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Cat breeds
• Differ in color and color patterns, length of hair, shape of ears, shape and color of eyes, head shape, body conformation, size, and disposition
Shorthair breeds
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds.html
* Three recognized breed colors- ruddy (orange-brown), red and blue, all ticked with darker colors at tips of each hair
* Medium sized muscular cat with almond shaped eyes
* Cat is very active, fond of water, and can be taught to retrieve
Came to U.S. with English settlers
34 recognized color patterns with tabby the most common color
Medium to large sized cat that is affectionate and makes a great lap cat
(Domestic Shorthair)
Relatively new breeding resulting from a cross between Burmese and American Shorthair
Medium sized cat is a jet black color with copper or gold colored eyes
Are graceful, charming, gets along well with others, even strangers
• Oldest natural English breed
• Larger and taller than American Shorthair with large rounded head and big, round copper or gold eyes
• Quiet, easy going, docile nature that likes to sleep a lot
Originated in the U.S.- 1930’s by crossing a Siamese and Burma
Medium-sized cat that is sable-brown in color with gold eyes
Have a sweet disposition and enjoy being held, but may become bossy, stubborn, and angry
• Small to medium sized cat with oval eyes and curves or rippling hair coat
• Must be kept indoors because it lacks guard hairs to protect it from the elements
Resulted from feral (wild) domestic cat crossed with cared-for stray
Medium sized cat with wavy hair coat
Large, wide based ears are set low and distinctive to this breed
Known for calico (tortoiseshell or 3 colors). Calico is some shade of black, orange (red), and white
Cat has a distinctive “short” (bob) tail is kinked to form a “pom” or “bunny tail”
The tail is sensitive and care must be taken to prevent injury and pain when handling the cat
Protective of family members and reserved with strangers.
Medium-sized cat with silver blue fur tipped with silver that produces a halo effect
Among earliest European Breeds and is a result of a genetic mutation
Medium-sized affectionate but tends to be better in one-on-one relationships
The BEST show Manx cats do not have a tail (rumpy), others have a short tail (stumpy), and others have a long tail (longy)
Eye color is always deep blue and head forms an equilateral tirangle from the nose to the tips of the ears
Very little pigmentation in color pattern, but pigmentation is darker at the points and color is restricted to the points: mask, ear, foot and tip of tail
Medium sized cat that is very long and refined
Are very unpredictable; however, they are described as talkative, loyal, fearless cats of extraordinary intelligence
Particularly sensitive to vaccinations and anesthetics
Small breed known for its quiet, shy disposition
Males weigh at most 6 pounds
Females usually weigh less than 4 pounds
• Medium to large size cat similar to American Shorthair named because of its white feet
• Bright blue eyes are large, oval; ears are large and broad at the base; modified wedge shaped head
• The mask, tail, ears and legs are usually defined seal or blue with the masking colors covering the entire face, except for inverted white V shaped pattern over mouth and nose
• White tipped front paws and white hind legs up to the hock with a white chest, chin and muzzle
Cat of Canadian origination in the late 1960’s. Known for its tough, wrinkled hairless skin
Indoor cat that cannot survive outdoors and depends on people for survival
Constantly purrs and adores body contact and is very affectionate
Body temperature is 4 degrees F higher than most other breeds
Unable to store body fat and must eat more frequently to maintain its body temperature
Longhair breeds
http://www.cfainc.org/breeds.html
• Body style of Siamese except long hair
• Warm, vocal, and persistent
• Eyes are deep vivid blue
Sturdy cat of medium to large size with long, silky coat that does not mat and requires little care
Very sociable cat that needs company of others
White paws are characteristic
Eyes are round, ears are medium with rounded tips
• Alert and sweet natured cat that is excellent with other pets and children
• Large cat that is tailless
http://www.acfacats.com/cymric_synopsis.htm
• Siamese x Persian x Birman
• Medium to large size Persian type cat
• Long, flowing hair coat with Siamese patterns
• Oldest natural breed in North America, Native American origin
• Large sized cats that reaches 12-18 pounds
• Brown tabby is the best known color
• Lovable and friendly with a tiny voice that squeaks and chirps
One of the oldest and most popular breeds
Medium to large size with a short, compact body, large head, and small, rounded ears
Well-mannered, easygoing, quiet cats that make good apartment cats and excellent companions
Require daily grooming to avoid tangles and knots in their fur and regular bathing to remove excess oil from the coat
Originated in U.S. in 1960’s
Exceptionally large and heavy breed with blue eyes
Are docile, quiet, and composed
Get their name because they show little signs of fear or pain and take a floppy posture when handled
• Himalayan x Burmese• Medium size oriental
style that is essentially a long-haired Burmese
• Follows owner like a puppy
• Few exist in the United States
http://www.kittykondo.com/chantilly.htm
Small to medium sized cat
Polite, intelligent, very responsive, and easily trained to perform tricks
Prefers a clean, almost spotless environment
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