It is believed that white tigers are white because of the result of a genetic mutation which occurred about 120 years ago causing a pair of recessive genes to signal the coat to be chalk-white, the eyes ice-blue and the … Continue reading →
Yes and no. Munchkin cats are dwarf cats: normally pedigree cats with short legs and normal bodies. The dog equivalent is the Dachshund. This dwarfism in companion animals is caused by an inherited dominant, genetic mutation. Mutations occur all the … Continue reading →
Rosie and Poppy live with Sarah Jenkins who lives in the US. Sarah is a teacher and she decided to share her quality photos of her Sphynx odd-eyed cats on social media because someone said that they looked ‘weird’. Weird … Continue reading →
We are told that a black domestic cat called ‘Flathead’ is the latest cat celebrity because his ears are not erect but lie horizontally on his head like Baby Yoda in star Wars. The online news media refer to a … Continue reading →
Here are three images of winged cats. The best discussions about winged cat come from two sources (1) Dr Desmond Morris in his book Cat World and (2) Sarah Hartwell on her website messybeast.com. Sarah Hartwell provides a massively detailed … Continue reading →
Lil Bub is probably the second most celebrated Internet cat after Grumpy Cat. Her name is a great success. Her appearance is characterised by her diminutive size and a tongue which is perpetually hanging out. She also has extra toes … Continue reading →
For me, and I do have a particular taste embedded in reality and welfare, this video is not helpful to the human/cat relationship. It looks mildly interesting because it looks strange. The cat is a Scottish Fold and the moving … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
BBC News: In the news yesterday they presented the argument that the Scottish Fold cat breed should be banned or breeding should be stopped voluntarily. It is very unusual to be watching mainstream BBC news in the daytime and see … Continue reading →
The Scottish Fold has been dubbed the “owl cat”. The ears are flat against the head creating an owl-like appearance. The breed is popular. It is becoming more popular and celebrities contribute to the process. Taylor Swift and her friend … Continue reading →
