Cat Physical Features Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Body shape: typically slender and muscular, with a short neck and legs
Coat: variety of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and pointed
Size: average weight 8-12 pounds (3.5-5.5 kg), with males typically larger than females
Eyes: almond-shaped, with a vertical pupil and a range of colors including green, gold, blue, and copper
Ears: triangular, pointed, and very mobile
Whiskers: long, sensitive, and highly mobile

Solitary animals: cats are generally happy to spend time alone, but may form bonds with humans
Nocturnal: most active at night, but can be active during the day as well
Hunting instinct: strong predatory instincts, even in domesticated cats
Grooming: spend a significant amount of time cleaning themselves and their coats
Play: enjoy playing with toys, strings, and other objects, especially during kittenhood

Vocalization: meow, purr, hiss, growl, and spit to communicate with humans and other cats
Body language: use posture, facial expressions, and tail positions to convey mood and intentions
Scent marking: use scent glands on faces, near whiskers, and on paws to mark territory

Average lifespan: 12-15 years, with some breeds living up to 20 years
Common health issues: dental problems, urinary tract infections, and obesity
Vaccinations: recommended to protect against diseases such as rabies, distemper, and calicivirus

Over 70 recognized breeds, ranging from the tiny Singapura to the massive Maine Coon
Popular breeds: Siamese, Persian, British Shorthair, and Sphynx
Hybrid breeds: Bengal (domestic cat x Asian leopard cat), Savannah (domestic cat x African serval)

Cats have a typical slender and muscular body shape with a short neck and legs.
Their coat comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and pointed.
Adult cats typically weigh between 8-12 pounds (3.5-5.5 kg), with males generally larger than females.
Almond-shaped eyes have a vertical pupil and come in a range of colors, including green, gold, blue, and copper.
Triangular ears are pointed and highly mobile.
Long, sensitive, and highly mobile whiskers are a distinctive feature.

Cats are solitary animals, but they may form bonds with humans.
They are naturally nocturnal, but can be active during the day as well.
Domesticated cats still have strong predatory instincts.
Cats spend a significant amount of time cleaning themselves and their coats through grooming.
They enjoy playing with toys, strings, and other objects, especially during kittenhood.

Cats use vocalizations like meow, purr, hiss, growl, and spit to communicate with humans and other cats.
They convey mood and intentions through body language, using posture, facial expressions, and tail positions.
Cats use scent glands on their faces, near whiskers, and on paws to mark territory.

The average lifespan of a domestic cat is 12-15 years, with some breeds living up to 20 years.
Common health issues in cats include dental problems, urinary tract infections, and obesity.
Vaccinations are recommended to protect against diseases such as rabies, distemper, and calicivirus.

There are over 70 recognized breeds of domestic cats, ranging from the tiny Singapura to the massive Maine Coon.
Popular breeds include Siamese, Persian, British Shorthair, and Sphynx.
Hybrid breeds, such as the Bengal (domestic cat x Asian leopard cat) and Savannah (domestic cat x African serval), are also recognized.