Small Animal Breeds A Determine the scientific names

Small Animal Breeds A. Determine the scientific names for small animal species B. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds C. Identify common dog breeds and characteristics D. Identify common cat breeds and characteristics E. Identify common species of pet reptiles F. Identify common breeds of pet birds G. Identify common species of pet rodents H. Identify common types of ornamental fish

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

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

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

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

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

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

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