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Cats

Any member of the family Felidae, including the domestic cat, Felis catus, and many non-domestic species.

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Show standard

Animals; Cats

Also known as standard of point, a term referring to the description of the ideal cat of a particular breed against which actual cats are judged.

Hookworm

Animals; Cats

Any of numerous small parasitic nematode worms of the family Ancylostomatidae, having hooked mouthparts with which they fasten themselves to the intestinal walls of various hosts, including humans, ...

Cameo-chinchilla

Animals; Cats

A coat that is shaded or smoked with red or cream tipping.

Smoke

Animals; Cats

A term describing a coat colour in which most of the hairs are coloured with the roots being white or pale.

Household pet

Animals; Cats

In cat show terms, a cat not registered for breeding or exhibition.

Carpal pads

Animals; Cats

The pads on the wrists of a cat's front legs which provide traction.

Cat fancy

Animals; Cats

The collective group of individuals, clubs, and registering associations involved with breeding and showing cats.

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