Cat Breeds Of The World Quiz / Test | Cat Breeds

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1. This breed was first reported as a spontaneous mutation by Joe and Grace Ruga of Lakewood, CA. Their cat, Shulamith, had a kitten with an ear mutation. What breed is it?

Answer: American Curl

Shulamith's kitten was the foundation cat for the American Curl. The unusual formation of the ears are now found in the breed. Some kittens born to purebred American Curls can have normal ears, but most have the curling mutation.

2. This cat is considered a native American breed that occurred naturally. It has a medium to large, muscular, broad chested body. It is considered the largest of all pure breed cats. What breed is it?

Answer: The Maine Coon Cat

The Maine Coon Cat originated in Maine and is supposed to be able to withstand the severest, harshest winter weather. The traditional coat coloring is a brown tabby pattern with a long, shaggy coat and tail, resembling a raccoon. The Maine Coon also come in white, black and white, gray, and gray and white colors.

3. This cat was found in the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, and is also considered a spontaneous mutation. Which breed of cat is it?

Answer: Manx

The Manx cat is stout in appearance, medium in size, with a sturdy bone structure. The Manx can come in five varieties: the 'Rumpy', which has no tail at all. The 'Stumpy', which has a stump of a tail from one to five inches long, the 'Longie', which has a tail that's longer than a 'Stumpy' but not normal length, the 'Riser', which has no tail except for one or two vertebrae that can be seen or felt at the end of the spine, and the 'Tailed', which has a complete tail. Thanks to Pchan for providing me with two of the five varieties.

4. This breed is considered a spontaneous mutation which was discovered by William and Mollie Ross in 1961. The ear mutation came in the form of a kitten named Susie. Susie was bred to a normal eared male, and their offspring created the foundation stock for this breed. Which breed is it?

Answer: Scottish Fold

William and Mollie Ross lived in Dundee, Scotland. They were given one of two folded eared kittens, which they named Susie. Susie was eventually mated to a normal eared male and their offspring were the foundation stock of the Scottish Fold. The breed has a softly rounded head, a short, muscular body, and a thick, short haired coat.

5. This cat is a natural breed that originated in Turkey, and is a working cat from a remote, snowy region. The tail is foxlike and strongly ringed. Which breed is it?

Answer: Turkish Van

The Turkish Van is a native of Eastern Turkey, and is a working cat from the remote, snowy region of Lake Van. In 1955, the Turkish Van was brought to England, and fourteen years later was officialy recognized by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF). Today the Turkish Van is recognized by the CFA, TICA, and ACFA.

Its body is long, broad, muscular, and deep chested. The coat color should be pure chalk-white, and its colored marking should be confined to the head and tail, with one or more random markings in the shoulder and rump regions.

6. This breed is a spontaneous mutation that was discovered in 1950 in England. The mutation of this cat was its coat, which has deep, even waves over the entire body. Which breed of cat is it?

Answer: Cornish Rex

The Cornish Rex was discovered in Cornwall, England in 1950. The foundation cat was a kitten named Kallibunker. The breed is named for the Rex Rabbit. Cornish Rex cats have long, slim, agile bodies. The eyes are large and oval shaped. The fur is fine and soft, but very dense.

7. This cat is a spontaneous mutation that was discovered in England in 1960. The mutation of this cat was its coat, which has soft, wavy fur, with a more relaxed wave to its coat. Which breed is it?

Answer: Devon Rex

The Devon Rex was discovered in England in 1960. A black male kitten named Kirlee was the foundation cat for this breed. The head of the Devon is a short wedge. It has a medium fine frame. The Devon Rex and the Cornish Rex are genetically incompatible. If a Cornish Rex and a Devon Rex are mated to each other, the litter would be regular coated kittens.

8. This cat is one of the rarest registered breeds in North America, and is not often seen at cat shows. It is the only naturally spotted domestic cat. Which breed of cat is it?

Answer: Egyptian Mau

Despite being accepted by all cat associations, the Egyptian Mau is rarely seen at cat shows. This breed is clearly defined in ancient Egyptian artwork. It has a medium length body, is muscular, and has hind legs that are longer than the front.

9. This breed is a hybrid created by crossing Siamese and Abyssinians. It was the unexpected result of a breeding experiment by CFA breeder, Virginia Daly, in 1964. Which cat is it?

Answer: Ocicat

The Ocicat was accepted into the CFA in 1966, but didn't advance to championship status until 1987. This cat was a man made cat, and made to have spots, unlike the Egyptian Mau, which is naturally spotted. The Ocicat is a large, well-spotted, agouti cat with a moderate body type.

10. This cat is a natural breed that was imported to the United States in 1975. This cat has a ticked coat pattern, similar to the Abyssinian. It is said to look like a miniature cougar. Which breed of cat is it?

Answer: Singapura

The Singapura is a rare breed that was finally accepted into the CFA in 1982. It reached championship status in 1988. The Singapura has a medium sized body. It is also moderately stocky and muscular. The coat should be fine, very short, and lying very close to the body. All information can be found in the book 'Cat Breeds of the World'.

Source: Author DakotaNorth

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