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Abyssian
The impression of the ideal Abyssinian would be a
colorful cat with a distinctly short ticked coat,
large eyes and big ears. Abbys are devoted and
affectionate animals. Not a lap cat though. Loves to
keep company and be involved in activities. |
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Balinese
A longhaired Siamese. Balinese has all the
characteristics of a traditional Siamese, with the
difference being a long silky flowing coat. |
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Bengal
Descendants of Asian Leopard Cats crossed with
domestic breeds. Bengals are Large, agile, active
and muscular creatures. Marbled or Spotted coat
patterns give them a wild look while their
personalities come form domestic cats. |
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Bombay
Has a look of a “Mini Panther”. Copper colored eyes
and black shorthaired coat are the distinctive
features of these cats. Interbreed of American
Shorthair and a Burmese. |
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British Shorthair
A sturdy cat with a cobby build, thick plush fur,
and a reserved but affectionate nature. The most
popular color is the British Blue, but British
Shorthairs come as tabbies, tuxedos, and other
color/markings |
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Chartreux
This robust cat has blue double coat and golden or
copper-golden eyes. Great mousers from France well
known for their “smile” because of the way the face
is structured. |
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Egyptian Mau
Egyptian Maus are a medium-sized short-haired cat
breed. They are the only naturally spotted breed of
domesticated cat. The spots on an Egyptian Mau are
not just on the coat; a shaved Mau has spots on its
skin. |
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Ocicat
Named after Ocelots, they are said to be the most
\'dog-like\' of all cat breeds! They have beautiful
spotted markings on them, very unique looking, and
instead of \'meowing\', can be heard talking to you
through the cutest chirps. |
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Oriental
This cat, with ancient roots, is fine-boned, with
firm muscles, agile and alert. Orientals have large
ears, almond shaped eyes and long bodies. The
Oriental is lively and full of energy, intelligent
and loves to keep you company |
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Persian
It’s said that the forerunners of today’s Persians
were brought back by 17th century European explorers
along with jewels, silks and spices from Persia. |
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Ragdoll
Large and powerful animals. Pointed cats with medium
length silky coat. Extremely affectionate and loud
purrers. |
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Russian Blue
Originally known as the Archangel Cat or Foreign
Blue, it is believed that they were brought by
sailors from the Archangel Isles to England and
Northern Europe in the 1860s. |
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Siamese
The Siamese is one of the first distinctly
recognised breeds of Oriental cat. The exact origins
of the breed are unknown, but it is believed to be
from South-East Asia, and may be descended from the
sacred temple cats of Siam (hence their name). |
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Sphynx
Originated in Canada this breed is distinguished by
its relative hairlessness as a result of natural
mutation. |
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