Abyssinian
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Domestic cats have been bred for centuries to produce purebred lines that ensure that each generation will have the same traits as its predecessors -- and the process continues even today. The governing authority in the U.S. for purebred cats is the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), which currently recognizes 40 distinct breeds,representing hundreds of color and pattern variations. Here's an introduction to these official breeds.
One of the oldest known breeds, Abyssinians resemble the paintings and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats, which portray an elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, large ears, and almond-shaped eyes.
There is probably no breed anywhere more loyal than the Aby. Once you have acquired one as a companion, you will never be able to complain that no one understands you.
Photo (c) Chanan Photography/Richard Katris
Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - which you can tell if you look closely.
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American Bobtail
They may look like wildcats, but American Bobtails are loving, kind, and incredibly intelligent cats that get along well with most dogs and interact well with people of all ages.
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American Curl
There are some cat breeds who have roots going back quite a bit in history. Some Japanese breeds, such as the Japanese Bobtail, can be traced back more than 1,000 years in history. These cats were very common and well known throughout Medieval Japan. Now days though, they are all but a myth throughout Japan and the entire world.
Siamese
The more common cat breeds that are found in North America include the alley cat, long haired cat, and Persian cat. Siamese cats are also common, although they are well known to be talkative, extremely smart and loving. Persian cats are very popular, proving to be loving companions.Persian cats can be very expense, depending on where you get it and what type of Persian cat it is.
Mixed breed or alley cats are the most common in North America. There are actually several different breeds, although most of us just refer to them as alley cats. They make good pets, although there are literally thousands of them in existence. Cats are known to breed more than any other pet, and they will continue to breed until they are stopped. What people call alley cats are among the most bred, as there are hundreds of thousands of cats that are homeless - Shelters put cats down more often than they find them homes.
Bengal
The Bengal is a large, sleek and very muscular cat. Bengals are strong, intelligent cats who form strong bonds with their owners.
An interesting trait of the Bengal is their love of water, they may scoop water with their paws before drinking and love to play in puddles or in the shower.
They are agile, love to climb & can be vocal with a distinctive voice. They get along well with other pets & people.
Bengals should retain the look of the wild but with the temperament of a well balanced domestic cat. The Bengal is self-assured, affectionate and playful, with the stunning looks of its wild ancestor.
Persian cats on the other hand, are easily identified by their body type and their hair.It is said that the ancestors of today's Persians were brought back from far away Persia along with silk, jewels and spices by explorers in the 17th century. They became a status symbol and were much sought after.
They were named Persians after their Country of origin. Their true origin is not completely known. References to Persians can be found in hieroglyphic records as early as 1684BC
Australian Mist
The most outstanding aspect of the Australian Mist is its temperament. The kittens are lively but not boisterous. They are an extremely affectionate breed and very people orientated. They prefer to spend their time with their owners and are always involved in family activities. The even temperament makes them excellent pets for anyone even very young children.
Over the years, there has been quite a few breeds come along. Cats were one of the first pets, and easily one of the most popular. Millions of people around the world own cats, with many people preferring a cat over any other pet - including dogs. No matter breed of cat you get - you’re sure to get a pet who make for a great companion for years and years to come.
A Balinese is a Siamese wrapped in a long flowing silky negligee.
Intelligent and elegant, to see one glide across the room in it's coat made of silken threads flowing gently down its body, culminating into a magnificent plume tail is truly a marvel to behold.
Elegant, luxurious, regal and refined are some of the words that help describe this living piece of art.
Birman
The Birman has point which means its face, ears, legs, tail and feet are a different color from the rest of its body. Kittens are born completely white and begin to show their points anywhere between 2 days and 2 weeks.
The Birman is a beautiful long hair cat with a medium to heavy body weight, brilliant blue eyes and a silky coat in a variety of different coloured points. Birmans have four white gloves on each of their feet.
Birman coats are easy to care for because they do not mat although they still need regular grooming.
Bombay
Nikky Horner in Kentucky bred the first Bombays in 1953 with selective breeding between a sable Burmese and a black American Shorthair. The breeding program continued with the result of a totally black cat with a short shiny coat and huge copper eyes. The Bombays bred true and in 1976 the Bombay was recognised for championship status in The Cat Fanciers' Association
With its jet black, gleaming coat, gold to copper eyes, solid body and sweet facial expression, the ideal Bombay has an unmistakable look of its own. It is not a natural breed but a genetic hybrid, with distinctive features that separate it from its foundation (parent) breeds.
"Dog people" and "cat people" really do have different personalities, according to a new study.
People who said they were dog lovers in the study tended to be more lively -- meaning they were more energetic and outgoing -- and also tended to follow rules closely. Cat lovers, on the other hand, were more introverted, more open-minded and more sensitive than dog lovers. Cat people also tended to be non-conformists, preferring to be expedient rather than follow the rules.
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