LaPerm Cat
Above: LaPerm Cat “Red” photograph copyright © Helmi Flick Contents: The Name | Health | Character | Coat-the gene – appearance | Occurrence | Coat Types | History | Breeding …
cat breeds
“12 cat breeds with the longest lifespans”. True or false?
I am not going to provide you with a list of the “12 cat breeds with the longest lifespans”. You came here for that list but it can’t exist despite …
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HCM in male and female Bengal cats and humans, a comparison
I’ve spotted a peculiar anomaly in the story about HCM in Bengal cats. In case you didn’t realise it, Bengal cats are said to be predisposed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). …
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Bombay cat infographic
Summarising the Bombay cat breed in an infographic is the objective. This is the only cat breed that has to be one colour: black. But it is a very special …
Norwegian Forest Cat facts for kids
This page on the Norwegian Forest Cat for kids is simplified in language and content. It can be reused under a creative commons license. The beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat is …
Coefficient of inbreeding (COI) in dogs and cats – a full discussion
At first glance this is a daunting and off-putting topic. However, we have Ben, the TikTok vet to ease us into the discussion ?. He’s great and thanks Ben. He …
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Traditional cat breeds. Discussion 2023.
Sometimes within the cat fancy there is an argument as to whether there is such a thing as a traditional cat breed. For instance, the contemporary, “foreign” (slender) looking Siamese …
Australian Mist (2023)
Introduction (2023, January) : I first published this page about 10 years ago. At that time the Australian Mist was a relatively little-known cat breed except perhaps in Australia and …
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