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3 reasons why Persian cats are lethargic and apparently lazy

August 29, 2022May 6, 2021 by Michael Broad

Persian cats are lazy for 3 potential reasons

Persian cats have a distinct reputation for being lethargic and lazy. There are probably three reasons why this breed has been labelled with this description. The first is that through selective breeding over decades, cat breeders have not only selected cats of a certain appearance but of a certain character. Over time this character …

What does breeding true mean?

May 5, 2021 by Michael Broad

“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 the breeder wants such as the correct phenotype (appearance as per the breed standard). It is a fine balance being …