Canine and Feline Compendium - Phylogeny Quiz
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Which of these canids is considered to be the closest relative to the domestic dog?

  • Coyote
  • Jackal
  • Wolf (correct)
  • Fox

    • What is a key characteristic of a domesticated animal compared to its wild counterpart?

  • A longer muzzle relative to its body.
  • Retention of juvenile behavioral traits. (correct)
  • A rougher coat.
  • Increased size and stronger teeth.

    • Which of the following best describes the process of domestication?

  • The taming of individual animals from the wild.
  • The forced breeding of wild animals to produce a specific genetic outcome.
  • The isolation of a group with a decrease in human contact and interaction.
  • The geographic, reproductive, and behavioral isolation of a selected group from the wild population. (correct)

    • What is the primary difference between a 'tamed' animal and a 'domesticated' animal?

    <p>Tamed animals have merely decreased their fear of humans. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dental characteristic is shared by all members of the order Carnivora?

    <p>Enlarged carnassial teeth for shearing and tearing prey (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the family Canidae?

    <p>Exhibit a high degree of social behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the elongated canine teeth in carnivores?

    <p>Stabbing and tearing prey during hunting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if a species is described as 'interfertile'?

    <p>They can interbreed and produce viable offspring. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Miacids?

    <p>A diverse group of predatory mammals with carnassial teeth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these species has not undergone the extensive structural and size changes seen in the domestic dog?

    <p>The domestic cat. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general walking style of the Miacids?

    <p>Plantigrade, walking on the soles of their feet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a cat's social behavior in relation to humans as described in the provided text?

    <p>They are predisposed to developing social bonds with people. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lineage is considered the oldest ancestor of the domestic cat?

    <p>Viverines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a characteristic common to all cats within the Felidae family?

    <p>Highly rigid skeleton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided content, which wild cat species is found in the widest variety of habitats?

    <p>African Wildcat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scientific name for the oldest member of the Canidae family, as mentioned in the provided text?

    <p>Hesprocyon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate range for when the domesticated cat appeared alongside humans, according to archaeological evidence?

    <p>3,000 - 5,000 years ago (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What likely attracted wild cats to human settlements in ancient Egypt?

    <p>Egyptian granaries and the rodent population. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference between adult domestic cats and adult wild cats regarding social behavior?

    <p>Adult domestic cats seek petting and affection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the change in human consciousness regarding hygiene impact the perception of cats?

    <p>Cats were seen as clean animals due to their self-grooming. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how dogs were selected during domestication in comparison to wolves?

    <p>Dogs were selected for a puppy-like trust of new stimuli. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the likely initial purpose of domesticating cats during their early relationship with humans?

    <p>A combination of utility (mouser) and spirituality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During what period were cats associated with pagan religious practice and witchcraft?

    <p>Following their loss of sacred status. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key characteristic of domestic dogs helps them adapt to new enviroments, that is not seen similarly in wolves?

    <p>They exhibit subordinate behaviors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in reproductive cycles between domestic dogs and their wild counterparts, wolves?

    <p>Domestic dogs can have multiple estrous cycles per year, whereas wolves typically have only one. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main factor that favored the development of proto-dogs around human settlements?

    <p>Their smaller size, weaker jaws and tolerance of humans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key behavioral difference observed between domestic dogs and wolves when greeting humans?

    <p>Domestic dogs reserve frenzied greeting behavior for humans, whereas wolves do so with other pack members. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the 5-12 week period in the life of a domestic dog?

    <p>It's the primary socialization period when they develop their social bonds most intensely. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the development of wolf pups compare to domestic dog puppies in their first few weeks?

    <p>Wolf pups develop faster than dog puppies in the first few weeks, but are similar by 10 weeks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the socialization of a wolf, even in captivity, compare to that of a domestic dog?

    <p>Wolves do not form the same strong bonds with humans as domestic dogs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence supports the theory that dogs were domesticated after humans developed settlements?

    <p>The emergence of working dogs occurred around the same time as the start of agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following behaviors is observed in domestic dogs as adults but only in wolves as puppies?

    <p>Whining and playing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course name: Canine and Feline Compendium
    • Course code: AVS 3333
    • Instructor: Jennifer Hoose, DVM DACVECC
    • Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 11 am, Building 94, room 269

    Course Structure

    • Four sections, each with an exam at the end
    • Exams are multiple choice and true/false, completed on Scantrons
    • Exams can be reviewed during office hours
    • Textbooks: "The Dog" and "The Cat"
    • Syllabus outlines chapters assigned to each section
    • Final exam is cumulative
    • Five exams, each counting for 20% of the final grade

    Phylogeny (Canine)

    • Canidae family includes dogs, wolves, coyotes, dingoes, foxes, and jackals
    • Wolves are considered the dog's closest relative (dogs, wolves, coyotes, and jackals are interfertile)
    • Dogs and wolves have comparable communication methods
    • Dogs are better at responding to human social cues
    • Wolves show less aggression when hunting, but more towards other pack members when hurt
    • Domestic dogs are naturally less dominant than wolves

    Phylogeny (Feline)

    • Cats belong to the Felidae family
    • Characteristics common to all cats: rounded head, flexible body, excellent balance, speed, hearing, and eyesight, proficiency in detecting movement
    • Wild relatives include: African Wildcat, European Wildcat, Jungle Cat, Pallas Cat, and Sand cat
    • Taxonomy of the domestic cat: Kingdom - Animalia, Phylum - Chordata, Class - Mammalia, Order - Carnivora, Family - Felidae, Genus - Felis, Species - catus
    • Domestication of cats began 3,000-5,000 years ago, and was initially associated with Egyptian granaries
    • Cats were initially utilitarian for rodent control, spiritual in Egyptian beliefs.
    • Cats were later associated with pagan religion and witchcraft, leading to torture and killing
    • Modern cats maintain a juvenile behavior pattern, needing socialization while still capable of being semi-wild

    Phylogeny (Both)

    • Miacids are an ancestral group to both dogs and cats (time of dinosaurs)
    • Viverines branched into 2 lines: Smilodon (large cats, sabertooth tiger), and Dinictis (ancestor of domestic cats)
    • Miacines gave rise to Hesprocyon, evolved in North America, digitgrade (walking on toes) and evolved into Leptocyon, and then Tomarctus, evolving the behaviors of modern day dogs (canids).
    • Domestic cats have not undergone the significant structural changes seen in domesticated dogs. Felis Catus is still considered domesticated but not a tamed species.

    Domestication (General)

    • Breeding and containment of large animal groups
    • Geographic, reproductive, and behavioral isolation from wild populations
    • Results in genetically distinct animals with new characteristics relative to original wild species
    • Includes "taming" which is decreasing fear of humans

    Domestication (Cats)

    • Cats have a protected status due to rodent control and cultural associations
    • Cats are still recognized as a very important part of human life
    • Cats exhibited a high level of hygiene even though they come from wild populations

    Domestication (Dogs)

    • Adaptable to new environments
    • Selected for puppy-like trust of new stimuli
    • Wolves show dominance, but dogs show subordinate behaviors
    • Dogs have a better adaptation from wolves in regards to interactions with humans

    General questions

    • Should wild animals, like cats, wolves, or hybrids be allowed as pets?

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    Test your knowledge on the phylogeny of canines, including the relationships between dogs, wolves, and other members of the Canidae family. This quiz covers important communication methods and behavioral traits. Prepare for questions that explore the evolution and characteristics of domestic dogs.

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