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Those “dog people know their dog’s breed where they came from how they started etc but cat people just know their cat came from the dumpster behind Dennys” posts are so… I can name like 10 cat breeds off the top of my head man cats are way more varied than people think

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HLC characters like cat breeds part 1

Hello there! After reading the post of @hogwartslegacyreactions about HLCs as cats I couldn't resist associating them with breeds and traits that fit with them!

Please be patient, this is my first post for Tumblr, and English is not my native language.

you can check part 2 at the link below:

The post had to be separated into two due to the image limit.

The following text contains explanation of certain breeds of cats, none of the animals or pictures belong to me.

Warning: too much cuteness!

Ominis Gaunt: Persian

Very cute and charming, with its unique face and extensive coat, this is a feline that leaves traces of its elegance wherever it goes. Calm and quite intelligent, the Persian cat's behavior carries traits of those who prefer to be safe. They don't usually demand attention all the time, despite being very affectionate.

Sebastian Sallow: British Shorthair

This cat is an excellent and very sociable companion. The breed is known to mature slowly, as its youthful spirit lasts a lifetime. This one is also an eternal conqueror, as the position of his whiskers creates an expression on his ever-smiling face.

Amit Thakkar: Siamese

This cat delights not only for its cute appearance and striking colors, but also for its charismatic and perceptive way. For those who don't know, the Siamese cat is among the smartest cat breeds out there. Extremely communicative, he will try to "talk" to you whenever he can - and for that, he can vocalize a lot, but don't be fooled! Although affectionate and attached to the family, when necessary it can be very independent.

Garreth Weasley: Turkish angora

A very docile and playful cat. They are very loving and cheerful and adore cuddles. Surprise for being very stubborn and smart. They are curious cats, who like to explore where they are and what is possible to do there. Like the extensive Weasley lineage, the Angora is known as one of the oldest breeds in the world. Its long hair requires frequent brushing.

Natsai Onai: Bengal

The pattern of its fur resembles that of a leopard, considered a docile and companion cat, at the same time it is independent and intelligent, it will keep company willingly, never out of dependence or need. Due to their wild instinct, they are not considered especially obedient, but they are excellent hunters, strong and agile athletes.

Poppy Sweeting: Munchkin

Known as the “dwarf cat,” the Munchkin is an adorable little cat with short legs. In addition to their exotic appearance, they are very kind, sweet, playful and like to show their affection. Curious and intelligent, they are quick-witted enough to figure out how to venture out despite their short legs.

Imelda Reyes: Norwegian Forest

The Norwegian Forest Cat has a wild appearance, drawing attention to its beauty and long coat that makes it look like a Lynx. It is a feline of ancient origin and many legends and myths circulate about its history, often being associated with the Vikings. Very sure of themselves, they are extremely intelligent, curious and observant cats. They learn tricks and commands quickly, as well as being an excellent natural athlete.

Anne Sallow: Oriental Havana (initially thought of leaving Anne as a British longhair to match Sebastian as they are twins, but I wanted to give her her own personality)

Also known as the Havana Brown, these cats are alert, intelligent, observant, curious, affectionate and occasionally mischievous. Outgoing, playful and endearingly affectionate, this breed needs human companionship and interaction. Havanas love to nudge their humans with their paw, as if asking for attention.

Everett Clopton: Balinese

Similar in appearance to the Siamese, this is also a very intelligent cat. Its main differences come from its long coat and hyperactive temperament. Companionship has everything to do with their personality: in addition to adapting well to changes, the Balinese cat is perfect for anyone looking for a happy and playful kitten. Being an animal with a lot of energy, the cat of this breed is usually hyperactive and is always running and climbing the furniture.

Leander Prewett: Maine coon

The Maine Coon breed is one of the largest domestic cat breeds, known around the world as the “gentle giant”. They are cats considered sociable and companions, being quite independent, they don't usually like being held so much, but they appreciate being next to their family, showing themselves to be very devoted to their owners. Despite their independence, they like to help their tutors in their activities and learn new things, being considered a very easy cat to train.

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Clan Cats Appearances

*Clan cats are random cats living in a forest, not specific breeds. These are just things to base their appearance off of, since these breeds fit best with each Clans lifestyle. *

WindClan

Oriental Shorthair/longhair, Bengal, Abyssinian

They have thin, lean builds. They are quite tall. Long fur is an occasional occurrence. Quite close to SkyClan in terms of appearance and genetics.

RiverClan

Turkish Angora, Manx, Scottish Fold, Ragdoll

All of them have long silky fur. Tail-less cats are common. All RiverClan cats, or cats with RiverClan blood have webbed paws. Considered the most attractive.

ShadowClan

British Shorthair, British Longhair, Persian

Short and stocky, thick furred. Only clan with this kind of appearance, since that have the least inter-clan romances. It is said to add to their scary appearance. Considered the least attractive.

ThunderClan

Maine Coon Mixes

At one point, in its early days, ThunderClan was mainly Maine Coon like cats, of kitty pet decent. As time went on, newer blood kept getting introduced, and cats began looking less like Maine Coons and more like a normal Domestic Shorthair. Nowadays, ThunderClan remains the Clan with the largest cats, and most have long fur.

SkyClan

Egyptian Mau, Abyssinian, Bengal

Short, but thick furred, and almost alway spotted, SkyClan cats share a somewhat similar appearance to WindClan cats. They only difference being that SkyClan cats are a bit more filled out, and not as thin. long tails are very important, to help them balance

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hey! i really adore your art and just wanna ask what kind of cat breed you imagine thunderclan or skyclan as? you've said before that you imagine shadowclan as cobby cats :0

oh man I used to have this really old guide I made describing my ideal breeds/types for each clan but I think it was on my old blog ;o;

so let’s do this again cause im bored lol 

SO as much as the Erins like to push the “cats can’t have kits w/ a cat outside their clan”, that doesn’t really work irl due to years of inbreeding. Old forest queens typically kept the father a secret unless the two are a bonded/mated pair who have multiple litters. Queens will sometimes seek mates in loners/rogues, or cross-clan breeding. River/Wind and Shadow/Sky are not uncommon, but Thunder is extremely traditional and view cross-breeding as an extreme sin (esp with a rival clan) 

Thunderclan - largest cats in size, classic & mackerel tabbies, black tabbies & torbies, solid colors are a bit uncommon, typically long-haired, rare traits are white/silver/smoke/fawn/lilac/cream/cinnamon/ticked tabbies, least likely to bring in outside blood due to traditionalist views (pre-Firestar), low birthrate & small litters due to inbreeding

Breed Ideals: Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest, Nebelung 

(Maine Coon black classic tabby) 

Riverclan - 2nd biggest cats in size, classic & broken mackerel & spotted tabbies, can include any color but black or blue silver is most common, white is extremely common, typically long or medium furred, short tails are a unique trait, not uncommon to breed with passing loners at the farm (so long as a Kit doesn’t have split allegiances between clans they don’t really care - same with Wind/Shadow) 

Breed Ideals - Turkish Angora, Cymric, Turkish Van, Cashmere Bengal 

(Turkish Angora black silver mackerel tabby bicolor) 

SkyClan (old forest) - typically medium or long furred, powerful & muscular legs, mackerel & spotted & ticked tabbies, white/chocolate/cinnamon/red not uncommon, silver is rare, curled ear mutation is common due to inbreeding (similar to Thunder) 

Breed Ideals - Norwegian Forest, Somali, American Curl, Siberian  

(Norwegian Forest black calico)

Windclan - cats can be tall/large but are usually very skinny & lean compared to other clans, various colors/patterns due to outbreeding with loners/rogues to keep bloodlines healthy, short-furred typically, ticked & spotted tabbies are most common but solid & pointed cats are common as well, large ears & long legs to help them hunt in tall grass

Breed Ideals - Oriental, Egyptian Mau, Ocicat, Havana Brown, Serengeti 

(Oriental Shorthair chocolate spotted tabby bicolor)

Shadowclan - small but stocky, typically dark colors & solids to help them blend in at night, large round eyes, curled/permed hair mutation is not uncommon, typically classic tabbies, white/fawn/lilac/cream are rare 

Breed Ideals - Siberian, Selkirk Rex, Burmese, British Short/Longhair 

(British Longhair black smoke) 

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My Clan Allegiances

ALLEGIANCES

MISTCLAN

Leader: Flamestar—a large Maine Coon ginger tom with amber eyes

Deputy: Buzzardclaw—a gray norwegian tom with ice blue eyes

Medicinecat:Rainwatcher—a american curl shaded silver tom with blue eyes

Warriors: (toms, and she-cats without kits)

Bluehare—a russian blue she cat with bright green eyes

Redhawk—a white and ginger Maine coon tom green eyes

Maplesong—a chestnut norwegian forest she cat with amber color eyes

Jaggedfang—a black and white norwegian forest cat tom

Shadecloud—a large gray Maine coon with yellow eyes tom

Hazelleaf—a brown Maine coon she cat

Apprentices: (more than six moons old, in training to become warriors)

Darkpaw—a black Maine coon with grey eyes tom

Lionpaw—a golden ginger maine coon with green eyes tom

Ashpaw—a russian blue she cat with green eyes

Stormpaw—a grey norwegian forest cat with icy blue eyes tom

Cinderpaw—a ginger tabby she cat with amber eyes

Tigerpaw—a brown mackerel Maine coon with green eyes tom

Ivypaw—a white and grey norwegian forest she cat with green eyes

Queens: (she-cats expecting or nursing kits)

Honeytail—a orange and white Maine coon she cat with amber eyes

Acornfur—chestnut and white norwegian forest cat with blue eyes

Willowleaf—a silver Maine coon she cat with blue eyes

Goldenrose—a sandy ginger Norwegian forest cat with green eyes

Elders: (former warriors and queens, now retired)

Stumpyclaw—a peruvian Maine Coon tom

Blackfrost—a black and white Maine coon tom

Piketooth—brown mackerel tabby maine coon tom

Smoketail—a grey Norwegian forest she cat Flowercoat—a tortoiseshell Norwegian forest she cat

PONDCLAN

Leader: Riverstar—a Russian blue she cat with green eyes

Deputy: Rapidstream—a brown marble bengal tom cat with amber eyes

Medicinecat: Salmontooth—a silver tabby British shorthair tom with blue eyes

Warriors: (toms, and she-cats without kits)

Windriver—a fawn and white bicolor British shorthair tom with yellow eyes

Tadpoletail—a dilute blue-cream calico British shorthair she cat with amber eyes

Littlewave—a golden shade British short hair with blue eyes

Skycloud—a russian Blue tom with green eyes

Shellfur—a brown bengal she cat with rosettes marking and amber eyes

Whitestone— a snow Bengal tom, with mascara markings with blue eyes

Raindrop—a russian Blue tom with green eyes

Apprentices:(more than six moons old, in training to become warriors)

Fishpaw—a russian Blue tom with green eyes

Shallowpaw—a blue and white bicolor British shorthair tom with green eyes

Ripplepaw—a russian blue she cat with green eyes

Bubblepaw—a silver tabby British shorthair she cat with blue eyes

Queens: (she-cats expecting or nursing kits) Pebblefur—a brown marble bengal she cat with yellow eyes

Waterlily—a russian blue she cat with bright green eyes

Elders: (former warriors and queens, now retired)

Logfur—a brown bengal tom with rosettes markings

Frostcoat—a lilac British shorthair tom with yellow eyes

Brownfur—a brown marble bengal tom with yellow eyes

NIGHTCLAN

Leader: Owlstar—a dark gray nebelung tom with large green eyes

Deputy: Hawkfire—a nebelung tom with yellow/green eyes

Medicinecat: Icefrost—a pure white Siberian she cat with icy blue eyes

Warriors: (toms, and she-cats without kits)

Shadowwind—a black tabby Siberian tom with yellow eyes

Blackthunder—a dark gray nebelung tom with green eyes

Starbright—a color point Siberian she cat with amber eyes Deerspot—a tortoiseshell Siberian she cat with green eyes

Runningrabbit—a silver tabby Siberian tom with blue eyes

Blackcloud—a dark gray nebelung with yellow eyes

Bearclaw—a dark gray nebelung with green eyes

Apprentices:(more than six moons old, in training to become warriors)

Smudgepaw—a nebelung tom with green eyes

Peekpaw—a nebelung tom with yellow eyes

Maplepaw—a tortoiseshell Siberian she cat with green eyes

Whitepaw—a pure white Siberian she cat with green eyes

Queens: (she-cats expecting or nursing kits) Brightday—a golden tabby Siberian she cat with green eyes

Flyheart—a nebelung she cat with amber eyes

Elders: (former warriors and queens, now retired)

Spiderfang—a dark gray nebelung with yellow eyes

Longwhisker—a brown tabby Siberian tom with unusually long whiskers

Pineneedle—a tortoiseshell Siberian she cat with green eyes

BREEZECLAN

Leader: Windstar—a smoke colored oriental longhair tom with green eyes

Deputy: Weaselwood—a brown turkish angora tom

Medicinecat: Smoketail— a gray oriental longhair tom with blue eyes

Warriors: (toms, and she-cats without kits)

Ferretfur— a tabby brown turkish angora she cat with amber eyes

Blackberry—a black oriental longhair she cat with green eyes

Beestripe—a tabby sandy ginger oriental longhair tom with green eyes

Stormchaser—a silver tabby turkish angora tom with blue eyes

Swiftfoot—a tabby white turkish angora she cat with bright green eyes

Falconclaw—a brown oriental longhair tom with green eyes

Apprentices:(more than six moons old, in training to become warriors)

Snakepaw—a gray oriental longhair tom with blue eyes

Lillypaw—a cream oriental longhair she cat with green eyes

Snowpaw—a pure white turkish angora she cat with blue eyes

Chillpaw—a tabby white turkish angora tom with green eyes

Queens: (she-cats expecting or nursing kits) Graywhisker—a gray turkish angora she cat with yellow eyes

Rosefur—a sorrel oriental longhair she cat with green eyes

Elders: (former warriors and queens, now retired)

Woodpine—a chestnut turkish angora tom with amber eyes

Bluefur—a smoke turkish angora she cat with blue eyes

Talltail—a black tabby oriental longhair green eyes

CATS OUTSIDE CLANS

Moon—a Ragdoll she cat with bright blue eyes

Mittens—a seal point Birman she cat with blue eyes

Calico—a calico with bright amber eyes (mother to Feather, Frost, and Poppy)

Shade—a dark smokey burmese tom with green eyes

What wonderful thorough allegiances!  Most of my comments I already made in the previous post, but I did have a question of two. Are you planning to use genetic terms to describe color, or just general terms? Most of them sound close to genetic terms, but there are many which are not at all, which is totally fine! You might simply wish to specify the difference. Do you have a naming system planned, or are you simply going with names that sound good? I enjoy the lyrical naming you have so far, there are some lovely names. I would lvoe to hear more on your story!

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The Ragamuffin Cat Breed Pictures-Information & Characteristics

If you see the Ragamuffin cat for the first time, you might think it is a Ragdoll, which is entirely understandable considering the two have many similarities. The cat also looks like a crossbreed of longhaired cats such as the Persians or other longhaired domestics. The other impression the cat gives is good health and immense sweetness, mostly because of the docile nature and large expressive eyes. I can tell that adopting or purchasing this pet from reputable pet stores is worth the effort and money. Read on to find out more about the Ragamuffin cat breed.

Appearance

The Ragamuffin has a rectangular body shape with broad shoulders and chest. Its hindquarters are moderately masculine, and the lower abdomen bears a fatty pad. Other parts of the body, including the muzzle, chin, and forehead, have a rounded appearance with full cheeks and a short, strong, and heavy neck. The whisker pad has a puffiness that gives it a sweet look. The eyes of the breed are very noticeable. They are sharp, expressive, and walnut-shaped with a moderate wide set and an oriental slant. The eye colors range from yellow/gold to aqua and odd-eyed. The paws have tufts between the paws and beneath them.  The legs are medium in length and heavily boned, with the back ones being slightly longer than the front ones. It has a fully furred tail with a slight taper at the base. The Ragamuffin's coat is either bi-colored or multi-colored with a silky, dense, and soft texture and medium-to-medium-long length.

History

The Ragamuffin shares the same history as the Ragdoll. The breed is one of the newest in the market yet one of the most popular in many homes across the world. The first of its kind was a white Angora-type Turkish semi-feral white cat named Josephine, whose family was in riverside California and owned by Ann Baker. One of the breed's kittens named Daddy Warbucks became one of the breed's dominant males. It had a white tail tip with mitted seal point longhair, with a white blaze on the body. Back then, cats with mitted feet and pointed patterns went by the name Cherubims. The ones with non-pointed hair features went by the name miracle Ragdolls. The pet's owner patented the name in 1971, but some individuals split the owner's foundation in 1975 and renamed the new breed Ragamuffin, independent of the Ragdoll breed. Today, all cat associations except the CCA recognize the Ragamuffin. TICA does not accept the breed beyond its registration status. Read next: Balinese Cat Breed

Personality and Temperament

The personalities and temperaments of the Ragdoll and Ragamuffin are very similar. The breed is people-oriented, affectionate, cuddly, attentive, and very lovable. When you hold it in your arms, it tends to go limp, which is a sign of feeling thoroughly contented and comfortable. The breed is not overly active, but it enjoys some playtime with preferred people. They also adapt fast to situations around them, they follow humans they are close to everywhere, and change of routine does not change or upset them. The cat is friendly to well-behaved children, dogs, and other cats.

Grooming

The Ragamuffin's soft, silky, and medium-long coat does not tangle much, making it one of the easiest cats breeds to groom. All it needs is a gentle combing once or twice a week to remove any loose hairs and make it feel loved. Regular nail trimming and ear cleaning are essential for the cat, and you should do it at least once every ten days. In addition, brushing the cat's teeth regularly with vet-approved toothpaste helps to prevent periodontal diseases.

Health

Generally, the Ragamuffin is a healthy cat. However, like all animals, it can inherit genetic health problems. Some of the most common hereditary health issues in the Ragamuffin breed include- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Before buying the breed, you should insist on seeing the certificates that prove the cat has gone through PKD and HCM screening. HCM is common in cats, and it causes the thickening of heart muscles. PKD, on the other hand, causes renal failure. The life expectancy of the breed is from 8 to 13 years. Read next: Highlander Cat Breed

Wrapping it up

The Ragamuffin is not a very vocal breed, nor is it too active. However, it is one of the best pets to have at home, especially if you live in an apartment. It is attentive, loves everyone around them, and follows you everywhere you go, which is somewhat sweet. Talking of sweetness, the breed is beautiful, with expressive eyes, and you will want to cuddle it to feel the soft, silky texture of its fantastic coat. If the Ragamuffin wee a dog, you would definitely put it on a leash and take it with you for walks, and it will not fight you. This post has appeared for the first time in https://petstutorial.com/ragamuffin-cat-breed/?feed_id=730&_unique_id=60a12c6494b8a #pets_tuttorial #jane_brody #pet_blog #pet_training #pet_products_reviews #best_dog_products #best_cat_products

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List of cat breeds

Official Website: List of cat breeds

Abyssinian          Ethiopia                Natural Oriental                Short     Ticked

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  Aegean Greece Natural                 Semi-long            Bicolored or tricolored

Aegean

American Curl    United States     Mutation                             Short/long          All

American Curl

American Bobtail              United States     Mutation                             Short/long          All

American Bobtail

American Shorthair         United States     Natural                 Short     All but colorpoint

American Shorthair

American Wirehair           United States     Mutation                             Rex        All but colorpoint

American Wirehair

Aphrodite Giant Cyprus  Natural Lean and muscular           All           All but cinammon and chocolate

Aphrodite Giant

Arabian Mau      Arabian Peninsula            Natural                 Short

Arabian Mau

Australian Mist  Australia              Crossbreed: Abyssinian and Burmese      Moderate           Short     Spotted or tabby

Australian Mist

Asian     Developed in the United Kingdom (foundation stock from Asia)                                   Short     Evenly solid

Asian

Asian Semi-longhair        United Kingdom               Crossbreed: Burmese and long-haired cats                           Semi-long                Evenly solid

Asian Semi-longhair

Balinese               Developed in the United States (foundation stock from Thailand)                               Oriental                Long                Colorpoint

Balinese

Bambino              United States     Crossbreed: Munchkin and Sphynx          Dwarf    Hairless or downy

Bengal  Developed in the United States (foundation stock from Asia)        Hybrid: Abyssinian and Egyptian Mau × leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)                    Short     Spotted, marbled, or rosetted

Bengal

Birman  Developed in France (foundation stock from Burma, etc.)              Crossbreed: original Birman (near extinction) with Persian and Siamese                             Semi-long            Colorpoint with white feet

Birman

Bombay               Developed in the United States (some foundation stock from Burma and Thailand)            Crossbreed: American Shorthair and Burmese             Moderate           Short     Solid black

Bombay

Brazilian Shorthair           Brazil     Natural                 Short     All

Brazilian Shorthair

British Semi-longhair      United Kingdom                               Cobby   Medium               All

British Semi-longhair

British Shorthair               United Kingdom               Natural Cobby   Short     All

British Shorthair

British Longhair United Kingdom                               Cobby   Long      All

British Longhair

Burmese              Burma   Natural                 Short     Solid

Burmese

Burmilla                United Kingdom               Crossbreed: Burmese and Chinchilla Persian                        Short/long          Solid, in Shaded Silver and Silver Tipped patterns

Burmilla

California Spangled         United States     Crossbreed: Abyssinian, American Shorthair and British Shorthair                               Short     Spotted

California Spangled

Chantilly-Tiffany               United States                                                     Solid, ticked, spotted and blotched tabby

Chantilly-Tiffany

Chartreux            France  Natural Cobby   Short     Solid blue

Chartreux

Chausie France  Hybrid: Abyssinian× jungle cat (Felis chaus)                          Short     Ticked

Chausie

Colorpoint Shorthair

(for Colorpoint Longhair, see Javanese below)                                                    Short     Colorpoint

Colorpoint Shorthair

Cornish Rex        United Kingdom (England)           Mutation                             Rex        All

Cornish Rex

Cymric or

Manx Longhair;

Longhaired Manx[a]       United Kingdom (Isle of Man), and Canada            Mutation, from original Manx                     Long                All but colorpoint

Cymric

Cyprus  Cyprus  Natural Lean and muscular           All           All but colorpoint and mink

Cyprus

Devon Rex          United Kingdom (England)           Mutation             Oriental                Rex        All

Devon Rex

Donskoy or

Don Sphynx        Russia                                   Hairless

Donskoy or Don Sphynx

Dragon Li or

Chinese Li Hua   China     Natural                 Short     Striped tabby

Dragon Li or Chinese Li Hua

Dwelf                    Crossbreed: American Curl, Munchkin and Sphinx             Dwarf    Hairless

Dwelf

Egyptian Mau    Egypt     Natural                 Short     Spotted

Egyptian Mau

European Shorthair         Finland and Sweden       Natural                 Short     All but chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, fawn, amber, ticked, or colorpoint

European Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair United States     Crossbreed: American Shorthair and Persian        Cobby   Short     All

Exotic Shorthair

Foldex[5]             Canada Crossbreed: Exotic Shorthair and Scottish Fold    Cobby   Short     All

Foldex

German Rex       East Germany    Mutation                             Rex        All

German Rex

Havana Brown   United Kingdom               Crossbreed: Siamese and black short-haired cats                                Short     Solid brown

Havana Brown

Highlander          United States     Crossbreed/hybrid: Desert Lynx and Jungle Curl  Moderate           Short/long          All

Highlander

Himalayan or

Colorpoint Persian[b]     United States and United Kingdom           Crossbreed: Persian and Siamese              Cobby   Long                Colorpoint

Himalayan or Colorpoint Persian

Japanese Bobtail              Japan    Natural, mutation            Moderate           Short/long          All but colorpoint and ticked

Japanese Bobtail

Javanese or

Colorpoint Longhair[c]   Developed in the United States and Canada (foundation stock from Southeast Asia)                Crossbreed: Balinese, with some Colorpoint Shorthair, Oriental Longhair and Siamese      Oriental                Long                Colorpoint

Javanese or Colorpoint Longhair

Karelian Bobtail Western Russia Natural, mutation

Khao Manee      Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid white

Khao Manee

Korat     Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid blue

Korat

Korean Bobtail   Korea    Natural, mutation                            Short/long          Colorprint

Korn Ja Thailand               Natural                 Short/hairless    Solid

Kurilian Bobtail or

Kuril Islands Bobtail         Eastern Russia and Japan              Natural, mutation            Semi-cobby        Short/long          All but colorpoint

Kurilian Bobtail or Kuril Islands Bobtail

LaPerm United States     Mutation             Moderate           Rex        All

LaPerm

Lykoi      United States     Mutation                             Partly hairless    Ticked

Lykoi

Maine Coon        United States     Natural Large     Long      All but colorpoint and ticked

Maine Coon

Manx    United Kingdom (Isle of Man)     Natural, mutation                            Short/long          All but colorpoint

Manx

Mekong Bobtail Russia   Mutation                             Short     Colorpoint

Mekong Bobtail

Minskin United States     Crossbreed: Munchkin and Sphynx          Dwarf; semi-cobby          Short/hairless    All

Minskin

Munchkin            United States     Mutation             Dwarf    Short/long          All

Munchkin

Nebelung            United States                                     Semi-long            Solid blue

Nebelung

Napoleon                                                            Short/long          Varied

Norwegian Forest Cat     Norway Natural                 Long      Traditional, sepia, or mink

Norwegian Forest Cat

Ocicat    United States     Crossbreed: Abyssinian, American Shorthair and Siamese                              Short     Spotted

Ocicat

Ojos Azules         United States                                                     All

Oregon Rex        United States     Mutation                             Rex

Oriental Bicolor Developed in the United States and United Kingdom, later in Continental Europe; foundation stock ultimately from Thailand                               Oriental                                Bicolor

Oriental Bicolor

Oriental Shorthair[d]      Developed in the United States and later the United Kingdom; foundation stock ultimately from Thailand    Crossbreed: European Shorthair and Siamese      Oriental                Short     All but colorpoint

Oriental Shorthair

Oriental Longhair[d] or

Foreign Longhair;

Mandarin;

British Angora (obsolete)             Developed in the United Kingdom and United States; foundation stock ultimately from Thailand                    Oriental                Semi-long            All but colorpoint

  Persian (modern)             Developed in the United States and Europe (foundation stock from Greater Iran) Mutation, from the traditional Persian         Cobby   Long      All

Persian, modern

Persian (traditional)        Greater Iran       Natural, but some crossing with Turkish Angora Cobby   Long      All

Traditional Persian

Peterbald            Russia   Crossbreed: Donskoy, Oriental Shorthair and Siamese; early: Balinese and Javanese                Oriental                Hairless/flocked, velour, brush, or straight coat   All

Peterbald

Pixie-bob             United States     Mutation (falsely claimed to be a bobcat hybrid early on)                               Short                Spotted

Pixie-bob

Raas       Indonesia            Natural                 Short

Ragamuffin, or

Liebling (obsolete)          United States     Crossbreed: Ragdoll with limited out-crossing to Himalayan, Persian, other long-haired cats Cobby   Long      All

Ragamuffin

Ragdoll United States     Mutation (behavioral) in a crossbreed, presumed Persian or Turkish Angora and Birman or Burmese              Cobby   Long      Colorpoint, mitted, or bicolor

Ragdoll

Russian Blue       Russia   Natural                 Short     Solid blue

Russian Blue

Russian White, Black, and Tabby                Developed in Australia (foundation stock from Russia)     Crossbreeds: Russian Blue and short-haired cats from Siberia (Russia)                 Short     Solid white, solid black and tabby

Sam Sawet          Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid

Savannah            United States     Hybrid: Domestic cat × serval (Leptailurus serval)[6]         Large     Short     Spotted

Savannah

Scottish Fold      United Kingdom (Scotland)          Mutation             Cobby   Short/long          All

Lilac-coated Scottish Fold

Selkirk Rex          United States     Mutation, crossbreed: American Shorthair, Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair and British Shorthair                               Rex (Short/long)               All

Selkirk Rex

Serengeti            United States     Crossbreed/hybrid: Bengal and Oriental Shorthair                             Short     Spotted

Serengeti

Serrade petit      France  Natural                 Short

Serrade petit

Siamese (modern)

(for traditional, see Thai below) Developed in the United States and Europe (foundation stock from Thailand)                Mutation, from traditional Siamese (now known as Thai)                Oriental                Short     Colorpoint

Siamese

Siberian or

Siberian Forest Cat;

Neva Masquerade (colorpoint variety)   Russia   Natural Semi-cobby        Semi-long            All

Siberian

Singapura            United States     Crossbreed: Burmese and Abyssinian                      Short     Ticked

Singapura

Snowshoe           United States     Crossbreed: American Shorthair and Siamese                      Short     Colorpoint with white feet

Snowshoe

Sokoke Kenya   Natural                 Short     Ticked tabby

Sokoke

Somali   Somalia Mutation                             Long      Ticked

Somali

Sphynx Canada Mutation             Oriental                Hairless All

Sphynx

Suphalak              Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid

Suphalak

Thai or

Traditional, Classic, or Old-style Siamese;

Wichien Maat[e]              Thailand               Natural Moderate           Short     Colorpoint

Thai

Thai Lilac              Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid lilac

Thai Lilac

Tonkinese           Canada Crossbreed: Burmese and Siamese                          Short     Colorpoint, mink, or solid

Tonkinese

Toyger  United States     Crossbreed/hybrid: Bengal and short-haired cats               Moderate           Short     Striped

Toyger

Turkish Angora  Turkey  Natural                 Semi-long            All but colorpoint

Turkish Angora

Turkish Van        Developed in the United Kingdom (foundation stock from Turkey)             Natural                 Semi-long                Van pattern

Turkish Van

Ukrainian Levkoy             Ukraine                                Hairless

Ukrainian Levkoy

Wila Krungthep Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid

York Chocolate  United States (New York)             Natural                 Long      Solid brown

York Chocolate

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List of cat breeds

Official Website: List of cat breeds

Abyssinian          Ethiopia                Natural Oriental                Short     Ticked

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  Aegean Greece Natural                 Semi-long            Bicolored or tricolored

Aegean

American Curl    United States     Mutation                             Short/long          All

American Curl

American Bobtail              United States     Mutation                             Short/long          All

American Bobtail

American Shorthair         United States     Natural                 Short     All but colorpoint

American Shorthair

American Wirehair           United States     Mutation                             Rex        All but colorpoint

American Wirehair

Aphrodite Giant Cyprus  Natural Lean and muscular           All           All but cinammon and chocolate

Aphrodite Giant

Arabian Mau      Arabian Peninsula            Natural                 Short

Arabian Mau

Australian Mist  Australia              Crossbreed: Abyssinian and Burmese      Moderate           Short     Spotted or tabby

Australian Mist

Asian     Developed in the United Kingdom (foundation stock from Asia)                                   Short     Evenly solid

Asian

Asian Semi-longhair        United Kingdom               Crossbreed: Burmese and long-haired cats                           Semi-long                Evenly solid

Asian Semi-longhair

Balinese               Developed in the United States (foundation stock from Thailand)                               Oriental                Long                Colorpoint

Balinese

Bambino              United States     Crossbreed: Munchkin and Sphynx          Dwarf    Hairless or downy

Bengal  Developed in the United States (foundation stock from Asia)        Hybrid: Abyssinian and Egyptian Mau × leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)                    Short     Spotted, marbled, or rosetted

Bengal

Birman  Developed in France (foundation stock from Burma, etc.)              Crossbreed: original Birman (near extinction) with Persian and Siamese                             Semi-long            Colorpoint with white feet

Birman

Bombay               Developed in the United States (some foundation stock from Burma and Thailand)            Crossbreed: American Shorthair and Burmese             Moderate           Short     Solid black

Bombay

Brazilian Shorthair           Brazil     Natural                 Short     All

Brazilian Shorthair

British Semi-longhair      United Kingdom                               Cobby   Medium               All

British Semi-longhair

British Shorthair               United Kingdom               Natural Cobby   Short     All

British Shorthair

British Longhair United Kingdom                               Cobby   Long      All

British Longhair

Burmese              Burma   Natural                 Short     Solid

Burmese

Burmilla                United Kingdom               Crossbreed: Burmese and Chinchilla Persian                        Short/long          Solid, in Shaded Silver and Silver Tipped patterns

Burmilla

California Spangled         United States     Crossbreed: Abyssinian, American Shorthair and British Shorthair                               Short     Spotted

California Spangled

Chantilly-Tiffany               United States                                                     Solid, ticked, spotted and blotched tabby

Chantilly-Tiffany

Chartreux            France  Natural Cobby   Short     Solid blue

Chartreux

Chausie France  Hybrid: Abyssinian× jungle cat (Felis chaus)                          Short     Ticked

Chausie

Colorpoint Shorthair

(for Colorpoint Longhair, see Javanese below)                                                    Short     Colorpoint

Colorpoint Shorthair

Cornish Rex        United Kingdom (England)           Mutation                             Rex        All

Cornish Rex

Cymric or

Manx Longhair;

Longhaired Manx[a]       United Kingdom (Isle of Man), and Canada            Mutation, from original Manx                     Long                All but colorpoint

Cymric

Cyprus  Cyprus  Natural Lean and muscular           All           All but colorpoint and mink

Cyprus

Devon Rex          United Kingdom (England)           Mutation             Oriental                Rex        All

Devon Rex

Donskoy or

Don Sphynx        Russia                                   Hairless

Donskoy or Don Sphynx

Dragon Li or

Chinese Li Hua   China     Natural                 Short     Striped tabby

Dragon Li or Chinese Li Hua

Dwelf                    Crossbreed: American Curl, Munchkin and Sphinx             Dwarf    Hairless

Dwelf

Egyptian Mau    Egypt     Natural                 Short     Spotted

Egyptian Mau

European Shorthair         Finland and Sweden       Natural                 Short     All but chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, fawn, amber, ticked, or colorpoint

European Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair United States     Crossbreed: American Shorthair and Persian        Cobby   Short     All

Exotic Shorthair

Foldex[5]             Canada Crossbreed: Exotic Shorthair and Scottish Fold    Cobby   Short     All

Foldex

German Rex       East Germany    Mutation                             Rex        All

German Rex

Havana Brown   United Kingdom               Crossbreed: Siamese and black short-haired cats                                Short     Solid brown

Havana Brown

Highlander          United States     Crossbreed/hybrid: Desert Lynx and Jungle Curl  Moderate           Short/long          All

Highlander

Himalayan or

Colorpoint Persian[b]     United States and United Kingdom           Crossbreed: Persian and Siamese              Cobby   Long                Colorpoint

Himalayan or Colorpoint Persian

Japanese Bobtail              Japan    Natural, mutation            Moderate           Short/long          All but colorpoint and ticked

Japanese Bobtail

Javanese or

Colorpoint Longhair[c]   Developed in the United States and Canada (foundation stock from Southeast Asia)                Crossbreed: Balinese, with some Colorpoint Shorthair, Oriental Longhair and Siamese      Oriental                Long                Colorpoint

Javanese or Colorpoint Longhair

Karelian Bobtail Western Russia Natural, mutation

Khao Manee      Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid white

Khao Manee

Korat     Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid blue

Korat

Korean Bobtail   Korea    Natural, mutation                            Short/long          Colorprint

Korn Ja Thailand               Natural                 Short/hairless    Solid

Kurilian Bobtail or

Kuril Islands Bobtail         Eastern Russia and Japan              Natural, mutation            Semi-cobby        Short/long          All but colorpoint

Kurilian Bobtail or Kuril Islands Bobtail

LaPerm United States     Mutation             Moderate           Rex        All

LaPerm

Lykoi      United States     Mutation                             Partly hairless    Ticked

Lykoi

Maine Coon        United States     Natural Large     Long      All but colorpoint and ticked

Maine Coon

Manx    United Kingdom (Isle of Man)     Natural, mutation                            Short/long          All but colorpoint

Manx

Mekong Bobtail Russia   Mutation                             Short     Colorpoint

Mekong Bobtail

Minskin United States     Crossbreed: Munchkin and Sphynx          Dwarf; semi-cobby          Short/hairless    All

Minskin

Munchkin            United States     Mutation             Dwarf    Short/long          All

Munchkin

Nebelung            United States                                     Semi-long            Solid blue

Nebelung

Napoleon                                                            Short/long          Varied

Norwegian Forest Cat     Norway Natural                 Long      Traditional, sepia, or mink

Norwegian Forest Cat

Ocicat    United States     Crossbreed: Abyssinian, American Shorthair and Siamese                              Short     Spotted

Ocicat

Ojos Azules         United States                                                     All

Oregon Rex        United States     Mutation                             Rex

Oriental Bicolor Developed in the United States and United Kingdom, later in Continental Europe; foundation stock ultimately from Thailand                               Oriental                                Bicolor

Oriental Bicolor

Oriental Shorthair[d]      Developed in the United States and later the United Kingdom; foundation stock ultimately from Thailand    Crossbreed: European Shorthair and Siamese      Oriental                Short     All but colorpoint

Oriental Shorthair

Oriental Longhair[d] or

Foreign Longhair;

Mandarin;

British Angora (obsolete)             Developed in the United Kingdom and United States; foundation stock ultimately from Thailand                    Oriental                Semi-long            All but colorpoint

  Persian (modern)             Developed in the United States and Europe (foundation stock from Greater Iran) Mutation, from the traditional Persian         Cobby   Long      All

Persian, modern

Persian (traditional)        Greater Iran       Natural, but some crossing with Turkish Angora Cobby   Long      All

Traditional Persian

Peterbald            Russia   Crossbreed: Donskoy, Oriental Shorthair and Siamese; early: Balinese and Javanese                Oriental                Hairless/flocked, velour, brush, or straight coat   All

Peterbald

Pixie-bob             United States     Mutation (falsely claimed to be a bobcat hybrid early on)                               Short                Spotted

Pixie-bob

Raas       Indonesia            Natural                 Short

Ragamuffin, or

Liebling (obsolete)          United States     Crossbreed: Ragdoll with limited out-crossing to Himalayan, Persian, other long-haired cats Cobby   Long      All

Ragamuffin

Ragdoll United States     Mutation (behavioral) in a crossbreed, presumed Persian or Turkish Angora and Birman or Burmese              Cobby   Long      Colorpoint, mitted, or bicolor

Ragdoll

Russian Blue       Russia   Natural                 Short     Solid blue

Russian Blue

Russian White, Black, and Tabby                Developed in Australia (foundation stock from Russia)     Crossbreeds: Russian Blue and short-haired cats from Siberia (Russia)                 Short     Solid white, solid black and tabby

Sam Sawet          Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid

Savannah            United States     Hybrid: Domestic cat × serval (Leptailurus serval)[6]         Large     Short     Spotted

Savannah

Scottish Fold      United Kingdom (Scotland)          Mutation             Cobby   Short/long          All

Lilac-coated Scottish Fold

Selkirk Rex          United States     Mutation, crossbreed: American Shorthair, Persian, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair and British Shorthair                               Rex (Short/long)               All

Selkirk Rex

Serengeti            United States     Crossbreed/hybrid: Bengal and Oriental Shorthair                             Short     Spotted

Serengeti

Serrade petit      France  Natural                 Short

Serrade petit

Siamese (modern)

(for traditional, see Thai below) Developed in the United States and Europe (foundation stock from Thailand)                Mutation, from traditional Siamese (now known as Thai)                Oriental                Short     Colorpoint

Siamese

Siberian or

Siberian Forest Cat;

Neva Masquerade (colorpoint variety)   Russia   Natural Semi-cobby        Semi-long            All

Siberian

Singapura            United States     Crossbreed: Burmese and Abyssinian                      Short     Ticked

Singapura

Snowshoe           United States     Crossbreed: American Shorthair and Siamese                      Short     Colorpoint with white feet

Snowshoe

Sokoke Kenya   Natural                 Short     Ticked tabby

Sokoke

Somali   Somalia Mutation                             Long      Ticked

Somali

Sphynx Canada Mutation             Oriental                Hairless All

Sphynx

Suphalak              Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid

Suphalak

Thai or

Traditional, Classic, or Old-style Siamese;

Wichien Maat[e]              Thailand               Natural Moderate           Short     Colorpoint

Thai

Thai Lilac              Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid lilac

Thai Lilac

Tonkinese           Canada Crossbreed: Burmese and Siamese                          Short     Colorpoint, mink, or solid

Tonkinese

Toyger  United States     Crossbreed/hybrid: Bengal and short-haired cats               Moderate           Short     Striped

Toyger

Turkish Angora  Turkey  Natural                 Semi-long            All but colorpoint

Turkish Angora

Turkish Van        Developed in the United Kingdom (foundation stock from Turkey)             Natural                 Semi-long                Van pattern

Turkish Van

Ukrainian Levkoy             Ukraine                                Hairless

Ukrainian Levkoy

Wila Krungthep Thailand               Natural                 Short     Solid

York Chocolate  United States (New York)             Natural                 Long      Solid brown

York Chocolate

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Balinese Cat, Cats Breed with Hair Apparent

Balinese Cat, Cats Breed with Hair Apparent

Unlike dog breeders, who compose in all manner of verse from haiku to epic poem, cat breeders are obliged to write their genetic masterpieces within the cabined and cribbed confines of the sonnet form, a medium that imposes certain restrictions on the creative process. The difference between the largest cats (the ragdoll and the Siberian) and the smallest cat (the Singapura) is little more than a dozen pounds and less than one square foot – scarcely enough poetic room to swing a cat in, if you'll pardon the expression. Yet within these parsimonious limits, nearly 50 breeds have been defined. Courtesy of Quarto; Balinese Cat Given the restrictions of this medium, it is not surprising that the work of cat breeders frequently constitutes subtle variations on existing themes – splitting hairs genetically, one is tempted to say. An efficient manner in which to vary a theme is to vary the extent of its lines. This technique has produced several pairs of breeds that are virtually identical but for the length of their coats. These related pairs include the Cymric and the Manx, the Somali and the Abyssinian, the exotic shorthair and the Persian, the Javanese and the colorpoint shorthair, the Himalayan and the pointed exotic – in addition to longhair, look-alike versions of the Scottish fold, the Oriental Shorthair and the Siamese. Fuzzy Beginnings for Balinese Cat The long hair version of the Siamese is known as the Balinese. At least one such cat was registered in this country in the Roaring Twenties, but the breed did not make its first recorded public appearance until 1961 in the AOV (Any Other Variety) non-championship class at the Empire Cat Show in New York. For many years before this debut, longhair kittens had raised their fuzzy little heads on occasion in litters produced from shorthair Siamese parents. Most breeders were no more happy to see these longhair offspring than relatives of the deceased are happy to see a long-lost nephew turn up for the reading of a wealthy uncle's will. Consequently, Siamese kittens with black-sheep coats, one early breeder reported, "were discarded or quietly given away as undesirables." One shudders to think what that writer meant by "discarded," but fortunately a few Siamese breeders were intrigued by their undesirable kittens. Two such breeders – Marian Dorsey in Southern California and Helen Smith in Seaford, New York – decided to play their cards a little differently and to work for the establishment of longhair Siamese as an individual breed. Ruff Going The cat fancy being the sometimes finicky institution that it is, people who supported longhair Siamese knew that they would not be able to call their cats by such a straightforward, descriptive name. Siamese breeders wouldn't hear of it. Therefore, Smith settled on the name Balinese because the graceful movement of her cats brought to mind the dancers from the island of Bali. Such a leap of the imagination may have been possible when the breed was first developed, but the use of Siamese outcrosses in Balinese breeding programs has shortened the Balinese coat considerably since the breed was first accepted for championship competition by the Cat Fanciers' Federation in 1963. Ruffs and britches disappeared long ago, and there isn't much to distinguish a Balinese from a Siamese today except a wispy fringe on the underbelly and a meek plume of a tail. Even with the change of names from longhair Siamese to Balinese – an ironic choice in light of the Balinese's red-white-and-blue origins – the road to acceptance was "a long, tough trail," said Sylvia Holland, an early advocate of the Balinese, in an article written in 1971. The preceding year the Cat Fanciers' Association had become the last cat registry in North America to grant championship status to this breed. If members of the Siamese nobility were offended by the sound of long hair attached to their cats, they were even more offended by considerations of its source. Perhaps Balinese breeders shared this concern, perhaps they were unfamiliar with basic genetics, perhaps they were not willing to admit that their cats were hybrids instead of a naturally occurring breed, or perhaps they simply feared the frenzy of Siamese breeders, who were even less able to admit that their breed was not entirely pure. For whatever reason(s), many Balinese breeders have insisted that the semi-long coats on Balinese are the result of a natural mutation. There are even some "cat writers" who repeat the claim that long hair on a Balinese is "an act of God." It isn't – unless God has nothing better to do than to repeat a series of identical "acts" in the same breed in a few of the same bloodlines within that breed. This faith in the Almighty notwithstanding, a more logical explanation for the appearance of long hair in Siamese litters would attribute its presence to the influence of shaggy-haired ancestors in the Siamese family tree, ancestors like the Turkish Angora, which had been used, many secular thinkers report, to rejuvenate the Siamese breed in England after the ravages visited by World War I on the cat fancy overseas. Another non-theosophical root of long hair in Siamese might well have resulted from attempts in this country during the 1930s and '40s to produce a longhair, pointed cat. Among the "undesirable" byproducts of these experimental breedings between Siamese and Persians were pointed, shorthair cats that resembled Siamese. It is not unreasonable to suspect that most of these cats were placed in pet homes, but that some were registered as Siamese – whether intentionally or unintentionally – because it was possible at that time to register cats of "unknown" origin. Thus, a number of Siamese-Persian hybrids that carried a recessive gene for long hair could have made their way into Siamese breeding programs. Whenever two of these longhair carriers were bred together, the chances of getting semi-longhair Siamese kittens were one out of four on average, and on the average, this happened frequently. Coming Up Shorter Although one early breeder referred to Balinese as "the future Afghans of the cat world," the Balinese coat has grown shorter since the breed was first accepted for championship competition by the Cat Fanciers' Federation in 1963. Full ruffs and britches have disappeared in the meantime – as though a sculptor had been chipping away at a preliminary draft of a statue, making it progressively more refined – and now there is little to distinguish a Siamese from a Balinese except a subtle padding to the body, a belly with a fringe on the bottom, and a plume-like tail. This reductionism has occurred, says one Balinese breeder, "because breeders are still using a lot of Siamese to improve type in the Balinese." (Unless a Siamese happens to be carrying a longhair gene, Siamese-Bali hybrids will all be shorthairs, and the longhair descendants from those and other hybrids will have their coats modified in the direction of short over time.) What's more, "too much coat can make a Balinese look horsy," which detracts from the stovepipe chassis of the traditional Siamese. So if the twins, while not exactly meeting, come almost close enough to touch, what is it about the Balinese that represents an improvement over its Siamese cousins? "I stand on the fifth because I love the Siamese. I think the coat on the Balinese makes the cat look absolutely gorgeous. And if the Balinese is bred right to retain the Siamese look, the coat presents itself very nicely. But I would never say that coat makes the Balinese a better animal." When you're restricted to composing in the sonnet form, however, different is often as good as better. The Building Code of Balinese Cat The Balinese, a willowy cat with long, tapering lines, and a lithe, muscular body, is chiefly distinguished from its Siamese relatives by a slight fringe on the underbelly and a modest plume of a tail. Otherwise, the Balinese, too, is a fine-boned, but firm-muscled, the cat with a medium-sized body – graceful, protracted, and svelte – that is equally slim at the shoulders and hips. Its legs are long and slender, the hind legs being slightly longer than the front; its paws are dainty, oval, and small; and its coat, according to one registry, should be "two or more inches" long; but in reality the fine, silky coat reaches that length mainly on the tail. The Balinese head is a blend of sharp angles modified by softening curves. The long, tapering wedge that defines the head originates at the nose and flares out in straight lines, without a break at the whiskers, to the tips of remarkably large, pointed ears, open wide at the base. Medium-sized, vivid, deep blue eyes – almond shaped and slanted toward the nose – peer from behind the Balinese mask, which covers the entire face. Neither protruding, recessed, nor crossed, the eyes should be separated by no less than the width of an eye. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) believes that Balinese occur in four colors only: seal, chocolate, lilac or blue point. Balinese-type cats with other point colors are regarded by CFA as a separate breed called the Javanese, but no other registry makes this distinction. Personality Profile of Balinese Cat "As might be expected," notes The Book of the Cat, "Balinese share many characteristics as pets with Siamese. They are acrobatic, liking to run, jump, climb curtains, and ride on the shoulders of their owners. They are very affectionate and demand affection in return, and yet at the same time retain an indefinable air of aloofness that characterizes the Siamese." All of which demonstrates that as breedings are inclined, so is the breed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Follow us on : Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Read the full article

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15 Smallest Cat Breeds

Cats come in all shapes and sizes, from the biggest cats in the wild to the smallest cats in our homes. Some people would prefer to take in big cats, while some prefer to have the smaller cats around. Here is a list of some of the smallest cat breeds that are known to mankind. Learn more about them as you read further!

Tiny Miniature Cat Countdown

American Curl

The American Curl originated from California. The American Curls has a very rich domestic ancestry; you can get a shorthair or a longhair one, depending on your preference. Their coat, patterns, and colors come in different designs too. When an American Curl is born, their ears appear to be straight; but as they age, their ears began to curl back.

An American Curl is a very reliable and loyal companion to humans. In fact, the very first American Curl was very loyal to its human companion and was so protective of its siblings. This is truly one of the cutest miniature cats!

Cornish Rex

The Cornish Rex is like your quiet seat mate, but when you actually get to know it more, you will realize that the Cornish Rex is simply amazing! It is a great companion for humans and animals alike. Even if it is small, it can give lots of love and affection to everyone.

Davon Rex

The Davon Rex’ inviting appearance could surely lure any human to play with it. With its oversized ears and large eyes, the Davon Rex is sure to capture most people’s attention. It is known to be a really witty and sly cat. I guess that also explains why Davon Rex cats easily get in trouble. Nevertheless, these cats are in constant need of your attention.

The Davon Rex or Devon Rex to some is also quite the prankster. It loves to sneak up on people and surprise them. Although, despite this prankster nature, the Davon Rex can be really lovable and affectionate.

Munchkin

Well, well, if it isn’t the famous Munchkin cat. Well, in the world of cats, if you are asked about the smallest cats that you know – the Munchkin never fails to make it on the list. Aside from the catchy ring to its name, the Munchkin is also incredibly cute and adorable. No wonder most people will remember this cat.

A lot of people want to have Munchkin if given the chance to choose which small cat to bring in the house. Munchkins are pretty satisfied beings, they will not demand a lot of things from you and they are very comfortable with being alone.

Singapura

You do not have to worry about introducing a Singapura to a human of any age – this cat can just get comfy real quick! The Singapura is the Malaysian name for Singapore – its place of origin. Singapura cats do not find it hard to assimilate with their environment. It is very easy for them to adapt. They love engaging in exciting activities that will keep them busy.

Siamese Curl

Here is also another famous cat that’s quite a crowd favorite. The Siamese cat is a really loving cat. It will be there when you need it, quietly sleeping in your lap, purring to sleep to help you relax as well after a long day’s work

Oriental

Who knew that in a cat this small, it is actually possible to store up lots of energy in its tiny body? Well, the Oriental cat surprises us with its agility and high energy as it eagerly runs, jumps and climbs around whenever it gets the chance. Surely, there will be no dull moment when you have an Oriental cat around.

Japanese Bobtail

Hello Kitty in the flesh! The worldwide phenomenon is said to be based from the Japanese Bobtail. Just like Hello Kitty, the Japanese Bobtail loves making friends and looking out for others. It loves to discover new things and is a fairly curious cat.

Burmese

Another cat that came from the Asian region, southeast to be exact, the Burmese cat is ready to blow us all away with it wit and charm. A Burmese cat can keep itself busy but of course spending some quality time with it is still a must.

The Burmese cat is extremely friendly with any member of the household – age doesn’t matter to this cat! If it likes you, it likes you! you will also have no problems introducing this cat to other people for the first time for it is pretty hospitable too!

LaPerm

The LaPerm has been known to many as the cat with style! Why? It is because the coat of a LaPerm got a perm – see now why it is called LaPerm? Now more than its fancy curls and beautiful coat; a LaPerm is usually expressive when it comes to giving its owner affection. A LaPerm is a very friendly cat not only to human but to other animals as well.

Turkish Angora

One of the national treasures of Turkey, the Turkish Angora stands with pride amidst it lack in height. There’s nothing to be ashamed of being small, the Turkish Angora is still magnificent and royal as it struts around the place. Don’t get me wrong, these Turks are not arrogant at all. They love playtime the most and would love to mingle with everyone.

Minskin

You get a Minskin when you mix a Sphynx and a Munchkin! This new addition to the cat world is just amazing. Some refer to the Minskin as the Corgi of the cat world because of its evidently short legs and body structure. The Minskin has its own charm that no human will be able to resist. The Minskin likes to go about and it especially likes to be in high places.

Abyssinian

Abyssinians are known for their timid and quiet personality. They also love to spend quality time with their human companion most of the time. Despite the timid and quiet nature, an Abyssinian is still ready for some action-packed game time.

Korat

The Korat is one of the cat breeds that possess an exceptionally beautiful coat. It has this glow and shimmer that no other cat can imitate. This is what makes the Korat unique. It does not require too much work when it comes to maintenance and management. The only thing that you have to work on when you have a Korat around is the amount of time you spend with it. A Korat loves to spend time with its human companions!

Sokoke

You would not be able to keep a Sokoke stay put in one place. Sokoke cats are not known for being lap cats, but they certainly compensate by playing a lot with you instead. Of course, they still love to receive affection from their human companions. If you are out for a long time and you get home, expect that your Sokoke will be eager to tell you about its day. At the same time, it will be eager to listen to yours as well. Sokoke cats are known for being one of the most vocal cats there is.

Small, but terrible(y cute)!

These cats may be the smallest cats in the pack but they certainly have a big heart for having fun and showing affection to those around them. Most of the cats in this smallest cat breeds list are also cats that usually shed less than most of its peers. (Read: 25 low shed and CATS that don’t shed). More and more people are deciding to take in smaller cats in their households. These cats are simply hard to resist!

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25 Cats that Don’t Shed

Owning cats that shed a lot can be overwhelming, but nevertheless, cats are still loveable. Although if you are one who can’t tolerate high shedding cats because of medical reasons like allergies or any other illness, there’s still hope for you! Get low shedding cats or cats that don’t shed at all as your feline companions. Here are some of them:

Non Shedding Cat Breeds Countdown

Bengal

The Bengal cat is like a wonder cat, not to mention a very adorable and cute one! The Bengal cat looks like a normal domestic cat, with the fur and all – except that this cat’s fur looks a lot thicker and the pattern found in its fur looks very much like that of a tiger’s. Don’t be fooled!

Despite the thick looking fur of a Bengal cat, it actually sheds less than other cats because its fur is relatively shorter than other cats’. They are really wonderful to look at and yet needs little maintenance. Did you know that Bengal cats are actually one of those hybrid breeds? It is half domestic cat and half wild Asian cat.

Birman

The Birman cat breed looks so fluffy and squishy! Probably because of its thick and long coat, it looks like it could shed a lot, but you will be surprised to know that despite the long coat that this cat has – its fur does not shed that much and does not matt at all!

Caring for this cat is going to be hassle-free, just make sure to brush its coat occasionally to rid it of old fur. This cat breed originated from Burma but is prevalent in the Western side of the world due to the efforts of French breeders who brought it there.

Colorpoint Shorthair

Here is another breed of cats that sheds relatively lesser than other cats. When they shed, their fur does not easily fall off – this is because their fur is short, and thus they are referred to as the Shorthair. You will be able to get rid of the fur that has been shed if you brush it off their coat, otherwise – it is very manageable.

The Colorpoint Shorthair is actually a man-made breed. A close relative of the Siamese cat, the Colorpoint is the offspring of a Siamese cat and an American Shorthair. You will see that the Colorpoint Shorthair resembles the Siamese cat in its head structure. The Cats Fanciers’ Association elaborates on how some breeders then thought that having a Siamese breed with an American Shorthair would be beautiful. And so another breed of shorthair cats is born!

Cornish Rex

Cornish Rex breeds differ from cats that seem to have that skin-like texture and appearance for body covering, by having a true coat. Although, it is still a low shedding cat because, despite the presence of a true coat, the fur is short and sparse making it less likely to shed. A Cornish Rex is also one of those cat breeds that are friendly and really affectionate. Apparently, Cornish Rex breeds also belong to the smallest cat breeds there is.

Devon Rex

You might be wondering: “Why is it that a Devon Rex looks very much like the Cornish Rex?” Well, you will be surprised to know that these two breeds are not related at all. They just share the same feature that most hairless cats do – the presence of only the down fur, making them shed lesser than most cats do. A Devon Rex is known as the alien cat because of its unusually big ears.

Donskoy

A Donskoy is of Russian descent. This cat looks very much like a Sphynx cat, maybe because they share the same features like having that very fine down layer. What is unique about this cat is that it has to sweat in order to get rid of the excess heat that is present in its body. Cats like these find it hard to regulate their body temperature, so they have to find other means to do so.

Exotic Shorthair

Now, you might think of the Exotic Shorthair as a twin of the Persian cat. Their semblance is really great! But if you will notice the Exotic Shorthair’s coat is much shorter than that of a Persian cat. This makes it easier to keep an Exotic Shorthair around because it does not get fur all over your place. Brush their coat from time to time to remove fur that has been shed.

Japanese Bobtail

Coming face to face with a Japanese Bobtail for the first time, might raise your alarms up, because its tail was seemingly cut off. No worries, though! This is the unique characteristic of a Japanese Bobtail!

Fun Fact: A Japanese Bobtail’s tail is very much like our fingerprints, no two tails are alike! Can you believe that? Its tail varies in angle, curls, color, length – all depending on the cat’s body structure, creating balance. One thing in common is that the tail won’t extend for more than 3 inches from its body.

When deciding to get a Japanese Bobtail as your feline companion, you better make sure that the one that you’ll get is the shorthair variation of the Bobtail. This is because the Japanese Bobtail also comes in the longhair variation. The shorthair variation of the Japanese Bobcat significantly sheds less, and interestingly, sheds infrequently.

Javanese

If you really love cats that have fur on them but are having problems when it comes to their shedding due to various reasons, then probably the Javanese cat will be your best partner-in-crime. Plus! If you are not fond of the supposed alternative for furry cats, getting a Javanese cat is the best solution for your dilemma.

Javanese cats only have guard hairs present which makes them closely resemble normal cats that usually shed more. This feature of Javanese cats makes them shed lesser without looking like the nearly hairless breeds of cats.

Korat

Giving a Korat cat a quick glance, you would easily confuse it with the Russian Blue cat breed. Its coat and eyes are quite similar to that of the Russian Blue. The Korat originates from Thailand and you will notice that it also has very short fur.

LaPerm

A cat coming from the LaPerm breed is very unique. Well for one, the cat’s breed is named as such because of its fur. Upon closer inspection, you will find out why the cat’s name is LaPerm – well it is because the cat’s fur is curly! Having said that, you will expect that this breed of cats will most likely shed less compared to other cat breeds.

Oriental

The Oriental cat breed is an offshoot of the Siamese cat breed. The Oriental breed came about by combining multiple other breeds like the Russian Blue, Abyssinians, etc. The Oriental cat differs from the Siamese breed in color and pattern, but just like the Siamese cat, the Oriental cat retained the low shed feature of a Siamese cat. Oriental cats do not shed as much and if you want to get rid of old fur; then you have to brush it off its body.

No worries about having to clean up after this cat when it sheds, it is very easy to manage. Heck, you might not even notice that this cat has shed!

Peterbald

This cat has a funny twist to its name, I know, but kidding aside! A Peterbald is a close descendant of the Donskoy.

You may be surprised with some Peterbalds as some of them are born with some hair while most of them are really born with a coat just like that of the Donskoy’s. Being a close descendant of the Donskoy, Peterbalds born with hair eventually loses the hair as they grow older. They have slender bodies and relatively smaller heads than most cats and they have very large ears, which accents their eyes very well.

Just like the Donskoy, they are also smart and friendly to their human companions.

Russian Blue

Did you know that the Russian Blue originated from Russia? Well, obviously? Kidding aside! The real trivia is that the Russian Blue is sometimes also referred to as the Archangel Blues. As Wikipedia puts it, during the 1860s some sailors took some Russian Blues from the Archangel Isles and brought it to Great Britain and some parts of Europe; I guess that explains the proliferation of this cat breed in these areas.

A Russian Blue has a blueish gray coat. They shed at approximately once or twice a year – really manageable!

Siamese

Who wouldn’t recognize this adorable cat? The Siamese cat has its roots in Thailand. Thailand is also known to be called as Siam – thus, a cat originated from it is called Siamese cat. Recently, Siamese cats seem to reach most parts of the world!

When it comes to maintenance and management, the Siamese cat fairs really well. It is because a Siamese cat has a coat that sort of catches all the fur that has been shed. Meaning, even if a Siamese cat sheds, no fur will be all over the place and your stuff. You just have to brush its coat during shedding season to get rid of fallen fur.

Siberian

If you are not that into hairless cats or nearly hairless cats, you will like how Siberian cat breeds are so furry. Their coat is thick and big, giving them that regal look all the time. Siberian cats appear to be so big because their big, thick fur takes up most of the space.

No worries, though! Despite the cat’s thick and large fur, you will not get hassled by too much hair lying around once it sheds. It’s amazing how their fur does not go to unwanted places. This is because when they shed, the down layer gets caught between the awn and the guard layers. In turn, it becomes easier and more manageable for Siberian cat owners to clean after Siberian cat breeds when they shed.

Turkish Angora

Oh, this cat breed is one of the cute and pretty ones! They have a long coat that makes them look elegant. But due to the lack of undercoat, a Turkish Angora’s fur does not shed too much. And if they do shed, fallen fur gets trapped and does not fully fall off from their bodies. You will rarely find a Turkish Angora that comes in other colors; it almost always comes in white. The Turkish Angora has its roots in Turkey, thus the name Turkish Angora.

What is different with these cats?

The reason why some cats differ in the presence of hair lies in their genes of course. It all depends on the breed of the cat whether or not they will have more or lesser hair. But in its most basic sense, cats have three layers of body covering: guard, awn, and down. Some cats have all the layers present (these cats are usually the cats that shed a lot), some have just one (these cats are usually the hairless ones or the nearly hairless cats). Understanding this aspect in a cat’s anatomy is helpful in knowing which cats will shed a lot and which cats will shed less.

Care and maintenance

Cats that shed, low shedding cats or cats that don’t shed alike needs care for their fur and coats; here are some products that are recommended for pet care: the key to preventing your cats from too much shedding is.

SynergyLabs SHED-X Dermaplex Shed Control Nutritional Supplement – A scientifically formulated answer to excessive shedding, designed to treat shedding in 3-5 weeks. This is a nutritional supplement that has to be taken in by your cat – it is a purrfect working of fixing things on the inside to translate into great results outside. It is very easy to use and you will not have any problems with your cat taking it in. You can just have it mixed with your cat’s food.

Evercare Pet Hair Lint Roller Refills – Aside from using nutritional supplements that have to be taken in, you can also use external shed-control like Evercare Pet Hair Lint Roller. You can actually also use this alongside supplements, hair lint rollers like these pick up hair from almost any surface. It is made to be extra sticky to get rid of the hairs that your pet cat shed.

Gone were the days when we have to mindlessly vacuum every nook and cranny in the house or look for fur balls in places we do not even know where, very much like looking for cat pee, (Read: 7 tips on how to find cat pee) to thoroughly be able to have the house cleaned.

Shedding no more!

Do not let shedding stop you from your love of cats! Consider getting the low shedding cats and cats that don’t shed that we’ve just talked about above. You will be pleased to know that they are still the adorable cats that you learned to love, minus the cat hair everywhere!

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