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Former president of Cat Fanciers’ Association says that Persians are overtyped in America

PoC avatarPosted on December 16, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2020

This is an interesting admission to what is obvious to nearly all observers of the American-bred Persian cat, namely that it is “overtyped”. I’ll explain what that word means in this context and also tell you that the past president … Continue reading →

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged America, breed standard, breeding, CFA, Persian cat, selective breeding, uk

Why are Maine Coons so big?

PoC avatarPosted on November 28, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 28, 2020

Maine Coons are big because (1) people want them to be big and (2) the cat fancy allows them to be big or demands it. But the number one cat association in America, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA), state that … Continue reading →

Posted in key appearance characteristics | Tagged Big Maine Coon Cat, Cat Associations, cat breeders, CFA, maine coon appearance, maine coon cat

Which breed makes the best house cat?

PoC avatarPosted on November 20, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 20, 2020

“House cat” means a domestic cat so the question is asking what’s the best domestic cat out of the cat breeds (purebred cats). These are selectively bred over many decades. They have a polished appearance distinct from each other breed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ragdoll Cat | Tagged british shorthair, cat breeds, CFA, exotic shorthair, popular cats, Ragdoll Cats

Glowing burnt sienna coat of the Somali cat

PoC avatarPosted on November 1, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 1, 2020

The CFA breed standard states: RUDDY: ground color burnt-sienna, ticked with various shades of darker brown or black; the extreme outer tip to be the darkest. Tail tipped with black. The underside and inside of legs to be a tint … Continue reading →

Posted in Somali Cat | Tagged breed standard, CFA, somali, somali cat | Leave a reply

Contradictory CFA Persian breed standard still demands an unhealthy cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 23, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 23, 2020

Some time ago the CFA Persian breed standard described this breed as having a “pansy-like” face. I don’t see it in the breed standard today but it was a phrase that contributed to an unhealthy cat. Today, the breed standard … Continue reading →

Posted in Persian cat | Tagged breed standards, CFA, extreme, flat faced persian cat, modern persian cat, persian cat breeders, Persian cat health problems | Leave a reply

Oriental cat satisfies CFA breed standard for leg length

PoC avatarPosted on March 4, 2020 by Michael BroadMarch 4, 2020

Cats of the Oriental breed (shorthair and longhair) are good photographic subjects because they have interesting bodies. That’s not a good reason to breed them with exceptional long legs, huge ears and long faces (extreme breeding) but they do look … Continue reading →

Posted in Oriental Shorthair | Tagged breed standards, breeders, Cat Appearance, cat breeders, cat photography, CFA, Oriental Longhair cat, oriental shorthair, Oriental Shorthair Cat | Leave a reply

Top ten cat breeds CFA 2019

PoC avatarPosted on February 21, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 21, 2020

This is the current ranking of the most popular cat breeds recognised by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) which is probably the world’s leading cat association. It is certainly the largest. The list of most popular breeds is in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds | Tagged Cat Associations, cat breeds, cat breeds classified, CFA, popular cats | Leave a reply

Sexist Cat Fanciers’ Association bars boy calico cat from winning at cat show

PoC avatarPosted on March 31, 2018 by Michael BroadMarch 31, 2018

With tongue in cheek, I’m alleging that the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) is being sexist when it bars male calico cats from winning at cat shows. You may know that male calico cats are very rare. It is said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged calico cat, cat show, CFA, CFA Cat Shows, chimera, maine coon | 7 Replies

Scientists criticise cat breed standards which promote flat faced cats leading to breathing problems

PoC avatarPosted on September 10, 2016 by Michael BroadSeptember 11, 2016

We know it and now scientists have confirmed it: snub-nosed cats (heavily shortened muzzles) are vulnerable to breathing problems. Cat purchasers should be very clear on this. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh conducted a questionnaire survey involving 1000 cat … Continue reading →

Posted in brachycephalic syndrome | Tagged cat breeders, cat health problems, CFA, exotic shorthair, Exotic Shorthair Breed Standard, flat faced persian cat | 5 Replies

Maine Coon 1

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMay 2, 2019

There is a different Maine Coon breed standard for the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA). The CFA like ’em polished and pretty and TICA likes ’em natural and feral . I describe the important parts of breed standard (but not all … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Maine Coon | Tagged CFA, Helmi Flick cat photography, Maine Coon cats, TICA | 2 Replies

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