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Quiz about Cat Breed Classifications
Quiz about Cat Breed Classifications

Cat Breed Classifications Trivia Quiz


These are all according to the British Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).

A multiple-choice quiz by Lazellia. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Lazellia
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
135,687
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2076
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these cats does NOT belong in the category of Long Haired Cats of Non Persian Type? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the genetic name for the restricted coat pattern displayed by Siamese cats? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the cat breed which was developed by breeding a Chinchilla and a Burmese?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Which is not an accepted eye colour for pure bred white Persians? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What category does the Turkish Van belong to? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which type of cat has varieties called Rumpy, Stumpy, Tailed, and Cymric? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Abyssian cat has a coat pattern described as which of these? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The sphynx cat should be completely hairless.


Question 9 of 10
9. Which shorthair from Thailand was known as the sacred cat "Si-Sawat"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In Britain, we call this variety of Burmese "Chocolate", but what is it known as in the USA?

Answer: (One Word - continue the food theme.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these cats does NOT belong in the category of Long Haired Cats of Non Persian Type?

Answer: Chinchilla

The Chinchilla is a Persian.
2. What is the genetic name for the restricted coat pattern displayed by Siamese cats?

Answer: Himalayan Factor

Also more commonly known as colourpoint.
3. What is the name of the cat breed which was developed by breeding a Chinchilla and a Burmese?

Answer: Burmilla

It was created with a male Chinchilla (longhaired white with black tipped fur), and a female Burmese (shorthair lilac fur).
4. Which is not an accepted eye colour for pure bred white Persians?

Answer: Green

Although green is not accepted in shows, one blue and one orange eye is.
5. What category does the Turkish Van belong to?

Answer: Longhaired Cats of Non Persian type

In its classic form, the Turkish Van is white, with semi-long hair, amber eyes, and auburn on the head, ears, and tail.
6. Which type of cat has varieties called Rumpy, Stumpy, Tailed, and Cymric?

Answer: Manx

Rumpy manx have no tail at all, and are the only manx to be accepted in shows. Stumpy manx have a short tail, Tailed manx have (obviously) a full tail, and Cymric is a rare longhaired variety.
7. The Abyssian cat has a coat pattern described as which of these?

Answer: Ticked tabby

The ticked tabby coat has distinct bands of colour, known as the 'agouti' pattern.
8. The sphynx cat should be completely hairless.

Answer: True

Even a slight down is unacceptable for showing.
9. Which shorthair from Thailand was known as the sacred cat "Si-Sawat"?

Answer: Korat

This cat breed arrived in the USA in the early 1950s, and in Britain in 1972.
10. In Britain, we call this variety of Burmese "Chocolate", but what is it known as in the USA?

Answer: Champagne

It is one of a number of varieties that have different names in the different countries.
Source: Author Lazellia

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