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evolved in North America 40 million years ago; looked like a cross between a weasel and a fox; extinct 15 million years ago

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Hesperocyon

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about 34 million years ago; larger hyena-like animals with large jaws and strong teeth; extinct 2.5 million years ago

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Borophagines

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included all living species of canines

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canines

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What was the first animal domesticated?

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dogs

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phylum of dogs

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Chordata

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Class of dogs

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Mammalia

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order of dogs

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Carnivora

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family of dogs

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Canidae

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Genis of dogs

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Canis

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species of dogs

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lupus

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subspecies of dogs

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C. l. familiaris

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where were dogs first domesticated?

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East Asia, perhaps China

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the point at which the care, feeding, and breeding of a species come under the control of people

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domestication

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how long have dogs lived with humans?

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at least 15,000 years

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5 dogs per 100 people are found in ____ and ____

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Germany and Japan

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10 dogs per 100 people in ____

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U.K.

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18 dogs per 100 people in ____

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United States

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when were cats domesticated?

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~9,000 years ago

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what is the largest species of cat?

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Siberian tiger

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what is the smallest species of cat?

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black-footed cat

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how many species are there in the cat family (Felidae) ?

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38

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Genus of cats

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Felis

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Species of cats

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F. silvestris

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subspecies of cats

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F. s. catus

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family of cats
Felidae
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the major subdivision of a genus and composed of individuals that can successfully breed with one another
species
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animals having a common origin with characteristics that distinguish them from other groups within the same species
breed
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how many dog breeds are estimated in the world?
700-800
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How many dog breeds does the AKC recognize?
175
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hunting and other field activities
sporting
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scenting powers, stamina to run; diverse size
hound
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guarding property, pulling sled, water rescues
working
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diminutive size; popular with city dwellers
toy
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diverse group
non-sporting
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control movement of other animals
herding
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enrolled in AKC Foundation Stock Service until breed accepted for regular status
miscellaneous
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not eligible for AKC registration but are an avenue to allow these purebred breeds to develop
Foundation Stock Service
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white cats with one or both eyes blue are often ____
deaf
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cats can see __ better than humans at night
6x
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how many deciduous teeth do kittens have?
26
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how many teeth do domestic cats have?
30 | 16 upper, 14 lower
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dental formula
3131 / 3121
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smallest teeth; used for cutting
incisors
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long, sharp teeth; used to seize and kill prey
canine
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3rd upper premolar and 1st lower molar; used to shear through food
carnassial
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cats have two sets of _____, unlike most animals
vocal chords
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what sound do the lower vocal chords produce?
meow
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what sound do the upper vocal cords produce?
purr and growl
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what is the average life expectancy of cats?
10-14 years
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older cats are prone to what metabolic diseases?
- renal (kidney) failure - diabetes mellitus - hyperthyroidism
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what are whiskers called?
vibrissae
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what are 3 purposes of vibrissae?
- an antennae to feel environment - valuable in navigation - used in communication
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white and one other color
bicolor
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tricolor; white, black, and red or the diluted versions
calico
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ticked or agouti hairs (bands of color on hair) and solid
tabby
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mixture of red and black or diluted versions
tortoiseshell
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face, paws, and tail are darker in color
colorpoint
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- founded in the U.S. - world's largest registry of pedigreed cats - recognizes 42 breeds (40 in championship class + 2 misc.)
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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partial to complete tail-lessness in cats
Manx trait
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no tail whatsoever (required for showing)
rumpy
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stub of cartilage; noticeable when tail is up
riser or rumpy riser

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