Reasons for Breeding

Question 1

What the reasons behind breeding?

Answer 1

‘The majority of animals bred are for food production. Others are bred for leisure, Sport, The pet trade, and in conservation programmes for endangered species’.

Question 2

Breeding for the pet trade.

Answer 2

A range of animals are bred for the pet trade, however the most popular choices are for dogs, cats, or rabbits. Exotics such as snakes, lizards and tortoises are also bred for the pet trade.

Question 3

What are some examples of working animals.

Answer 3

• Horses (For pulling carriages and ceremonial duties)
• Support dogs (Guide dogs, Hearing dogs, Diabetes and Epilepsy dogs)
• Rescue dogs (Police, Search and rescue)
• Sniffer dogs (Explosives, drugs, dead bodies)

Question 4

How are animals used in sports?

Answer 4

• Greyhounds in racing
• Horses in racing, eventing and trekking
• Bulls in rodeos
• Fishing
• Gundogs

Question 5

Why is conservation breeding important?

Answer 5

‘Conservation breeding is used for maintaining and increasing the numbers of endangered animals.
International exchanges help to increase genetic diversity, reducing the risk of disease.’