Adolescent

Adolescent – in British showing, a cat between 9 – 15 months old

Territory

Territory – area within which a cat lives and hunts

Placenta

Placenta – organ connecting the unborn kitten to the lining of the mother's womb through which it receives oxygen and nutrients

Tabby-Tortie

Tabby-Tortie – tortoiseshell with tabby markings

Home Range

Home Range – inner area of a cat's territory

Neutered

Neutered – castrated or spayed

Mutation

Mutation – change in a gene which results in a change in hereditary characteristics between two generations, also known as rogue gene

Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell – patched coat pattern, usually made up of black and orange but also seen in other mixtures of colors

Classic Tabby

Classic Tabby – cat with clearly defined broad stripes on a lighter agouti ground

Amino-Acids

Amino-Acids – organic compounds which are the component molecules of proteins

Domestic Class

Domestic Class – class for household pets at a show

Natural Breed

Natural Breed – breed that has evolved on its own without human intervention

Ovulate

Ovulate – release eggs during oestrus

Pe-Ph Terms

Pedigree: the line of descent of a pure-bred animal or the document recording this lineage

Pewter: British name for shaded silver

Pheromone: a chemical substance released by an animal that influences the behavior of another individual of the same species. Pheromones are involved in territorial spraying and sexual attraction.

Lynx

Lynx – US term for tabby point

Patched Tabby

Patched Tabby – US term for tortie-tabby

Recognition

Recognition – acceptance by a cat fancy organization of a breed or color variety

Veteran

Veteran – term in British show circles for a cat over seven years old

Protein

Protein – chemical compounds associated with the growth and maintenance of the body

Habitat

Habitat – natural home