Manx cat myths have been repeated time and time again throughout the ages. This feline has been the subject of myth and folklore for a very long time. To learn more about the modern examples of this breed, visit my breed profile on the Manx cat . But for now, Lets look at some of the myths…
Color The Oriental Cat generally shows in a solid color or tabby-patterned in a wide variety of colors. Approximately 300 various colors and patterns are recognized. This is true for both the shorthair and longhair varieties. The CFA allows Oriental Longhairs and Oriental Shorthairs to compete as divisions within a single breed. Longhair variety: Recently…
Color The Ocicat is a man made breed derived from a combination of Abyssinian, Siamese and the American Shorthair. Ocicats come in many colors and at least all those colors associated with the three foundation breeds: tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, blue silver, lavender silver, and fawn silver. Grooming…
Color The Norwegian Forest Cat is accepted by the CFA in every color and pattern (with the exception of those showing hybridization resulting in chocolate, Himalayan patterns, lavender/lilac, or these combinations with white). The color and pattern should be clear and distinct. In the case of the spotted, classic and mackerel tabbies, the pattern should…
Breed note:While generally the Manx cat is thought of a the “Tail-less” cat, in fact, a Manx can be born with a full tail, partial tail or no tail at all! While only the tail-less or partly tailed are usually accepted for show, all have the same loving and friendly personality and all make excellent…
Color The Maine Coon cat is most often a brown tabby or brown tabby with white, but the breed is available in almost every color, with the exceptions being the chocolate and lavender colors and pointed or ticked tabby patterns. Their eyes are golden to green, though white colored Maine Coons can also be seen…
Color The CFA recognizes the LaPerm cat in longhair and shorthair divisions. Both are accepted in every genetically possible color and coat pattern. Some kittens can be born hairless, but most have short wavy hair or straight hair at birth. Grooming LaPerms are low-maintenance cats which need very little grooming. Their fur is similar to…
Color The CFA accepts the Korat cat in the one and only color the breed comes in, silver tipped blue. Named for a province in Thailand, Korats are a unique shimmering silver-blue. Their fur is noted for being a lighter bluish color at the root, gradually getting darker to a storm cloud gray and finished…
Color The CFA accepts the Japanese Bobtail cat in a variety of colors and patterns including solids, bi-colors and tabbies. However, the most popular at shows are the same as those seen in ancient Japanese art, the showy spotted bi-colors or calicos. Grooming While shorthaired Japanese Bobtails require almost no grooming other than petting, longhaired…
Color The Cat Fanciers Association accepts the Havana Brown cat in solid Brown only. However, this breed does occur in both Chocolate and Lilac colors and all make fantastic pets. Grooming If your Havana Brown is not a show cat, it will require very little grooming. The cat will take care of bathing itself and…
