‘Flame point’ is an alternative name for red point while Himalayan is an alternative name for a long-haired Persian. A flame point Himalayan is a red pointed long-haired Persian cat as shown in the photographs below: Sometimes people shorten ‘Himalayan’ … Continue reading →
If a domestic cat has a coat which is highly symmetrical in its design does it mean that the cat is more likely to be healthier than the average domestic cat? The reason why I ask is because there was … Continue reading →
Is it true that long-haired cats are rarely seen in feral colonies in the US? Dr John Bradshaw writing in Cat Sense believes that this is certainly true. If so, why is this? … Continue reading →
To the best of my knowledge, the phrase “Jellicle Cats” comes from TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. This is a collection of whimsical light poems by TS Eliot concerning feline psychology and sociology. It is published by … Continue reading →
This is one heck of a cat. So intelligent and so in tune with the human lifestyle. Okay this couple are travelling around in a mobile home but she gets it. She has no problems in being the vehicle and … Continue reading →
Black cats and bad luck? Or good luck? Photo in public domain. Cats are linked to superstitions more than any other animal, unfortunately. Luck and cats, particularly black cats are very common. Cats bring good and bad luck which proves … Continue reading →
We know that nearly all tortoiseshell cats of female. Dr Morris says that it has been calculated that about one in 200 tortoiseshell cats are males but I’ve also read that one in 3000 is the correct percentage. Let’s say … Continue reading →
On Twitter a cat owner uploaded a picture of her tabby cat with this caption: My cat got shaved for sterilization but new fur become different color XD. I have changed the wording a little but the photograph is interesting: … Continue reading →
There is a question on Quora.com which politely asks whether a bias concerning black cats and black people are the same. Having thought about it for about 30 seconds, it’s clearly apparent that they are very different. Note: in the … Continue reading →
Why do most black cats have yellow eyes? ANSWER: Black cats have a high content level of melanin (pigment). Melanin comes in two varieties: brown-black eumelanin and red-yellow pheomelanin. Where there is little pigment in the iris, the eyes are … Continue reading →
