Reasons For Breeding

Question 1

what are the reasons for breeding?

Answer 1

pet trade
working animals
food production
sport animals
conservation animals

Question 2

what are examples of working animals?

Answer 2

horses -> pulling carriages & ceremonial duty
support dogs -> guide dogs, hearing dogs, diabetes, epilepsy
rescue dogs -> police, search and rescue
sniffer dogs -> explosives, drugs, dead bodies

Question 3

what is conservation used for?

Answer 3

maintaining & increasing numbers of endangered species. international increases genetic diversity.

Question 4

what are the different sport types of animals?

Answer 4

greyhounds -> racing
horses -> racing, eventing, trekking
bulls –> rodeos
fishing
gun dogs

Question 5

what are farm animals often bred for?

Answer 5

meat, coat, skin, fur, milk, eggs

Question 6

what are potential problems with breeding for the pet trade?

Answer 6

• lack of knowledge on species
• difficult to vet potential owners
• where there is money, there is welfare concerns
• the illegal pet trade

Question 7

what is Lucys law?

Answer 7

puppies & kittens can’t be sold from a third party seller (pet store) unless they were bred there themselves. must deal directly with breeder.

Question 8

what is the purpose of captive breeding?

Answer 8

• reduce pressure pressure to deal with issues that have endangered a species
• breeding for conservative reasons can allow restocking with the breed when conditions allow
• breeding endangered species can ensure survival of species