Title: Explain the considerations involved in selecting a rabbit.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-36) > Section: Caring for and Managing Rabbits

Explanation should include selection based on

- knowledge of the breed
- source
- health issues
- environmental considerations
- purposes.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the time, cost, and environmental factors to consider when selecting a pet rabbit?
- What local sources exist for acquiring a pet rabbit? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
- What is the terminology for a male, female, and baby rabbit?
- What is the life expectancy of a pet rabbit?
- What characteristics of rabbits make them desirable as companion animals?
- What is the lifetime cost associated with owning a rabbit?