Small Animal Breeds Determine the scientific names for small animal species List characteristics used to identify animal breeds Identify common dog breeds and characteristics Identify common cat breeds and characteristics Identify common species of pet reptiles Identify common breeds of pet birds Identify common species of pet rodents Identify common types of ornamental fish

Guess the Breed Cross 2. 1. 3. 4. 1-Labrador/Standard Poodle 2-German Shepard/ Labrador 3-Toy Poodle/ Cocker Spaniel 4-Dachshund/ Chihuahua 3. 4.

Guess the Breed Cross 5. 6. 7. 8. 5-Yorkie/Maltese 6-Chihuhua/Pug 7-Schnauzer/Poodle 8-Golden Retriever/Collie 7. 8.

Scientific Names Dog = Canis familiaris Cat= Felis catus Determine the scientific names for small animal species Dog = Canis familiaris Cat= Felis catus Snake= Serpentes Turtle= Testudines Lizard= Lacertilia Parrot= Psittaciformes

Scientific Names Guinea Pig= Cavia porcellus Hamster= Cricetinae Determine the scientific names for small animal species Guinea Pig= Cavia porcellus Hamster= Cricetinae Gerbil= Gerbillinae Ferret= Mustela putorius furo Goldfish= Carassius auratus Clownfish= Amphiprioninae

Identification Characteristics B. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds 1- Coat Color and/or Pattern Brindle (stripes) Solid Colors Spots Points

Identification Characteristics B. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds 2- Coat Texture Smooth Wire hair Curly Long

Identification Characteristics B. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds 3- Ear Carriage Floppy Erect

Identification Characteristics B. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds 4- Tail Length & Carriage Curls Docked Naturally Long & held level or low Naturally bob-tailed

Identification Characteristics B. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds 5- Size