Breed: American Wirehair

Descended from a single male farm cat that was born with dense wiry coat, the American Wirehair is very similar to the American Shorthair in disposition. Since two breeds were often crossed, they also have a similar range of colours and patterns, but the Wirehair's unusual coat sets it apart- it is dense and coarse, with springy, crimped hair. The most prized cats also have curly whiskers. Kittens may not have a very curly coat at birth, but this can continue to develop during the first year. The American Wirehair is an easy-going cat that is good with children and enjoys being handled. It is found throughout the US and Canada, but is quite rare in other areas of the world.

Breed Cymric

DESPITE ITS NAME, WHICH COMES FROM THE WELSH WORD FOR WALES, THE CYMRIC WAS BRED IN NORTH AMERICA. MANX CATS SOMETIMES PRODUCE LONGHAIRED KITTENS, AND BREEDERS WORKED TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE LONGHAIRED BREED. LIKE THE MANX, THE CYMRIC MAY HAVE NO TAIL ( KNOWN AS "RUMPIES"), A VESTIGIAL TAIL ( KNOWN AS "STUMPIES") OR A SHORT TAIL ( KNOWN AS "LONGIES"). IT IS ALSO PRONE TO THE SAME INHERITED HEALTH PROBLEMS AS THE MANX- THE GENE FOR THE LACK OF A TAIL ALSO CAUSES SPINAL DEFECTS. THE CYMRIC IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS A SEPARATE BREED IN BRITAIN. LIKE THE MANX, IT IS FRIENDLY AND RELAXED, HAPPY WITH HUMAN COMPANY AND GOOD WITH CHILDREN. IT IS NOT PARTICULARLY VOCAL, BUT DOES NEED REGULAR GROOMING TO KEEP ITS COAT IN GOOD CONDITION.

Breed: Manx

The Manx is well known throughout the world as the cat with no tail. In fact it may have no tail (a "rumpy), a vestigial tail (a "stumpy"), or a short tail ( a "longy"). The gene for the lack of a tail is caused by spinal defects, so the Manx is prone to inherited health problems and some cats have a distinctive "bunny-hop" walk. This is considered a defect by North American registries. The first Manx was a spontaneous mutation, but since it occurred on an island with a limited breeding pool, the trait became established. The Manx is a friendly, relaxed cat, happy with human company and good with children. It is not particularly vocal, but does need regular grooming to keep its coat in good condition. Manx cats sometimes produce longhaired kittens, and breeders have establish a separate longhair breed, the Cymric.

Breed: Munchkin Shorthair

THE SHORTHAIRED VERSION OF THE MUNCHKIN IS IDENTICAL TO THE LONGHAIR EXCEPT FOR THE LENGTH OF THE COAT. IN A BREED THAT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY OUTCROSSING WITH NON-PEDIGREE CATS IT WAS INEVITABLE THAT A WIDE RANGE OF COAT TYPES, COLOURS AND PATTERNS WOULD APPEAR. THE MUNCHKIN'S DEFINING CHARACTERISTIC IS ITS SHORT LEGS, AND THE SHORTHAIRED VERSION LOOKS RATHER LIKE A FELINE VERSION OF THE DACHSHUND. SOME BREEDERS ARE NOW WORKING TO ACHIEVE A REXED COAT OR A CAT WITH CURLED EARS. DESPITE ITS SHORT LEGS, THE MUNCHKIN CAN RUN, GROOM ITSELF AND CLIMB TREES, BUT FINDS IT DIFFICULT TO JUMP UP TO ANY HEIGHT. THEY ARE CONFIDENT, FRIENDLY AND TALKATIVE CATS, EASY-GOING AND GREAT WITH CHILDREN.

Breed: Devon Rex

Although at first sight there are some similarity between Devon Rex and Cornish Rex, their distinctive coat are caused by a different mutation so they cannot be crossbred. The Devon Rex is a stockier cat than the Cornish Rex, and its coat has a softer curl, more like a ripple than distinct waves. The Devon Rex's coat was also the result of a spontaneous mutation, but inbreeding was needed to establish the rippled coat because the gene that causes it is recessive- although other breeds were than introduced for health reasons and to add other colours. The coat is now found in a wide variety of colours and patterns, including pointed, tortoiseshell and tabby. The Devon Rex is one of life's clowns- active, acrobatic, playful and affectionate. They need to be indoor cats, as their delicate coats do not protect them from cold and sun.

Breed: American Curl

The most remarkable feature of the American Curl is its ears, the tips of which turns back. The breed is descended from a stray cat in which the curled ears were a spontaneous mutation, which proved to be caused by dominant gene. Kittens are borned with normal ears, but by the time they are three weeks old the curled ears will have developed if they are destined to have them. The coat comes in all colours and patterns and may be long or short, although the shorthaired is less common. The American Curl is friendly and loves to be around humans, being happy as a lap cat and enjoying the company of children.

Breed: Tonkinese

The Tonkinese is the result of a Siamese- Burmese cross and is a good blend of the two breeds. It is a medium size cat, with a muscular body and a rounded head. The favored pattern for show cats is mink with aquamarine eyes, but cats also come in self and pointed patterns, which are used in breeding programs. There is a range of colours, including Brown, Chocolate, Blue, Lilac and cream. The Tonkinese is an entertaining cat, sociable, intelligent and curious. They are full of energy and talkative, but equally happy as family companions or as a lap cat. They do need plenty of attention and dislike being left alone, so they fit better into a busy household. Although they are not yet widely known, they are quickly gaining in popularity.

Breed: Singapura

One of the smallest domestic cats, the Singapura has disputed origins. One story is that it was discovered on the streets of Singapore and that all registered cats are descended from street cats imported into North America. Others hold that the breeders created the Singapura by crossing an Abyssinian with a Burmese. Whatever its true origins, the Singapura is a very attractive cat. Its short, sleek coat only comes in one colour- Sepia Agouti, with brown tabby ticking on an ivory background across most of its body, a pale stomach, chest and muzzle and tabby markings on the face and legs. It is quiet, affectionate cat but full of energy, and it craves human companionship so does not like being left alone.

Breed: Ocicat

The first Ocicat was produced accidentally, when a Siamese was bred to a Siamese-Abyssinian cross in attempt to produce a pointed Siamese with a ticked tabby pattern. The litter had the intended kittens, but also one spotted one that looked rather like an ocelot. A further mating produced more spotted kittens, and these were the basis of the new spotted breed. The Ocicat is a medium-size muscular cat, with darker spots on a pale background. Despite its rather wild appearance, it is a sociable cat with dependable temperament, being playful and good with children. It is very talkative and strongly dislikes being left alone, but can be trained to walk on the leash. This is still a comparatively rare breed in most areas.

Breed: California Spangled Cat

Although the California Spangled Cat may look as if it is descended from a wildcat, it is bred from a mixture of domestic cats, including pedigree breeds and feral cat from Cairo. "Spangled" is a term meaning "spotted" in ornithology. The spotted tabby pattern of the coat of the California Spangled is similar to that of a leopard, with spotting on back and sides and strips on top of the head and down the neck. The fur is short, but with longer hair on the tail and underbelly. This is a sweet-natured, undemanding cat, but quite self-contained and energetic. Although it has been around for some thirty years,this breed is still fairly uncommon, both in North america and in the rest of the world.

Breed: Maine Coon

Despite its long, luxurious coat, the Maine coon is not a pampered lap cat. It is big and sturdily built, self-contained and an excellent hunter, much prized by farmers. It makes a great companion and its tolerant of children and other animals. Its exact origins are unknown-some accounts have it descended from Angoras sent to the United States from France, others hold that its ancestors were Norwegian Forest Cats brought to North America by Vikings. Its thick, glossy coat is water-resistant an excellent protection during the long cold winters in Maine, but needs grooming regularly to prevent it matting. Most coat colours and patterns are represented, but the Classic Maine Coon is a tabby- traditionally brown.

Breed: Oriental Longhair

The name Oriental Longhair was previously used for the Angora in North America, but this was misleading as it implied that the Angora was a longhaired Oriental Shorthair, when in fact it is not related to this breed at all. Now the Oriental Longhair correctly designates a longhair Oriental without pointing, a breed that came about from the mating of an Oriental Shorthair and a Balinese. Longhaired Orientals with pointing are either classed as Balinese or Javanese. The Oriental Longhair is an inquisitive, energetic and friendly cat, happy to play with children, craving human company and often very vocal. Their long, silky hair lies flat against the body, so they can look very like Oriental Shorthairs except for their plumed tail.

Breed: Egyptian Mau

Mau is the Egyptian word for "cat" and the Egyptian Mau resembles cats shown in Acient Egyptian wall paintings. They are descended from cats brought from Cairo to Italy and then on to America- the entire North American breed was at first descended from only three cats, until others were brought from Egypt to extend the breeding pool. The Egyptian Mau has a distinctive coat, with very dark spots on a pale background. The spots range quite a lot in size, are not arranged in any discernible pattern and are clearly defined. This breed is well known in America but almost unknown in Europe. After selective breeding they have an even temperament and are energetic and socieble cats.

Breed: Bombay (Asian Shorthair)

The British Bombay is one of the origianl Asian Shorthair self colours, although a range of other colours is now also found. It is a separate breed from Bombay, although both include Burmese in their ancestry. Its ancestry includes non-pedigree cats, although it looks more like the Burmese in general shape. It has pure black coat and eyes that may be any colour from Green to Gold. Like other Asian Shorthairs, the British Bombay is gregarious and active and not particularly vocal. Its sleek coat is dense and thick and needs regular grooming to keep it looking its best.

Breed: Snow Bengal

During the initial development of the Bengal, non-pedigree cats were used, crossed with the Asian Leopard Cat. These non-pedigree cats introduced Siamese pointing into the Bengal line, and although this is normally would have been undesirable, it led to the beautiful coat colouring of the Snow Bengal and the attractive blue eyes. The Snow Bengal might either have a spotted or a marbled coat, but thew background colour is White with an attractive snow-dusting over coloured areas.

Breed: Bengal

Descended from a cross between a wild cat- an Asian Leopard Cat- and domestic cats, the Bengal has a thick, luxurious coat. This is usually spotted, rather like that of a leopard, or marbleed, with random bands of colour, although a few cats have a plain black coat. Both the spotted and striped patternings are asmmetrical, like that of a wild cat, and not like the more symmetrical markings of a domestic tabby.

Originally some cats also inherited the wildcat's unpredictable temperature, but breeding programs have concentrated on developing a gentler nature. There are relatively few Bengals around the world, but it is popular with breeders so numbers look set to increase. The Bengal is a very lively and active cat, but quite self-contained and quiet.

Terrible News

Today, I saw Viro's kitten again. He is injurd at the back leg. He can't run but I cannot help him. He is afraid of me for no reason. Oh how I just wish to help him. Once, I got so close to him that I noticed some red holes on his face. He has been in a fight. Maybe thats how he got the injurd leg. The holes must be bite marks. Poor thing... I tried to talk to Viro. This is what I said:" Please help your kitty! He is injured now! But I cannot ask him to come close to me!!!" This is the answer I got:" Meow? Meow... ( Stared at me eyes wide open and stretched out for a tummy scratch)" I stared back, jaws wide open. I was shocked that Viro didn't care about his lil' kitty. Poor thing. He cannot even run( as said just now) also means that he will not be able to HUNT!!! Poor lil' kitty.

SO CUTE!!!

Hiya guys! Yesterday, on the way to Eastpoint mall, I saw an Ocicat and a Tiffanie. The Tiffanie seems to be pregnant. I think the father might be the Ocicat. The Tiffanie has a very pleasent voice! I heard him meow. its like...like...like... I don't knw how to express it. Both of them was like, a perfect couple. Hope they would stay together!!!

Breed: Abyssinian

It is thought that the forebears of the Abyssinian were brought to Britishby troops returning after the Abyssinian War in the late 1800s, although this is not certain and some authorities have alternative theories. This breed's most beutiful feature is the ticked pattern on its tabby coat. :)The most common coat colour is deep red-brown, known as Ruddy in the US and Usual in the UK, but pedigreeanimals also come in many other colours, including red(Sorrel), Blue, Fawn and silver. The Abyssinian is a sociable cat, happy around people and other animals, but is certainly not a lap cat because it likes its freedom and will not be happy if confined. It is generally quiet, but has a pleasent voice.

Viro

Viro is a male cat. He is very FRIENDLY and CUTE. He possess an excellent hunting skill which he used to stalk mouse and birds. Once, I saw him STEALTH KILL a huge giant cockroach!!! He has a white stomach, paws and chest. He has large yellow eyes that make him extra CUTE!!! He has made friends with all my friends. Plus, he is not scared of people. Once, I was swaveboarding and I didn't know that VIRO was CHASING me!!! Ha ha!!! He thought that I was a huge giant cockroach. I was scared half to death. By the time I return home, I was as pale as death. Oh, how I wish I can keep him. I love him. Oh, one more thing, scratch him on the scalp to make him like you!!!

Hi

Hi everyone! My blog is about cats. Cats are my favourite pets but I cannot keep em so I just play with strays. My favourite cat is Viro. I Black cat with white stomach and paws. He is very friendly thats why I am in love with him. He has a kitten already although his kitten is kinda scared of some people, he possesses a great hunting skill! Awesome!