World’s Saddest Looking Cat (droopy-eyed Persian)

This is Pixie, a very cute little calico Persian, living in Bristol, UK, who looks sad but the only reason she looks sad is because selective breeding has given her an abnormal facial structure of droopy, large eyes and a sad looking mouth. Her appearance is all “manufactured by people”. It is artificial and …

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Persian cat “Bonnie”: Rescued from a cat breeder

By Pat Kingsnorth – Ark on the Edge – animal sanctuary One June morning in 2000 I was rung by the RSPCA and the call enlightened me in the world of breeding. They had been alerted to a breeder and had found 7 pedigree DLH (domestic long hair) Persians kept in cages for breeding purposes. Cages …

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Ultrasound Testing for HCM and PKD at a Cat Show

Here is a short video of ultrasound testing for HCM and PKD at a cat show. The show was the April 2009 TICA Thunderkatz show near Oklahoma City. I must say that I was impressed by the set-up of the testing process, which was provided by PetSafe Diagnostics. Firstly, it was very accessible. Any …

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Persian Cats

Contents: This page covers a wide range of topics and focuses on the development of the contemporary Persian cat appearance. Here are some links to sections of this page and to other pages: Persian cat facts – succinct page, handy See visitors’ submissions Poll on peoples’ preference for Traditional or Ultra Persians Link to …

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CH R-C COSMIC “COWBOY” OF LAPEYROUSE

by Debbie Lapeyrouse (San Antonio TX ) “COWBOY” Cowboy is a CFA Champion and a TICA Supreme Grand Champion, as well as having Regional and International TICA titles. Debbie Lapeyrouse Hi Debbie… please tell us more..:) I would be very pleased if you would make another submission, which I would merge with this one. …

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