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Cat breeding: male stud’s living arrangements and tips

PoC avatarPosted on December 27, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2020

I’ve never bred domestic cats and have no desire to do so because I believe that all people should adopt a domestic cat companion from an animal shelter and when that task has been completely carried out and there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged breeding, cat breeding, cat fancy, inbreeding, stud cat

16 facts about the Somali cat

PoC avatarPosted on December 4, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 4, 2020

Here are 16 facts about the one of the most attractive of all the purebred cats; the Somali. Intro: one of the great strengths, for me, in terms of their attractiveness is that they are a very normal looking cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Somali Cat | Tagged abyssinian cat, american cat fancy, cat fancy, purebred cat, selective breeding, somali, somali cat

What do Abyssinian cats look like?

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2020

The Abyssinian cat is an athletic looking companion animal. People who breed Abyssinian cats i.e. those in the cat fancy, might describe the cat’s body as “foreign” which means slightly slender. This is descriptive of an athletic, lively, hardened and … Continue reading →

Posted in Abyssinian Cat | Tagged abyssinian breed profile, abyssinian cat, Abyssinian cat picture, cat fancy | Leave a reply

Thai cats – describing their place in the Siamese cat family

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2020

People have different points of view about Thai cats. And it is quite a complicated history. I will present my views and try and simplify the history. Although I expect someone to disagree with me. Thai cats are a relatively … Continue reading →

Posted in Thai Cat | Tagged Applehead Siamese, cat breeders, cat fancy, cat fancy terminology, classic siamese cat, Modern Siamese Cats, old-style siamese cat, siamese cat, Thai cat, Thailand | 1 Reply

Why are Ragdolls so docile?

PoC avatarPosted on August 17, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 17, 2020

The reason why Ragdolls are so docile is because they have been bred to be docile. This is called selective breeding. It is a little unusual for breeders to focus so intently on the character of the cat that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Ragdoll Cat | Tagged Ann Baker, cat breed history, cat breeders, cat fancy, cat history, ragamuffin cat, ragdoll cat, Ragdoll Cats | Leave a reply

America: tame wild cats exhibited at cat shows 1895-1903

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 20, 2020

Miss Frances Simpson was one of three major personalities in the early years of the cat fancy in England. She wrote a book called The Book of the Cat which was published in 1903. In that book she refers to … Continue reading →

Posted in cat fancy | Tagged american cat fancy, canada lynx, cat fancy, cat history, cat history pictures, cat shows, cat shows usa, Frances Simpson, margay, Ocelot, small wild cats | Leave a reply

The meaning of “lines” in cat breeding

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2020 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2020

The goal of cat breeders should be to found (establish) a line of healthy cats which excel in reference to the breed standard of the cat association at which their cats are registered. The word “line” in cat breeding comes … Continue reading →

Posted in inbreeding | Tagged breed standards, cat breeders, cat fancy, cat fancy terminology, pedigree cats, persian cat breeding, purebred cats, selective breeding | Leave a reply

Maine Wave – Rexed Maine Coon Cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 26, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 26, 2020

The Maine Wave, a rexed Maine Coon cat, never became a recognised cat breed. FYI – ‘rexed’ means having a curly or wavy-haired coat. The history of the Maine Wave is rather patchy and unfortunate. With more luck and some … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged cat fancy, genetic mutation, maine coon cat, Maine Coon Cat Breeders, maine coon history, rex cat, rex cats | Leave a reply

Singapura cat’s history was an elaborate deception by the founders of the breed

PoC avatarPosted on April 3, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 3, 2020

The Singapura is quite a rare cat breed and arguably the smallest of all the breeds. It looks like a small, elegant product of a cross between Burmese and Abyssinian cats. Critics of the history of the breed as stated … Continue reading →

Posted in Singapura | Tagged american cat fancy, cat breeding, cat fancy, cat history, singapore, singapura cat | Leave a reply

Massive muzzle on Maine Coon (picture)

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

This is another extraordinary looking Maine Coon. I have described the cat’s muzzle as massive. It is very strong and lion-like. It would seem that the breeder is deliberately trying to create cats that look like lions. The Maine Coon’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged Big Maine Coon Cat, cat fancy, extreme breeding, maine coon appearance, maine coon cat, Maine Coon Cat Breeders | Leave a reply

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