Cat breeds

Question 1

what different colors can cats be?

Answer 1

black, lavender, white, cream/beige, chocolate, fawn, cinnamon, red, lilac, blue/grey

Question 2

what patterns can cats be?

Answer 2

solid, bicolor, calico, mackerel tabby (straight stripes vertically), classic tabby (swirled stripes), van (body one color, ears and tail a different color), pointed (dark feet and tail color), tortoiseshell, ticked tabby (light feet color), spotted tabby (morse code type stripes)

Question 3

Abyssinian

Answer 3

origin: ethiopia
coat: ruddy bands of color
quiet, intelligent, like to explore and climb, needs space
predisposed conditions: progressive retinal atrophy and pyruvate kinase (blood disorder that can cause anemia)

Question 4

Siamese

Answer 4

origin: thailand
coat: 4 variations: seal point, chocolate point, blue point, lilac point
very vocal, loving/affectionate, curious and playful
predisposed conditions: progressive retinal atrophy, strabismus, bladder stones

Question 5

Persian

Answer 5

origin: Iran
coat: black, blue, cream, cameo, smore tortoiseshell, blue/cream smoke
docile, sweet, easy going
brachycephalic breed
predisposed conditions: facial fold infections, ringworm, periodontal disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Question 6

Maine Coon

Answer 6

origin: Maine
coat: many colors/variations, patterns: solid, bi-colored, tabby; colors: black, white, red, blue, cream
require grooming!!
friendly, goofy, affectionate, intelligent, act like a dog
predisposed conditions: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia

Question 7

Ragdoll

Answer 7

origin: California
coat: point colors (seal, blue, chocolate, red, cream)
requires grooming!!
gentle, calm, sociable
predisposed conditions: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Question 8

Bengal

Answer 8

origin: USA
coat color: brown, snow, silver
coat pattern: spotted or marbled
exotic looking coat
very active and playful, dog-like qualities
predisposed conditions: progressive retinal atrophy, lymphosarcoma

Question 9

Sphynx

Answer 9

origin: Toronto, Canada
hairless, high maintenance, require weekly baths
can develop acne and comedones without weekly bathing
mischievous, outgoing, attention seeking, like to cuddle, vocal
predisposed conditions: mainly dermatological concerns, will get sunburn

Question 10

Devon Rex

Answer 10

origin: england
coat: wavy, short hair that should never be brushed
colors: white, blue, black, cream, red, brown, chestnut, frost, platinum, fawn, chocolate, cinnamon, lavender, champagne, seal
patterns: solid, tortoiseshell, bi-color, calico, tabby, ticking, smoke, shaded, point
known for big ears
active, energetic, class-clown, affection/attention seeking
predisposed conditions: no major predispositions, can get sunburned

Question 11

Himalayan

Answer 11

origin: USA
coats: blue point, lilac point, seal point, chocolate point, red/flame point, cream point
hair on the bulk of body is cream or white, requires grooming
quiet, sweet, laid back
predisposed conditions: brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, polycystic kidney disease

Question 12

DSH

Answer 12

domestic short hair