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Cat Breeds: The Himalayan (or Colorpoint Longhair)

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 [...]

The Ocicat

The Ocicat is a large, athletic, exclusively spotted breed with a solid, long-legged body that is strong and muscular. A fully grown female can weigh up to 12 lb (5.5kg) and a male up to 15 lb (7kg). Their legs are long and the hindquarters should be just slightly tapered and have a dark tip. [...]

The Nebelung

The Nebelung, or otherwise known as the longhaired Russian Blue or the Nebelung Blue, is an exceptionally handsome cat. They have an alert stance and a businesslike expression. The body of the Nebelung is long, lithe, and slender. The tail is fluffy and carried erect. The head is a modified wedge, with ears set far [...]

Classification of Non-Pedigree Cats

Non-pedigree cats as pets have the advantage of having bred naturally, albeit usually by accident. They also more likely than not, have strays at some point within their ancestry. Non-pedigees are likely to be both healthy and hardy, with the weaker strains having been weeded out by the laws of survival. They also tend to [...]


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