Explain why breed standards differ from the typical mixed-breed presentation and how you should reflect this in a profile.

Explain why breed standards differ from the typical mixed-breed presentation and how you should reflect this in a profile.

• A. Standards describe ideal traits; mixed breeds show variation; reflect observed traits and plausible ranges rather than absolutes
• B. Standards describe ideal traits; mixed breeds show identical variation
• C. Mixed breeds follow standards exactly
• D. Breed standards do not apply to breed profiles

Answer: (A)