The goal of this ontology is to recommend a dog breed based on the specifications of a particular household/family. The ontology evaluates breeds using the following characteristics: height, weight, grooming frequency, shedding, energy, trainability, demeanour, hypoallergenic status. Ashley Choi Danielle Villa: https://tw.rpi.edu/person/danielle-villa Debjani Ray-Majumder Find a Pet - Dog Breeds Ontology causes gives rise to Oxford Dictionary has allergy experiences an allergic reaction when exposed to Merriam-Webster Dictionary has budget has the level of disposable income willing to be spent on a specific activity of Merriam-Webster Dictionary has cleaning level Oxford Dictionary has the frequency of making an indoor space free of mess has climate zone experiences climate conditions that can be described by Oxford Dictionary has coat length has a coat with an average length of Merriam-Webster Dictionary has coat type has the fur texture Merriam-Webster Dictionary has exercise level performs activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness with frequency Merriam-Webster Dictionary has marking has the potential to display the pattern Merriam-Webster Dictionary has owner is a pet owned by Oxford Dictionary has popularity ranking is placed in a popularity hierarchy at Merriam-Webster Dictionary has shape has the form or outline of a Merriam-Webster Dictionary travels at how frequently the potential adopter temporarily changes location Merriam-Webster Dictionary is budget of is the level of disposable income willing to be spent on a specific activity of Merriam-Webster Dictionary Oxford Dictionary is caused by given rise to by is cleaning level of is the frequency of which an indoor space is made free of mess Oxford Dictionary is climate zone of is the classification of climate of Oxford Dictionary is coat length of is the average length of the fur of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is coat type of is the texture of the fur of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is color of is the primary pigment of Merriam-Webster Dictionary Merriam-Webster Dictionary is colored is primarily pigmented is exercise level of is the frequency of activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness, performed by Merriam-Webster Dictionary is located at relates something to a location, which might be physical or virtual Oxford Dictionary is location of indicates the physical location of Oxford Dictionary is marking of is a potential pattern displayed on Merriam-Webster Dictionary is popularity ranking of is the placement in a popularity heirarchy of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is primary residence of is the primary location of residence of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is shape of is the outline or form of Merriam-Webster Dictionary is similar to resembles without being identical to Merriam-Webster Dictionary is travelling level of is the frequency of temporarily changing location of Merriam-Webster Dictionary owns pet possesses a domesticated animal Oxford Dictionary primarily resides at spends the majority of their time in Merriam-Webster Dictionary wants dog to perform wants a dog to fulfill the specific role of Merriam-Webster Dictionary displays adaptability level level describing how easily a breed handles change Oxford Dictionary displays barking level level describing how often a breed barks or howls Oxford Dictionary displays cat friendliness level level describing the tendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive Oxford Dictionary displays characeteristic level specifies the level a breed displays a specific characteristic Oxford Dictionary displays child friendliness level level describing the tendency to be more sturdy, playful, easygoing, and tolerant around children under 5 Oxford Dictionary displays dog friendliness level level describing how likely a breed is to get along with other dogs American Kenel Club displays drooling level level describing how much a breed tends to drool Oxford Dictionary displays exercise needs level level describing the level of daily activity needed Oxford Dictionary displays grooming level describing how frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance Oxford Dictionary displays health issue susceptability level level describing the level of health issues a breed tends to have Oxford Dictionary displays intelligence level level describing the thinking and problem-solving ability Oxford Dictionary displays mental stimulation needs level 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 Oxford Dictionary displays shedding level level describing how often fur will fall off of the coat Oxford Dictionary displays stranger friendliness level level describing how welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers Oxford Dictionary displays trainability level level describing the level of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things Oxford Dictionary displays watchdog ability level level describing how likely a breed is to alert their owner to the presence of strangers Oxford Dictionary has breed value specifies some physical or external aspect of a breed Oxford Dictionary has height breed value measuring the distance from ground to top of an adult dog's head while standing Oxford Dictionary has lifespan breed value measuring the average length of life of an average dog in a healthy environment Oxford Dictionary has max height maximum height with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has max life span maximum lifespan with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has max price maximum price with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has max weight maximum weight with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has min height minimum height with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has min life span minimum lifespan with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has min price minimum price with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary has min weight minimum weight with respect to a range Oxford Dictionary Oxford Dictionary has number of hours specifies the number of hours a person has available Oxford Dictionary has number hours in residence number of hours spent physically in the residence Oxford Dictionary has number interactable hours number of hours not preoccupied with known and scheduled tasks Oxford Dictionary has number of individuals specifies the number of people in a family has price breed value of the average amount of money required to purchase a dog of a breed Oxford Dictionary Oxford Dictionary has size specifies something's dimensions has weight breed value measuring the maximum potential of an adult dog's relative mass Oxford Dictionary Oxford Dictionary is size in square feet size of a space in square feet agility athlete athlete competing in ability to move quickly and easily Merriam-Webster Dictionary allergy damaging reaction to the presence of a substance such as pollen or fur Oxford Dictionary apartment indoor space consisting of a suite of rooms forming one residence, typically in a building containing a number of these Oxford Dictionary athlete functional role of moving animals from one place to another functional role of performing in physical competitions Merriam-Webster Dictionary 1 1 1 1 breed set of genetics and physical traits approved by the American Kennel Club "Dog breeds." VetStreet. http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/breeds (accessed Sep 19, 2022). breed aspect aspect that characterizes a breed Merriam-Webster Dictionary breed characteristic breed aspect describing a breed's typical needs and behaviors Merriam-Webster Dictionary breed group collection of breeds grouped together by the American Kennel Club based on what the breeds were bred to do "Dog breeds." VetStreet. http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/breeds (accessed Sep 19, 2022). 1 breed popularity rank 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 Oxford Dictionary budget potential adopter aspect describing the level of income and expenditure for a set period of time Oxford Dictionary cat pet with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws Oxford Dictionary city municipality of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city cleaning frequency potential adopter aspect describing how often the potential adopter makes their residence free of mess Oxford Dictionary climate zone areas defined at the county level that are based on weather factors like winter and summer temperatures along with humidity and rainfall Babineau, J R. "Understanding the IECC's New Climate Zone Map." Johns Manville, Berkshire Hathaway, 17 Mar. 2021, https://www.jm.com/en/blog/2021/march/understanding-the-iecc-s-new-climate-zone-map/. coat length breed aspect describing the average length of a dog's coat Oxford Dictionary coat type characteristic describing the texture of a dog's coat Merriam-Webster Dictionary color aspect describing the pigmentation that may be found on a breed's fur Oxford Dictionary companion functional role of spending time with another, sometimes to provide comfort Merriam-Webster Dictionary corded coat coat type describing fur that naturally clump into thick strands "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]. curly coat coat type with swirls, curlicues, and twists in the fur "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]. dog pet closely related to the grey wolf Merriam-Webster Dictionary double coat coat type describing an undercoat that is typically shorter than the outer coat, and fur with a dense, woolly texture "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]. exercise level potential adopter aspect describing how often the potential adopter performs activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness Oxford Dictionary Family party describing a group of one or more adults and any children living together as a unit Merriam-Webster Dictionary family with children family with at least one person under 5 years of age 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 without children family were all members are at least 5 years of age 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 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 outdoor space used to grow vegetables, fruit, herbs, or flowers Oxford Dictionary hairless coat coat type describing a coat without fur "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]. herder functional role of moving animals from one place to another Merriam-Webster Dictionary house indoor space for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people Oxford Dictionary hunter functional role of finding and catching prey Merriam-Webster Dictionary hunter of large game hunter whose prey is above ground, such as rabbits Merriam-Webster Dictionary hunter of small game hunter whose primary prey is underground, such as rodents Merriam-Webster Dictionary indoor space situated, conducted, or used within a building or under cover Oxford Dictionary long coat coat length that requires regular grooming to keep it neat and free of mats Oxford Dictionary 1 1 marking breed aspect describing potential patterns that may be found on a dog of a breed Oxford Dictionary medium coat coat length that requires regular brushing due to risk of feathering on legs and tail becoming matted Oxford Dictionary 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 space not within a building or under cover Oxford Dictionary 1 person individual human being, with consciousness of self Oxford Dictionary natural person pet domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure Oxford Dictionary 1 1 1 1 potential adopter a person who may legally take in a dog and bring it up as their own Oxford Dictionary potential adopter aspect aspect describing a potential adopter Merriam-Webster Dictionary racer athlete competing in speed competitions Merriam-Webster Dictionary residence physical space in which a potential adopter lives Oxford Dictionary residence aspect aspect that characterizes a residence Merriam-Webster Dictionary rough coat coat type that is always coarse to the touch "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]. shape aspect describing the external form, contours, or outline Oxford Dictionary short coat coat length in which fur is naturally short and lays close to the body Oxford Dictionary silky coat coat type describing fur that flows and cascades with glossy sheen "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]. child person under the age of 5 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 smooth coat coat type describing silky fur that lays close to the body "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]. social media subject functional role of being photogenic and posing for cameras Merriam-Webster Dictionary space residence aspect describing a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied for use by a pet Oxford Dictionary traveling level potential adopter aspect describing how often the potential adopter moves from one place to another temporarily Oxford Dictionary wavy coat coat type describing a coat with curls that tangles and knots easily and has a tendency to become dry "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]. wiry coat coat type describing fur with a wire-like texture that is harsh and stiff and stands away from the body "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]. yard outdoor space adjoining a building or house Oxford Dictionary apricot color badger shape beige color biscuit color black color blanket shape blue color brindle color buff color cap shape chestnut color chocolate color climate zone 0 extremely hot IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 1 very hot IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 2 hot IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 3 warm IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 4 mixed IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 5 cool IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 6 cold IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 7 very cold IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map climate zone 8 subarctic/arctic IECC's 2021 Climate Zone Map corded only coat type cream color curly only coat type dark brown color dog allergy domino color domino shape double only coat type fawn color feet shape frequent traveling level furnishing shape gold color grey color grizzle shape hairless only coat type herding breed group breed group of dogs bred to move livestock American Kennel Club high cleaning frequency high exercise level hound breed group breed group of dogs bred to pursue non-feathered warm-blooded game above ground American Kennel Club intermittent traveling level large budget light brown color light red color liver color long only coat length low cleaning frequency low exercise level mahogany color mask shape medium budget medium cleaning frequency medium exercise level medium only coat length miscellaneous breed group breed of purebred dog that are not recognized by the AKC American Kennel Club mottled shape muzzle shape never traveling level non-sporting breed group breed group of dogs bred to interact with people that in ways that do not fit into another breed group American Kennel Club nose shape orange color other marking shape overlay shape patch shape pinto color point shape rare traveling level red color roan color rose color rough only coat type rust color saddle shape salt and pepper color short only coat length silky only coat type silver color small budget smooth only coat type speckled shape sporting breed group breed group of dogs bred to help hunters in the capture and retrieval of feathered game American Kennel Club tan color terrier breed group breed group of dogs bred to go underground to hunt vermin and other small prey American Kennel Club ticked shape tiger shape tip shape toy breed group breed group of dogs bred to be small in size and be good companions American Kennel Club undercoat shape wavy only coat type white color wiry only coat type wolfgray color working breed group breed group of dogs bred to assist humans American Kennel Club yellow color An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource. 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