Tagged: cat fancy terminology

Genes and chromosomes

What does breeding true mean?

“Breeding true” means that the offspring look like their parents. It is achieved by “line breeding” which is a form of inbreeding which ideally does not transfer undesirable traits together with those traits that...

Glossary of Cat Terms

Above: An adorable old and distinguished Himalayan cat (pointed Persian). Photo ©copyright Helmi Flick. Please respect copyright, thanks.  He looks like a grumpy old man! This is what I might call a cat fancy dictionary....


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