]> Find a Pet - Dog Breeds Ontology The goal of this ontology is to recommend a dog breed based on the specifications of a particular household. The ontology evaluates breeds using the following characteristics: height, weight, grooming frequency, shedding, energy, trainability, demeanour, hypoallergenic status. agility athlete Merriam-Webster Dictionary athlete competing in ability to move quickly and easily allergy Oxford Dictionary damaging reaction to the presence of a substance such as pollen or fur apartment Oxford Dictionary indoor space consisting of a suite of rooms forming one residence, typically in a building containing a number of these athlete Merriam-Webster Dictionary functional role of moving animals from one place to another functional role of performing in physical competitions 1 breed "Dog breeds." VetStreet. http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/breeds (accessed Sep 19, 2022). 1 set of genetics and physical traits approved by the American Kennel Club breed aspect Merriam-Webster Dictionary aspect that characterizes a breed breed characteristic Merriam-Webster Dictionary breed aspect describing a breed's typical needs and behaviors breed group "Dog breeds." VetStreet. http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/breeds (accessed Sep 19, 2022). collection of breeds grouped together by the American Kennel Club based on what the breeds were bred to do 1 breed popularity rank Oxford Dictionary breed aspect describing the relative standing of a breed in how many dogs were acquired and registered with an organization within a specified time period budget Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect describing the level of income and expenditure for a set period of time child K.E. Holland, "Acquiring a pet dog: A review of factors affecting the decision-making of prospective dog owners," Animals, vol. 9, no. 124, Mar. 2019 , doi: 10.3390/ani9040124 person under the age of 5 city municipality of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city cleaning frequency Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect describing how often teh potential adopter makes their residence free of mess coat length Oxford Dictionary breed aspect describing the average length of a dog's coat coat type Merriam-Webster Dictionary characteristic describing the texture of a dog's coat color Oxford Dictionary aspect describing the pigmentation that may be found on a breed's fur companion Merriam-Webster Dictionary functional role of spending time with another, sometimes to provide comfort corded coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing fur that naturally clump into thick strands curly coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type with swirls, curlicues, and twists in the fur dog Merriam-Webster Dictionary domestic mammal closely related to the grey wolf double coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing an undercoat that is typically shorter than the outer coat, and fur with a dense, woolly texture exercise level Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect describing how often the potential adopter performs activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness Family Merriam-Webster Dictionary party describing a group of one or more adults and any children living together as a unit family with children K.E. Holland, "Acquiring a pet dog: A review of factors affecting the decision-making of prospective dog owners," Animals, vol. 9, no. 124, Mar. 2019 , doi: 10.3390/ani9040124 family with at least one person under 5 years of age family without children K.E. Holland, "Acquiring a pet dog: A review of factors affecting the decision-making of prospective dog owners," Animals, vol. 9, no. 124, Mar. 2019 , doi: 10.3390/ani9040124 family were all members are at least 5 years of age federal state self-governing geopolitical unit which forms part of a wider geopolitical unit that is recognized as a country This type of entity, variously referred to as a state, province or canton, has a level of self government including its own legal system and court jurisdiction, but cedes a level of autonomy to the federation of which it forms a part. garden Oxford Dictionary outdoor space used to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, or flowers hairless coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing a coat without fur herder Merriam-Webster Dictionary functional role of moving animals from one place to another house Oxford Dictionary indoor space for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people hunter Merriam-Webster Dictionary functional role of finding and catching prey hunter of large game Merriam-Webster Dictionary hunter whose prey is above ground, such as rabbits hunter of small game Merriam-Webster Dictionary hunter whose primary prey is underground, such as rodents indoor Oxford Dictionary space situated, conducted, or used within a building or under cover long coat Oxford Dictionary coat length that requires regular grooming to keep it neat and free of mats 1 1 marking Oxford Dictionary breed aspect describing potential patterns that may be found on a dog of a breed medium coat coat length that requires regular brushing due to risk of feathering on legs and tail becoming matted municipality urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government or jurisdiction A municipality can be any political jurisdiction from a sovereign state, such as the Principality of Monaco, or a small village, such as West Hampton Dunes, New York. The territory over which a municipality has jurisdiction may encompass: - only one populated place such as a city, town, or village - several of such places (e.g., early jurisdictions in the state of New Jersey (1798-1899) as townships governing several villages, Municipalities of Mexico) - only parts of such places, sometimes boroughs of a city such as the 34 municipalities of Santiago, Chile. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipality A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district. organization collection of one or more people, or groups of people formed together into a community or other social, commercial or political structure to act, or that is designated to act, towards some purpose, such as to meet a need or pursue collective goals on a continuing basis This may be a business entity, government, international organization, not-for-profit, academic institution, or other unincorporated and/or informal social organization. https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso-iec:6523:-1:ed-1:v1:en outdoor Oxford Dictionary space not within a building or under cover person Oxford Dictionary individual human being, with consciousness of self natural person potential adopter Oxford Dictionary a person who may legally take in a dog and bring it up as their own potential adopter aspect Merriam-Webster Dictionary aspect describing a potential adopter racer Merriam-Webster Dictionary athlete competing in speed competitions 1 residence Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect describing the physical space in which the potential adopter lives rough coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type that is always coarse to the touch shape Oxford Dictionary aspect describing the external form, contours, or outline short coat Oxford Dictionary coat length in which fur is naturally short and lays close to the body silky coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing fur that flows and cascades with glossy sheen smooth coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing silky fur that lays close to the body social media subject Merriam-Webster Dictionary functional role of being photogenic and posing for cameras space Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect describing a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied for use by a pet traveling level Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect describing how often the potential adopter moves from one place to another temporarily wavy coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing a coat with curls that tangles and knots easily and has a tendency to become dry wiry coat “A guide to dog coat types,” Orvis News, 25-May-2022. [Online]. Available: https://news.orvis.com/dogs/a-guide-to-dog-coat-types. [Accessed: 19-Sep-2022]. coat type describing fur with a wire-like texture that is harsh and stiff and stands away from the body yard Oxford Dictionary outdoor space adjoining a building or house causes Oxford Dictionary gives rise to displays adaptability level Oxford Dictionary level describing how easily a breed handles change displays barking level Oxford Dictionary level describing how often a breed barks or howls displays cat friendliness level Oxford Dictionary level describing the tendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive displays characeteristic level Oxford Dictionary specifies the level a breed displays a specific characteristic displays child friendliness level Oxford Dictionary level describing the tendency to be more sturdy, playful, easygoing, and tolerant around children under 5 displays drooling level Oxford Dictionary level describing how much a breed tends to drool displays exercise needs level Oxford Dictionary level describing the level of daily activity needed displays grooming level Oxford Dictionary describing how frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance displays health issue susceptability level Oxford Dictionary level describing the level of health issues a breed tends to have displays intelligence level Oxford Dictionary level describing the thinking and problem-solving ability displays mental stimulation needs level Oxford Dictionary level describing how much often a breed will need some form of mental activity to stimulate and enrich their mind Oxford Dictionary displays playfullness level level describing how spirited a dog tends to be as an adult displays stranger friendliness level Oxford Dictionary level describing how welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers displays trainability level Oxford Dictionary level describing the level of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things displays watchdog ability level Oxford Dictionary level describing how likely a breed is to alert their owner to the presence of strangers Merriam-Webster Dictionary experiences an allergic reaction when exposed to has breed value Oxford Dictionary specifies some physical or external aspect of a breed Merriam-Webster Dictionary has the level of disposable income willing to be spent on a specific activity of Merriam-Webster Dictionary has a coat with an average length of Merriam-Webster Dictionary has the fur texture Merriam-Webster Dictionary performs activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness with frequency Merriam-Webster Dictionary has the potential to display the pattern has max height Oxford Dictionary breed value measuring the maximum distance from ground to top of an adult dog's head while standing has max life span Oxford Dictionary breed value measuring the maximum average length of life of an average dog in a healthy environment has max price Oxford Dictionary breed value of the maximum average amount of money required to purchase a dog of a breed has max weight Oxford Dictionary breed value measuring the maximum potential of an adult dog's relative mass has min height Oxford Dictionary breed value measuring the minimum distance from ground to top of an adult dog's head while standing has min life span Oxford Dictionary breed value measuring the minimum average length of life of an average dog in a healthy environment has min price Oxford Dictionary breed value of the minimum average amount of money required to purchase a dog of a breed has min weight Oxford Dictionary breed value measuring the minimum potential of an adult dog's relative mass has number of hours Oxford Dictionary specifies the number of hours a person has available has number hours in residence Oxford Dictionary number of hours spent physically in the residence has number interactable hours Oxford Dictionary number of hours not preoccupied with known and scheduled tasks has number of individuals Oxford Dictionary specifies the number of people in a family Merriam-Webster Dictionary is placed in a popularity hierarchy at Merriam-Webster Dictionary has the form or outline of a has size Oxford Dictionary specifies something's dimensions is budget of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the level of disposable income willing to be spent on a specific activity of is caused by Oxford Dictionary given rise to by is coat length of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the average length of the fur of is coat type of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the texture of the fur of is color of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the primary pigment of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is primarily pigmented is exercise level of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the frequency of activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness, performed by is located at Oxford Dictionary relates something to a location, which might be physical or virtual is location of Oxford Dictionary indicates the physical location of is marking of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a potential pattern displayed on is popularity ranking of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the placement in a popularity heirarchy of is primary residence of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the primary location of residence of is shape of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the outline or form of is similar to resembles without being identical to is size in square feet Oxford Dictionary size of a space in square feet is travelling level of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is the frequency of temporarily changing location of Merriam-Webster Dictionary spends the majority of their time in provided ranking Merriam-Webster Dictionary gave a place within a hierarchy based on popularity Merriam-Webster Dictionary how frequently the potential adopter temporarily changes location wants dog to perform Merriam-Webster Dictionary wants a dog to fulfill the specific role of was ranked Oxford Dictionary specifies the standing in a heirarchy, with lower numbers specifying higher rank was ranked by Merriam-Webster Dictionary was given a place within a hierarchy based on popularity by explicit period of 12 months P1Y Oxford Dictionary