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Pictures of Cats Himalayan Pictures and Himalayan Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Himalayan Pictures and Himalayan Cats Breed Informations

Himalayan cat is also known as colorpoint Persian and Himmy. Himalayan cat has an extremely long and fluffy fur. It has blue eyes and points of a Siamese. Himalayan is the term referred to in American whereas in Europe it is known as colorpoint. Himalayan is a result of cross between a Siamese (for the markings) and a Persian (for coat length and temperament).

Body of Himalayan cat comes in white or cream however; the points come in many colors such as blue, brown, lilac, chocolate, flame, red and cream. Points can be tabby or tortoiseshell-patterned. Its eyes are deep blue. Its gentle and entertaining disposition makes them as most popular pets. Its body is medium to large, low on the legs, broad and deep through chest and equally massive across shoulders. Despite its fluffy appearance, Himalayan cat has a good muscle tone with no evidence of obesity. Himalayan cat requires regular maintenance to keep the beauty of the cat. They are sweet-tempered, sociable, intelligent and good companions.

Pictures of Cats Himalayan Pictures and Himalayan Cats Breed Informations

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Pictures of Cats Highland Lynx Pictures and Highland Lynx Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Highland Lynx Pictures and Highland Lynx Cats Breed Informations

Highland Lynx is the only breed that has been developed from two existing breeds Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl. Highland Lynx is similar to Desert Lynx except curled ears. The Jungle curl is a curled eared African Jungle cat hybrid and Desert Lynx is a hybrid between wild bobcat and mild domesticated cat. Highland Lynx has many characteristics that are similar to the bobcat except the curled ears of the Jungle curls. Highland Lynx is a family cat. They are inquisitive and always tend to be part of the household activities.

Highland Lynx comes in both long and short hair versions and requires the veterinary same care as any domestic cat. Many of the Highland cats are six-toed. Highland Lynx is ideally suitable for the people who are looking for a large cat with a distinctive wild appearance and a dog-like personality. They are highly intelligent, strong and muscular cats. Highland Lynx can get along well with other breeds of cats and other pets.

Pictures of Cats Highland Lynx Pictures and Highland Lynx Cats Breed Informations

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Pictures of Cats Havana Brown Pictures and Havana Brown Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Havana Brown Pictures and Havana Brown Cats Breed Informations

Havana Brown, also known as Swiss Mountain cat, is similar to oriental shorthair cats. It is a moderately sized, muscular and shorthaired cat with a body of average length. Its coat color must be brown and typically reddish brown without any tabby markings. Its whiskers should also be brown. Its eyes are green. Head is longer than wide. Nose should have a distinct stop at the eyes. The name Havana brown is probably derived from the similarity of its coat color with Havana cigars.

Unlike other breeds of cats that use sense of smell to investigate curious items, Havana brown often uses its paws to examine the objects. It also uses its paws to communicate with their masters. It is blessed with a pixyish soft voice however; they can cry loudly when they have lost track of their owners or human companions. They are affectionately sociable, sweet, even-tempered, gentle and intelligent animals. They are playful and mischievous animals that often steal pens, pencils, earrings or whatever they can get into their mouths.

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Pictures of Cats Exotic Shorthair Pictures and Exotic Shorthair Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Exotic Shorthair Pictures and Exotic Shorthair Cats Breed Informations

Exotic Shorthair is the result of cross between American Shorthair and Persian cat. It was developed in the United States in the year 1960. Exotic Shorthair has the same body as Persian cat, but a thick and dense short coat. Exotic Shorthair is preferred by the people who like the personality of a Persian cat but do not want the hassles of grooming longhaired cats. They are often known as ‘Lazy Man’s Persian’.

Exotic Shorthair has a compact, rounded and powerfully-built body with a short and thick neck. They have large round eyes, short snub nose sweet facial expression and small ears. Head is round and massive with very broad skull, rounded forehead and round and full cheeks. Its muzzle is short, broad and round. It has a strong chin and broad and powerful jaws. Its ears are small and rounded at the tips. Eyes are large, round and well-spaced. Its neck is short and thick. Its body is medium-sized, low to the ground with a broad chest and massive shoulders. Coat is dense and fluffy and comes in all the colors of Persian cats. Exotic Shorthair is a gentle and calm cat that tends to show more affection and loyalty than most of the other breeds of cats.

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Pictures of Cats Elf Cats Pictures and Elf Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Elf Cats Pictures and Elf Cats Breed Informations

Elf cats, as the name suggests, has elf-like appearance with slightly curved ears. In fantasy, elf is a semi-divine creature with long life, magical powers and pointed and curved ears. Elf cat is a creature from fairy tales to reality. Elf cat is a result of hybrid between an American curl and a Sphynx. Elf cat is in the early stages of development and yet to be recognized by cat associations. Karen Nelson and Kristen Leedom have created the new hybrid Elf cat.

Elf cat is a unique breed of cats that was established in the year 2007 by combining the traits of American curl and Sphynx cats. Elf cat is a sweet-natured and unwrinkled breed of cats. Elf cat comes in a wide variety of colors. They are friendly, intelligent and agile cats. They respond well to handling and are very interactive with human beings and other cats and cat-friendly dogs. They have a unique appearance and an unusual personality. Elf cats are often described as one part cat, one part dog, one part monkey and one part child.

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Pictures of Cats Egyptian Mau Cats Pictures and Egyptian Mau Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Egyptian Mau Cats Pictures and Egyptian Mau Cats Breed Informations

Egyptian Mau is a medium-sized and shorthaired domesticated cat. Egyptian Mau is the only naturally spotted breed of cats. Spots appear just not only on the coat but also on the skin. It is an ancient breed of cats. Its look has remained more or less unchanged during the last 3000+ years. Unlike other spotted cats such Bengal cats, Egyptian Mau is a naturally spotted cat. It is significantly smaller than other breeds of cats. They were introduced to North America in the 1960s however; Egyptians have been known to use Mau as pets for eons.

Its medium-length body is muscular. Its hind legs are longer than the front, giving it the appearance of standing on tiptoes when upright. Egyptian Mau has a perfect balance between the compactness of a Burmese cat and the slim elegance of a Siamese cat. Egyptian Mau is the fastest of all the domestic breeds of cats. They can run at speeds greater than 30 mph or 48 kmph. They possess musical voices. They are known to chirp, chortle and emit other distinctly unusual sounds when stimulated.

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Pictures of Cats Devon Rex Cats Pictures and Devon Rex Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Devon Rex Cats Pictures and Devon Rex Cats Breed Informations

Well known for odd and striking appearance and playful and companionable nature, Devon Rex is one of the most favorite cats among pet-lovers. Devon Rex is similar to Cornish Rex with a curly and soft short coat. First Devon Rex was discovered and recognized as a separate breed in England in the 1960s. Due to its unique appearance, Devon Rex is often called as ‘pixie cat’ or ‘alien cat’.

Devon Rex has three types of hairs guard hair, awn hair and down hair. It has an unusual with very little guard hair. Devon Rex has uncommonly large ears that are set low on the sides of their wide head and seem oversized in relation to its unique ‘pixie elf’ shape head. Eyes are large and nose is slightly upturned. Overall body is lightly built. They have long and sturdy legs that are well suited for long leaps. Their toes are unusually large. Devon Rex comes in all the colors. They are very active, mis, playful and people-oriented. They are often described as a cross between a dog, a cat and a monkey or as ‘monkey in a cat suit’.

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Pictures of Cats Devon Rex Cats Pictures and Devon Rex Cats Breed Informations

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Pictures of Cats Desert Lynx Cats Pictures and Desert Lynx Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Desert Lynx Cats Pictures and Desert Lynx Cats Breed Informations

Desert Lynx is an exotic result of cross breeding between the wild and feral blood bobcat and affectionate and loving domestic cat. It is popularly known as wild but mild cat. It has been bred for people that love the look of wild exotics but want a pet that is mild, loving and affectionate. Lynx is any of the four medium-sized wild cats. Desert Lynx is bred to resemble their wild cousins as close as possible. Its size, ear tufts, ruff and coat patterns are very much alike the wild bobcats.

Desert Lynx is a gorgeous creature that has slightly slanted and almond shaped eyes and often has six toes with tufts. It has a sweet, laid-back and almost dog-like personality. They are intelligent and very friendly and outgoing with the persons they love. They have a short or long coat. Body is large and muscular with powerful hindquarters. They move and look very much like their wild counterparts. People often say that there is no better place to experience the call of the wild than in your living own room, if you have Desert Lynx as your pet.

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Pictures of Cats Cornish Rex Cats Pictures and Cornish Rex Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Cornish Rex Cats Pictures and Cornish Rex Cats Breed Informations

Cornish Rex is a domestic breed of cats that has no hair except for down hairs. Most of the breeds have different types of hair in their coats. Outer fur is guard hairs are about 5 cm long in shorthaired animals and 10+ cm long in longhaired animals. After the outercoat there is a middle level called as awn hairs. Finally, there is an undercoat or down hairs, which is very fine and about 10 cm long. Cornish Rex has only the undercoat or down hair and therefore shed only few fine hairs. Other cats shed lots of hair unlike Cornish Rex.

Coat of Cornish Rex is very fine and sometimes extremely curly, being the softest coat among all the cat breeds. They have a very light coat that makes them suitable only for indoor living in warm and dry conditions. They are susceptible to hypothermia in winter if they are left outdoors. Cornish Rex tends to hang around light bulbs and other warm places. Cornish Rex is often referred to as the greyhound of the cats. They are playful and kittenish throughout their long lives. It is an adventurous, extremely curious and intelligent animal. It is a very mischievous cat that tries to explore wherever it can go including inside the refrigerators and washing machines.

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Pictures of Cats Chartreux Cats Pictures and Chartreux Cats Breed Informations

Pictures of Cats Chartreux Cats Pictures and Chartreux Cats Breed Informations

Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cats from France. It is a large, muscular and a quiet cat. It is very popular as a companion cat. Chartreux has a fine-boned limbs, big paws and fast reflexes. They have a distinct bluish grey water resistant and short double coat and gold or copper colored eyes. They always appear to be smiling due to the unique structure of their head and long and tapered muzzle. Owing to their exceptional hunting qualities, they were highly prized by the farmers.

Chartreux is a lovable, affectionate, observant and intelligent cat. It rarely makes noise such as mewing or crying and emits a sweet chirrup. They are known to accept children, other pets and household noises with little fuss. Chartreux is playful cat that can be taught to fetch small objects in the same manner as dogs. They are non-aggressive, healthy and good travelers. Chartreux generally tend to have bond with only one person in the household and often following their favorite person from room to room. They have a short to medium length coat that varies in color from ash to slate grey.