Author Question: Guinea pigs are popular as small pets because: What will be an ideal ... (Read 37 times)

sjones · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Guinea pigs are popular as small pets because:

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

AFRMA Research
(a) Characteristics of the ideal fancy mouse include the following:

What will be an ideal response?

1_Step_At_ATime · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

They are gentle and rarely bite.
They recognize their owners and respond vocally.
They are clean and have very little or no odor (if the cage is cleaned).
Housing requirements are minimal.
They are relatively easy to feed (pelleted foods and some leafy greens).
They are easy to handle.

Answer to Question 2

Type: The ideal mouse should be sleek and alert, long and slim, yet with strong bone and an
arched loin.
2. Condition: The ideal mouse has a good weight and a smooth and glossy coat that feels fine to the
hand and densely covers the body.
3. Head: The head should be long and clean, not too fine or pointed at the muzzle; the skull should have
good breadth and length as well as width between the eyes and ears; the muzzle should show a roman
nose and well-developed whiskers.
4. Ears: The ears should be large and thin; carried high on the head and facing forward; and free of
folds, creases, or nicks.
5. Eyes: The eyes should be large, bold, and prominent, showing great animation and interest

6. Tail: The tail should come out of the back, be thick at the root, and should taper gradually. It should
be free from kinks; the length should be equal to the body length or longer; and the junction with the
backbone should form the point of a triangle formed with the hips.
7. Size: Larger size has an advantage if everything else is equal; the average size should be eight to nine
inches from the nose to the tail tip.
8. General: Mice should be tractable and easy to handle. Physical defects or poor temperament shall be
penalized, and all faults will be considered of equal seriousness