The Cymric Cat, a Round Cat That is Great to Have Around!

Color The Cymric cat is accepted for show in the TICA in all colors. White buttons or lockets are permitted and are not penalized. Grooming The Cymric has a silky texture to the plush, medium-length coat with fluffy breeches and neck ruff. Regular brushing will help keep the beautiful plushy coat looking its best. Avoid…

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The Bengal Cat, Sure to Find a Spot in Your Heart

Color The Bengal Cat is recognized by the International Cat Association in brown tabby, seal lynx point, seal sepia tabby and seal mink tabby colors, and spotted (single-colored spots or two-toned rosettes in a random pattern) and marble (random tabby markings minus the distinctive bull’s eye) patterns. Grooming The Bengal is most noted for its…

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The Turkish Van Cat, a Lively Feline Who Swims!

Color According to the CFA, the coloration of the Turkish Van cat (which is considered by many to be the original breed to carry the piebald gene) calls for a white, semi-longhaired cat with colored markings restricted primarily to the head and tail. This cat has been known by several names throughout its evolution such…

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The Turkish Angora Cat, an Outgoing People-Greeter With Style

Color The CFA accepts the Turkish Angora cat in any shade and pattern, except those that denote hybridization (such as lavender, chocolate or the pointed pattern). Whites are still the most popular today, but these cats also come in other solid colors, such as black, blue, red and cream; in tortoiseshell or blue-cream; in classic,…

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The Tonkinese Cat, a Playful Adventurer

Color The CFA accepts the Tonkinese cat in Mink (moderate color contrast with aqua eyes), pointed (high color contrast with blue eyes) and full color (least color contrast with green eyes). CFA accepts the colors natural (seal), blue, champagne (chocolate) and platinum (lilac) in all three patterns Grooming Tonkinese are easy to care for cats….

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The Somali Cat, a Cat With a Fox-Like Appearance and Smarts to Match

Color The Somali cat has an agouti, or ticked, coat with four to twenty bands of color on each hair. The ticked fur mantles the cat with harmonizing solid color on its underside. The CFA recognizes the Somali in four colors: ruddy, red, blue and fawn. Grooming This beautiful breed is blessed with a medium-length…

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