How to Separate out the layers of a vectorstock image with Adobe Illustrator

[Florence23870990lhc2]

I purchased a Vector Stock image of a dog with many colored layers.   I want to separate out the layers to print, cut and create this image.   I've watched tutorials and tried to figure out how, but I'm not able to do it.   I'd sure appreciate some instruction - or a direction to instruction for this.

Thanks - FTB

[Monika Gause]

Can you show a screenshot of that image and describe what you want to do with it?

[Florence23870990lhc2]

Thanks a lot - I did get it figured out!  I was opening my image as the wrong TYPE.  When i opened it as an adobe illustrator image I was able to see all the layers.