Tagged: purebred cats

Inbreeding depression

Inbreeding depression cause and effect

“Inbreeding depression” is a euphemism for a general lack of health in an individual purebred cat which has been selectively bred (using artificial selection) for appearance, which automatically incorporates inbreeding. Cat breeders often have...

2x Cute Fluffy Half maine coon kittens for sale

Could my cat be part Maine Coon?

Your cat could be part Maine Coon but the only way you might be able to find out is with a DNA test (but see below). I can see that one so-called expert website...

Poppy and Geoff. Poppy is 27

What cats live the longest?

It probably helps to divide up the world of cats into five brackets when answering the question in the title. The reason for this is because each group has, in general, a different lifespan....

Ragdoll with fierce face

Are long-haired cats more mild-mannered?

This is an interesting question because it suggests that there might be a link between the length of a domestic cat’s hair and their personality. To answer the question I think you have to...


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