Cat breed

The Australian Mist Cat is a relatively new cat breed, as far as cat breeds go. It was created by Dr Truda Staede as recently as 1978. It is a combination of a Burmese, Abyssinian and the Domestic Short Hair. And it’s said to have inherited the laid back nature & loving personality, loved about Burmese; the intelligence and ticked coat of the Abyssinian and the genetic hardiness of the Domestic Shorthair. The Australian Mist cat breed comes in both Spotted and Marbled, with the latter markings being accepted into the breed in 1998. And the color ranges are brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, caramel, gold and peach. A distinctive feature of this cat is its huge green eyes, which are permitted to come in a variety of shades of green. Its body…

There are forty one recognized cat breeds according to the Cat Fanciers' Association, the world's largest registry of pedigree cats. The different cat breeds have a multitude of varying characteristics but all make great pets in the appropriate home. While this isn't necessarily a list of the best breed of cat, below are the ten most popular cat breeds in America in 2008 according to the Cat Fanciers' Association. Persian - Persians are a large cat breed. The Persian has a svelte body type…

Calico cats are domestic cats with a spotted or particolored coat that is predominantly white, along with patches of two other colors; often, orange and black. These patterns are referred to as tortoiseshell and white. CS. The word, “Calico”, refers to the color pattern of the fur and not the breed. There is no particular breed that if interbred, creates a calico. CS. Calico cats result from a specific gene combination which usually occurs in female cats, it is not a breed but a condition that…

Gena Vona Professor Biesiadecki VT 100 20, October 2015 The British Shorthair The Cat Fanciers’ Association registers cat breeds in the United States and currently recognizes 41 breeds of cats (Romich 442). While there are numerous breeds of cats, one breed in particular called the British Shorthair is one of the most easy-going and versatile breeds. The ancestors of the British Shorthair made their appearance in Britain during the Roman conquest of Europe over 2,000 years ago (Helgren 2). The…

4. Devon Rex Cat A Devon Rex cat generally loves people and can easily become attach to your family and friends. A kitten born in Devon, England in 1959 named Kirlee was first thought to have the same genes as the Cornish Rex. However, test breeding found out that Kirlee was certainly unique and a result of a very natural genetic mutation. A Devon Rex can weigh from 5 to 10 pounds. Though this seems odd, but a Devon Rex loves to stay level on the head of the person it likes. Due to this strange…

Siamese Classification The classification of the Siamese cat is a Domestic house cat. Origin The Siamese is originally from Thailand. Its appearance and behavior caused the cat to become a royal favorite. The earliest signs of a Siamese was in 1871 when they were brought to Britain. The first Siamese to enter into North America was brought in by the First Lady of the United States Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. Because the popularity, the breed has been used to form many of the modern breeds…

Like dogs, cats have been around for thousands of years, and these felines have been continuously bred to keep their lineages which highlight their distinct features. While most cats have common physical characteristics such as round or lean faces, shortened snouts, inward-folded ears, and an assortment of fur color, textures, and lengths, pedigreed dogs have more differences. Some dogs are short-legged, while others are tall and lean, and some can weigh almost the same as humans. The Cat…

If you ask a cat owner to describe their beloved pet using one word, chances are they will use the word independent to define their furry little friend. Cats give off this immediate impression that they don’t really require us, humans are but a pawn in their world, you see they are quiet in nature and don’t seem to be super needy. Cats learn things on their own, you can’t really train most cats, if you have trained your cat to do anything, rest assured that your cat actually wanted to learn that…

The Siamese cat is a delight to behold The Siamese cat is the most popular shorthair breed in the world today. It has come a long way from the ancient city of Siam (now Thailand) to Britain and finally to America (this happened in the 18th century). These elegant cats were recognized for their blue blood right from their first days, when they were kept as companions for the Siamese royalty. The Siamese is notable for its large, beautifully shaped, baby blue eyes, which are the main reason that…

Gabrielle kennedy Cats versus dogs The comparing and contrasting elements about dogs and cats. Here is a background about dogs and cats. Some of the most popular breeds of cats are the Persian and the Siamese. In the United States, there are about 86.4 million cats, normally people in the United States have one or two cats. This covers thirty three percent of the United States. On the other hand the most popular dogs breeds are the Labrador, the German Shepherd, and the golden retriever. In…