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Persian Cats - A Mystery of the Cat Breeds
2008-04-02 15:25:00 The Persian cats are a breed all their own and the most popular cat in America. They have many special qualities and unique habits, which help to make them the most popular and beloved cat in America.Cat owners around the world have discovered the many benefits of becoming friends to the furry feline.Cats were probably not domesticated until approximately 5,000-8000 short years ago (this compares to 14,000 years of domestication for their canine counterparts). Cats first appeared some 35-40 million years ago according to fossil discoveries. In Egypt, cats were worshipped as goddesses. They felt the Goddess Bast controlled the heat of the sun. This was shown as a statue of a woman's body with a feline's head. The Egyptians also believed the cat was the daughter of Isis and the Goddess of the Sun and the Moon. The glow from cat's eyes held captive the light of the sun according to the Egyptians. Cats that belonged to the Egyptian pharaohs were mummified alongside them. This fact pr...
By: Cat Pictures
Cat Breeds ? The RagaMuffin
2008-02-10 20:54:00 The RagaMuffin certainly possesses one of the most unique names in the entire cat fancy, and this breed is unique in ways that go far beyond its name. The RagaMuffin is the gentle giant of the cat world, with its massive size and laid back personality, and many of those who have met this wonderful breed have fallen in love.The RagaMuffin appears in all coat colors and all patterns, including tabby, blue, mink and tortoiseshell. The coat of the RagaMuffin is considered medium-long, but the coat is generally low maintenance, requiring little more than an occasional brushing to keep it neat and clean. The coat is thick and plush, but unlike many other breeds of longhair cat the RagaMuffin coat resists matting and clumping quite well.The RagaMuffin is a large and a striking cat, with females averaging between ten and fifteen pounds, while males may tip the scales at an impressive fifteen to twenty pounds. The cat is heavily boned and well built to carry that bulk. They mature slowl...
By: Big Paw Blog
Cat Breeds: The Himalayan (or Colorpoint Longhair)
2008-01-11 20:18:00 The Himalayan generally has a cobby build and a round head with round eyes and long whiskers. Their coat is Persian in type and has Siamese markings. The eyes are a very vivid blue always. In fact, breeders aim to produce the deepest eye color that they can. Show standards vary slightly between different countries, and ...
By: For Your Cat
Common Cat Breeds for Everyday People
2008-01-10 04:05:00 More than the previous thousands of days, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the origin, they were used for target to chase and execute the rodents. Since the year?s growth, people began to breed cats more to our liking. At this present, there are numerous specific types of cats - which you are able to tell if you stare personally.Clearly there are more than 70 different cat breeds these days, which are documented all the way during cat registries. Around 40 breeds are some registries that will recognize, and they rule out the other breeds such as tigers. There are also many different breeds such as the wild cats that have a longer hair.In the history, there are several cat breeds that have origin. Several Japanese breeds, like the Japanese Bobtail can be traced back more than 1,000 years in olden times. Cats were really common and well famous all over the Medieval Japan. Although these days, the whole world and throughout Japan are a myth.In North America, ...
By: Cat Pictures
About Cat Breeds - The Popular And The Unusual
2007-12-30 06:46:00 Given that adopting a cat is a significant commitment - they live for an average of 15 years - it makes sense to learn more about cat breeds before you buy. Two extremely popular purebreds are the Siamese and the Persian, although both of these have characteristics that may make them unsuitable choices for some people. Fortunately, there are a large number of other breeds to choose from, many of them less well known. Two of these less recognized breeds actually give hope to feline loving allergy sufferers, as they have a low-allergy coat and are generally well tolerated.Although not as popular as they once were, Siamese cats have many loyal fans, and for good reason. They are extremely beautiful and intelligent, although modern breeding practices have introduced an unhealthy leaning towards an overly triangular head shape. Siamese are very vocal, however, which can be a problem for some people, as they may be a little bit determined in putting their views across. This is not a cat f...
By: Cat Pictures
A Look At Cat Breeds
2007-12-30 06:45:00 Whenever you next think about cats, you just have to turn to this article. It is a complete resource on cats. Ever wondered why cats were called cats? If you read this article, you are sure to find out the answer.As the information we produce in our writing on cats may be utilized by the reader for informative purposes, it is very important that the information we provide be true. We have indeed maintained this. 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.These days there are over 70 distinct cat breeds, which are recognized through cat registries. There are several registries that will recognize around 40 breeds or so, as they exclude the more domestic breeds such as tigers. There are also many var...
By: Cat Pictures
About The Pixie Bob Cat Breeds
2007-12-30 06:44:00 Choosing between cat breeds can be like trying to decide which snowflake is prettier. Each new kitten is cuter than the next. There are so many varieties to choose from, each with its own distinct look and personality. Do you want a cat breed that is sleek, like an Abyssinian or Siamese?Alternatively, do you want a cat such as a Persian that gives an air of sophistication? Maybe you want something that resembles a cat's wild cousins? Bengal cats have beautiful spotted coats reminiscent of leopards and ocelots, and the Pixie Bob looks like the bobcats of North America.Pixie Bobs may have a wild look to them, but you couldn't ask for a more charming, loving companion. This breed has a reputation for being the Golden Retrievers of the cat world. These cats, first bred in the Pacific Northwestern United States, were thought to be the product of a Bobcat and a feral cat.DNA results have yet to prove any bloodline relation, though. The only "fierceness" this cat has is in its loyalty to...
By: Cat Pictures
The Big Cat Breeds Needs Rescue Shelters
2007-12-30 06:43:00 Thousands of cats find homes in cat rescue operations. These cats aren't always the small pets people usually have in their homes. Sometimes, the cats in question are big cats, such as mountain lions or tigers. Purchased through the black market and bought because they are unique creatures, big cat breeds start small and cuddly, but soon grow to large proportions that most owners aren't prepared to deal with.Big cats rescue steps in when the owners find they can't handle their exotic pets any longer. Either the owner abandons the big cats, thinking that because the cat was "wild" to begin with, it can easily fend for itself, or they start to neglect the animal.Worse, the animal attacks someone. The authorities rush in and do their best to remedy the situation, sometimes having to put the animal down on the spot. If the big cats are lucky, the authorities see fit to send the cat rescue center.A zoo is not an option. Many times, this is where the trade started. Unscrupulous zoos br...
By: Cat Pictures
10 Most Popular Cat Breeds
2007-12-30 06:42:00 Back in the ancient times, the cats are already around. They are even placed in elevated positions in civilizations like Egypt.Today, any one can enjoy owning a cat. There are no restrictions at all in owning them, unlike other pets that require high maintenance and are subject to state or federal regulation.A cat can also help you forget an exhausting day at work or at school. It can cuddle up to you and purr. It makes you feel protective over the cat.Caring for a CatAny cat lover out there does not need any reason or question for owning one. Yet, for those who do not have a cat they may think that this is a tremendous task.Actually, cats are the easiest pets to own. Cats are the perfect companions. They do not require much from the owner. They only have to be regularly fed. They also need a shelter.Cats can be toilet trained too. A simple tray and a few training sessions can dispense with the problem of dealing with their dirt, especially for indoor cats.Getting Your Own CatHaving...
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Top ten cat breeds
2007-11-28 11:32:00 1 Persian 2 Maine Coon 3 Exotic 4 Siamese 5 Ragdoll 6 Abyssinian 7 Birman 8 American Shorthair 9 Oriental 10 Sphynx
By: Cats Only Blog
A Look at Cat Breeds
2007-11-09 09:23:00 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, they began to breed cats more to their liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - which you can tell if you look closely.These days there are over 70 distinct cat breeds, which are recognized through cat registries. There are several registries that will recognize around 40 breeds or so, as they exclude the more domestic breeds such as tigers. There are also many variations as well, including wild cats that have longer hair.There are some cat breeds that 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.The more commo...
Cat Breeds
2007-09-18 14:09:00 There are dozens of cat breeds, some more popular than others, but each bringing something unique to the realm of cats...Most domestic cats that people own are not pedigree cats, meaning that they are a mix of different breeds. Only 3 percent of domestic cats are purebred, there are no distinct advantages or disadvantages of buying a purebred cat and they can be very expensive. Different groups from around the globe have classified just over 100 different purebred cats.Most popular cat breeds are:ABYSSINIAN CAT BREEDAMERICAN BOBTAIL CAT BREEDAMERICAN CURL CAT BREEDAMERICAN SHORTHAIR CAT BREEDAMERICAN WIREHAIR CAT BREEDBALINESE CAT BREEDBENGAL CAT BREEDBIRMAN CAT BREEDBOMBAY CAT BREEDBRITISH SHORTHAIR CAT BREEDBURMESE CAT BREEDCHARTREUX CAT BREEDCOLORPOINT SHORTHAIR CAT BREEDCORNISH REX CAT BREEDDEVON REX CAT BREEDEGYPTIAN MAU CAT BREEDEXOTIC SHORTHAIR CAT BREEDHAVANA BROWN CAT BREEDHIMALAYAN CAT BREEDJAPANESE BOBTAIL CAT BREEDJAVANESE CAT BREEDKORAT CAT BREED CAT BREEDMAINE COON CAT...
List of Cat breeds (Page 3) [Breeds based on mutations]
2007-09-17 20:06:00 American Bobtail The American Bobtail is a relatively new and uncommon breed of cat which has appeared since the late 1960's. It is most notable for its stubby "bobbed" tail about one-third to one-half the length of a normal cat's tail. This is the result of a cat body type genetic mutation affecting the tail development, similar to that of a Manx. The cat is not related to the Japanese
List of Cat breeds (Page 2) [Shorthair]
2007-09-12 20:19:00 Abyssinian (cat) The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula that was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England. The breed was developed when Zula was bred with an English tabby, and the most 'Abyssinian' looking kitten of her litter bred with its mother to splice the Abby
List of Cat breeds (Page 1) [Longhair and semi-longhair]
2007-09-10 07:17:00 List of cat breeds<!-- start content --> The following is a list of cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. Cats can also be grouped by type according to appearance or function. >>Longhair and semi-longhair<< Asian Semi-longhair The Asian Semi-Longhair is a cat breed similar to the Asian Shorthair except they have semi-long hair instead of short hair. These cats are normally known
Thursday Thirteen - #3 - 13 Mutation Cat Breeds
2007-05-10 20:23:00 "Mutation Cat Breeds" refer to cat breeds that have not been bred for a very long time and are based on one striking, unusual, hereditary characteristic. The simplest way of thinking about it is that a genetic mutation can occur and then a new cat breed may be based on that mutation by breeding the cat with the mutation. Sometimes it's a single cat that is the basis of a new cat breed in this |
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