breeds
The Scottish Fold
The folded ears that give the Scottish Fold its name is the result of a genetic mutation. All Folds are born with straight, unfolded ears and those with the Fold gene will begin to develop the fold at about 3-4 weeks. Breed Is Established- The breed was established in 1976 and awarded full Championship status [...]
The American Curl
The defining feature of the American Curl is its uniquely shaped ears. The kittens are born with straight ears, which then tightly curl back within three to five days later. At around sixteen weeks the ears finally relax to their permanent position. The final positions ranges from almost straight, which would considered a pet-quality cat, [...]
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, [...]
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. [...]
