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1 Have the basic Cat Honor.

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.

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.

A pair of Sphinxes in a basket

The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat with extremely little fur, or at most a short fuzz over its body, and no, or very short and stiff whiskers. Their skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc) may be found in Sphynx too. They are sometimes mistaken for Chihuahuas because of their extremely unusual and, some say, uncatlike appearance. They are extremely intelligent, extroverted, and affectionate, often cuddling with their owners, other humans, and each other.

b. True or False: The Chartreux, with its brilliant orange eyes and blue lips, is a breed closely associated with France.

Chartruex cat

True.

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.

References

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+==1 Have the basic Cat Honor.==
-!Chartreux
+{{ay prerequisite|Nature|Cats}}
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-|[[Image:Chartreux_Cat_1.jpg|225px|Chartreux cat]]
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-!Country of origin
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-!Breed standards (external links)
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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
-|}
-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&nbsp;monastery, the&nbsp;[[Grande Chartreuse|Grande&nbsp;Chartreuse]], located in the [[Chartreuse Mountains|Chartreuse&nbsp;Mountains]] north of the city of [[Grenoble]] ([[#Siegal_1997|Siegal&nbsp;1997]]:27). But&nbsp;in&nbsp;1972, the&nbsp;[[Prior]] of the Grande&nbsp;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&nbsp;1990]]:36&ndash;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&nbsp;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&nbsp;century. The breed was largely decimated during the first World War and wild populations were not seen after World War Two. A concerted effort by European breeders kept the breed from extinction. The first Chartreux were brought to the [[USA]] in 1971 by Helen and John Gammon of La Jolla, California. There are fewer than two dozen active Chartreux breeders in North America as of 2007.
+===a. The domestic cat known as Sphynx first appeared in the late 1960s. Which of the following is true about this Canadian breed?<br>(1) It is too wild to be a proper house cat.<br>(2) It is the national pet of Canada.<br>(3) It appears to be hairless.===
+[[Image:2 sphynx in basket.jpg|thumb|A pair of Sphinxes in a basket]]
+The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat with extremely little fur, or at most a short fuzz over its body, and no, or very short and stiff whiskers. Their skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc) may be found in Sphynx too. They are sometimes mistaken for Chihuahuas because of their extremely unusual and, some say, uncatlike appearance. They are extremely intelligent, extroverted, and affectionate, often cuddling with their owners, other humans, and each other.
+<br style="clear:both">
-Physically, the Chartreux is large and muscular, with short fine-boned limbs, big paws, and very fast reflexes. They have been described as "potatoes on toothpicks". They are known for their [[Blue#Animals|blue]]&nbsp;(grey) water-resistant short hair double-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. Chartreux are exceptional hunters and were highly prized by farmers. Patellar luxation is a common weakness in the breed which responsible breeders screen for.
+===b. True or False: The Chartreux, with its brilliant orange eyes and blue lips, is a breed closely associated with France.===
+[[Image:Chartreux Cat 1.jpg|thumb|Chartruex cat]]
+True.
+<br style="clear:both">
-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. They take about two years to reach adulthood. 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&nbsp;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 (often following their person from room to room), though they are still loving and affectionate to the other members of the household.
+===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.===
+==References==
-== Trivia ==
+[[Category:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]
-{{trivia}}
-Historically famous Chartreux owners include the French novelist [[Colette]] and French general/president [[Charles de Gaulle]].
-In&nbsp;1987, the [[Cat Fanciers' Association|Cat&nbsp;Fanciers'&nbsp;Association]] (CFA) advanced the Chartreux breed to championship status ([[#Siegal_1997|Siegal&nbsp;1997]]:27).
-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&nbsp;code&nbsp;letters rotate through the alphabet each&nbsp;year, omitting the letters K,&nbsp;Q,&nbsp;W,&nbsp;X,&nbsp;Y,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Z. For&nbsp;example, a&nbsp;Chartreux born in&nbsp;2002 would have an&nbsp;official name starting with the letter&nbsp;T ([[#Fogle_2001|Fogle&nbsp;2001]]:128).
-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.
-== References ==
-<span id="Fogle_2001">Fogle, Bruce (2001). ''The New Encyclopedia of the Cat.'' New&nbsp;York: DK&nbsp;Publishing&nbsp;Inc [Dorling&nbsp;Kindersley]. ISBN 0789980212.</span>
-<span id="Siegal_1997">Siegal, Mordecai (1997). The&nbsp;breeds. Chapter&nbsp;2 in ''The Cornell Book of Cats: A&nbsp;Comprehensive and Authoritative Medical&nbsp;Reference for Every&nbsp;Cat and&nbsp;Kitten''. Second&nbsp;edition. Edited&nbsp;by Mordecai&nbsp;Siegal. Villard:New&nbsp;York. ISBN 978-0679449539.</span>
-<span id="Simonnet_1990">Simonnet, Jean (1990). ''The Chartreux Cat.'' Translated by Jerome&nbsp;M.&nbsp;Auerbach. Paris: Synchro&nbsp;Company. ISBN 978-2950600905. (This&nbsp;book's&nbsp;[http://isbndb.com/d/book/chartreux_cat.html ISBNdb.com&nbsp;page] lists "[http://isbndb.com/d/publisher/auerbach_pub.html Auerbach&nbsp;Pub]" as&nbsp;the&nbsp;publisher, but the&nbsp;book itself gives "Synchro&nbsp;Company, Paris" on an&nbsp;unnumbered page immediately following page&nbsp;190.)</span>
-== External links ==
-*[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/chartreux.html CFA profile]
-*[http://www.chartreux-europe.com Chartreux d'Europe]
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