TAMU NSF GK-12 HOME
Cattle Breeds
Use your knowledge of cattle breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each animal below.
1. ________: My genetics are 5/8 Angus and 3/8 Brahman.
2. ________: My genetics are 3/8 Brahman and 5/8 Hereford
3. ________: I am a dual purpose breed produced in Germany.
4. ________: My genetics are about 50% Brahman, 25% Shorthorn and 25% Hereford.
Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true(T) or false(F).
5. _____Guernsey cattle are dairy cattle from the Isle of Guernsey.
6. _____ Originated in India, Brahman cattle are very heat tolerant.
7. _____ Brown Swiss cattle are small beef cattle originating from Switzerland.
8. _____ The Longhorn was developed in the state of Texas.
For each breed, determine if it is a beef, dairy or dual purpose breed.
9. Angus:
10. Jersey:
11. Brown Swiss:
12. Polled Hereford:
13. Shorthorn:
14. Belted Galloway:
15. Charolais:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
Equine Breeds
Use your knowledge of equine breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each animal below.
1. __________: My beautiful long black mane and tail are never cut.
2. __________: I am a saddle horse, from the United States. I love to work cattle.
3. __________: I am capable of naturally over striding.
4. __________: I have high endurance and a unique dished face.
Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true(T) or false(F).
5. _____ The Dutch Draft breed was developed in Holland.
6. _____ Belgians are famous for feathering on their lower legs.
7. _____ The Hanoverian breed is from Germany and is one of the oldest breeds.
8. _____ The Miniature Horse breed requires a height of no more than 11.2 hands.
For each breed, determine if it is a Draft horse, Light horse or Pony breed.
9. Belgian:
10. Appaloosa:
11. Shetland:
12. Thoroughbred:
13. Shire:
14. Persheron:
15. Hackney:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
Canine Breeds
Use your knowledge of canine breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each dog below.
1. _________: My body is long and low to the ground. I have very short legs
2. _________: I am a distinctively spotted dog.
3. _________: I am a small breed with terrier-like qualities of temperament.
4. _________: I am black and tan and am known for my scent hunting ability.
Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true(T) or false(F).
5. _____ Bassett hounds are hunting dogs that look like miniature foxhounds.
6. _____ The Yorkshire Terrier is of the working dog class..
7. _____ Australian Cattle dogs are commonly used to move cattle.
8. _____ The Beagle is of the hound dog class.
For each breed, describe it with at least two important characteristics.
9. Bulldog:
10. Pomeranian:
11. Welsh Corgi:
12. Shih Tzu:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
Feline Breeds
Use your knowledge of feline breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each cat below.
1. _______________: My paws are well tufted to increase my ability for walking on snow.
2. _______________: I am a longhaired, pointed cat with white paws.
3. _______________: If asked to race other domestic cats, I will always win; I am the fastest.
4. _______________: My ears fold forward and I have large, round eyes.
Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true(T) or false(F).
5. T / F Persian Himalayan cats are identical to Siamese cats except, they have long hair.
6. T / F Russian Blue cats always have brilliant blue eyes and a silvery blue coat.
7. T / F The Devon Rex is a shorthaired, curly coat cat with an “elfin” look to its face.
8. T / F The Domestic Longhair requires daily grooming and house cleaning.
For each breed, determine its hair class (longhair, shorthair or curly coat)
and describe it with at least two other important characteristics.
9. Balinese:
10. Cornish Rex:
11. American Curl:
12. Domestic Shorthair:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
Sheep and Goat Breeds
Use your knowledge of breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each below. Be sure to include if it is a GOAT or SHEEP.
1. __________: I am very prolific, from Spain and I love to clear brush.
2. __________: I produce Mohair.
3. __________: I produce medium wool and have a light brown face and legs.
4. __________: My head has a wool cap.
Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F).
5. _____ Boer goats are primarily used for milk production.
6. _____ Lincoln sheep are almost entirely covered in wool.
7. _____ Suffolk sheep have wool caps.
8. _____ Dorset sheep are known for their ability to breed out of season.
For each breed, describe the hair or wool of the animal.
Be sure to state if the breed is a SHEEP or GOAT.
9. Rambouillet:
10. Southdown:
11. Angora:
12. Barbado:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
Swine Breeds
Use your knowledge of swine breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the correct breed for each animal below.
1. __________: My face is white and my back is usually red, similar to a common breed of cattle.
2. __________: My skin is pink and my ears are erect.
3. __________: I have an extra vertebra.
4. __________: I am early maturing and have a black body, usually with a white face and legs.
Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F).
5. ______ Pietrain is the only breed of hogs with spots of color.
6. ______ Red Wattles and Durocs look very similar except for the erect ears of Red Wattles.
7. ______The Vietnamese Potbelly will weigh up to 70-100 pounds.
8. ______The Poland China was developed in the United States.
For each breed, determine its ears or ERECT or RELAXED (pointed or floppy).
9. Duroc:
10. Tamworth:
11. Poland China:
12. Berkshire:
13. Yorkshire:
14. Landrace:
15. Chester White:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
Exotic Breeds
Use your knowledge of exotic breeds and the characteristics of each to fill in the blank with the
correct breed for each animal below.
1. __________: I am a large member of the parrot family.
2. __________: My ridged texture is sometimes mistaken for debris or leaves; I am great at camouflaging.
3. __________: My ears are long and drag the ground.
4. __________: I am a small member of the parrot family.
5. Carefully read each description and determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F).
6. _____ Mata Mata Turtles have a large head with a hooked jaw.
7. _____ Chinese Dwarf Hamsters are tailless rodents.
8. _____ The male Columbian Red-Tail Boa is smaller than the female.
9. _____ The Long Hair Teddy Bear Hamster is also known as the fancy hamster.
10. For each breed, determine its classification (reptile, mammal, amphibian or avian/bird).
11. Cockatoo:
12. Ferret:
13. Guinea Pig:
14. Red Ear Sider:
15. Scarlet Macaw:
16. Sugar Glider:
17. Savannah Monitor:
Choose two breeds and fill out the Venn diagram below by comparing and contrasting.
Of the chosen two breeds above, which do you like best? Why?
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