Archive for the ‘Cat Breeds’ Category

The Cat Family

Members of the cat family are quite easy to identify. They differ widely in size, color, and markings, but all look "catlike." They have long, rather slender but powerfully built bodies. The head seems quite large and the legs short when compared with the body size. All parts of the body fit together smoothly to give overall balance and structural smoothness. Some animals called cats are not. ... Full story

Recognized Cat Breeds

The number of recognized show breeds that have defined, inherited characteristics has increased dramatically since the late 1950s as cats have become more popular home companions. The 30 to 40 distinctive breeds can be grouped into two general categories: the long-haired Persian and the domestic shorthair. Almost everyone recognizes the words Siamese, Manx, and Persian as the names for certain breeds of cats. Until about a ... Full story
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