Companion Animal Quiz

Taurine

Cats have a unique dietary requirement of what amino acids

Canis lupus

Dogs most likely arose from which genus and species

Foreign

Cats are classified as having three basic body types :cobby, moderate, and which third type

Felis lybica

Cats most likely arose from which genus and species

12,000

Dogs were most likely domesticated about how many years ago

True

In 2002, nearly three-fourths of veterinarians are involved in practices primarily aimed at health care for companion animals

False

In rural settings,when male cats are allowed to roam, they will generally establish a hunting and dominance territory of about one acre in area

True

There are estimated to be more than 400 breed of dogs are herding dogs

True

A cat delivering a killed mouse to its owner is most expressing affection for the owner

One week

A newborn puppy typically double its birth weight in about what period of time

True

A typical outdoor cat will spend about 40 % of its time sleeping

False

Abyssinian is the name of a major breed of terriers in the United State

True

Among the seven major categories of dogs are hounds and herding dogs

Two thirds

Approximately what proportion of American households include companion animals as pets

Owners of housecats may reduce excesive nocturnal activity by which of the following methods ?

Play with the cat for about 15-30minutes during the evening

False

The German Shepherd is a breed of sporting dog in the US

True

The Golden Retriever is among the three most common breeds of dogs utilized as guides dogs to visually impaired

displeasure with its surroundings or treatment

a cat "flicking " its tail is generally indicating what status ?

Ritual submissive behavior

in dogs, the behavior of flattening the ears ,lying with exposed belly ,and tucking the tail are which of the following

Dog

the first domesticated species was most likely which animal