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The Russian Blue, sometimes called the Archangel cat, is believed to have come from the Archangel Isles in Russia. The Russian Blue is a short haired medium sized cat weighing 8-12 pounds. They’re prized for their soft blue fur which is tipped with silver and gives them a shimmering appearance in the sunlight. They have [...]
The Persian Cat is the most popular breed of pedigree cat in the United States. Weighing from 7 to 12 lbs, the Persian is a medium sized cat with short legs and a Cobby body. The Persian is prized for their large round head and eyes, and a tiny flat nose, giving their faces a [...]
The Maine Coon Cat is one of the largest domestic breeds with males weighing up to twenty-five pounds and females up to fifteen. Native to the North Eastern United States, Maine Coon’s are perfectly adapted to the harsh North Eastern winters. Their large powerful bodies are covered with a shaggy coat of medium to long [...]
The Bengal Cat originated from crossing an Asian Leopard Cat and a Domestic Shorthair. With Males weighing up to 20 pounds, the Bengal is a large cat that is prized for it’s random spotted rosettes or marble patterns that give them an exotic wild cat look. The Bengal comes in several colors: brown tabby, seal [...]
The Abyssinian is a medium sized cat noted for their large ears and Agouti ticked fur. Their body type is somewhere between cobby and oriental, with males usually weighing between 8-10 lbs and females weighing 6-7 lbs. With their thin lithe bodies and large ears, the Abyssinian very closely resembles the cats in ancient Egyptian [...]
The Sphynx is an unusual and rare breed of cat because unlike other breeds, it is hairless. The breed is also only recognized for show by only just a few of the smaller North American cat associations. Characteristics: The Sphynx is an affectionate and sociable breed but typically dislikes being held or cuddled. It is [...]
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 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, [...]
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