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Norwegian Forest (NFO) and Oriental/Siamese/Abyssinian (OSA) kittens exhibit distinct developmental behaviors and physiological responses. NFO kittens show earlier thermoregulation, while OSA kittens display earlier neurological development and different coping styles in novel environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethology
  • Comparative Psychology
  • Animal Behavior

Background:

  • Purebred cat behavior differences are suggested but under-investigated.
  • Breed-specific traits may influence behavioral and physiological development.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for feline welfare and breeding programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare behavioral and physiological differences between Oriental/Siamese/Abyssinian (OSA) and Norwegian Forest (NFO) kittens.
  • To analyze developmental trajectories from the 4th to 10th week of age using the Open Field Test (OFT).
  • To explore potential correlations between morphological traits and behavioral/physiological divergence in cat breeds.

Main Methods:

  • Weekly repeated Open Field Test (OFT) on 43 OSA and 39 NFO kittens (4-10 weeks old).
  • Recording of heart rate (HR) and rectal temperature (RT) pre- and post-test.
  • Focal animal sampling to analyze behavioral responses including locomotion, exploration, and posture.

Main Results:

  • Significant breed differences observed in thermoregulation, neurological development indicators (eye-opening, locomotion), and coping styles.
  • NFO kittens demonstrated earlier thermoregulatory abilities.
  • OSA kittens showed precocious eye-opening, higher locomotion, and more passive responses (emotional tachycardia, faster decline in activity) in the OFT, suggesting earlier neurological development and distinct coping strategies.

Conclusions:

  • OSA and NFO kittens exhibit divergent behavioral and physiological traits, indicating breed-specific developmental patterns.
  • NFO kittens displayed more active behavior, including exploration and escape attempts, in the OFT.
  • Behavioral and physiological differences appear to have been maintained or co-selected alongside morphological traits during breed development.