Different Breeds Of Cat Quiz

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1. What breed is this cat known for expressing coats as a tabby?

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The correct answer is Domestic shorthair because it is a term used to describe cats that do not belong to a specific breed, but rather have a mixed ancestry. Cats with tabby coats are commonly found in domestic shorthair cats.

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2. What breed is this? Come in all standard cat colors.

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The correct answer is Domestic longhair because this breed encompasses cats of mixed ancestry with long hair that come in a variety of colors. Siamese, Maine Coon, and Persian are specific purebred cat breeds known for their distinct features and characteristics.

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3. What breed is this? It is characterized by deep blue almond eyes, and short silky coats.

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The correct breed described in the question is the Siamese cat breed, known for its distinct features of deep blue almond eyes and short silky coats.

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4. What breed is this long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian, with the exception of its blue eyes and its point coloration, which were derived from the crossing of the Persian with the Siamese?

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The correct answer is Himalayan, as it is a breed of cat that combines the characteristics of the Persian and the Siamese breeds.

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5. What breed is this elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, large ears, and almond-shaped eyes?

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The description of an elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, large ears, and almond-shaped eyes matches the characteristics of an Abyssinian cat breed.

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6. What breed is known for having long flowing coats and open pansy-like faces with seven color divisions?

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The Persian breed is known for its luxurious coat and distinctive facial features, while Siamese, Maine Coon, and Siberian have different characteristics and do not fit the description given in the question.

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7. What breed is this?was chosen Best Cat at the first major cat show ever held in this country. Can become very large.

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The correct breed is Maine Coon. While Siamese, Persian, and British Shorthair are popular cat breeds, Maine Coon is known for its large size and was the Best Cat at the first major cat show held in the country.

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8. What breed is known for unique ears that curl back in a graceful arc and plumed tails?

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The American Curl is a breed known for its distinctive curled ears and plumed tails, making it easily identifiable. Maine Coon, Siamese, and Sphynx are other popular cat breeds known for different features and characteristics.

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9. What breed is this? The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable, champagne, blue, and platinum. Large expressive eyes.

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The description provided matches the characteristics of a Burmese cat breed, known for its distinctive coat colors and expressive eyes.

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10. What breed of cat is known for having no tail?

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The correct answer is Manx, which is a breed of cat known for its taillessness.

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11. What breed is this? Large, semi-long haired, blue eyes.

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Ragdolls are known for their large size, semi-long hair, and striking blue eyes. While Maine Coons and Siberians are also large breeds, they do not typically have blue eyes. Siamese cats have blue eyes but have short hair, unlike the semi-long haired Ragdolls.

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12. What breed is known for having a short, dense coat of an even, bright blue color with each hair dipped in silver? It only comes in blue and has a preference for short hair.

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The Russian Blue breed is easily recognizable by its distinct coat color and texture, making it the correct answer. Siamese, Sphynx, and Maine Coon are all popular cat breeds, but they do not fit the description provided.

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13. What breed is this?are considered a symbol of good fortune by the Thais. Beautiful emerald eyes.

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The Korat breed is known for being considered a symbol of good fortune by the Thais and for their beautiful emerald eyes.

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14. What breed is this? Ears folded down.

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The Scottish Fold breed is known for its unique folded ears, which give it a distinct appearance.

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15. What breed is known for having many colors, with white being very popular?

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The Turkish Angora is known for its variety of colors, with white being a popular choice among breeders and owners. While Siamese, Maine Coon, and Bengal cats also come in various colors, they are not specifically known for the white coloration characteristic of Turkish Angoras.

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16. What breed is this wholly chocolate-coloured strain of Siamese often referred to as the 'swiss mountain cat'?

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The breed described is known as the Havanna Brown, commonly mistaken for Siamese, Balinese, or Burmese due to their similar appearance.

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17. What breed is this?

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The Ocicat breed originated from interbreeding of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair cats, making it the only spotted domestic breed selectively bred to emulate the cats of the wild.

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18. What breed is this? It is generally accepted that the breed originated as a spontaneous longhaired mutation of the Siamese cat.

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The Balinese breed originated as a longhaired mutation of the Siamese cat, not the Siamese, Persian, or Maine Coon breeds.

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19. What breed is this?Distinctive white feet, coat light with golden cast, face, legs, and tail are darker.

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Birman cats are known for their distinctive white feet, light coat with a golden cast, and darker face, legs, and tail. While Siamese, Maine Coon, and Balinese are all popular cat breeds, they do not match the description provided in the question.

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20. What breed is known for being hairless?

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The Sphynx breed is famous for its lack of fur, while Siamese, Persian, and Maine Coon cats are known for their distinctive fur coats.

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What breed is this cat known for expressing coats as a tabby?
What breed is this? Come in all standard cat colors.
What breed is this? It is characterized by deep blue almond eyes, and...
What breed is this long-haired cat identical in type to the Persian,...
What breed is this elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful...
What breed is known for having long flowing coats and open pansy-like...
What breed is this?was chosen Best Cat at the first major cat show...
What breed is known for unique ears that curl back in a graceful arc...
What breed is this? The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable,...
What breed of cat is known for having no tail?
What breed is this? Large, semi-long haired, blue eyes.
What breed is known for having a short, dense coat of an even, bright...
What breed is this?are considered a symbol of good fortune by the...
What breed is this? Ears folded down.
What breed is known for having many colors, with white being very...
What breed is this wholly chocolate-coloured strain of Siamese often...
What breed is this?
What breed is this? It is generally accepted that the breed originated...
What breed is this?Distinctive white feet, coat light with golden...
What breed is known for being hairless?
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