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EXAM 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When were dogs domesticated? | 15,000 years ago |
| When were cats domesticated? | 9,000 years ago |
| Characteristics for domestication | hardy and easy to keep. Relatively low reactivity to men. Short flight distance. Useful to man. Herbivorous or omnivorous. Social/Behavioral traits we like |
| Behavioral traits for domestication | matriarchal, stable dominance order, gregarious, sexual dimorphism, one male to many females, mother bonds to baby |
| Who owns pets? | 58% of all american households. families and singles |
| How many dogs total? | 69 or 72 million |
| How many cats total? | 77 million (average 2 cats per owner) |
| How many birds total | 12 million |
| How many fish total? | 24 million |
| The down side of owning a pet | puppies aren't cute forever, finances and life situations change, millions of dogs are euthanized each year. |
| Overpopulation | 30 million cats and dogs are born every year in the US. 10million are put down. We can fix this by spaying and neutering, leash and fence laws, and education |
| Pet Pollution | feces and urine, how do we dispose of these safely? Israel is making a genetic database to track down pet owners who leave fecal matter |
| Guard Dogs | typically big dogs that are trained to attack. Boxer, Rotweiler, Doberman. The first thing the intruder knows is that they are under attack |
| Watch Dogs | bark at intruders. tend to be little "yap" dogs. |
| Purebred vs Mutt | purebred dogs are a bit easier to predict in behavior and temperament. But may suffer from health problems. Mutts usually have hybrid vigor |
| Most Popular Breeds | German Sheperd, Poodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Daschund, Shih Tzu, Lab, Cocker Spaniel, Aussie Cattle Dogs, Golden Retriever, Bulldog |
| Top 5 Smartest Dogs | Border collie, Poodle, German Shepherd, Golden Retriver, Doberman |
| Top 5 Dumbest Dogs | Afghan Hound, Basenji, Chow Chow, Borzoi, Bulldog |
| AKC Groups | Sporting, Herding Toy, Hound, Working, Terrier, Non-Sporting, Miscellaneous |
| Sporting Dogs | naturally active and alert. Make like-able well rounded companions. High activity level and regular exercise. Irish Setter, cocker spaniel, lab etc |
| Hounds | follow game by scent or sight and track it down for humans |
| Working Group | bred to perform jobs such as pulling, guarding, and performing water rescues. Asset to man, solid companion, but you must be dominant, not for everyone. |
| Spitz type | pointed ears, wolf face, long double coat with the tail curled up over back |
| Terrier Group | have distinctive personality. BRed to hunt and eliminate small predators. Have little tolerance for other animals including other dogs. Make engaging pets but needs an owner with determination |
| Toy Group | Small in size. Ideal apartment dogs. AKC recommends purchasing a small dog rather than a large one. Easier tot control and more economical companion |
| Non-Sporting Group | vary in terms of size, coat, personality, and overall appearance. Dogs that don't fit into any category. Include chows, dalmations etc |
| Herding Group | created in 1983, the newest AKC group. Used for herding large and medium livestock. generally try to herd their owners, nip at heels. Collies, cattle dogs, corgi's, and pembroekes |
| Miscellaneous Class | Not recognized in the AKC yet. Pending AKC status |
| Dogs | Canis Lupus Familiarus, yep it's a wolf. Domesticated about 30,000 BC. Male: dog, Female: bitch, Group: pack |
| Cats | Domesticated in Egypt/North africa. Felis catus. Much more carnivorous than dogs. Male: tom, Female: Queen, Immature: Kitten. They are not gregarious, never found in a group |
| 4 Main types of cats | british/american short hair, foreign types, long hairs, hairless. Cats do not vary as much as dogs |
| Foreign Type Cats | very long and lean, look like ancient desert cats |
| Shorthair Cats | bigger thicker bodies with short hair |
| South Asian Type Cats | have color points, grey with stripe down the back. can have long or short hair |
| Hairless Cat | mutation, problems with their skin |
| Where to get your dog or cat | from a pound or a reputable breeder |
| Pound Dogs | not free, but cheap. You do not know the medical/behavioral history of the dog. Given the number of pound dogs out there, adopting from a pound is the most ethical thing to do |
| Buying a Purebred | pricey, but you can see the parents and you are more sure of what you are getting |
| Bird | buy from a pet store or from an individual, but parrots are a long commitment, they can live up to 70 years |
| Hip dysplasia | #1 physical problem in large dogs. there are surgeries available but they don't really work |
| Brachycephalic | short scrunched nose, like a bulldog |
| mesaticephalic | medium length nose |
| dolichocephalic | long nosed dog |
| Mice | Mus muculus. Male: Buck, Female: Doe, Young: Pup, Group: Clan or colony |
| Rats | Rattus novegicus or Rattus rattus |
| Guinea Pig | Cavi porcellus. Male: boar Female: sow Group: clan or colony |
| Langomorphs | rabbits, hares, and pikas. Male: Buck, Female: Doe, Young: Kits, Group: Warren |
| What is the pet with least cost in the first year and lowest environmental impact? | goldfish: $200, Cat $1000, Dog $1300 *bigger the dog, bigger the impact |
| Picking your pup or kitten | must be healthy or course, no sniffles or runny eyes. Behavior bold or sweet? markings and appearance |
| List 3 Factors which should be considered when choosing a pet | |
| Hip dysplasia is or is not affected by genetics? | hip dysplasia is affected by genetics |
| List tree species used as pets | canines (dogs), felines (cats), rodentia (hamster) |
| What is another name for dog's lips? | flews |
| What is the name for a male guinea pig? | boar |
| what is the name for a female guinea pig? | sow |
| Rabbits are or are not rodents? | no they are langmorphs |
| List 3 reasons humans keep companion animals | guard/protection, companionship, ego/status |
| When were dogs domesticated | 15,000 years ago |
| Where were dogs domesticated? | East Asia |
| List three characteristics that make an animal suitable for domestication | gregarious or pack animals, herbivorous or omnivorous, short flight distance, low reactivity to man |
| How many dogs are there? | 70+million |
| How many cats are there? | 77million |
| How many dogs are euthanized per year? | 10million |
| List two diseases dogs and cats can give to humans | rabies, toxicplasmosis, cat scratch fever |
| When do dog ears and eyes open? | 10 days of age |
| Why is it good to handle pups during early life | it socializes them and makes them easier to train later in life. |
| What age are pups weaned? | 6-8 weeks |
| What age are kitten weaned | 6-8 weeks |
| When does primary socialization in dogs occur? | between 8 and 12 weeks |
| When does primary socialization in cats occur? | |
| Pups should not be removed from their dams until? | 8 weeks of age at the earliest |
| Can dogs learn human behaviors and how to read them and interact with people? | yes |
| Puberty occurs ________ in male than in female dogs? | later |
| List three vocalizations and what they mean? | growl: back off I'm uncomfortable with you, sneeze:something new irritating ,or unusual. whine: let me out, feed me |
| A submissive dog does what? | rolls over and exposes their belly |
| List 3 ways cats mark their territory | Urine, feces, and glands behind their ears |
| If a dog or cat you don;t know is very quiet and staring at you intensely it is about to be | defensive if you approach and is probably scared of you |
| Cats spray on vertical or horizontal surfaces? | vertical |
| How big is an urban pack of dog typically? | 2-3 |
| A social order is established by ______ and then actually reduces/increases the amount of that behavior | fighting, reduces |
| What is the difference between range and territory? | range: the whole area a dog patrols. territory: where a dog fights to defend |
| In regards to a social life, cats are generally regarded as __________. | asocial |
| What disease are boxers prone to? | cancer |
| What breed of is the most registered | German shepherd |
| Why are there so few breeds of cats | cats do not vary as much from breed to breed |
| What organization does the majority of dog registration in the US? | AKC- American Kennel Club |
| List the groups of dogs used for judging purposes. | herding, hound, sporting, non-sporting, terrier, toy, working, miscellaneous |
| Why should children not run away from a dog they do not know? | it may set off a natural predator instinct in the dog |
| Which breed of dog is most likely to bite a person? | german shepherd |
| which breed of dog is most likely to bite their owners | english spring spaniel- springer rage |
| When separating fighting dogs, which dog should be removed? | the loosing dog |
| What is the primary thing you should do to reduce the chances of having a biting dog? | socialize them as a puppy |
| How do cats learn what is suitable prey? | the mother bring prey and teach them |
| How can you tell a dog is a running or coursing breed | they have a long body |
| What are characteristics of a spitz breed? | thick double layered coat, pointed ears, wolf-like features, tail curled up over back |
| What is the primary sensory organ of a dog? | nose |
| What do polytococus and altricial man? | means litter bearing animals |
| Neonatal Period in dogs | unable to regulate body temp, limited motor ability, need mom to stimulate urination and defecation. Their nose works and have a sense of touch and temperature but eyes and ears are closed until 10 days |
| What are behaviors puppies are born with? | rooting and suckling reflex |
| Neonatal Cats | 0-2 weeks, orient to sound. eyes open at 2 weeks. They begin competing for dominance, this is earlier than in dog |
| Sense of smell in cats | developed by week 3 |
| When are teeth developed in dogs? | day 20, begin eating solid food |
| When are teeth developed in cats? | week 4 |
| When is the transition period in dogs? | day 14-21 |
| When is the transition period in cats? | day 14-49 |
| When are dogs able to learn at an adult rate | day 45 |
| 4-5 Weeks of age in dogs | can learn but not at an adult rate. introduce new experiences and objects to pups at this period. |
| When are cats fully mature? | by week 5, They learn to pounce, groom. By week 7 adult sleep, grooming, motor skills, and social interaction are developed. |
| Primary Socialization | most important period. open to new stimuli. 3-12 weeks of age. after 12 weeks they are more reserved to new stimuli |
| Socialization | animal develops species specific social behaviors. Learn to act like a cat or dog. Dogs can also learn to read human behaviors, cats to a lesser degree with humans |
| What happens if you separate a puppy too early | they have problem relating to other dogs and too attached to humans |
| When do female dogs go through puberty? | 6-16 months of age, depending on size and nutrition |
| When do male dogs go through puberty? | later than females, 10-12 months |
| when do cats go through puberty? | 6-8 months |
| How many members are in a wolf pack? | 2-12 members |
| How many members are in an urban dog pack? | 2-3 |
| how many dogs are in a rural dog pack? | 2-5 |
| What is a group of young kittens called? | kindergartens |
| Aggression in Dogs | a truly aggressive dog should be destroyed. there can be a genetic basis for dog aggression |
| Aggression in Cats | causes by over-stimulation, limit the length of play period. |
| Inter-specific aggression in dogs | territory defense is the biggest cause. most often show it toward children and livestock. This varies by breed and their learned behavior |
| How to avoid dog bits | do not run away, back away slowly. Avoid eye contact. keep hands up do not offer to let the dog sniff |
| How not to have a biting dog | socialize as a pup, train to respond to basic commands, never leave a small child unattended, teach children to be cautious, let a sleeping and eating dog lie |
| what to do if you are attacked | curl up and defend around neck |
| How to react to fearful dogs | avoid eye contact, use a catch pole, and muzzle the dog asap. |
| How to deal with fighting dogs | do not separate by hand. Stop the loosing dog and remove it from the area. use a water spray |
| Protective eaters | dogs protect food from other pack members. discipline young or small dogs if they do this. |
| How to deal with a jumping dog | ignore the dog. when calm give attention. Step in their toes, and be consisten |
| Intra-specific aggression in cats | more smoke than fire, normal after copulation |
| How to deal with a fearful cat | use heavy gloves, grab by the nape of the neck keeping your forearm in line with the spine, and support their hindquarters |
| Inter-specific aggression in cats | small size means they aren't much of a worry to humans. but they can claw at your ankles and such |
| Vision | born with eyes closes, they open at 10 days. eyes reach adult color at 3 weeks of age. cats do not need their eyes completely for adult behavior. Have binocular and monocular vision. |
| Nicitating membrane | a 3rd membrane that goes across the eye |
| Dog Night vision | have more rods, which detect motion and provide vision in dim light. have a mirror like membrane (tympanum) that reflects light back through the rods so it impacts them twice |
| Cat Night vision | have an elliptical pupil which opens and closes faster and is larger than round pupils. Adaptation to night hunting. |
| Color-blindness | dogs and cats are red-green colorblind |
| Hearing range in dogs | 20-40,000 Hz |
| Hearing range in cats | 20- 60,000 Hz |
| Balance in cat | inner ear anatomy is similar to that of a human. do not get carsick easily. can right self if they fall from high up. Can do this if they are deaf but not if they are blindfolded |
| Sense of Smell | developed at birth, use it more than humans. dogs may be more that 100,000 times better than man |
| Scent marking in dogs | urine, glands around ears, paws, anus, and feces |
| scent marking in cats | urine, glands around paws ears and chin |
| Vomeronasal organ | located about the harp palate called the "VNO" used to ID pheromones. Involved in Flehmen Response (upper lip curl) |
| Sense of Touch | developed at birth. dogs vary a lot by breed because of what they were bred to do. (ie fighting dogs do not feel). Cats are sensitive to pressure but not heat. Whiskers on a cat are touch organs |
| Sense of Taste: Dogs | prefer meat to a high protein non-meat diet. prefer canned and cooked meat compared to raw. Like it moist. like novel foods. Beef> Pork>Lamb>Chicken>Horse. Like sucrose |
| Sense of Taste: Cats | cats will starve rather than eat a meal they do not like. Fish>chicken>pork>horse>beef>lamb. Prefer moist, novel foods. No preference for sugar, raw or cooked. |
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