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- TAKEUCHI Yukari
- Laboratory of Veterinary Ethology, The University of Tokyo
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- MORI Yuji
- Laboratory of Veterinary Ethology, The University of Tokyo
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- Behavioral Profiles of Feline Breeds in Japan
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To clarify the behavioral profiles of 9 feline purebreds, 2 Persian subbreeds and the Japanese domestic cat, a questionnaire survey was distributed to 67 small-animal veterinarians. We found significant differences among breeds in all behavioral traits examined except for "inappropriate elimination". In addition, sexual differences were observed in certain behaviors, including "aggression toward cats", "general activity", "novelty-seeking", and "excitability". These behaviors were more common in males than females, whereas "nervousness" and "inappropriate elimination" were rated higher in females. When all breeds were categorized into four groups on the basis of a cluster analysis using the scores of two behavioral trait factors called "aggressiveness/sensitivity" and "vivaciousness", the group including Abyssinian, Russian Blue, Somali, Siamese, and Chinchilla breeds showed high aggressiveness/sensitivity and low vivaciousness. In contrast, the group including the American Shorthair and Japanese domestic cat displayed low aggressiveness/sensitivity and high vivaciousness, and the Himalayan and Persian group showed mild aggressiveness/sensitivity and very low vivaciousness. Finally, the group containing Maine Coon, Ragdoll, and Scottish Fold breeds displayed very low aggressiveness/sensitivity and low vivaciousness. The present results demonstrate that some feline behavioral traits vary by breed and/or sex.<br>
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- The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
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The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 71 (8), 1053-1057, 2009
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- CRID
- 1390282681405965312
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- NII論文ID
- 130000134452
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- NII書誌ID
- AA10796138
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- ISSN
- 13477439
- 09167250
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- NDL書誌ID
- 10414757
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