Canine Flashcards
1
Q
What type of eaters are dogs?
A
Omnivores
2
Q
What makes a dogs social behaviour very different to a cats?
A
They are pack animals with extensive communication means
3
Q
Are pups altricial or precocial?
A
Altricial
4
Q
Are pups reared maternal, paternally or both?
A
Both
5
Q
How is a dogs vision different to humans?
A
Wider vision but less sensitivity
6
Q
What type of hierarchy is present in a pack of wolves?
A
Linear
7
Q
What system should you use to asses the body language of a dog?
A
Traffic light
8
Q
Name some common canine diseases
A
- distemper
- parvoviris
- leptospirosis
- parainfluenza
9
Q
What are the 3 most common welfare issues in cattle?
A
- innaproprite husbandry
- lack or owner knowledge
- undesirible behaviour
10
Q
What are some of the current ethical issues regarding dogs? (3)
A
- tail docking
- bad breeding
- dangerous dogs
11
Q
Name 4 groups of dog breeds
A
- Gundog
- Toy
- Hound
- Working
12
Q
What are 6 of the roles of dogs in the UK?
A
- Work
- Research
- Sport
- Companions
- Feral
- Breeding
13
Q
What are 3 of the important canine organisations?
A
- Kennel club
- DEFRA
- RSPCA
