D18: . Basics of feline breeding (goals, use, breeds, breeding methods), FIFE classification Flashcards
what is a moggery?
Moggy: domestic cat, non-pedigree
what is a cattery?
cattery: where cats are kept & bred
what is a pedigree cat?
Pedigree: line of descent of purebred cats
what are the uses of cats?
- Companionship
- Hunts and protects from pests (i.e. mice and rats)
what are the goals of cat breeding?
increase or continue with gene refreshment
what are cat breeding methods
1) purebreeding:
A) inbreeding
B) linebreeding
C) outcrossing
2) crossbreeding
what is inbreeding?
-> Close, moderate.
->Inbreeding is production of offspring from mating of individuals that are closely related genetically
-> Character fixation
-> Prepotency (homozygous ), selection inevitable.
what is line breeding?
mating of close relatives
‣ Repeated backcrossing
‣ Based on a prepotent male
‣ Father — offspring resemblance
‣ Father — son substitution
what is outcrossing?
-> purebred breeding without inbreeding.
-> outside 4 generations.
*Grading up of poor quality stocks.
-> By outstanding males
-> Goal: fixation of characters by prepotent males.
- Mating like to like: only similar phenotype, different genotype.
-> Poor fixation (A form of selection). - Mating unlike to unlike: better to avoid, not advisable. exception: for gene refreshment.
what breeding method is used to gain character fixation?
a combination of inbreeding and like to like breeding is the most effective method)
what is crossbreeding?
◦ Between different breeds or species crossing to produce new breeds.
◦ Good for gene refreshment.
Examples:
‣ Bengal (wild cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) x Abyssinian).
‣ Ocicat (Thai x Abyssinian).
‣ Pixie-bob (bobcat, lynx rufus x domestic cat).
where can heterosis/ hybrid vigor occu?
may occur in line breeding and species crossings
what is top mating?
- Top quality individuals: prefer mating with outstanding animals (top mating).
how many cat breeds are known?
approx. 30 - 50
how are cat breeds classified?
Who created the classification system?
who: F. I. Fe, Fédération Internationale Féline
by phenotype: mainly hair type:
short hair
long hair
other/ specialities
new breeds
give examples of short hair cats
British,
European,
American,
Oriental Shorthair,
Siamese (Thai),
Manx,
ussian Blue,
Chartreux,
Abyssinian,
Korat,
Burmese,
Havana Brown,
Singapore,
Tonkinese,
Bombay,
Exotic…
give examples of long hair cats
Persian,
Classical Turkish Angora,
Turkish
Angora,
Turkish Van,
Himalayan,
Persian Tiffany,
Balinese,
Maine Coon,
Norwegian Forest,
Ragdoll…
give examples of speciality cats
Rex Cats,
Sphinx (hairless),
Snowshoe (American Shothair + Siamese),
American Wirehair,
Scottish Fold,
American Curl (folded ears),
Egyptian Mau (spots)
