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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

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

Maine Coon youngster with the grandest ears

PoC avatarPosted on May 16, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 16, 2020

I am very impressed by this Maine Coon youngster. This is another cat from the Cattery Marvel Forest in Russia. The ears of this cat are the part of their anatomy which caught my eye. The Russian breeders are guided … Continue reading →

Posted in key appearance characteristics | Tagged breed standard, Cat Associations, cat breeders, maine coon, maine coon appearance, Maine Coon Cat Breeders | Leave a reply

Bengal Cat Behavior

PoC avatarPosted on April 26, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 26, 2020

This is an article about Bengal cat behavior. The Bengal cat is a wild cat hybrid. The public might know that cats of this breed can be first-generation (F1) or, for example, sixth generation (F6) from the wild. The first-generation … Continue reading →

Posted in Bengal cat | Tagged Bengal cat, bengal cat behavior, breed standard, breeders, keeping wild cat hybrids, wild cat hybrids | Leave a reply

Horned Cat Ear Furnishings

PoC avatarPosted on June 5, 2018 by Michael BroadJune 5, 2018

These are mightily impressive cat ear furnishings. They are so long they form the shape of horns. It is looks a bit crazy but for cat breeders ear furnishings are ‘desirable’. For instance, below is a section of the breed … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged breed standard, cat anatomy, cat breeding, cat ears | 1 Reply

What color eyes do Burmese cats have?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2017 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2017

Burmese cats should have eyes which are brilliant and from yellow to gold in color.

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Posted in Burmese Cat | Tagged breed standard, burmese cat, cat anatomy, cat eyes, cat fancy | 1 Reply

Is it normal for a 3 month old Siamese kitten to have eyes that look green yet sometimes blue? He is a Chocolate Point.

PoC avatarPosted on July 6, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 6, 2015

This is a question that involves a reference to both the breed standard and cat anatomy. We know that kittens have blue eyes and that eye colour develops. This is because of the development of pigmentation. Blue eyes lack pigmentation … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blue eyed cat, breed standard, Cat Associations, Cat Eye Color, cat eyes, cat genetics, siamese cat | 4 Replies

How Good Is Your Siamese Cat’s Appearance?

PoC avatarPosted on January 21, 2015 by Michael BroadJanuary 21, 2015

How good is your Siamese cat in terms of that all important appearance? A cat’s appearance is very important to many purebred cat owners. It certainly is to the breeder who sold the cat. Personality is a factor too but … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Siamese | Tagged breed standard, modern siamese cat, siamese cat, Siamese Cat Breeders | 7 Replies

Russian British Shorthair Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 19, 2014

by Ridolina (Moscow, Russia) Ch. Bars Ridolina BRIa Ch. Bars Ridolina BRIa Ch. Bars Ridolina BRIa Ch. Bars Ridolina BRIa I love the British Shorthair! I love them for their beauty, charm, strength and grace. They have a wonderful temperament … Continue reading →

Posted in British Shorthair, Cat Breeds | Tagged breed standard, Brit SH, Brit shorthair, British shorthair cat | Leave a reply

Turkish Angora Breed Standard

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 14, 2020

The Turkish Angora Breed Standard is discussed here, informally, with reference to probably the best photographs in a bumper slide show of large format images – Slide show loading 2-3 seconds…… I use the CFA Turkish Angora breed standard. I also use … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Turkish Angora | Tagged breed standard, turkish angora | Leave a reply

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