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From The Jungle To Living Room: The Savannah Cat

A visitor may believe that a jungle cat escaped from the zoo and invaded a house if they spot a Savannah cat on someone’s premises. However, there is no need to be alarmed. This cat may look like its ancestor the serval or a cheetah, but Savannah cats are domesticated animals that may be more loving than a typical cantankerous cat. This friendly breed has a unique history and is beloved by many cat owners.

Mixing and Matching Creates The First Savannah Cat

The Savannah cat is a hybrid that was first produced in 1986. Judee Frank breed a Siamese cat with a serval. The serval is an African wild cat that has spots similar to a cheetahs. This medium sized, long eared wild cat was a key component in creating the Savannah. The other type of cat was always domestic but not always a Siamese. This blend of house cat and jungle cat created a beautiful breed that was instantly popular and sought after.

What Does A Savannah Cat Look Like?

Perhaps because of their wild cat lineage, Savannahs are a larger type of domestic cat. They have a tall build, which makes them look large, but these cats are lean and lightweight. Many Savannah cats have a spotted pattern, but the pattern and color of the fur can change depending on the breed the serval was crossed with. Savannah cats all usually share wide ears, small heads, black ringed tails and cheetah like markings on the face. The backs of the ears have an eyespot, a marking that resembles an eye. The cats also have hooded eyes to protect from harsh light.

The Large Savannah Family

Since the Savannah cat can be created with any domestic breed, there are many varieties of the cat. In today’s society, the Domestic Shorthair, Ocicat, Oriental Shorthair, and Egyptian Mau are the only permissible crossbreeds. However, some people use illegal breeds, and some Savannahs may still come from lines created with different breeds. A classification system has been initiated to differentiate between the generations of Savannah cats. An F1 denotes a Savannah cat that was bred from a serval and a domestic cat. An F1 is rare because servals will not always mate with domestic cats and complications often arise during pregnancy. F2 cats are descendants of F1s and have a serval grandparent. An F3 has a serval great-grandparent. These three types of cats are usually expensive to purchase. The price can range anywhere from $900 to over $20,000. The majority of Savannah cats are SVs. They were bred by two Savannah cats. This type may cost less but can still be priced for around $1,000. Kittens are usually most expensive and prices will change based on the availability of the cats.

A Cat With A Dog’s Brain

Despite their jungle origins, Savannah cats are arguably one of the friendliest breeds. Their temperament and loyalty often remind owners of a dog. These are one of the few breeds that will play fetch and walk happily on a leash. Savannah cats can be great for families and active households. They enjoy new people and excitement. The only wild cat tendencies they possess are their ability to pounce and jump while they explore. Savannah cats are unique because they will play in water and are not afraid to get wet. Those who want a lap cat or a lazy companion should not purchase a Savannah. These cats require lots of exercise and interaction or they will become bored. The right owner will be fascinated by this intelligent cat.

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Health Concerns

Savannah cats have no specific health needs, but the liver of these cats are usually smaller than average. Doctors need to be mindful when prescribing certain prescriptions. Breeders may have specific requirements for the diet and well being of their breed.

Summing Up The Savannah Cat

The Savannah cat has an unusual history and is still rarer than many other breeds. This breed is a sight to behold and has a personality that is sweet and inviting. A Savannah cat may not be the king of the jungle, but they are the perfect companion for the king or queen of any home.

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The Exotic and Inquisitive Singapura Cat

The History of Singapura Cats

Singapura cat is the smallest cat breed. Their name comes from the traditional Malay name for Singapore. These cats are also sometimes called Drain Cats or Kucintas. The breed was originally thought to have come directly from Singapore, but there has been some controversy around this fact. The original story is that Tommy and Hal Meadow, who established the breed in the United States, had found the three kittens in Singapore and then later brought the kittens home with them in 1975. Some feel that the cats actually started life in the United States, then went to Singapore, only to return to the United States later with the Meadows. Since the breed was established though, many people have traveled to Singapore and found similar looking cats. One such cat, in fact, was found in 1981 at the Singapore Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The Singapura was accepted for registration by the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in 1982, despite its controversial history, and granted championship status in 1988.

Types of Singapura Cats

The Singapura is officially recognized in only one color and type, the sepia agouti. This name means each individual hair has two shades. Ivory is the color at the base of Singapura hair and the hair color goes toward dark brown at the tip. The only real variation within the breed comes from a recessive gene that has been traced back to one of the original three cats. This recessive gene causes solid colored kitten in some cases. Many breeders have begun testing for this gene in order to prevent the solid colored kittens and to remove this trait from the gene pool.

Physical Attributes of Singapura Cats

The Singapura is a stocky breed of cat that is small in size. A fully grown female Singapura weighs 5 to 6 pounds (2-2,5 kg), while the male is a little larger at 6 to 8 pounds (2,5-3,5 kg). These cats don’t reach their full size until 15 to 24 months of age, causing some veterinarians who are not familiar with the breed to become concerned about the cats growth.

Singapura have large, dominate ears that are slightly pointed and give them an alert expression. Their eyes are almond shaped and come in colors ranging from a pale green color to hazel or gold and copper. Their eyes are also offset by dark mascara like markings. A traditional tabby M appears on the forehead of Singapura. singapura cat

Their coat, in looks, is described as being similar to that of a cougar. There are bars on the inside of the front legs of the Singapura and on the knees of the back legs. These bars underscore the delicate coloring of the cats. Singapura coats are very short and fine. The legs of the Singapura end in small, delicate feet. The tail is slender and slightly shorter than the length of their body and it has a blunt tip.

Do Singapura Cats Make Good Pets

The Singapura is described as active, curious and playful, all attributes that are thought to make them good family pets. These cats are intelligent and have very interactive personalities. Singapura will seek out the attention of their families. The Singapura also have a very curious nature which leads them to perch on high places, in order to fully take in their surroundings. Singapura have a soft, gentle voice and they tend to get along with other cats in a family.

Caring for a Singapura Cat

Singapura cats don’t need a lot of specialized health care, but they do have one major health problem due to their limited gene pool. This problem is uterine inertia. Uterine inertia is an inability to expel the fetus during birth due to weak muscles. This condition was passed down from one of the original three cats and has not yet been removed from the breeding stock. This disorder means that some of the cats will need to have their kittens delivered by Caesarean Section. There are no other major health concerns, though some breeders are concerned regarding the narrow gene pool the breed comes from and are looking at ways to expand this to fortify the breed without losing the desired characteristics.

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Bombay Cat – The Panther in the Parlor

History of the Bombay Cat

In 1943 Nikki Homer began breeding cats at the age of 16. Siamese were the first cats bred at her Shawnee Cattery, but it was her work with Burmese and American Shorthairs that led to the establishment of an entirely new breed, the Bombay cat. Her inspiration was the black leopard of India and she decided to name the breed after the Indian city of Bombay. In 1953 she began by breeding a female sable Burmese cat with a male American Shorthair black cat with the copper eye color she wanted. The first attempt at breeding a Bombay cat resulted in black kittens since black is dominant to sable, but each black cat carried the recessive gene for sable. It took many more litters of line breeding and cross breeding to achieve the breed standard glossy black cat with gold to copper eyes. By 1958 she was consistently producing what we know today as the Bombay cat. The Cat Fancier’s Association was the first to recognize the Bombay cat as a new breed in 1976.

Types of Bombay Cat

There is only one type of Bombay cat. This breed must be a true a black cat. The coat must must be black from root to tip and all pads and nose leather must be black. The only variation is in eye color. Eyes may range from gold to deep copper in color. The Bombay cat is known as “the patent leather kid with the copper penny eyes”. In England black cats of the Asian body type are known as British Bombay. In Great Britain the eyes may also be greenish in color in addition to the American standard of copper to gold.

Physical Qualities of the Bombay Cat

The Bombay cat is a muscular medium sized cat with well proportioned legs and a rounded chest. They are often heavier than they appear. Males generally weigh between eight and eleven pounds and females usually weigh between six and nine pounds. These cats have a medium sized round head and short muzzle. Although the muzzle is short and the nose is slightly rounded, it should never be snubbed. The ears are medium sized and set wide on the head. Their round head and large eyes give them a sweet expression. The Bombay cat’s most arresting feature is it’s eyes. They can range from gold to copper, with copper being the preferred color. For show purposes, the coat is always black, short and fine with a satin-like feel and a patent leather sheen. However, since this is a hybrid breed, there are occasionally sable colored kittens in a litter. They are not allowed in the show ring, but still make excellent pets.

The Personality of the Bombay Cat

Bombay cats are highly intelligent and can often even be leash trained. They love to play fetch and some are quite talkative. They get along well in households with other animals, but do have a tendency to dominate other cats. The Bombay cat is extremely affectionate and when not nestled in the lap, often likes to ride on the owner’s shoulder. Much like the Burmese, the Bombay cat is a heat seeker and when not nestled on someone’s lap, they can often be found snuggled under the bed covers. They are not shy or timid and are frequently the first to greet guests. The Bombay cat has been described as the perfect pet for someone who wanted a panther, a dog, or a monkey. The Bombay cat combines the look of a panther with the loyalty of a dog mixed with the agility and playfulness of a monkey to create a delightful companion.

Caring for a Bombay Cat

This black cat rarely sheds and it’s short, tight coat needs almost no maintenance. Since they love human interaction, brushing is always welcome, but seldom necessary. A Bombay cat will do well on high quality dry food, but will appreciate an occasional treat of canned food or raw meat. The Bombay cat is known to have a hearty appetite and although most do well free-feeding, some have a tendency to gain weight. This can be handled by rationing food or by switching to a low calorie feed.

Black Cat Folklore – The Positive

black cat / bombay The Bombay cat is the quintessential black cat. The black cat is the subject of folklore around the world. In ancient Egypt all cats, including black ones, were revered and those who could afford it had their cats mummified in order to be together throughout eternity. In the south of France the black cat is known as the Matagot. This spirit can take many forms, but is most often a black cat. This magician cat is said to bring the family good luck and prosperity as long as it is given the first bites of every meal and treated with the proper respect. In Ireland the black cat is often the helper of those who are healers. On the Yorkshire coast of England a black cat was kept by fisherman’s wives to ensure their safe return from sea. It is said that whoever finds a single white hair on an all black cat and pulls the hair without getting clawed will be both wealthy and lucky in love. A black cat in the theater on opening night assures the play will be a success. In Scotland, if a strange black cat comes to the house, it will bring prosperity. If a black cat walks onto a ship and then walks off, the ship will sink on its next voyage. In Asia a black cat is considered lucky. If a black cat walks towards you, it brings good luck – if it walks away, it takes the good luck back.

Black Cat Folklore – The Negative

During the middle ages people came to associate black cats with witches. Superstition and paranoia were rampant in Europe during this time. Some people believed that the black cat was the witches servant or familiar spirit, sent out to do her bidding. Some people believed that the black cat was the witch herself taking another form. There were even those who believed that a black cat was a magic cat and had supernatural powers of their own. In Finland it was believed that black cats carried the souls of the dead to the other world. In Germany it was believed that if a black cat jumped on the bed of someone who was sick, death was imminent. Practitioners of the occult believed that every black cat had one bone somewhere in its body that could make its owner invisible. The cat was boiled alive and each bone was placed in the mouth while an assistant watched. When the right bone was placed in the mouth, the owner became invisible. The assistant would alert the practitioner when they saw them disappear and this is the bone that would be kept in a secret place until needed.

Black Cats Today

In areas of the south where hoodoo and voodoo are still practiced the black cat is still used today. In hoodoo tradition, the black cat is seen as good luck. A black cat mojo bag is filled with good luck herbs and roots and carried on the person for good luck. These bags either have a black cat charm attached, or can be sewn from black cloth in the shape of a cat. In voodoo, these good luck bags are called black cat juju dolls. Some are plain and some are adorned with buttons, good luck charms, feathers, and ribbons. Even today some people believe that it is bad luck for a black cat to cross your path. In 1969, the Cubs baseball team may have inadvertently proved this theory. The Cubs were having a great year until September 9th at Shea Stadium when a black cat ran across the field and circled the Cubs batter. Not only did they lose the game, they finished the season with a losing record! Sadly today black cats are the most euthanized and least adopted from shelters even though they make wonderful pets.

Bombay Cat Ownership

The Cat Fancier’s Association currently ranks the Bombay cat as 39th in popularity. The Bombay cat is also recognized by The International Cat Association. Both the CFA and TICA have lists of reputable breeders where both kittens and retired adults are available. When a Bombay cat is sold as a pet it will either already be altered or the purchaser must sign an agreement to have the cat altered. In addition, most breeders will want a deposit for those looking to buy a kitten. The Bombay cat combines good looks with a great temperament. Those who choose to become owners will find their investment is well worth while.

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A Sweet-Natured Burmese Cat

History of the Burmese Cat

Burmese Cat is a domestic cat breed. It is not to be confused with the Birman Cat which is a quietly separate breed.

The Burmese cat is a common pet found in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand. History indicates that the Burmese cat came from Thailand, then known as Siam. Based on 17 illustrated poems written in Siam during the period of the Siamese Kingdom, Ayutthaya, there were three breeds of cats mentioned: the Si-Sawat (Korat), the Thong Daeng (copper, known now as Burmese cat), and the Vichien Mat (Siamese). When Burma invaded Thailand in the 18th century, the Burmese soldiers brought the cats with them.

In 1930, a female cat named Wong Mau was imported to the US from Asia by Dr. Joseph C. Thompson. She was bred with Tai Mau, a sealpoint Siamese from Thailand. The offspring was unique enough to be granted its own breed of Burmese in 1937 by the Cat Fancier’s Association.

Types of Burmese Cat Breeds

There are two types of Burmese cat breeds: an American and a British. The American type has four colors that are well known. These include champagne (honey), sable (brown), platinum and blue. The American Burmese are bred in two types: traditional and contemporary. The later breed has a rounded look. The British Burmese cat is brown (sable), blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream and tortoiseshell.

Physical Attributes of Burmese Cats

Due to a separate breeding program, Burmese cats have divided into British or European and American types. The British or European type is more Oriental in appearance, with a triangular face, small oval feet and a blunt muzzle, while the American type is stockier and rounder in the body, head, eyes and feet. It has markedly full cheeks and a short muzzle or “pug-like” face.

The Burmese cat is strong, athletic and elegant. This cat is short haired and well known as a “brick wrapped in silk.” The breed has a fine, close, even and glossy coat that is satin-like in texture. The typical Burmese tail is of medium length, medium thickness at its base and tapering to a rounded tip.

An adult male Burmese is large, while the adult female is more delicate and graceful. The difference in weight between males and females is about two or three pounds. The breed has large and expressive eyes that are slightly slanted. Their eye color is usually yellow and gold.

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Personality of Burmese Cats

The Burmese is a person-oriented cat and they love to be around you. They are very friendly and inquisitive, and outgoing, loving nature cats. They like to be near their owners, greet them at the door from work. The strong and loyal bond that forms between a Burmese cat and their owner is dog-like due to their devotion.

Burmese cats are very affectionate and very social. They love humans and other felines as company. When you sit down, they will climb on your lap and start purring. They love to talk and will meow softly and sweet to their owner to get an attention.

This type of breed is also known as a clown, with a complete repertoire of stunts – from tumbling and somersaults – to laying sprawled out on the sofa on the back with four paws in the air. Burmese cats are excellent hunters. They often return with a lizard, a small bird, mouse, or a rat – proudly presented as a gift to their owner.

Caring of Burmese Cats

Despite the distinction between American and British/European Burmese cats, the lifespan of these beautiful felines is considerably longer than other breeds. They have been known to reach an age of between 16 years to 18 years. Their long lifespan is partly due to their size which ranges between nine to 13 pounds, making these Burmese cats a small to medium size.

Burmese cats require little grooming. Due to their short fur, Burmese cats do not shed much. Burmese cats do not like to stay home alone for a long period of time because they are very social animals. If you are not able to entertain your Burmese cat, it is wise if you get similar breed of cat, or you can arrange your neighbor to visit. Your Burmese Cat will be happy to have another cat or a person around.

Burmese cats have a very energetic lifestyle. They act very much like kittens, but as they grow older, this breed will slow down. They also sleep longer. It is very important to play with your Burmese cat no matter how old it is: playing with your cat makes the feline happy.

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Turkish Angora Cat

History of Turkish Angora Cats

The Turkish Angora Cats have descended from the African wildcats. Traders from Egypt brought cats into Eastern Anatolia, where through natural selection and inbreeding, the Turkish Angora was developed along with the Turkish Van. The Turkish Angora was brought into Europe where it was brought almost to extinction in trying to improve the coat of the Persian cat. Today, the Turkish government runs a breeding program to preserve their national treasure.

Types of Turkish Angora Cats

There are no specific types of Turkish Angora Cats.

Physical Attributes of Turkish Angora Cats

The Turkish Angora have a silky longhaired coat, originally white. Today, there is a large variety of colors in Turkish Angora cats including black, red, blue, lavender, smoke, etc. The eyes of the Turkish Angora cats are blue, green or amber. Some Turkish Angora cats, however, may be odd-eyed- i.e they have one blue eye and the other green or amber. Their eyes are almond shaped and their ears are long and pointed. Their tail is plumed and they usually carry it upright, perpendicular to their backs.

Personality of the Turkish Angora Cats

The Turkish Angora cats are considered dog like in many aspects. They are outgoing, friendly and people-friendly. They are also playful and like the attention of people.

Caring for Turkish Angora Cats

Turkish Angora Cats need minimal grooming, except regular brushing since they are longhaired. It is important to ensure regular brushing especially during summer months when they are shedding. Also, Turkish Angora cats are prone to deafness and genetic diseases like Ataxia and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

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Scottish Fold Cat

The Scottish Fold cat breed is truly of royalty. This sweet-tempered, short haired breed has an unusual trait for which it gets its name: their adorable, folded ears. This breed’s small ears fold forward or downward, sometimes giving the appearance of not having any ears at all. This trait is traced back to a barn cat in Scotland that carried the mutated gene, thus becoming the basis for the breed. Unfortunately, while the trait is adorable, the gene is also associated with a rather painful skeletal disorder. This breed is a favorite for many, as they are sociable yet not demanding.

History Of Scottish Fold Cats

All Scottish Fold cats can trace their ancestry back to the original Scottish Fold called Susie, who was found on a farm in 1961. She gave birth to two kittens that also had the characteristic folded ears. One of them was bred to then found the line of the existing breed. The characteristic folded ears are a result of a dominant gene. The Scottish Fold cat is also known as the Highland Fold, Scottish Fold Longhair and Coupari.

Types Of Scottish Fold Cat Breed

Scottish Fold cats can give birth to both kittens with folded ears and with straight ears, forming two separate type, although the ones with straight ears cannot be considered Folds.

Physical Attributes of Scottish Fold Cats

The most obvious characteristic of the Scottish Fold Cat is the folded ears. All cats are born with straight ears, but those with fold in their dominant gene will start showing the fold in 21 days. The Scottish Fold cats are medium sized cats. Their bodies, heads, face as well as eyes are rounded. They have medium to short legs. They can be longhaired or shorthaired and can have many different colors and combination of colors.

They typically weigh up to 11 pounds and grow up to 30 inches long. They have a soft, short coat, with a long-haired variant being much less common. Their coat colors typically come in brown, gray, black, red, cream, and white. These adorable love-bugs also have stunning eyes, usually of green, blue-green, and gold. Though they may have skeletal issues, it doesn’t necessarily affect their lifespan, which is up to 14 years!

Personality of Scottish Fold Cats

The Scottish Fold cats are sweet natured and placid and can easily adapt to people as well as other domestic animals. They are very affectionate, intelligent and playful as well as loyal.

They are known for sleeping on their back, in what is dubbed as the ‘Buddha position’.

Caring of Scottish Folds

The Scottish Fold cats do not need any specific grooming apart from regular brushing. However, it should be noted that they are prone to Polycystic Kidney Disease, Cardiomyopathy and Osteochondrodysplasia.

Sadly, they aren’t hypoallergenic, so those with allergies may wish to consider another cat breed, such as the Lykoi breed. Overall, the Scottish Fold breed is a great choice for those searching for a loving, affordable, and intelligent new family member, just don’t expect them to listen, but then again, what cat does? This breed can be found through trusted breeders, though it’s recommended you check your local shelter first.

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Ocicat – Domestic Ocelot

Many people are drawn to the Ocicat because of its appearance. This exotic-looking cat makes people stop and stare, but not many know about this man-made cat.

History of the Ocicat Breed

The Ocicat was the result of an experimental breeding program in 1964 while trying to breed an Any-point Siamese, by a cat breeder by the name of Virginia Daly, who lived in Berkley, Michigan. Her daughter gave the cat the name Ocicat, because of the resemblance to the Ocelot (wild cat) and the name has now been given to the entire breed. The Ocicat (Abyssinian and Siamese) was later crossed with the American Shorthair, which gives the cat its silver colors. The broad gene pool also gives the Ocicat a broad genetic background making for a healthy breed. They are known to live as long as eighteen years!

The first Ocicat was neutered and sold as a pet. But, when the parents mated again, their litter included many kittens that resembled the first Ocicat and these became the founding line of the Ocicat breed.

Types of Ocicat

Ocicats have twelve colors that are recognized for show competitions. The approved colors are tawny, blue, chocolate, cinnamon, dilute class, silver, fawn, blue, lavender, and any of them with silver: blue silver, ebony silver, fawn silver, cinnamon silver, chocolate silver et cetera.

Ocicat Physical Attributes and Characteristics

The most noticeable characteristic of the Ocicat is its resemblance to its wild cousins, although, in fact, its DNA has no wild gene. They are a mixture of the Abyssinian, Siamese and later American Shorthair cats. The Ocicat is a large, athletic animal with a solid and well muscled body. It has a short light coat that glows with a satin sheen. Ocicats are medium sized, shorthaired cats. Males can weight anywhere from 9 to 14 pounds (4-6 kg.) and sometimes more, while the female Ocicat usually weigh around 6 to 9 pounds (3-4 kg.). The eyes are almond-shaped. With the exception of blue, all eye colors are possibly. Their larger boned, muscular body makes them look heavier than they actually are. The ears at a 45 degree angle.

Temperament and Personality of Ocicats

Although wild looking, temperament wise they are not. Like most cats, the Ocicat is a curious, playful, active creature. The Ocicat is full of energy. The Ocicat is an outgoing breed and are extremely dog-like. Some Ocicats can be trained to fetch, walk on a leash, and other basic commands like come, sit, lie down, stand, sleep and even speak! This is usually something one would associate with a dog. They like playing with toys and enjoy splashing in water. Ocicats are very intelligent, very people-friendly and are considered to be extremely devoted to their owners. Because of their intelligent nature, you should keep them challenged by giving them puzzle toys and teaching them tricks. They do not always like staying home alone. They are very friendly to strangers and devoted to their owners which makes them a perfect family pet.

Health Concerns

The Ocicat is a fairly healthy breed with no specific health problems to the breed. Their diet is the same as any other domestic cat.

Grooming

Ocicats have short, satiny coats which require very little grooming. Just the occasional brushing and bathing will do. As not to ruin their satiny coat, a rubber curry brush should be used when grooming. The rest is the basic care giving to any cat: vet visits, nail trimming, etc.

Caring of Ocicats

Ocicats love the company of people and need cat-friendly people who can spend a lot of time with them.

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Munchkin Cat – Cat-Dachshund

History of Munchkin Cat Breed

Munchkin cats are a relatively new breed of cats. They are identified by their unusually short legs. This, however is a natural genetic mutation, not manmade. There have been sightings of several short legged cats in the US and in Europe, but a captive breeding program was only introduced in the early 1990’s in the US, which led to the establishment of this breed.

Types of Munchkin Cat Breed

These cats come in four distinct sizes: Standard, Super Short, VW Microbus and Rug Hugger. They are also separated into two groups for shows: Longhaired, which has a semi-long plush coat and Shorthaired, which has a medium plush coat.

Physical Attributes of Munchkin Cats

The Munchkin cat is a small to medium sized cat, with abnormally short legs. This however poses no risk to its spine which is absolutely normal. Their legs may be slightly bowed. The Munchkin cats comes in all colors and patterns.

Personality of Munchkin Cats

The Munchkin cat is considered to be sweet-natured, playful and intelligent cat. It likes being around people and responds well to good handling. This cat is outgoing and often plays with kitty toys. They like to run and chase. They also have a tendency to sit up like a rabbit.

Caring for Munchkin Cats

The Munchkin cats are a happy, healthy and hardy breed of cats and so not require any specific caring measures.

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Norwegian Forest Cat

History of Norwegian Forest Cats

The Norwegian Forest cats are known as ‘skogkatt’ or ‘skaukatt’ in Norway, ‘skog’ and ‘skau’ meaning forest in different dialects. It is believed that the Norwegian Forest cat did come out of the forests about 4000 years ago. Legend has it that travelled the world with the Vikings, protecting their grain stores on land as well as on the sea, and even left their progeny on the shores of America.

Types of Norwegian Forest Cats

There are no specific types of Norwegian Forest Cats. However, they were not bred from any particular line and hence differ from line to line.

Physical Attributes of Norwegian Forest Cats

The Norwegian Forest Cats look like two different cats in summer and winter. Acclimatized to cold winters, they have a very thick, glorious coat during the cold months. In the spring, they shed their undercoat and look completely different. They also have fur in their ears, between toes and a large bushy tail to wrap around themselves. They are large cats, with males being larger than the females.

Personality of Norwegian Forest Cats

They are playful, intelligent cats. They love human company and do not enjoy being left alone for long periods of time. They like the outdoors and are considered to be skilful hunters. They like high vantage points and are always climbing trees outside or bookshelves, cupboards, etc. inside the house. They are not high strung, but patient and great to have among children. They are considered to be loyal. They are also known to be highly responsive cats and good talkers.

Caring of Norwegian Forest Cats

The Norwegian Forest Cats do not need much maintenance except regular brushing during the spring and summer when they are shedding.

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