Sphynx breed standard – summary plus illustration
This is an illustrated version of the breed standard for the purebred Sphynx cat. This an interesting, intelligent cat that is nice to touch and hold – the feel of warm, silky chamois leather....
Tagged: Cat Appearance
Unneutered male cats have a more masculine facial appearance compared to neutered male cats
This is a discussion about whether the neutering of male cats (castration) changes their facial appearance. It can also have an impact on their overall appearance indirectly i.e. lower metabolism leading to putting on...
American Curl, one of the healthiest cat breeds
It is nice to report on a well-known breed, albeit not that popular, which is considered to be inherently healthy by which I mean there are no genetically inherited health conditions. As you might...
Why are domestic cats so charming?
To people who adopt domestic cats, they are very charming. It is part of their attraction. What makes them charming? It must be to do with their character and their appearance. Character This morning...
Cat owners that look like their cats
It is said that pet owners can and sometimes do look like their pets and I am referring to cats and dogs. This topic is normally discussed in relation to dogs. Research has been...
What a dog or cat looks like is not really going to tell you what they act like
It doesn’t matter whether we are discussing cats or dogs. What they look like does not tell you a lot about how they going to behave. And the way they look is dependent on...
Cat behavior linked to breed, coat type, and eye color?
This article is based on a very skimpy source (study summary) which I regret but I don’t have any other options. It’s interesting nonetheless to me because a study hypothesised (to put something forward...
What does Geoffroy’s cat look like?
Geoffroy’s cat looks somewhat like a domestic tabby cat but with a higher contrast spotted tabby coat and stronger facial markings. They are about the same size as a domestic cat but their tails...
Male stray cat with character in his face and sadness in his eyes
Snowflake is a handsome, rescued stray cat with a characterful face and sad eyes.
If cats were humans the most attractive breeds would be the Russian Blue and Norwegian Forest Cat
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and for a long time the Persian was considered the most popular. The popularity was mainly due to the appearance which is extreme. But you can...
Can bobcats be gray?
The background colour of the bobcat varies from ‘buff, brown, reddish or yellowish brown to light gray and is streaked or spotted with black or dark brown”. So, yes, bobcats can have a grey...
Oriental Shorthair with a hint of kangaroo
Jubei is an Oriental Shorthair with a hint of kangaroo in his appearance. I am thinking of his long and proud face. He is a very handsome cat. He looks bigger than he is...
Feral cats will have less fur, longer legs and tails and larger ears due to climate change
It is an interesting if slightly bizarre thought. The theory is that over a period of say 500 years (my estimate) feral and stray cats will shape-shift to have greater surface to volume ratios...
Noticeable difference in facial expression when feral cat is rehabilitated
Do you detect a faint smile on this cat’s face after a few months of love and care when removed from his feral cat life? I think I do. And I think, too, that...
Incredible red puppy somehow resembles both a dog and cat
The title comes from a Facebook post and in my humble opinion it is an exaggeration! This dog looks like a dog but I get the point which is that this is an unusual...
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