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WCC Breed Terms
WCC Miscellaneous Terms
Breed terminlogy | Definition |
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polydactyl | more then nomal # of digits |
angora | type of long fur |
calico | cat having 3 colors, usually female |
DSH | Domestic Short Hair |
DLH | Domestic Long Hair |
Tabby | Feline fur with 2 colors that may be stripes or spots |
Ticked Coat | darker colors are found on the tips of the guard hair |
tortoise shell | 2 colors, orange and black |
docile | tame and easygoing |
feral | wild |
gait | the way an animal moves |
gloves | white paws |
points | color of nose, ears, tail and feet of an animal |
retractile | ability to draw back; feline claws |
termperment | emotional and mental qualities |
timid | lack of confidence or shy |
underfur | dense, soft, short hair that is found beneath longer, coarser guard hairs |
unthrifty | not thriviing |
vigor | health growth or high energy |