Cat Breed Information
 
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Below is an extract from the book "Understanding, Caring for and Training Your Cat"
 
 
Abyssinian

This muscular cat has a soft coat, pointed ears, and a long tail. It comes in various colors
like red, fawn, cream, lilac, or ruddy in America while it could be sorrel or fawn in the UK.
This breed is very energetic.

American Bobtail

This cat could be long-haired or short-haired. These cats have a broad head with
medium-sized ears, a wide nose, and a clear muzzle. Legs are proportionate to body
length and the length of its tail is half the body length.

American Curl
This medium-sized cat has a soft and silky coat. It has walnut-shaped large eyes with wide
and back-curving large ears. Its nose is straight and has a rounded muzzle with a firm
chin.

American Shorthair

This cat is normally has specific patterns and colors like brown, silver, cream cameo, or
red. It has a dense short coat. This cat is affectionate and gets on well with children, cats
and other animals.

American Wirehair

This breed is popular in the USA, although found all over the world. This breed came into
existence through selective breeding of a male kitten from non-pedigreed parents. It has a
curly coat in different colors. This breed has crimped hair.

Balinese

This medium-sized cat has a fine and silky coat. A tapering head starts from the nose and
forms a triangle at the ears. It has long and slender legs. Its feather-like tail tapers at the
end.

Bengal

This is a special breed developed through a domestic cat and an Asian Leopard cat. It is a
well-tempered exotic breed with high-energy levels. They are excellent companions and
require lot of affection and attention.

Birman

This breed exhibits controlled behavior. Although it is a long-haired cat, it does not
require extensive grooming. This breed takes part in all action around it and loves playing
with toys

Bombay

These medium-sized muscular cats have fine and shiny coats. Eyes are large and ears tilt
forward with rounded tips. It has a round face, short snub nose, firm chin, and round
muzzle.

British Shorthair

This breed is present in a multitude of colors, patterns, and combinations. Tabby cats
could be lilac-silver, chocolate tortoiseshell silver, and others. Solid cats are normally black,
white, red, blue, and other colors.

Burmese

This breed has a short and glossy coat with large and round eyes. It has a round head
with a firm rounded chin and short muzzle. The body is medium sized and the legs are
proportionate to its body size. It has a straight tail.

Chartreux

This breed has a soft, short, and dense coat with a woolly texture. It is an affectionate
and smart breed. It loves the telephone and television. These cats mature at the age of
three.

Cornish Rex

This breed has an egg-shaped head with high cheekbones and a round muzzle. Eyes are
oval-shaped and the ears are large. This breed has a short and wavy coat.

Devon Rex

This breed was discovered in the sixties. It has a small head with large ears. It has a
crinkly coat and an impish face. It is easy to train this breed to perform simple tricks. It
prefers being in warm places in the house.

Egyptian Mau

This elegant breed has an attractive coat that is silky, dense, and glossy. It normally has
light green almond-shaped eyes. This breed is extrovert and smart. It can learn and
perform small tricks.

European Burmese

This breed has a short, satin, and thick coat without any undercoat. It has a round head
with high cheekbones. It has slender legs. This breed is heavy, although it may not appear
so.

Exotic Shorthair

These playful cats have a soft and dense coat with a thick undercoat. Eyes are large and
bright and ears have a slight tip towards the front. Legs are short and strong and have a
short curvy tail.

Havana Brown

This breed is predominantly in brown color. It is more reddish brown than blackish brown.
Although whiskers are brown, they turn white with age.

Himalayan

This breed developed through breeding of traditional Persian cats with Siamese cats. They
have chubby faces with long and flowing coats. They like a quiet and calm atmosphere.

Japanese Bobtail

This breed has a medium-sized coat with large and oval eyes. It has a long head with a
long nose and high cheekbones. It has a unique tail and large and wide eyes.

Javanese

This breed comes in different color combinations and patterns. Although they look
delicate, they are extremely strong and muscular. This breed is smart and can identify
playtimes and mealtimes clearly.

Korat

This breed of medium sized cats has smaller females than males. It has a single thick coat
with short to medium length. Eyes are large and round with ears set high.

Maine Coon

This breed is the original American cat. These cats normally measure five feet from nose to
tail. Brown tabby with mackerel or classic markings is the common color of this breed.

Manx

Most cats of this breed do not have a tail, although there are a few with tails. These cats
have a round and stout appearance with long hind legs and short backs.

Munchkin

This new breed is through random mutation of a cat with small legs. It has a long or a
short coat in a multitude of colors. This breed is active and is normally a fast runner.

Nebelung

This breed has a lustrous coat with round green eyes on a triangular head. It has erect
ears and a fluffy tail. These intelligent cats are affectionate and yet shy.

Norwegian Forest Cat

This is a strong breed and has a silky coat. This breed is normally of many different colors.
This breed matures late, normally around four years old. These cats are friendly pets.

Ocicat

This breed has a smooth and thick coat with large and pointed ears and almond-shaped
eyes. These cats have medium-sized muscular legs and a slim and tapered tail.

Oriental

These medium-sized cats could have long or short hair with a downy undercoat. Normally,
this breed is fleckless green, blue, or an orange color. It has a long slim neck with a fine
muzzle.

Persian
This is one of the oldest breeds. It sports a thick coat and has a wide head with far-set
ears and large eyes. These cats require regular grooming to maintain fur in good condition.

Pixie-Bob
This breed is normally over-sized with heavy bones. It has a naturally bobbed tail of
around two to six inches. These are quiet cats but are affectionate and get along
excellently with dogs and other pets at home.

Ragamuffin
These large cats are seen in many patterns, colors, and combinations. They mature at
around four years of age and have a long life. These are very adaptable cats.

Ragdoll
These cats are of many color combinations and patterns like blue-cream, seal-tortoiseshell
lynx, lilac cream lynx, and others. These cats could have a link to Burmese and Birman
cats.

Russian Blue

These cats have silvery-blue coats. They are believed to belong to royal families of Russia.
These intelligent cats are very affectionate towards children and elders alike.

Savannah

This exotic breed is a cross between a domestic cat and an African Serval. These are tall,
slim, and large breeds. They sport dark coats with spots of a lighter shade like a silver
coat with dark spots, or a tan coat with black or brownish spots.

Scottish Fold

This breed is in many colors. It is normally in folded ear or straight ear type. The special
characteristic of this breed is the fold of its ear. This is due to a spontaneous mutation of
an incomplete dominant gene.

Siamese

This is a very popular breed. Original Siamese cats had a dark brown contrasted body with
lighter shades. Four more shades developed from this later. These are aggressive and
assertive cats.

Siberian
This long-haired breed are hypo-allergenic due to their lack of a specific protein. These are
playful, affectionate, and gentle cats. They make excellent companions.

Singapura

This breed is originally from Singapore. It has a muscular build with strong and slender
legs. Its slender tail has a blunt tip. Body color is gold or golden ivory with light bands. It
has a round head and a gentle muzzle.

Snowshoe

This is a small, lean cat breed with large, triangular eyes. Coat is short-haired and tail is
medium-sized. They require more attention than other cats and therefore, cannot stay
alone for long periods.

Sokoke

This is the rarest breed among cats. This moderate-sized cat has long legs and a short
and dense coat. The coat is elastic and short. Tail is long and thin.

Somali

This breed has a great similarity to a fox. These cats have numerous color combinations.
These cats mature late, around eighteen months of age. They are otherwise energetic and
playful cats.

Sphynx

This is a medium-sized, short-haired cat. They have large eyes with high cheekbones.
They normally do not have any whiskers. They have a soft and warm coat with small areas
of fur on the tip of the tail or around their toes.
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The above is an extract from the ebook "Understanding, Caring For and Training Your
Cat"
 
   
    The Table of Contents:

    Cats – An Overview
    Cat Breeds Info
  • Abyssinian
  • American Bobtail
  • American Curl
  • American Shorthair
  • American Wirehair
  • Balinese
  • Bengal
  • Birman
  • Bombay
  • British Shorthair
  • Burmese
  • Chartreux
  • Cornish Rex
  • Devon Rex
  • Egyptian Mau
  • European Burmese
  • Exotic Shorthair
  • Havana Brown
  • Himalayan
  • Japanese Bobtail
  • Javanese
  • Korat
  • Maine Coon
  • Manx
  • Munchkin
  • Nebelung
  • Norwegian Forest Cat
  • Ocicat
  • Oriental
  • Persian
  • Pixie-Bob
  • Ragamuffin
  • Ragdoll
  • Russian Blue
  • Savannah
  • Scottish Fold
  • Siamese
  • Siberian
  • Singapura
  • Snowshoe
  • Sokoke
  • Somali
  • Sphyx
  • Tonkinese
  • Turkish Angora
  • Turkish Van
    Common Cat Colors
  • Tabby
  • Solids and Smokes
  • Cats with white markings
  • Tortoiseshell, Patched Tabbies, and Calicoes
  • Pointed (Siamese) Pattern
  • Before You Buy a Cat
  • Your Situation
  • Financial
  • The Breeder
  • The Cat Itself
    Selecting a Cat that is Right for You
  • Kitten or Adult
  • Male or Female
  • Behavioral Patterns
  • Physical Appearance
  • Purebred or Mixed Breed
    Where Can You Buy a Cat?
    Common Cat Behaviors Explained
  • Attention-Seeking Behavior
  • Aggressive Behavior towards People
  • Aggression towards Other Cats
  • Chewing Incidents by Cats and Kittens
  • Cats and Their Destructive Scratching
  • Litter Box Misuse
  • Compulsive Behavior by Cats
  • Anxiety and Stress in Cats
    Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Cat
    Common Cat Diseases and Health Problems
  • Cat Diseases and Health Problems
    The Vaccinations Your Cat Really Needs
    Caring for Your Sick Cat
  • General Instructions
    Keeping Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way
    Twenty Tips for Caring for Your Cat
    Grooming Your Cat and Hygiene
  • Regular grooming
  • Combing
  • Brushing
  • Nail trimming
  • Bathing
    Cat Diet
  • Additional Foods for Your Cat
  • Essential Tips
    Playing and Exercise
  • Simple Toys That Provide Exercise for Your Cat
    Housing Your Cat
    Introducing Your Pets to a New Cat
    Training Tips for Cats
  • Essential Training Tips
    How to Train Your Cat - and What Not to Do
    Important Do’s of Cat Training
  • Important Don’ts of Cat Training
    How to Train Your Cat to Walk with a Leash
    Training Your Cat to Come When Called
  • Essential Tips
    How to Litter Train Your Cat
  • Litter Training
    More Litter Box Training Tips
    Stopping Your Cat from Biting
    Curbing Your Cat's Aggression
    Stopping Your Cat from Eating Houseplants
 
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