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| − | !Country of origin
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| − | |[http://www.aaceinc.org/pages/breeds/cha.htm AACE], [http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/chartreux.html CFA], [http://www.acfacat.com/breeds/standards/chartreuxstd.html ACFA], [http://www.cca-afc.com/Chad.html CCA], [http://www.acf.asn.au/Standards/Chartreux.htm ACF],<br> [http://www.tica.org/binary/pdf/publications/standards/cxstd.pdf TICA], FIFe | |
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| − | The '''Chartreux''' is an internationally recognized [[cat breed|breed]] of domestic [[cat]] from [[France]].
| + | ==2. Know about cats "open-book" quiz. (This is not an instructional pass-a-test requirement, it is designed to encourage research into the world of cats.) Enjoy new discoveries as you research the following questions about some unusual domestic cat breeds from around the world.== |
| − | There is a legend that the Chartreux are descended from cats brought to France by [[Carthusian]] monks to live in the order's head monastery, the [[Grande Chartreuse|Grande Chartreuse]], located in the [[Chartreuse Mountains|Chartreuse Mountains]] north of the city of [[Grenoble]] ([[#Siegal_1997|Siegal 1997]]:27). But in 1972, the [[Prior]] of the Grande Chartreuse denied that the monastery's archives held any records of the monks' use of any breed of cat resembling the Chartreux ([[#Simonnet_1990|Simonnet 1990]]:36–37). Legend also has it that the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now [[Syria]], brought back to France by returning [[Crusade]]rs in the 13th century, many of whom entered the Carthusian monastic order. The first documented mention of the breed was by the French naturalist [[Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon|Buffon]] in the 17th century. The first Chartreux were brought to the [[USA]] in 1971.
| + | ===a. The domestic cat known as Sphynx first appeared in the late 1960s. Which of the following is true about this Canadian breed?=== |
| | + | ====(1) It is too wild to be a proper house cat.==== |
| | + | ====(2) It is the national pet of Canada.==== |
| | + | ====(3) It appears to be hairless.==== |
| | + | ===b. True or False: The Charteux, with its brilliant orange eyes and blue lips, is a breed closely associated with France.=== |
| | + | ===c. Match the following cats with the special characteristics of their breed:=== |
| | + | ====(1) Korat (Thailand) (a) Goes limp when picked up.==== |
| | + | ====(2) Ragdoll (USA) (b) Is traced to wild cats from Kenya.==== |
| | + | ====(3) Sokoke (Denmark) (c) Symbolizes good fortune.==== |
| | + | ===d. The Scottish Fold breed dates back to 1961. True or False: This cat acquired its name because it folds its body up to stay warm.=== |
| | + | ===e. One breed was developed from a type of cat which once roamed the streets of Singapore. Now called the Singapura, it is also known by which one of the following names?=== |
| | + | ====(1) Drain cat==== |
| | + | ====(2) Fat cat==== |
| | + | ====(3) Flying cat==== |
| | + | ===f. The names of breeds do not always reflect their countries of origin. For example, the Nebelung (German for "creature of the mist") breed was developed in the USA. True or False: The Poodle cat was developed in Germany.=== |
| | + | ===g. The English are renowned cat fanciers. Which one of the following is not a breed of domestic cat developed in the UK?=== |
| | + | ====(1) Abyssinian cat==== |
| | + | ====(2) Havana Brown cat==== |
| | + | ====(3) Geoffroy's cat==== |
| | + | ===h. Developed in the USA, the Ocicat is a wild-looking feline with spotted fur. True or False: it is illegal to keep the Ocicat as a house pet in most countries.=== |
| | + | ===i. Originally called the Spotted Mist, this Australian breed's name was changed when some were born with tabby-patterned coats. What is its new name?=== |
| | + | ====(1) Australian Mist==== |
| | + | ====(2) Dingo cat==== |
| | + | ====(3) Spotted and/or Marbled Mist==== |
| | + | ===j. The Japanese Bobtail cat originated in China centuries ago. True or False: It is the only breed of domestic cat with virtually no tail.=== |
| | + | ==3. Keep a cat for at least six months and do one of the following:== |
| | + | ===a. If you currently have a cat, keep a record of the care for you cat for one month. Include in your record when it is watered and fed and how often and with what supplies you care for the liter box. Why should your cat not be allowed to roam the neighborhood free?=== |
| | + | ===b. If you do not currently have a cat but you owned one at sometime in the past for at least 6 months, take care of someone else's cat for at least one week. Record the care that was required and explain the relationship of house cats on the environment and why it is best they not be allowed to become feral.=== |
| | + | ===c. Participate in a cat related project of your choice in support of a local humane society or similar organization.=== |
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| − | Physically, the Chartreux is large and muscular, with short fine-boned limbs, big paws, and very fast reflexes. They are known for their [[Blue#Animals|blue]] (grey) double-thickness fur coats and gold- or copper-colored eyes. Chartreux cats are also known for their "smile"; due to the structure of their heads and their long, tapered muzzle, they often appear to be smiling.
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| − | Chartreux cats tend to be quiet, rarely making noises such as mewing or crying, and some are mute. They are quite observant and intelligent, with some Chartreux learning to operate radio on/off buttons and to open screen door latches. Chartreux cats are playful cats well into their adult years; some can be taught to fetch small objects in the same manner as a dog. Chartreux are good with children and other animals. They are non-aggressive and affectionate, good travelers, and generally very healthy. Chartreux tend to bond with one person in their household, preferring to be in their general vicinity, though they are still loving and affectionate to the other members of the household.
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| − | Historically famous Chartreux owners include the French novelist [[Colette]] and French general/president [[Charles de Gaulle]].
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| − | In 1987, the [[Cat Fanciers' Association|Cat Fanciers' Association]] (CFA) advanced the Chartreux breed to championship status ([[#Siegal_1997|Siegal 1997]]:27).
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| − | The first letter of the official name of a Chartreux cat encodes the year of its birth; all Chartreux born in the same year have official names beginning with the same letter. The code letters rotate through the alphabet each year, omitting the letters K, Q, W, X, Y, and Z. For example, a Chartreux born in 2002 would have an official name starting with the letter T ([[#Fogle_2001|Fogle 2001]]:128).
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| − | The mascot of the world's largest jazz festival, ''The Montreal International Jazz Festival'', is a blue Chartreux affectionately named 'Ste Cat[http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/fijm2006/images/boutique/acc_enfants_2006/enf_sac_toutou_18_i10_i5B.jpg]', after the festival's hub, 'Sainte Catherine' street in Montreal.Cats are Cool.
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| − | [[Image:Chartreux cat J adult female 001.jpg|thumb|left|Adult female Chartreux]]
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| − | [[Image:Chartreux JPG01.jpg|thumb|right|The famous Chartreux eyes|250px]]
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| − | == References ==
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| − | <span id="Fogle_2001">Fogle, Bruce (2001). ''The New Encyclopedia of the Cat.'' New York: DK Publishing Inc [Dorling Kindersley]. ISBN 0789980212.</span>
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| − | <span id="Siegal_1997">Siegal, Mordecai (1997). The breeds. Chapter 2 in ''The Cornell Book of Cats: A Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical Reference for Every Cat and Kitten''. Second edition. Edited by Mordecai Siegal. Villard:New York. ISBN 978-0679449539.</span>
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| − | <span id="Simonnet_1990">Simonnet, Jean (1990). ''The Chartreux Cat.'' Translated by Jerome M. Auerbach. Paris: Synchro Company. ISBN 978-2950600905. (This book's [http://isbndb.com/d/book/chartreux_cat.html ISBNdb.com page] lists "[http://isbndb.com/d/publisher/auerbach_pub.html Auerbach Pub]" as the publisher, but the book itself gives "Synchro Company, Paris" on an unnumbered page immediately following page 190.)</span>
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | *[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/chartreux.html CFA profile]
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| − | *[http://www.chartreux-europe.com Chartreux d'Europe]
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