Common Animal Breeds Flashcards
What is a species?
A group of organisms that can reproduce with one another in nature and produce fertile offspring
What is Breed?
A way of sub categorising species, the groups have similar characteristics
What is identification?
Means of identifying the animal
What are some of the common forms of identification in animals?
Microchip
Tattoos
Ear Tags
Passports
What species of large animals do we have in Ireland?
Bovine
Equine
Ovine (Sheep)
What species of small animal do we commonly see in Ireland?
Canine
Feline
What species of exotics do we commonly see in Ireland?
Lagomorphs (Rabbits)
Rodents
Avian
What does the IKC govern?
Pedigree dogs
Dogs now have to be microchipped due to which legislation
Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015
If you have a dog you need to have….
A dog licence
Which law enforces the dog licence?
Control of dogs act, 1986
What are the two types of dog licences you can buy?
Annual 20 euro, or lifetime 140 euro
How old do you have to be to have a dog licence?
16 years old
What is the Irish governing body of cats?
GCCFI (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Ireland)
