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Glossary of Cat Terms

R - Reg

Rabies: An acute, infectious, often fatal viral disease of most warm-blooded animals, especially wolves, cats, and dogs, that attacks the central nervous system and is transmitted by the bite of infected animals.

Ragdoll Cat: A breed of longhaired cat with a sturdy body, short legs and a long thick coat with Siamese-style points.

Rangy: A term used to describe a cat with long, slender legs.

Recognition: The official acceptance of a breed for show under the rules of a particular cat fancy organization.

Red: A coat color. Also known as orange, ginger or marmalade.

Registered Cat: A cat with ancestry documented and recorded by a cat registering association.

Registered Name: The official name -- often quite long -- of a registered cat.

Registration: A recording of a cat's birth, ancestry and other particulars with an official organization.



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