(Optional) Describe the companion and research animal industries.

Description should include

• defining canine (dog), feline (cat), leporine (rabbit/hare/lagomorph), avian (bird), murine (rodents), and reptiles (snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises)
• common breeds of
  • dogs
  • cats
  • rabbits
  • rodents
  • birds
  • reptiles
    
    
• nutrition
• reproduction
• care
• management.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How are the roles of pets in American society similar and different from the roles of pets in other parts of the world?
• What is the difference between traditional pets and animals trained for specific jobs or to assist (e.g., guide dogs, guard animals, helper monkeys)? What are the similarities?
• What is the scientific classification (i.e., kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) of these animals?
• What is the difference between a hybrid breed and a natural breed?
• Why is it important for a small animal care employee to understand the differences among breeds?
• How can knowing the characteristics of the different breeds be helpful in selecting a pet?