Especialidades JA/Gatos - Avanzado/Requisitos

Gatos - Avanzado

Nivel de destreza

2

Año

2001

Version

22.11.2024

Autoridad de aprobación

Asociación General

1. Tener la especialidad de Gatos.

2. Examen a «libro abierto» de conocer acerca de los gatos (ésta no es una instrucción para pasar; es un requisito que está diseñado para fomentar la investigación en el mundo de los gatos). Disfrutar de los nuevos descubrimientos a medida que la investigación de las siguientes preguntas acerca de algunas razas inusuales de gatos domésticos alrededor del mundo.

a. El gato doméstico conocido como Sphynx (esfinge) apareció por primera vez a finales del decenio de 1960. ¿Cuál de las siguientes es cierto acerca de esta raza canadiense?
(1) Es demasiado salvaje para ser un buen gato doméstico.
(2) Es la mascota nacional de Canadá.
(3) Parece ser lampiño.

b.

True or False: The Chartreux, 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:

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.