cat breeds Flashcards
1
Q
what are some unique physical abilities of cats?
A
- great night vision (due to the extra reflective layer in their eye [the tapetum])
- can jump very well (due to the extra growth on its scapula)
- retractable claws
- can turn their paws inwards to bat or grasp prey
2
Q
define natural breed
A
- based on a naturally occurring population of cats from a specific geographical area
- continuation can only occur from mating within the breed
3
Q
define hybrid breed
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- originally established through the mating of 2 different natural breeds
- backcrossing to one or both of the original breeds is allowed
3
Q
define established breed
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- was originally the mating of 2 different natural breeds but is now continued through the matting only within the breed
- crosses with the original natural breed are not permitted
4
Q
define mixed breed
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- the random mating of different breeds
4
Q
define mutation
A
- a sudden change in genotype that has no relation to the individual’s ancestry
- can pass it on to future generations
- backcrossing is allowed
5
Q
name the 6 different body types of a cat
A
cobby
semi-cobby
foreign
semi-foreign
oriental
long and substantial
6
Q
what are the 3 different cat head types
A
round
wedge
modified wedge
7
Q
Abyssinian
A
- oldest known breed
- very people-oriented
- natural breed
- inquisitive, love to climb
- intelligent
- energetic
breed associated conditions: renal amyloidosis, retinal atrophy, lysosomal storage disease, psychogenic alopecia and dermatitis, gingivitis, patellar luxation, neonatal erythrolysis
8
Q
American shorthair
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- gentle companion
- low maintenance
- originally the DSH
- soft voices
no known breed-associated medical problems
9
Q
Burmese
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- playful
- hybrid breed
- lively and clumsy
10
Q
Manx
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- natural breed
- cna be tailless, short or full tail
- playfully
rumpies: tailless
rumpy risers: small knob from a few tail vert.
stumpies: defined tail stum
longies: normal but shortened tail
11
Q
Ocicat
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- hybrid breed
- friendly
- good traveler
- hardy breed
12
Q
persian
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- established breed
- sweet and gentle
- creatures of habit
- difficult to intubate
13
Q
Siamese
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- natural breed
- curious and noisy
