Study Notes Quiz

Shorthair breeds are a generally accepted category in the world of cats.

A breed of cat with a short, round head is also considered a 'longhaired' breed in cat classifications.

The term 'Rex' denotes a category of cats that have a distinctive short, curly coat.

All cats classified as 'Spotted' have a spotted coat.

A cat classified as 'foreign' is a 'cobby' cat.

All cats classified as 'foreign' are longhaired.

'Spitz' is not an accepted category of dog breeds.

The Norwegian Elkhound, Siberian Husky, and the Chow Chow are known to be more closely related to their wolf progenitors than other breeds of dogs.

Terrier breeds often have a wiry, harsh coat to protect them while digging in the ground.

The Abyssinian is the oldest breed of cat.

All terrier breeds are short-legged and used to hunt small game.

A Siamese cat's coat pigmentation pattern is determined by the temperature of the hair follicles.

The Airedale Terrier is the smallest and youngest breed of terrier.

Manx cats are known for having no tails at all.

British Shorthairs have shorter bodies and wider heads than European Shorthairs.

A Border Collie is known for its agility and ability to work with sheep by using direct eye contact.

The Persian is the oldest longhaired breed of cat, introduced to Britain in the 1700s.

The Great Pyrenees is a livestock guarding breed that was originally bred to protect cattle.

Maine Coon cats are considered to be one of the smallest breeds, typically weighing around 10 pounds.

Pomeranians were originally bred to herd sheep.

The Norwegian Forest cat, similar to the Maine Coon, was originally bred with black and white fur.

Gundogs are used to hunt and retrieve shot game from long distances.

Toy breeds were probably the first dogs to be kept by humans for companionship.

The Turkish Angora, originally from Turkey, is known for its sleek, silky fur and long guard hairs on its neck, underbelly, and tail.

The Cornish Rex is known as the ‘poodle cat’ because of its wiry, curly coat.

The Devon Rex has a tightly curled coat similar in texture to the Cornish Rex.

The Egyptian Mau, a spotted cat, is a natural breed and one of the oldest domesticated breeds.

The Ocicat is a hybrid breed that was created in Michigan in the early 1900s.

The Bengal is a cross between a domestic cat and an Abyssinian.

Scottish Fold kittens with folded ears are a result of a recessive gene.

The Ragdoll cat is known for its relaxed, gentle nature and its tendency to go limp when held.