A Michael Broad Blog
Once again my objective is to try and make the Cat Fanciers’ breed standard (CFA) more readable to people who are not in the cat fancy. Breed standards are quite technical and the language a little opaque to outsiders. The CFA do not list the Cymric, the long haired Manx, as a separate breed. …
Photo copyright Helmi Flick – please respect copyright — the back legs are longer than the front, which leads to a tendency to be in this position. This Manx Cat photograph shows a “rumpy” Manx cat, meaning entirely tailless. The coat is orange tabby and white. The CFA breed standard provides some insights into what the Manx …
The CFA breed standard says that the eyes should be large and round (passed on this test). The eyes should be at an angle towards the nose (passed on this test). The outer corners of the eyes should be slightly higher than the border nearer the nose. Once again this cat’s appearance agrees with …
by Kathy (Texas) I have 2 cats and would NEVER declaw them. Never even entered my mind. Yes, my leather couch has scars, but a little touch up covers it and on we go. Here’s the story: A cat showed up on my porch about 2 months ago. So sweet and beautiful. I started …
