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The earliest ancestor of the modern house cat was Dinictis.
The earliest ancestor of the modern house cat was Dinictis.
True
The order Carnivora is designated by the presence of elongated canine teeth.
The order Carnivora is designated by the presence of elongated canine teeth.
True
Cats and dogs belong to the same family.
Cats and dogs belong to the same family.
False
The African wildcat is a member of the Felis catus species.
The African wildcat is a member of the Felis catus species.
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The jungle cat is a relative of the domestic cat.
The jungle cat is a relative of the domestic cat.
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The miacids were the first animals to evolve carnassial teeth.
The miacids were the first animals to evolve carnassial teeth.
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The Pallas Cat is native to South America.
The Pallas Cat is native to South America.
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Hesprocyon is the oldest member of the Canidae family.
Hesprocyon is the oldest member of the Canidae family.
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The modern day dog is directly descended from the Leptocyon.
The modern day dog is directly descended from the Leptocyon.
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The Canis familiaris belongs to the order Carnivora.
The Canis familiaris belongs to the order Carnivora.
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The dog and the Tomarctus are directly related.
The dog and the Tomarctus are directly related.
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The Canis familiaris is a domesticated species.
The Canis familiaris is a domesticated species.
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Coyotes hunt alone.
Coyotes hunt alone.
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Both dogs and wolves are better at responding to human social cues than jackals.
Both dogs and wolves are better at responding to human social cues than jackals.
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Domestication involves a decrease in the size of a species.
Domestication involves a decrease in the size of a species.
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A tame animal is considered to be a domesticated species.
A tame animal is considered to be a domesticated species.
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The domesticated cat has been with humans for over 9,000 years.
The domesticated cat has been with humans for over 9,000 years.
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Cats initially lived primarily as companions before being used to control rodent populations.
Cats initially lived primarily as companions before being used to control rodent populations.
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Cats considered a 'clean' animal due to their self-grooming habits.
Cats considered a 'clean' animal due to their self-grooming habits.
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Wild cats will tolerate mutual grooming with other cats only when they are adults.
Wild cats will tolerate mutual grooming with other cats only when they are adults.
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Domestic dogs have been bred to exhibit more dominant behavior compared to wild wolves.
Domestic dogs have been bred to exhibit more dominant behavior compared to wild wolves.
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Domestic dogs have at least one estrous cycle a year.
Domestic dogs have at least one estrous cycle a year.
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Cats lost their status as sacred animals during the rise of pagan religious practices.
Cats lost their status as sacred animals during the rise of pagan religious practices.
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Dogs developed a behavior pattern significantly different from that of the wild wolf due to domestication.
Dogs developed a behavior pattern significantly different from that of the wild wolf due to domestication.
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Wolf pups develop faster than domestic dog puppies at all stages of growth.
Wolf pups develop faster than domestic dog puppies at all stages of growth.
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Dogs exhibit a strong fear of unfamiliar stimuli at a younger age compared to wolves.
Dogs exhibit a strong fear of unfamiliar stimuli at a younger age compared to wolves.
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Domesticated cats, like domesticated dogs, can have multiple estrous cycles per year.
Domesticated cats, like domesticated dogs, can have multiple estrous cycles per year.
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Adult domestic cats develop strong enduring bonds with people and other animals.
Adult domestic cats develop strong enduring bonds with people and other animals.
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If a dog puppy does not interact with humans by 12-14 weeks, it will develop a normal relationship with them.
If a dog puppy does not interact with humans by 12-14 weeks, it will develop a normal relationship with them.
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Wolves form strong bonds with humans, even when raised in captivity.
Wolves form strong bonds with humans, even when raised in captivity.
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Domestic dogs exhibit whining and playing behaviors as adults, while wolves only do so as puppies.
Domestic dogs exhibit whining and playing behaviors as adults, while wolves only do so as puppies.
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Wolves show more aggression towards other pack members than domestic dogs.
Wolves show more aggression towards other pack members than domestic dogs.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Canine and Feline Compendium
- Course Number: 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 multiple choice and true/false format (Scantron)
- Exam review available during office hours
- Textbooks: The Dog, The Cat
- Syllabus specifies chapters assigned to each section for exam preparation
- Final exam is cumulative
- Five exams, each worth 20% of the final grade
Domestication: General Overview
- Breeding and containment of animals under human control
- Geographic, reproductive and behavioral isolation from wild populations
- Results in animals genetically distinct from original wild species
- Domesticated animals often display characteristics different from wild ancestors, including smaller body size, wider variety of coat colors, and retention of juvenile behaviors.
Domestication: Specifics (Cats)
- Cats did not experience radical physical changes like dogs, remaining a "tamed pet" rather than a completely domesticated species
- Innate predisposition to bond with humans
- Require socialization, but not complete taming from wild state
- Capable of returning to a feral state
- Still exhibit differences in behavior compared to completely domesticated cats when handled
- Likely had a commensal relationship with humans for 9,000 years, and domesticated between 3,000-5,000 years ago.
Domestication: Specifics (Dogs)
- Adaptable to new environments and stimuli
- Wolves show fear of unfamiliar stimulus after a certain age, but dogs were selectively bred for a similar puppy-like trust of new stimuli
- Dogs show a subordinate behavior, unlike wolves
- Domestic dogs show less aggression with other pack members, and less damage to hunted animals
- Dogs domesticated over approx. 32,000 to 18,000 years ago.
- Wolves show a dominant behavior as adults.
- Domestic cats reach sexual maturity earlier and have more estrous cycles than their wild counterparts.
- Wolves develop faster than domestic dogs.
- Domestic dogs demonstrate primary socialization and develop social bonds intensely from 5–12 weeks of age.
Phylogeny (Dogs)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Canis
- Species: familiaris
Phylogeny (Cats)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Felis
- Species: catus
Wild Relatives (Cats)
- African Wildcat
- European Wildcat
- Indian Desertcat
- Jungle Cat
- Pallas Cat
- Sand Cat
Wild Relatives (Dogs)
- Wolves
- Coyotes
- Foxes
- Jackals
- Dingo
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Explore the fascinating history and evolution of domestic cats and dogs through this quiz. Learn about their earliest ancestors, the Carnivora order, and important characteristics that define them. Test your knowledge on species relationships and the domestication process of these beloved pets.
