Exam 1 Flashcards

Question

How do hounds alert huntsmen that they have found a trail

Answer 1

pull sleds guard property some are rescue dogs (on land and in the water)

Answer 2

Hunt and dig for vermin generally feisty High energy and lively character Attitude = eager to take on confromation

Answer 3

Selected and bred as lap dogs and pampered pets small in stature excellent companions for older people, city dwellers can be tough and tenacious

Answer 4

much variety generally sturdy and strong dogs

Answer 5

Members share ability to control movement of other animals Herd cattle, sheep, and other livestock Active, intelligent, and determined dogs Some breeds used in police work and search and rescue

Answer 6

~Active animals ~Affectionate? ~Clean ~Easy to care for ~Independent ~Tolerant? ~Keen sense of hearing, sight, and smell ~Very quick and agile ~Predators of birds and small mammals (some have even faced extinction due to cats!)

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~Kittens eyes are blue when first opened ~Then eyes can turn orange, amber, green, or stay blue ~Odd eye color (one blue, one yellow, or one orange) common in white cats ~Cats can see 6 times better than humans in the dark - Due to large pupil size ~Also due to a structure called the Tapetum - Layer of cells behind retina that reflect available light back into the eye - Also why cat’s eyes “shine” or “glow” in the dark

Answer 8

During embryogenesis, the dominant white gene inhibits the migration of auditory nerve cells required for hearing.

Answer 9

Flexible spine and balance organ in inner ear enables them to orient their bodies Why they often land on their feet after a fall or jump from a height Tail is also important for balance

Answer 10

2 sets – upper and lower vocal cords Lower vocal cords produce the “meow” and other normal cat sounds Upper vocal cords produce growls and purring noises

Answer 11

Rubberlike pads on paws enable them to tread softly and quietly

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10 to 14 years 10 years in a cat is approximately equal to 50 years in a person Indoor cats usually live longer than outdoor cats

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Very much creatures of habit Enjoy environmental stability and dislike change May explain why cats do not usually enjoy car rides or going to the veterinarian

Answer 14

30 long whiskers growing in 4 rows from side of mouth to above eyes Serve as a device to feel the environment and assess dimensions of space Also used for communication

Answer 15

White Black Red (orange, ginger) Blue (diluted black) Cream (diluted red) Brown (chocolate) Lilac Cinnamon Fawn

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Solid Bicolor (white plus one other color) Calico (white, black, red – almost always female) Tabby Tortoiseshell (mix of red and black or diluted versions of cream and blue) Colorpoint

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The breeding of cats for specific purposes is only just over a century old Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) was established in the US in 1906 World’s largest registry of pedigreed cats 41 recognized breeds

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Cat whose ancestry is in a recognized breed Must have been recorded and registered through 4 or more generations A breed of cat has certain traits But not all cats with those traits are members of that breed Example: All blue cats are not “Russian Blue” cats

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Short, thick legs with a rounded head and short nose Long and flowing coat Many different coat colors Himalayan Persians created by crossing Persian and Siamese cats Have long hair of Persians and color point patterns of Siamese

Answer 20

Large size Easygoing, good natured temperament Began as workers in the New England region to control rodent populations Heavy, insulating coat Bushy tail Tufted ears and toes

Answer 21

Developed by crossing Persians with shorthaired breeds of cats Example: Persian + American Shorthair Round head with small rounded ears

Answer 22

Light colored body with blue eyes and dark colored points (ears, face, tail, feet) Famous ability to vocalize Raspy “yowl” used to gain attention and express their mood Interesting fact – Darker points are due to a temperature sensitive enzyme Pigment produced only at temperatures below 95 degrees F

Answer 23

Large and affectionate cats Great temperaments

Answer 24

Originated in Eygpt Active, agile, and playful Distinguished by a “ticked” tabby coat (more common in wild cats) Warm brown or reddish brown most common color

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Large size with long, straight hair Colored “mask” and matching set of four white “boots” Usually gentle and quite natured Also known as the “Sacred Cat of Burma

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Developed from native American working cats Stocky cats with a short coat Described as agile, hardy, affectionate, and intelligent Also described as “home-loving”

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Originated from Siamese crosses Have a “honking” sounding meow Body and personality of Siamese but much variety exists in coat color/pattern

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Developed in Canada during the 1960’s Generally friendly and intelligent Have wrinkled skin, large ears, and expressive lemon shaped eyes Skin may be pigmented Long muscular body Require regular bathing and can sunburn (keep indoors)

Answer 29

puppy learns how to react to others of their species Also learn species identification

Answer 30

Begins at 3 weeks and continues to 16 weeks This is the critical period for humans (or other species) to begin interacting with a puppy

Answer 31

“stable learning” Puppy will remember experiences It will seek to duplicate rewarding experiences/avoid painful ones

Exam 1 Flashcards

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