Title: (Optional) Identify breeds of cats.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring the Small Animal Care Industry

Identification could include

  - terms common to cats
  - considerations involved in selecting cats for pets
  - common breeds of cats in shorthair and longhair categories (e.g., American shorthair, European Burmese, Egyptian mau, Japanese bobtail, Maine coon cat, Scottish fold, Turkish Angora)
  - physical characteristics of cats (e.g., markings and color, anatomical characteristics such as size, weight, shape, length, ears)
  - common feline behaviors
  - feline reproductive traits
  - feeding habits
  - nutritional requirements based on breed
  - housing and equipment requirements for cats
  - how to care for cats.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What is felinology?
  - What are the similarities and differences among cat breeds?