| POCKET PETS- Questions for Fitting and Showing Depending on the level of the participant, the judge may ask the following questions starting with basic information to basic care. The level of difficulty will vary on member's level and year in project. BASIC INFORMATION: Name of Animal: Species: Type of Animal: Gender: Color and Marking: BASIC FACTS: What is the natural environment or habitat the wild version of your animal inhabit? What is the average lifespan of your pet? How many years does it live? How long does it take to become full grown? What does it eat? BASIC CARE INFORMATION: Name two foods your animal eats: How often do you feed it? What kind of cage does it live in? Are there any heat or temperature requirements? Is your animal nocturnal or diurnal? What do you have to do to keep your pet healthy? How much protein does it need in its food? What is a brand of food you use (if any)? TAXONOMY Order: Genus: Species: BREED CHARACTERISTICS Breed: Color and Marking: Body Type: What is the difference between a show quality specimen and a pet quality one? What is a showing 'fault' for your breed (if applies)? SHOWING What is the name of a recognized showing club for your animal? What are standards? Name official colors and markings (amount depends on skill level): DISEASES: What is the most common disease or health problem seen in animals like yours? What is the treatment? What is another common disease and treatment? BREEDING: What is the best age to breed your animal? How often does your animal go into heat? How many times should it be bred? How many babies does it have at one time? What is the process to breed your animal? Explain any special issues related to breeding your animal: GENETICS: What is the genetic code for various colors and markings? What is the 4H Pledge? |
| Questions the judge may ask... (Created by D. Needham 2006 - reprint as needed) |
| 4H - Fitting and Showing Pocket Pets |