Identification should include
- the sexual maturity of companion animals
- responsibilities of companion animal breeders
- weaning age
- ethical issues associated with breeding.
Process/Skill Questions:
- If a person wanted to breed mice, what steps should be taken to ensure successful offspring?
- What are some responsibilities of a dog breeder? How is dog breeding different from the breeding of other species?
- What are some problems associated with overbreeding?
- What steps would a breeder take to wean a young cat from its mother? Why is each step important?