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Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

evolved in North America 40 million years ago; looked like a cross between a weasel and a fox; extinct 15 million years ago

A

Hesperocyon

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about 34 million years ago; larger hyena-like animals with large jaws and strong teeth; extinct 2.5 million years ago

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Borophagines

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3
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included all living species of canines

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canines

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4
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What was the first animal domesticated?

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dogs

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5
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phylum of dogs

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Chordata

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6
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Class of dogs

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Mammalia

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7
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order of dogs

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Carnivora

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8
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family of dogs

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Canidae

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9
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Genis of dogs

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Canis

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10
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species of dogs

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lupus

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11
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subspecies of dogs

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C. l. familiaris

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12
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where were dogs first domesticated?

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East Asia, perhaps China

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13
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the point at which the care, feeding, and breeding of a species come under the control of people

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domestication

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14
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how long have dogs lived with humans?

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at least 15,000 years

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15
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5 dogs per 100 people are found in ____ and ____

A

Germany and Japan

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16
Q

10 dogs per 100 people in ____

A

U.K.

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17
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18 dogs per 100 people in ____

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United States

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18
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when were cats domesticated?

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~9,000 years ago

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19
Q

what is the largest species of cat?

A

Siberian tiger

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20
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what is the smallest species of cat?

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black-footed cat

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21
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how many species are there in the cat family (Felidae) ?

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38

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22
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Genus of cats

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Felis

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23
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Species of cats

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F. silvestris

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24
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subspecies of cats

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F. s. catus

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25
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family of cats

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Felidae

26
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the major subdivision of a genus and composed of individuals that can successfully breed with one another

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species

27
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animals having a common origin with characteristics that distinguish them from other groups within the same species

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breed

28
Q

how many dog breeds are estimated in the world?

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700-800

29
Q

How many dog breeds does the AKC recognize?

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175

30
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hunting and other field activities

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sporting

31
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scenting powers, stamina to run; diverse size

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hound

32
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guarding property, pulling sled, water rescues

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working

33
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diminutive size; popular with city dwellers

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toy

34
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diverse group

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non-sporting

35
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control movement of other animals

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herding

36
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enrolled in AKC Foundation Stock Service until breed accepted for regular status

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miscellaneous

37
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not eligible for AKC registration but are an avenue to allow these purebred breeds to develop

A

Foundation Stock Service

38
Q

white cats with one or both eyes blue are often ____

A

deaf

39
Q

cats can see __ better than humans at night

A

6x

40
Q

how many deciduous teeth do kittens have?

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26

41
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how many teeth do domestic cats have?

A

30

16 upper, 14 lower

42
Q

dental formula

A

3131 / 3121

43
Q

smallest teeth; used for cutting

A

incisors

44
Q

long, sharp teeth; used to seize and kill prey

A

canine

45
Q

3rd upper premolar and 1st lower molar; used to shear through food

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carnassial

46
Q

cats have two sets of _____, unlike most animals

A

vocal chords

47
Q

what sound do the lower vocal chords produce?

A

meow

48
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what sound do the upper vocal cords produce?

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purr and growl

49
Q

what is the average life expectancy of cats?

A

10-14 years

50
Q

older cats are prone to what metabolic diseases?

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  • renal (kidney) failure
  • diabetes mellitus
  • hyperthyroidism
51
Q

what are whiskers called?

A

vibrissae

52
Q

what are 3 purposes of vibrissae?

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  • an antennae to feel environment
  • valuable in navigation
  • used in communication
53
Q

white and one other color

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bicolor

54
Q

tricolor; white, black, and red or the diluted versions

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calico

55
Q

ticked or agouti hairs (bands of color on hair) and solid

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tabby

56
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mixture of red and black or diluted versions

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tortoiseshell

57
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face, paws, and tail are darker in color

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colorpoint

58
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  • founded in the U.S.
  • world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats
  • recognizes 42 breeds (40 in championship class + 2 misc.)
A

Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA)

59
Q

partial to complete tail-lessness in cats

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Manx trait

60
Q

no tail whatsoever (required for showing)

A

rumpy

61
Q

stub of cartilage; noticeable when tail is up

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riser or rumpy riser

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