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Domestic Cat Breeds
Various types and breeds of domesticated cats, including short haired, long haired, Calicos, Orientals, and others
1,597 Questions
What is a white cat with black spots called?
There are many types of pure bred white cats. Some Turkish Angora's are white as are many others.
Depends on the cat. Shorthaired cats, such as the American Shorthair, will shed less than cats with long or very thick hair. The length and thickness in hair depends on the breed, or the genes for Domestic Shorthair or Longhair cats (moggies).
Depends on the setting.
It can be a pet animal, it can also be an abbreviated name for several other things.
On a worksite, it can be short for "caterpillar", a brand name of earth-moving Equipment, bulldozers, treaded tractors.
In a garage, it might be short for "catalytic converter", a box on the exhaust of cars that cleans up the gasses from combustion a bit before being released into the atmosphere.
The Domestic Cat, or its scientific name, Felius Catus, is a small predatory carnivorous species of crepuscular mammal that is valued by people as gets rid of pests such as mice, rats, and other vermin. It has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years, being first domesticated due to it's skill in killing pest animals.
Like all cats, the domestic cat is a very skilled and active hunter. It is known to hunt and eat a wide variety of species for food. The cat is perfectly adapted for hunting and catching prey; their short but powerful legs allow for great bursts of speed when chasing prey, and are quite skilled in climbing and jumping. Retractable claws also aid in such activities. Their long tails help balance and in a more domestic setting, allow a human owner to read the cat's mood.
Cats use a variety of vocalizations and types of body language for communication, such as meowing, purring, hissing, growling, squeaking, chirping, clicking, and grunting.
Individual cats have also learned to operate simple mechanisms, such as doorknobs. Some cats can be trained to obey simple commands.
Cats are one of the most popular pet, with over 600 million in homes all over the world. Selective breeding over history have resulted in approximately 80 or so different breeds of cat.
Until recently, the cat was most likely to have been domesticated from Ancient Egypt, where is was a cult animal. But a 2007 study found that the lines on all house cats probably run through as few as five self-domesticating African Wildcats (Felius silvestris lybica) circa 8,000 BC, in the Near East.
A cat is any animal of the family Felidae, or, more generally, the domesticated subspecies of the animal, which has been kept as a house pet for centuries. Cats were probably first kept because they ate mice, and this is still their main 'job' in farms throughout the world. Later they were kept because they are friendly and good companions. Cats use many different sounds for communication, including meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, squeaking, chirping, clicking and grunting.
What is the life span on a tabby cat?
Provided the cat, no matter what its coat pattern or colour (which is what the Tabby term refers to), sees a veterinarian for regular check ups, is spayed/neutered and is a healthy weight the average lifespan is between 15-18 years. Some cats can live beyond 20 years.
Why do your cats eyes reflect 2 different colors in pictures?
The color of eyes is determined by the amount of melanin in them. If one eye happens to have more or less than the other eye, the eyes can appear as different colors from each other. The White-Spotted gene in some cats is what causes the difference in melanin amounts of their two eyes.
The scientific name for them is 'vibrissae', or 'vibrissa' for just one whisker.
new born kittens do have fur and it starts out short but will grow as the cat grows.
Are there any illustrations of male and female private parts of a cat?
You should be able to find charts and such on any 4H extension web site under rabbit projects. You can also try to look at the ARBA (AMerican Rabbit Breeders Association) site. They usually have a lot of information on rabbits. If you don't find info you need there you should be able to contact them to request educational materials you need.
How do you tell a female cat from a male at 1 day old?
At 1 day old I won't be messing with the kittens at all. But if absolutly necessary there is a larger space between the rectum and and penis than on a female kitten. Knock yourself out but please don't go poking at the babies.
What breed is a short hair all grey cat?
It's impossible to say from the information given, but it might be an American Shorthair or British Shorthair. (Incidentally, according to the Cat Fancier's Association, there's no such thing as a grey cat; they're referred to as "blue.")
Will your cat still eat when she is going to give birth?
Hi, my cat only gave birth last night, as yes she was still eating right up to the birth,
What is the percentage of how rare a male calico cat is?
There is no official data as to the percentage of black cats in the world. There are millions of black cats in every country.
Can you give kittens pedialyte?
I had a sick kitty who has been dehydrated and released to me by my vet for home care (hand feedings, giving antibiotics, etc.). My vet told me to give him a few cc's/ml's of Pedialyte every few hours to help with hydration. Also, my kitty seems to like it!
Can the male cat be with the female cat who has kittens?
Yes, they will and can mate. Cats have no qualms about breeding with relatives! It is highly recommended to spay and neuter all cats living in the same household to stop the risk of an unwanted and inbred litter.
Can a calico cats colors change with age or as they get older?
No, the calico cat's coat color is determined at birth.
well, a main coon is real, and it is the biggest domestic, not bread with wild cat, cat. as for grey, its probubly just the color, although ive never heard of grey ones. but thats not to say they dont exist. hope it helped!
- Give it plenty of milk and cuddles
- If the kitten is to small, let it drink from a milk bottle.
- then you let it sleep in a nice comfy bed
How to tell if a Bengal kitten is purebred?
You have to first have to look at the parents, to see if they are Bengal. then you have to reserch the breed to see if its what it says it is. it also depends on how well you kow the owner, or wher you got if from, like if you know the people are they trustworthy?
Is it possible to have purebred palominos?
Palomino isn't a breed of horse, it is a colour.
Answer 2:
As stated above Palomino is a color, not a breed. The Palomino horse registries are color registries, not breed associations. You get Palomino coloring by breeding a horse with the cream gene to a chestnut and you should get a palomino. Any breed that carries both the cream and chestnut colorings can produce a palomino.
What is the most unfriendly breed of cat?
Top 10 Most Unfriendly CatBreeds
- American Wirehair
- Bengal
- Bombay
- Cymric
- Egyptian Mau
- Korat
- Siamese
- Scottish Fold
- Sphynx
- Singapura
What is the term for a mixed-breed cat?
American Shorthair
Correction:
Actually, there is an actual breed of cat called American Shorthair. It resembles the British Shorthair cat breed, but less stocky in build. The correct term for a mixed breed is "Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Longhair", often called "Moggy".
What type of cat is better female or male?
A female cat will have fits every month when she's in heat, unless she's spayed, and male cats can spray urine on walls if he feels his territory is threatened (e.g. other cats, rowdy dogs). I've had a pair of Siamese sisters for two years and they're the best cats ever. I've had males in the past, and fixed/unfixed cats of both gender, but I personally prefer spayed females. They're more chill than their male counterparts.
AnswerI find male cats are a lot sweeter, while females tend to be "stuck up" and fend for themselves. fixed and unfixed.Often, female cats may be described as: disdainful, independent, cool, unfriendly, cheerless, etc. Male cats are proven to be more friendly and loving, but they may also be needy, which doesn't work with a busy owner. I would fully suggest a male cat, however in a strange case, my 9-year-old female housecat is attracted to male members of my family and is very friendly with them. She avoids me and other female members of the family. However, her 7-year-old daughter is bonded to me and my mother alone. We don't know what caused this but we believe that Crystal (the mother) was abused by a female person before we adopted her at about two years old. She is very timid and shy and we were informed upon adopting her that she had been abused and then abandoned.
