Cat Breeds and Some Cute Photos Too Quiz

Answer: Abyssinian

Although this breed was developed in Great Britain, it was given the old name for what is now Ethiopia, Abyssinia, because it was thought the breed developed from kittens brought home by returning soldiers coming from that part of the world. There is an element of truth in the story but, it now seems that the soldiers almost certainly bought their kittens from Egyptian traders, rather than Ethiopian ones. Indeed, recent research suggests that the breed may have developed from a single cat, named Zula, bought by a soldier in Alexandria in 1868.

Answer: Balinese

This breed originated with cats imported into the UK and US in the mid-1800s from Thailand (which was then Siam). Some of these cats had the long-haired gene and the Balinese breed developed from deliberate breeding to emphasize that natural trait. The breed has no real connection with the island of Bali or with Indonesia at all, but was named because the original breeder considered that their grace compared with that of dancers from the island that she had seen.

Answer: Bengal

The result of the cross-breeding necessary to produce this breed has been a with a gentle, domestic temperament but a 'wild' appearance. They were given the name 'Bengal cat' as a nod to the taxonomic name of the Asian leopard cat from which a portion of their genes originated.
In addition to spots, rosettes and stripes, Bengal cats often have 'mascara' marking, with stripes besides the eyes and on the front legs.

Answer: Chartreux

The Chartreux is similar to the British shorthair, but they have a long history dating back to the 16th century in their native France.
The writer Colette owned Chartreux cats, and even made one the heroine in the novel "La Chatte". French president Charles de Gaulle had one named Gris-Gris who followed him from room to room. The official mascot of the Montreal International Jazz Festival is a blue Chartreux.

Answer: Egyptian mau

Egyptian mau have been clocked at speeds of more than 30 mph. They are also unusual when they leap from one place to another in that they usually land on their back legs.
The name derives from the Middle Egypt language (2000-1300 B.C.). 'mw' (meaning cat). However, the breeds Egyptian origins appears to be a myth, with recent DNA tests suggesting European or North American origins.
A very friendly breed, the mau is particularly known for becoming fiercely loyal to one particular member of a family.

Answer: Persian

The breed was first imported into Europe from Persia (now Iran) in the early 1600s. It did not become really popular in Britain and the U.S. until the second half of the 20th century, but it is now the most popular breed of pedigree cats on the American side of the Pond.
A placid and unpretentious cat, Persians are ideally suited for apartment life, although they can be very fussy eaters. They come in all colours including pointed, tortoiseshell, blue, golden and tabby.

Answer: Sphynx

Sphynx cats are not truly hairless, usually possessing a fine later of down. Highly energetic, intelligent and curious, they are the cat world's true extroverts. They are one of the few cats who will be waiting behind the door, dog-like, when their owner's return home.
The lack of a proper fur coat means that Sphynx cats do not deal well with prolonged sunshine and they are as prone to sunburn as their fair-skinned owners. They also do not handle cold well, and you will frequently seen them dressed in custom-designed coats during the winter.

Answer: Snowshoe

The breed was named snowshoe because of its white feet. Social and docile, they are an ideal cat breed for houses with young children and/or other pets. Intelligent, they can be taught to fetch or open doors. They are also one of the few cat breeds that actually like water, often paddling in it and even sometimes swimming. Snowshoes are also very vocal cats.

Answer: Maine coon

'Guinness World Records' listed a Maine coon named Stewie as the world's longest cat, measuring 48.5 inches from nose to the tip of his tail. Sounds like a Great Dane with claws to me! Maine coons can be found in just about any colour that other cats come in, with 'brown tabby' the most common. Native to the state of Maine, they have developed to cope with cold weather, with dense, shaggy, water-resistant fur on their undersides and tail region (ideal for sitting in snow and ice) and a long bush tail that can be wrapped around them for protection for chilly winds.

Their large paws are ideal for walking on snow.

Answer: Turkish Angora

Descended from the African wildcat, like all domestic cats, the Turkish Angora has been common in Asia Minor, Persia and Russia for more than 500 years. The Persian breed was developed in the US and UK from Turkish Angoras.
In the early 1900s, Ankara Zoo specialized in breeding white Turkish Angoras with two different coloured eyes.
Energetic and playful, Angoras can often be found perched at the highest possible point in a room. Some even like to ride around on their owner's shoulders.