What affects us affects cats
Dr Desmond Morris calls them “abnormal breeds”. I had never heard the term before. He is referring to cat breeds born out of a genetic mutation which only has a minor disadvantage to the cat. These breeds are controversial. Some cat associations accept them while others don’t. They are on the borderline between acceptance …
The reason why the American Curl should never have been created is because this is a standard cat in all respects except for the ears which are less attractive than normal ears and in terms of feline anatomy they are defects. That’s three reasons in one sentence. Why, therefore, did the cat associations accept …
There are five types of Persian cat which I discuss on this illustrated page. Despite congenital health issues the flat-faced Persian was the most popular breed for many years.
