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Global Canine Traits Reference
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Detailed information is provided on 160 distinct dog breeds originating from various regions globally. Each profile offers attributes essential for comparative analysis, including key indicators such as temperament scores (Friendly Rating, Intelligence Rating), life history (Life Span), physical care requirements (Grooming Needs, Shedding Level), and training metrics. This resource is designed for statistical analysis and general research into canine characteristics and attributes.
Columns
The dataset contains 15 columns detailing various attributes for each dog breed:
- Name: The standard common name of the dog breed. All 159 records have unique names.
- Origin: The country or region where the breed originated. England is the most common origin at 18%.
- Type: The breed classification (e.g., Sporting, Terrier, Working). Hound and Working types are the most frequently recorded.
- Unique Feature: A distinctive physical or behavioral trait of the breed.
- Friendly Rating (1-10): An assessment of the breed's typical temperament and friendliness towards humans. The mean rating is 7.48.
- Life Span: The average expected lifespan of the breed, measured in years. The average lifespan is 12.1 years.
- Size: The typical size classification (e.g., Small, Medium, Large, Giant). Medium size is the most common classification at 35%.
- Grooming Needs: The required level of coat maintenance. High and Moderate needs are equally common, both at 33%.
- Exercise Requirements (hrs/day): The average amount of daily exercise necessary for the breed. The mean requirement is 1.84 hours per day.
- Good with Children: Indicates whether the breed is generally suitable for families with children. 78% of breeds are marked as 'Yes'.
- Intelligence Rating (1-10): An assessment of trainability and problem-solving abilities. The mean rating is 7.11.
- Shedding Level: The typical amount of hair the breed sheds. Moderate shedding is the most frequent level at 59%.
- Health Issues Risk: The likelihood of developing common health problems. Moderate risk is the most frequent classification at 47%.
- Average Weight (kg): The typical weight range for the breed.
- Training Difficulty (1-10): An assessment of how challenging the breed is to train. The mean rating is 6.57.
Distribution
The data is structured as a single tabular file named 'Dog Breads Around The World.csv', with a file size of 15.51 kB. The dataset contains 15 columns and 159 valid records. All 15 columns have 100% valid, non-missing entries. The data is static, with an expected update frequency of 'Never'.
Usage
This data supports Exploratory Data Analysis. Ideal applications include developing predictive models for canine health risk, creating selection tools for prospective dog owners based on lifestyle compatibility (e.g., matching low shedding requirements to owner needs), and conducting statistical research into the global distribution and evolution of breed characteristics.
Coverage
The scope includes 160 unique dog breeds globally. Geographic coverage spans numerous origins, with England (18%) and Germany (11%) being the most frequently represented countries of origin. The dataset classifies breeds across 8 distinct types, including major groups like Hound and Working breeds, and covers all major size classifications. No specific time range is associated with this reference data.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For practicing classification and clustering algorithms using diverse categorical and numerical features.
- Pet Industry Developers: For building applications that filter and recommend dog breeds based on user criteria (e.g., high friendliness or low training difficulty).
- Animal Scientists: For quantitative analysis of breed-specific traits, such as comparing average lifespan across different size categories.
- General Public: Individuals seeking reliable, detailed information before adopting a dog, particularly regarding training commitment and exercise requirements.
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- Global Canine Attributes
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