Cta breeds

topic two for test two

AVMA estimated _____ million pet cats in the US in 2012

74

what percent of households have cats

~30%

pet cat numbers dont account for the _____ million feral/strays

>60

how much of the cat population is owned vs feral/stray

just more than 50%

most cat owners have never owned a ____

pedigree cat

breeds in cats is more about ____ than _____

pedigree than traits

what is the sole registry body of Britain and how many breeds do they recognize

Governing Council of the Cat Fancy / ~100 breeds

what is the cat association in the US and how many breeds do they recognize

Cat Fanciers’ Association / 42 breeds

What was the new Russian cat breed recognized in 2019

Toy Bob

how many generations must be proven registered for a pedigree cat

4+ generations

how many owned cats worldwide are pedigreed

<3%

What are 5 general traits of pet cats

active, affectionate, clean, easy to care for, tolerant

other general cat traits in regards to

• movement

• senses

• patience for

• energy

• movements are graceful and precise

• keen sense of hearing, smell and sight

• patience and quickness for observing, stalking, pouncing

• meticulous and effective in conserving their energy to hunt

average cat life expectancy

10-14 yrs

cat vs human years

1:5 ratio

what is the greatest danger for outdoor cats

road traffic

what predators are risks to outside cats

coyotes, eagles, owls

what metabolic diseases are older cats most prone to

• renal (kidney) failure

• diabetes mellitus

• hyperthyroidism

kittens open their eyes at ___

7-10 days

white cats with one or both blue eyes are often ____

deaf

cats can see ___ better than humans at night

~6x

how many teeth do cats have? Upper vs lower?

30 total /. 16 upper / 14 lower

how many deciduous teeth do cats have (milk teeth)

26

dental formula for cats

3131 upper / 3121 lower

purpose of incisors teeth

smallest, used for cutting

purpose of canine teeth

long, sharp, used to seize and kill prey

purpose of carnassial teeth

3rd upper premolar and 1st lower moler

used to shear through food

cats have ___ grinding ability

little

cats have an unusually dependent ____ mechanism

balancing

what allows cats to orient their bodies during falls and jumps

flexible spine and inner ear

what purpose does the cats tail serve

• rudder to adjust direction of jump

• maintain balance when climbing and chasing prey

why do cats generally come down trees backward

• rear legs dont rotate well

• claws in wrong direction to descend head first

how many sets of vocal cords do cats have

two (one above the other)

purpose of lower and upper vocal cords

lower: meow

upper: purr/growl

how many whiskers do cats have

~30 in four rows

purpose of whiskers

antennae to feel environment

• assess dimensions in dark

• info about prey when caught and too close to see

Navigation confidence

used in communiaction

another word for whiskers

vibrissae

how many clawed digits do cats have

5 in front, 4-5 in rear

what is it called when cats have more than 5 clawed digits

polydactylism

what is the name of the proximal front 5th claw

declaw

how do cats manage claw length

bite the rear, scratch with front

what are the two basic and primary colors of cat hair

black and red (all other due to dilution)

how is white hair color made

masking gene that hides all other colors

blue color (dilute black) is common in

mixed breed cats

____ is the most common genetic color of cats

black

most common cat hair colors

• white

• black

• red (range, ginger)

• blue

• cream

• brown

• lilac

• cinnamon

• fawn

what are the cat hair patterns

• solid

• bicolor

• calico

• tabby

• tortoiseshell

• colorpoint

what doe sit mean to be bicolor

white + one other color

what does it mean to be calico

tricolor, white, black, and red or diluted versions

why are calico almsot always female

genes carried on x chromosome

what does it mean to be tabby

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

what does it mean to be tortoiseshell

mi of red and black or diluted versions (usually female)

what does it mean to be colorpoint

face, paws, and tail are darker in color

types of tabbys

• classic

• mackerel

• ticked

• spotted

what is the manx trait

partial or complete tail-lessness (dominant trait)

manx cats are breed of cat with a naturally occuring mutation to the

spine

two copies of the manx gene is ___

lethal → spontaneous abortion before birth

what are the classifications for manx kittens

• rumpy (no tail)

• riser/rumpy riser (stub of cartilage)

• stumpy (partial tail)

• tailes/longy

what breed

• large, laid-back, semi long haired

• captivating blue eyes

• pointed breed

• tend to be more interested in humans than other breeds

• taught to come when called and play catch

• tend to be floor cats, not jumpers

Ragdoll

what breed

• large size

  • males- 12-18#, females - 10-14#

• easygoing, good natured temperment

• rugged muscular appearance

• agile, tough, independent and resourceful

• shaggy coat, bushy tail, and tufted ears and toes

maine coon

what breed

• developed by crossing persians with shorthaired breeds

• round head with small rounded ears

• medium-large body

• deep chested and short thick strong legs

• thick soft dense coat - tolerant of cool weather

• same rainbow of colors and patterns as the persian

  • resemble persian except in coat length

exotic

what are the five most popular breeds in the us

ragdoll

maine coon

exotic

perisan

british shorthair

what breed

• in 2012 represented ½ of all purebred registered cats in US

  • overbreeding led to kidney disorders; jaw, and hip/knee deformities; cardiomyopathy

• long, heavy, thick coat in various colors

  • major grooming commitement

• sturdy conformations

  • large, short bodied cat

  • thick bones and a short tail

  • large, rounded head with large eyes

  • short, snub nose with deep break centered between the eyes

• laid-back, easy-going, pleasing disposition

persian

what breed

• relatively calm, easy going, talk infrequently

• easily trained and very adaptable

• not fond of being carried

• known for being clumsy

• medium to large cats; not as big as maine coon

• males- 9-17#, female- 7-12#

• often blue, but variety of colors

• no breed specific diseases

british shorthair

what breed

• developed from sturdy, native american working cats

  • ridded colonial barns of rodents

• even-tempered; excellent house pets

• short coats

• variety of colors and patterns (calico and tortoiseshell)

  • silver classic tabby most common

• large heads, quiet voices, and pwoerful, muscular bodies

  • good hunters, jumpers, and climbers

• females- ~10#, males- ~14#

american shorthair

what breed

• known as “sacred cat of burma”

• medium to large frame

• long, straight, silky hair

• pointed pattern- seal, chocolate, blue, or lilac

• colored mask and sapphire blue eyes

• four white boots

• numerous coat colors

• very devoted to owner

birman

what breed

• affectionate, even-tempered, playful

• social and seek attention, “dog-like”

• short, glossy, satin like coat

• solid, athletic

• original color is solid sable brown

  • other colors include blue, champagne, platinum and tortoise

• round head and sparkling gold-green eyes

• commonly live to be 20 years old

burmese

what breed

• originated in cornwall, england ~1950

• coat falls in washboard waves

• very short hair that lies close to body, resembles velvet

• distinct head

  • large eyes set high on egg-shaped head

  • high cheekbones, hollow cheeks, roman nose

• arched back, barrel chest, narrow waist

• people oriented

• faslely mistaken not to shed or by hypoallergenic

cornish rex

what breed

• oversized ears on an elfin face

• long skinny neck and odd shaped head

• natural mutation

• widely curly coat to suede-like

• “dennis the menace” of cats; huge personalities

• easily learns tricks, fetch

• extremely loyal personality much like a dog

devon rex

what breed

• originated from corsses with siamese cats

• body and personality of siamese

  • active

  • long, sleek, muscular bodies

• >300 coat colors and patterns including a myriad of solid, bicolor, and tabby colors

  • shorthair and longhairs

  • oriental longhair is known as the angora breed in britain

oriental

what breed

• former Royal Cat of Siam (now thailand)

  • lived in palaces and temples for >200 yrs

• vrought to US in 1895

• Brilliant blue eyes and colored points (ears, face, tail, feet)

  • born white and develop color later due to pigment enzyme

• usually a light colored, slender body

• known to be very vocal

• long legs and tail

• long, wedge shaped head with large, pointed ears

• extremely intelligent

siamese

what breed

• domestic cat gave birth to hairless kitten in toronto, canada; natural mutation

• bred to normal coated cats and back to hairless for 30 years

  • to create hybird vigor; genetically sound animals

• very few health or genetic problems

• not always totally hairless; sometimes fine down on body

• get cold

• needs periodic bathing and ear cleaning since no coat to absorb oils

• good for most of those who suffer from allergies

sphynx