear orientation; Tail position/movement; Vocalization pitch changes; Body posture tension |
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| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | Groan/purring sound for attention vs pain; Whining for excitement vs anxiety; Barking during play vs territorial alert |
| Interspecies Communication | Develops unique groan/purring sounds to communicate contentment or seek attention; Highly attentive to owner's emotional state and tone; Uses gaze and physical proximity to seek reassurance |