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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
Taken From: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453505/pet
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
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
Social Studies I, A, 2, a; Social Studies II, B, 5, a-b; Social Studies II, B, 6, b
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