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- 2. A cat’s favorite hobby, often taking up 16 hours a day.
- 4. A North American wild cat with a short, "bobbed" tail.
- 8. The largest cat in the Americas, known for a powerful bite.
- 10. Active at night, though cats are technically crepuscular.
- 13. A juvenile feline under one year of age.
- 15. Of, relating to, or affecting cats.
- 16. A large, spotted wild cat capable of dragging prey up trees.
- 19. Short for Tortoiseshell; a mottled black and orange coat.
- 20. A portable carrier used for trips to the vet.
- 22. A word describing how cats can pull in their claws.
- 23. A breed famous for being naturally tailless.
- 25. A narrow walkway, or what a model walks on at a fashion show.
- 27. Rhythmic pawing, also known as "making biscuits."
- 28. A cat that once had a home but is now lost or abandoned.
- 30. The rival of Jerry the mouse in classic cartoons.
- 32. A vocalization primarily used to communicate with humans.
- 33. The rough texture of a cat's tongue is often compared to this.
- 36. The loose skin on the back of a cat's neck.
- 37. A breed characterized by ears that tip forward and down.
- 39. A breed known for its silvery-blue coat and green eyes.
- 41. A mass of hair swallowed during grooming and later hacked up.
- 44. A massive, tufted-eared breed often called the "gentle giant."
- 48. A neckband often equipped with a bell or ID tag.
- 49. The collective noun for a group of cats.
- 51. A wild cat with distinctive black ear tufts and thick winter fur.
- 53. An herb in the mint family that causes a temporary "high."
- 54. The Looney Tunes cat forever chasing Tweety Bird.
- 55. A warning sound made by forcing air through the mouth.
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- 1. A common coat pattern featuring stripes, swirls, or spots.
- 3. Also known as a mountain lion, cougar, or panther.
- 5. The largest species of cat, distinguished by dark vertical stripes.
- 6. The term for an unspayed female cat.
- 7. The "King of the Jungle" known for its impressive mane.
- 9. Vocal blue-eyed breed originating from ancient Thailand.
- 11. The appendage used for balance and expressing emotion.
- 12. Absorbent material used in a feline's indoor bathroom.
- 14. A tri-color coat that is almost exclusively found in females.
- 15. A wild-born cat that has had little to no human contact.
- 17. The orange, lasagna-loving comic strip star.
- 18. Long-haired breed known for its flat face and "pansy" expression.
- 21. The term for an unneutered male cat.
- 24. A term usually applied to black-coated leopards or jaguars.
- 26. One of the oldest breeds, featuring a "ticked" coat pattern.
- 29. A cat with formal-looking black and white markings.
- 31. Retractable tools used for climbing and self-defense.
- 33. A post or pad used to sharpen claws and stretch muscles.
- 34. The classification for a common house cat (non-pedigree).
- 35. The act of cleaning fur using a sandpaper-like tongue.
- 36. The "hairless" breed known for its wrinkled skin and big ears.
- 38. The world's fastest land animal and a member of the cat family.
- 39. A breed named for its tendency to go limp when picked up.
- 40. A breed developed to look like a wild leopard or jungle cat.
- 42. A short-haired breed known for its social and "dog-like" nature.
- 43. The collective noun for a group of kittens.
- 45. A medium-sized wild cat with a chain-like coat pattern.
- 46. The adjective used to describe cat-like movements.
- 47. The rhythmic vibrating sound a cat makes when content.
- 50. Tactile hairs, or vibrissae, used for navigation in the dark.
- 52. The padded feet used for silent stalking.
- 53. An establishment where cats are boarded or bred.