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.
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Find a Pet - Dog Breeds Ontology
causes
gives rise to
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has allergy
experiences an allergic reaction when exposed to
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has budget
has the level of disposable income willing to be spent on a specific activity of
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has cleaning level
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has the frequency of making an indoor space free of mess
has climate zone
experiences climate conditions that can be described by
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has coat length
has a coat with an average length of
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has coat type
has the fur texture
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has exercise level
performs activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness with frequency
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has marking
has the potential to display the pattern
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has owner
is a pet owned by
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has popularity ranking
is placed in a popularity hierarchy at
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has shape
has the form or outline of a
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travels at
how frequently the potential adopter temporarily changes location
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is budget of
is the level of disposable income willing to be spent on a specific activity of
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is caused by
given rise to by
is cleaning level of
is the frequency of which an indoor space is made free of mess
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is climate zone of
is the classification of climate of
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is coat length of
is the average length of the fur of
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is coat type of
is the texture of the fur of
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is color of
is the primary pigment of
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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
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is located at
relates something to a location, which might be physical or virtual
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is location of
indicates the physical location of
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is marking of
is a potential pattern displayed on
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is popularity ranking of
is the placement in a popularity heirarchy of
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is primary residence of
is the primary location of residence of
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is shape of
is the outline or form of
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is similar to
resembles without being identical to
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is travelling level of
is the frequency of temporarily changing location of
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owns pet
possesses a domesticated animal
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primarily resides at
spends the majority of their time in
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wants dog to perform
wants a dog to fulfill the specific role of
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displays adaptability level
level describing how easily a breed handles change
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displays barking level
level describing how often a breed barks or howls
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displays cat friendliness level
level describing the tendency toward a tolerance for cats and a lower prey drive
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displays characeteristic level
specifies the level a breed displays a specific characteristic
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displays child friendliness level
level describing the tendency to be more sturdy, playful, easygoing, and tolerant around children under 5
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displays dog friendliness level
level describing how likely a breed is to get along with other dogs
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displays drooling level
level describing how much a breed tends to drool
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displays exercise needs level
level describing the level of daily activity needed
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displays grooming level
describing how frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance
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displays health issue susceptability level
level describing the level of health issues a breed tends to have
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displays intelligence level
level describing the thinking and problem-solving ability
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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
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displays playfullness level
level describing how spirited a dog tends to be as an adult
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displays shedding level
level describing how often fur will fall off of the coat
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displays stranger friendliness level
level describing how welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers
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displays trainability level
level describing the level of ease in learning something new and a willingness to try new things
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displays watchdog ability level
level describing how likely a breed is to alert their owner to the presence of strangers
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has breed value
specifies some physical or external aspect of a breed
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has height
breed value measuring the distance from ground to top of an adult dog's head while standing
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has lifespan
breed value measuring the average length of life of an average dog in a healthy environment
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has max height
maximum height with respect to a range
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has max life span
maximum lifespan with respect to a range
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has max price
maximum price with respect to a range
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has max weight
maximum weight with respect to a range
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has min height
minimum height with respect to a range
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has min life span
minimum lifespan with respect to a range
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has min price
minimum price with respect to a range
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has min weight
minimum weight with respect to a range
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has number of hours
specifies the number of hours a person has available
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has number hours in residence
number of hours spent physically in the residence
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has number interactable hours
number of hours not preoccupied with known and scheduled tasks
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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
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has size
specifies something's dimensions
has weight
breed value measuring the maximum potential of an adult dog's relative mass
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is size in square feet
size of a space in square feet
agility athlete
athlete competing in ability to move quickly and easily
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allergy
damaging reaction to the presence of a substance such as pollen or fur
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apartment
indoor space consisting of a suite of rooms forming one residence, typically in a building containing a number of these
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athlete
functional role of moving animals from one place to another
functional role of performing in physical competitions
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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
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breed characteristic
breed aspect describing a breed's typical needs and behaviors
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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).
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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
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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
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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
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coat type
characteristic describing the texture of a dog's coat
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color
aspect describing the pigmentation that may be found on a breed's fur
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companion
functional role of spending time with another, sometimes to provide comfort
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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
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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
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Family
party describing a group of one or more adults and any children living together as a unit
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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
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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
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house
indoor space for human habitation, especially one that is lived in by a family or small group of people
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hunter
functional role of finding and catching prey
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hunter of large game
hunter whose prey is above ground, such as rabbits
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hunter of small game
hunter whose primary prey is underground, such as rodents
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indoor
space situated, conducted, or used within a building or under cover
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long coat
coat length that requires regular grooming to keep it neat and free of mats
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marking
breed aspect describing potential patterns that may be found on a dog of a breed
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medium coat
coat length that requires regular brushing due to risk of feathering on legs and tail becoming matted
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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.
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outdoor
space not within a building or under cover
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person
individual human being, with consciousness of self
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natural person
pet
domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure
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potential adopter
a person who may legally take in a dog and bring it up as their own
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potential adopter aspect
aspect describing a potential adopter
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racer
athlete competing in speed competitions
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residence
physical space in which a potential adopter lives
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residence aspect
aspect that characterizes a residence
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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
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short coat
coat length in which fur is naturally short and lays close to the body
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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
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space
residence aspect describing a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied for use by a pet
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traveling level
potential adopter aspect describing how often the potential adopter moves from one place to another temporarily
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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
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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
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