Introduction to Animal Behavior

What is the primary method responsible for the development of different dog and cat breeds?

• Natural selection

• Selective breeding

• Genetic mutation

• Random mating

How many breeds of dogs and cats are mentioned to be in existence?

• Dozens

• Hundreds

• Thousands

• Millions

What is the main reason for the physical differences among the three canines shown in the image?

• They belong to different species

• They have different diets

• They have been bred for specific physical characteristics

• They live in different environments

What is selective breeding?

• Breeding in which humans bred specific individual animals in an effort to develop animals with certain desirable characteristics

• Breeding in which animals are allowed to breed freely without human intervention

• Breeding in which animals are bred for the purpose of increasing their population

• Breeding in which animals are bred to maintain their natural characteristics

For what purposes have breeds been developed through selective breeding?

• Hunting, guarding, herding, etc.

• Increasing population, maintaining natural characteristics

• Free breeding, natural selection

• Random breeding, population control

Which breed is the Pomeranian considered to be descended from?

• German Shepherd

• German Spitz

• Siberian Husky

• Golden Retriever

How did the Pomeranian breed acquire its name?

• By association with the area known as Pomerania in northern Poland

• By association with the area known as Bavaria in southern Germany

• By association with the area known as Transylvania in Romania

• By association with the area known as Normandy in France

Which photo shows the German Spitz?

• Top photo

• Bottom photo

• Both photos

• Neither photo

Which photo shows the Pomeranian?

• Top photo

• Bottom photo

• Both photos

• Neither photo

Which of the following statements is true about dog and cat behaviors?

• All behaviors are a result of selective breeding.

• Some behaviors are based on instinctive behaviors common to all animals of the same species.

• All behaviors are unique to each individual animal.

• No behaviors are influenced by instinct.