Title: (Optional) Describe the companion and research animal industries.
Course: Introduction to Animal Systems (18101) > Section: Exploring the Animal Industry

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?