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American Curl - the name itself is suggestive of the distinctive feature that this specific cat breed holds. The cats belonging to this breed have ears curled in an arch that measures between 90 and 180 degrees. It is this unusual and attractive feature that sets this breed apart from other cat breeds and has generated much curiosity among the cat ...
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Originally from Burma, the Birman cats were long haired cats known to be the companion cats of Kittah priests. Birmans ideally are strong, large, long haired cats with an elongated body and small pointy ears. These are often referred to as stocky cats, given that their bodies are neither svelte nor cobby.They are color pointed but have pure white f...
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The Burmese cats, although descendants of the Wong Mau from Burma, are not the sacred cats of Burma and should not be confused with them. These are domesticated cats, often found in two major breeds, the American and the English Burmese, depending on where they were bred. Both the breeds have different appearances because of their differences in ...
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Born out of genetic mutation in a litter in Cornwall in the 1950s, the Cornish Rex are small to medium sized cats with an egg shaped head, high cheekbones and a narrow yet round muzzle. Despite appearing slight in build, these are muscular and active cats, and often display an athletic streak. They are interesting household pets as they love to ent...
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Discovered for the first time in Devonshire, England in the 1960s, the Devon Rex cat breed owes its existence to the stray female cat with straight hair that laid her litter, which consisted of one curly haired cat, sired by a curly haired stray male cat. It is important to note that in those days, the gene for curly hair was considered recessive a...
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LaPerm means wavy or rippled in French and many other languages. LaPerms are an American breed of cats, which get their name from their unique coat. The first LaPerm kitten was born through natural mutation in an Oregon farm in USA. It was born bald, but soon grew thick curly fur. This kitten, named Curly, was mated with several breeds of tom cats,...
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Maine Coons are Native American long haired cats. They are shrouded in folklore and myth as their origins are quite unknown. One of the popular stories states that Marie Antoinette, the French Queen, tried to escape her execution by seeking the help of a certain Captain Samuel Clough. She loaded his ship with some of her most prized possessions, wh...
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Norwegian Forest Cats are an old breed native to the north of Europe. They are known as Forest Cats in many parts of Europe. It is an ancient breed and is acclimatized to the harsh winters which plague northern Europe. References to the Norwegian Forest Cat can be found in many instances of Norse mythology. Sometime during the 20th century, the Nor...
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Ragdoll cats are a loving breed with a long silky coat, pointed pattern and big blue eyes. Ragdolls are hybrids, which were created through selective breeding over a number of years. The exact ancestors of the Ragdolls remain unknown, which is why this cat remains shrouded in a lot of legend and mystery. Ragdolls were first bred by a Native America...
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The Siamese cat breed is one of the most easily recognizable breed of cats. It is an Oriental cat, believed to have been originated from Southeast Asia, more precisely - from Thailand. They were first introduced to the western world sometime during the 1800s. Even though some people found them ugly, these cats soon gathered a strong fan base and by...
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The Sphynx is one of the rare breeds of cat, which is noted for the lack of fur on its coat. The current strain of Sphynx cats were first started in Toronto in 1966. The hairless kitten was named Prune. This kitten was backcrossed to mate with its mother and bear another hairless kitten. An entire litter was born in this process, which was the prim...
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Sterling cats are a British breed of long haired chinchilla cats. It is a sub-category of the Persian cat with just a few differences in features and physical stature. At a 1993 TICA annual meeting of the board, this breed was discussed at length. At that time, it was simply known as the “Silver Persians”. At the TICA meeting, it was agreed upo...
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