companion animal husbandry (intro & basics and breeds)

Question 1

what is an act

Answer 1

• an instrument that records a fact or something that has been said, done, or agreed
• acts generally take the form of legal instruments of writing that have probative value and executory force
• is legislation

Question 2

what is a code of practice

Answer 2

• a written document published by a professional organization that establishes ethical standards
• is legislation

Question 3

what is a guideline;

Answer 3

general rule, principle, or piece of advice

Question 4

the animal care protection act is _______. what does it aim to do

Answer 4

legislation
- promotes responsible care and use of animals
- provides standards
- protects animals
ensures use of animals is open and responsible

Question 5

whats an important code to with companion animal husbandry, and the second piece of legislation

Answer 5

Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes

Question 6

what are important guidelines

Answer 6

NHMRC “policy on the care of dogs and cats used for scientific purposes

developed by animal welfare committee
guidelines, general framework to help animal ethics committee develop appropriate standards

Question 7

important industry organizations: government bodies (2)

Answer 7

• DEEDI: department of employment, economic development and innovation
• NH&MRC national health and medical research council

Question 8

important industry organizations: industry bodies (2)

Answer 8

• AVA: Australian veterinary association
• VNCA: vet nurses council of aus

Question 9

cat order, family, species

Answer 9

carnivora, felidae, felis catus

Question 10

dog order, family, species

Answer 10

carnivora, canidae, canis (lupus) familiaris

Question 11

some functions of companion animals

Answer 11

working animals, companionship, research, teaching

Question 12

why people have pets (5)

Answer 12

• protection
• strengthening the family group
• acceptable substitutes for human relationships
• self esteem
• children and the elderly

Question 13

owners of pets have (5 physical health benefits)

Answer 13

• lower blood pressure
• reduced stress
• increased survival post heart attack
• weight control
• fewer minor health issues

Question 14

some advantages to kids with pets

Answer 14

• facilitates play, exploration and independence
• facilitates understanding of live events (pet death)
• promotes care-giving opportunities to psychological development
• promotes responsibility, nurturing, empathy and sharing
• provides sense of security and self esteem

Question 15

benefits of pets to the elderly

Answer 15

• increased activity
• provide companionship and support
• gives a sense of purpose and continued mental wellbeing
• HAB transcends disabilities that can impede human relationships

Question 16

where does HAB go wrong

Answer 16

• lack of understanding behaviour
• unrealistic expectations of pet

Question 17

what 2 factors drive behavior

Answer 17

intrinsic and extrinsic factors
(genes vs envrionment)

Question 18

what are 3 things pets need in order to create positive behaviors

Answer 18

• management
• training
• positive reinforcement

Question 19

top reason for dogs being euthanized

Answer 19

behavioral

Question 20

overpopulation contributes to:

Answer 20

• large feral pops
• possibly increases zoonotic diseases

Question 21

ways to ID companion animals

Answer 21

breed, gender, age, sexed, markings, colour, tattoos, microchips

Question 22

how many dog breeds worldwide? how many recognized in aus?

Answer 22

400, 150

Question 23

pedigree vs pure bred

Answer 23

pedigree have certificate

Question 24

ANKC

Answer 24

australian national kennel council

Question 25

ANKC divides dog breeds into 7 groups, what are they?

Answer 25

1) toy breeds 2) terriers 3) gundog group 4) hound group 5) working dog group 6) utility group 7) non sporting group

Question 26

toy breeds

Answer 26

very small and miniature dog breeds -ex: chihuahua, australian terrier, cavalier king charles spaniel, maltese, pomeranian, pug

Question 27

terrier breeds

Answer 27

includes those small, lively terriers developed to hunt small animals -airedale terrier, bedlington terrier, bull terrier, fox terrier, jack russell

Question 28

gundog breeds

Answer 28

aka sporting dogs, active dogs, developed to aid hunter by finding, flushing out and retrieving game -cocker spaniel, golden retriever, Hungarian vizsla, irish setter, labrador, pointera

Question 29

hound breeds

Answer 29

developed to follow game either by site or smell, great size variation from mini dachshund to irish wolfhound -basenji, bassett, beagle, borzoi, greyhound, dachshund, rhodesian ridgeback

Question 30

utlity dogs

Answer 30

includes most of guard dog breeds, need lots of exercise and fair amound of living space rottie, malamute, doberman pinscher, boxer, st bernard, schnauzer

Question 31

working dogs

Answer 31

developed to herd and control cattle and sheep, very energetic and intelligent australian cattle dog, border collie, german shepherd, welsh corgi

Question 32

non sporting dog

Answer 32

all the dogs that don't fit in any other group boston terrier, british bulldog, lhasa apso, chow chow, shar pei, dalmation

Question 33

cross bred simple rules for identification

Answer 33

say dominant breed first and dominant colour first she tends to say dominant breed is more body where as secondary breed is more in the head

Question 35

a cat is considered to be of a certain cat breed if it

Answer 35

is true breeding for the traits that defines that breed

Question 36

only ___ distinct cat breeds recognized

Answer 36

40

Question 37

cat fanciers club of the UK divide cat breeds into 8 groups

Answer 37

1) long hair 2) semi-long hair 3) british short hair 4) foreign breeds 5) Burmese 6) orientals 7) siamese and balinese 8) miscellaneous

Question 38

in australia how are cats divided

Answer 38

longhair, shorthair, foreign

Question 39

long hair example

Answer 39

persian

Question 40

semi long hair examples

Answer 40

birman, angora, main coon, ragdoll, somali, turkish van

Question 41

british short hair examples

Answer 41

australian mist, british shorthair, manx, scottish fold

Question 42

foreign breed examples

Answer 42

abyssinian, bengal, burmilla, cornish rex, devon rex, russian blue, tokinese

Question 43

miscellaneous example

Answer 43

sphinx