Canine Flashcards
What type of eaters are dogs?
Omnivores
What makes a dogs social behaviour very different to a cats?
They are pack animals with extensive communication means
Are pups altricial or precocial?
Altricial
Are pups reared maternal, paternally or both?
Both
How is a dogs vision different to humans?
Wider vision but less sensitivity
What type of hierarchy is present in a pack of wolves?
Linear
What system should you use to asses the body language of a dog?
Traffic light
Name some common canine diseases
- distemper
- parvoviris
- leptospirosis
- parainfluenza
What are the 3 most common welfare issues in cattle?
- innaproprite husbandry
- lack or owner knowledge
- undesirible behaviour
What are some of the current ethical issues regarding dogs? (3)
- tail docking
- bad breeding
- dangerous dogs
Name 4 groups of dog breeds
- Gundog
- Toy
- Hound
- Working
What are 6 of the roles of dogs in the UK?
- Work
- Research
- Sport
- Companions
- Feral
- Breeding
What are 3 of the important canine organisations?
- Kennel club
- DEFRA
- RSPCA