Cat Breeds Quiz and answers:
What breed of cat has a black coat and copper colored eyes?
(a) Siamese
(b) Persian
(c) Bombay
(d) Himalayan
What is the term for the behavior where cats knead their paws against a surface?
(a) Scratching
(b) Purring
(c) Chirping
(d) Kneading
What is the most notable physical characteristic of the Sphynx cat?
(a) Their long, fluffy fur
(b) Their large, pointed ears
(c) Their hairless body
(d) Their short, stubby tail
What is the distinctive physical characteristic of the Ragdoll cat breed?
(a) Their short, curly fur
(b) Their pointed ears
(c) Their long, fluffy tail
(d) Their large, blue eyes
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Which of the following physical characteristics is common in the Siberian cat breed?
(a) Short, curly fur
(b) Large, pointed ears
(c) Blue eyes
(d) A thick, water-resistant coat
What is the origin of the Bombay cat breed?
(a) United States
(b) India
(c) Greece
(d) Sweden
Which celebrity cat has its own Instagram account with over 4 million followers?
(a) Grumpy Cat
(b) Lil Bub
(c) Nala Cat
(d) Snoopy Cat
What is the approximate price range of a Savannah cat, one of the most expensive cat breeds?
(a) $2,000 – $5,000
(b) $5,000 – $10,000
(c) $10,000 – $20,000
(d) $20,000 – $30,000
Which of the following colors and patterns is not found in Bengal cats?
(a) Brown tabby
(b) Seal point
(c) Snow (white with gray or brown spots)
(d) Silver tabby
Which of the following is a distinctive feature of Bengal cats?
(a) They have long, curly fur
(b) They have large, round ears
(c) They have short, sleek coats with distinct spots and stripes
(d) They have blue eyes
Which of the following physical characteristics is common in the Bombay cat breed?
(a) Long, curly fur
(b) Large, pointed ears
(c) Short, glossy black coat
(d) Blue eyes
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What is the origin of the Savannah cat breed?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) Egypt
(d) South Africa
What is the origin of the Munchkin cat breed?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) Japan
(d) Russia
What is the temperament of the Sphynx cat?
(a) Aggressive and territorial
(b) Aloof and independent
(c) Affectionate and social
(d) Shy and timid
What is the name of the scientific family that domestic cats belong to?
(a) Felidae
(b) Canidae
(c) Mustelidae
(d) Hyaenidae
What breed of cat can be distinguished by its short tail and curled ears?
(a) Scottish Fold
(b) American Shorthair
(c) Bengal
(d) Devon Rex
What is the name of the breed of cat that has no tail?
(a) Siamese
(b) Persian
(c) Manx
(d) Scottish Fold
What is the temperament of the Ragdoll cat?
(a) Independent and aloof
(b) Playful and energetic
(c) Calm and docile
(d) Aggressive and territorial
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What is the origin of the Siberian cat breed?
(a) United States
(b) Russia
(c) Canada
(d) United Kingdom
Which celebrity cat rose to fame for its unique appearance, with a tongue that sticks out due to a genetic condition?
(a) Grumpy Cat
(b) Lil Bub
(c) Venus
(d) Colonel Meow
Which famous cat was the subject of a popular children’s book series by T.S. Eliot?
(a) Felix
(b) Tom
(c) Garfield
(d) Macavity
What breed of cat that is often called the “greyhound of cats”?
(a) Russian Blue
(b) Cornish Rex
(c) Abyssinian
(d) Oriental Shorthair
What is the name of the condition where a cat excessively grooms itself and ingests hair, leading to hairballs in its digestive system?
(a) Hyperthyroidism
(b) Diabetes
(c) Kidney disease
(d) Hairball obstruction
What is the size range of the Savannah cat breed?
(a) Small to medium
(b) Medium to large
(c) Large to extra-large
(d) Extra-large to giant
Which of the following breeds is considered one of the most expensive cat breeds in the world?
(a) Siamese
(b) Persian
(c) Savannah
(d) Sphynx
Which of the following breeds was used to develop the Munchkin cat breed?
(a) Persian
(b) Siamese
(c) Sphynx
(d) Domestic Shorthair
What is the temperament of the Siberian cat?
(a) Shy and timid
(b) Aggressive and territorial
(c) Playful and energetic
(d) Calm and affectionate
Which celebrity cat has its own line of merchandise, including clothing and accessories?
(a) Grumpy Cat
(b) Lil Bub
(c) Maru
(d) Nala Cat
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What is the approximate price range of a Bengal cat, one of the more expensive cat breeds?
(a) $500 – $1,000
(b) $1,000 – $2,500
(c) $2,500 – $5,000
(d) $5,000 – $10,000
What breed is known for its fluffy, long fur and relaxed temperament?
(a) Siamese
(b) Persian
(c) Maine Coon
(d) Sphynx
What is the name for the breed of hairless cat with wrinkled skin and large ear?
(a) Sphinx
(b) Devon Rex
(c) Cornish Rex
(d) Siamese
What is the average lifespan of a domestic cat?
(a) 5-8 years
(b) 10-15 years
(c) 18-20 years
(d) 25-30 years
Which of the following senses is the strongest in cats?
(a) Sight
(b) Smell
(c) Taste
(d) Hearing
What is the origin of the Ragdoll cat breed?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) Australia
What is the most notable physical characteristic of the Munchkin cat?
(a) Their short legs
(b) Their long, fluffy tail
(c) Their curly fur
(d) Their large ears
Which of the following breeds was used to develop the Savannah cat breed?
(a) Bengal cat
(b) Persian cat
(c) Siamese cat
(d) Russian Blue cat
Which of the following breeds was used to develop the Bombay cat breed?
(a) Siamese cat
(b) Persian cat
(c) Burmese cat
(d) Sphynx cat
What is the name of the enzyme in a cat’s saliva that causes allergies in some people?
(a) Fel d1
(b) Serotonin
(c) Dopamine
(d) Histamine
What is the origin of the Sphynx cat breed?
(a) United States
(b) Canada
(c) Russia
(d) France
Which famous cat is known for its appearances in numerous “I Can Has Cheezburger?” memes?
(a) Grumpy Cat
(b) Lil Bub
(c) Maru
(d) Colonel Meow
What is the breed of the Bengal cat derived from?
(a) Domestic short-haired cats
(b) Siamese cats
(c) Asian leopard cats
(d) Sphynx cats
