1. Commercial Breeding Facilities: 1. Puppies born in commercial breeding facilities (i.e. puppy mills) do not generally receive proper socialization. What are behavioral problems that may result later in life? As behavioral problems, there can be food aggression, anxiety, fear and difficulty in training.2. What are some physical health problems that occur in puppies from puppy mills? health problems of puppies from puppy mills are mainly infection caused by parasites, scars, cataracts and mites 3. What are some physical health problems that occur among the breeding stock? Breeding stock dogs can have genetic issues such as hip dysplasia, shortened or missing limbs, and breathing difficultiesb. Favorite Breed: 1. What is your favorite dog or cat breed, and why? My favorite cat breed is Russian Blue, since I currently living with my Russian Blue cat 2. List the congenital and heritable disorders that occur in that breed.  Very Healthy breed and hardly have any genetic disorders. There could be obesity and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy b. Were you surprised by the number of disorders?  I am actually relieved that it is highly unlike that my cat will suffer congenital and heritable disorders b. Solutions to the Purebred Problem (Use the Breeding Discontent article to answer every part of this question): 1. The article, "Breeding Discontent", offers some practical solutions to address the health crisis facing purebred dogs. What does the Royal SPCA recommend in their position statement? First point was that “breeders should prioritize health, welfare, temperament and quality of both parents and their offspring”, and second point was that “all those who benefit from pedigree dogs have a collective responsibility to put aside vested interests and to work together to ensure that their health and welfare are protected” (‘Breeding Discontent’, Paula Kislak)2. What are four ways veterinarians can promote responsible breeding and pet ownership?  Counsel our clients on the virtues of adopting mixed-breed dogs Facilitate innovative and aggressive marketing of shelter animals Support sterilization of every adopted animals that leaves facility legislative efforts such as differential licensingb. Finding a Reputable Source: 1. Where are puppies from commercial breeding facilities (puppy mills) sold?  Mill puppies are bought to pet stores and they can be sold there or through website 2. What are the best sources for a purebred dog or cat? Reputable breeder3. What are the best sources for a mixed breed dog or cat? Shelter4. What sources are considered unreliable sources of dogs and cats? Pet shops, commercial breeders, backyard breeders, stray dogs or catsb. Cats and Dogs in Shelters: 1. What are the estimated number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year?  Estimated 7.5 million dogs or cats 2. What are the estimated numbers of cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year?  1.5 million dogs or cats 3. Before reading this material, would you have overestimated, underestimated, or accurately estimated these numbers?  I actually thought the number was lower. I never expected it to go in millions. b. Opinion: 1. Has this week’s material affected your perspective on which sources of companion animals you would support in the future? Yes. And I am thankful and lucky that I adopted my beloved cat from a believable shelter.2. If your opinion has changed, why did it change? If your opinion did not change, why did it not change? Even before I read this article, I felt the importance of adoption and its route, since I actually adopted a 4-years old Russian Blue cat myself. But it was very educational to know which organization is credible and which is