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The Abyssinian belongs to the ticked or agouti breed, both terms used for the cat's type of fur. Its distinctive feature is its silky, multicolored coat, which is a combination of several colors on each hair shaft. Each strand of hair has dark colored bands, contrasting with the light colored bands, and ending with a dark tip. This gives the cat its ticking appearance, and makes it stunning to look at.
 
The Abyssinian is medium in size, with well developed muscles and a graceful walk. It also has strikingly, almond-shaped eyes, which are gold or green ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_abyssinian#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:52:06 +0000 215 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_bobtail  
The American Bobtail cat is fairly long and well built. Their hind legs are slightly longer than their forelegs, a feature they share with Bobcats. It wears a rain-resistant, all-weather double coat. The American Bobtail has a wild appearance, with slightly almond-shaped, "hunter" eyes. And the cat's most defining feature is its short tail, which is between one-third and one-half the length of an average cat's tail. Though the cat's tail is typically straight, it may curve, have a bump or be slightly knotted.
 
Personality and Temperament
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This cat generally has a well-proportioned and slender build. Its coat is soft, silky, and light, with no undercoat. Because of outcrossing -- introducing unrelated genetic material into a breeding line -- with other breeds, the Curl can be found in many colors, and in both long- and short-haired varieties. Its ears are moderately large with a wide and open base; they are also curled at the end (tip). Ideally, the ears should not curl back so far that they would touch the skull. But should, instead, curl back and toward each other at about 90 degrees, shaped s ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_curl#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:22:11 +0000 214 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_domestic  
This cat comes in various sizes and colors. It may be sleek and long, or small and fluffy. Its coat may also be short or long, can be dense or sparse, and can come in any color or pattern. The basic ground colors for the Domestic are orange and black, and many can be safely referred to as Tabby's, which mean simply that they have a pattern of color that falls into one of four groups: Agouti, also called a ticked coat, with bands of color on each individual hair; Classic, with whorls of color; Mackerel, the most common Tabby pattern (think Garfield the cat), wi ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_domestic#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:44:49 +0000 321 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_shorthair  
The American Shorthair is a muscular cat with a sweet disposition. Medium to large in size, it is a working cat in every regard, exhibiting both balance and endurance. The most striking color for the American Shorthair's coat is sterling silver coat with black markings. This is one of the most popular colors, but there are upwards of 60 colors available for the Shorthair.
 
Personality and Temperament 
 
This breed has made a name for itself with its quiet voice and adjustable nature. Unlike many cats, it does not cry for attention and is n ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_shorthair#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:07:16 +0000 217 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_wirehair  
The American Wirehair is medium to large in size, with a well- rounded body and large, bright eyes that are round and slant upward on the outer corners. It is found in a variety of colors and has a similar standard -- an abstract aesthetic ideal for the animal type -- as the American Shorthair.
 
The mutation that causes the hair to be wiry is naturally occurring, but must be encouraged since it is an incomplete dominant gene. (Meaning, that even when breeding two cats with wiry hair, not all kittens will be born with the same hair.) This gene character ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_american_wirehair#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:59:27 +0000 218 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_balinese  
In the initial years of breeding, the Balinese had heavier bones and apple shaped heads, more akin to the former standard Siamese. They also had much longer coats than the Balinese breed today, with full ruffs and britches. Over the years, Balinese breeders have improved the physical form of the breed by outcrossing it with the parent breed, the Siamese, and the features of the Balinese have become leaner and longer, just as the modern Siamese has. The breed standard for the Balinese is identical to the standard for the Siamese in most respects, including over ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_balinese#comments Breeds Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:59:26 +0000 778 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_bengal  
The Bengal stands out among cats for its lush, dense, and remarkably soft coat. The distinctive leopard-like spots on the Bengal can be random, aligned horizontally with rosettes that form a half circle, or in a marbled pattern. The preferred colors are black or brown spotted, and black or brown marbled, but breeders have also engineered Bengals that are snow spotted (white), and snow marbled. The spots should be in sharp contrast to the background color.
 
Bengals often possess a trait called glittering, which makes the coat appear to have been duste ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_bengal#comments Breeds Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:06:37 +0000 1177 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_birman
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This is a long and robust cat, built on rather heavy lines. The Birman, with its striking, round, blue eyes with a gentle expression, is easily recognized by all cat fanciers. It is colorpointed, preferably with a golden cast, and wears white socks on its paws. (Curiously, the cat is pure white at birth but develops color later in life.) The white covering on the front paw ends between the second and third joints of the paw, wherea ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_birman#comments Breeds Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:40:40 +0000 4897 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_bombay
 
Physical Characteristics
 
Curiously, this well-built, medium-sized cat looks rather mundane as a kitten. The Bombay does not develop its lustrous, satin-like black coat, stunning gold eyes, and other exotic characteristics until after the fourth month.
 
Pers ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_bombay#comments Breeds Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:19:29 +0000 5043 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_british_shorthair  
The British Shorthair has a crisp, plush coat, dense and waterproof, over a compact, cobby body. It has a full chest, and medium to short thick legs. The Shorthair is a working cat, and it personifies this standard with power and strength. It is medium to large in size, with a well knit body and powerful muscles. The head is massive and round, with wide, round eyes set atop a short, thick neck. It might be described as a Bulldog of the feline world. Ears are broad and rounded, the whisker pads are full and round, giving the Shorthair a teddy bear appearance wi ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_british_shorthair#comments Breeds Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:19:47 +0000 1184 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_burmese
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The appearance of this breed has undergone great change over the years. The 1953 standard describes this feline as “medium, dainty, and long,” whereas the 1957 standard describes it as "mid­way between Domestic Shorthair and Siamese."
 
The breed can be broadly ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_burmese#comments Breeds Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:36:01 +0000 4896 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_burmilla_cat
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This medium-sized cat has strikingly green eyes that are large and outlined with black, as if it were wearing eyeliner. Its ears, meanwhile, are medium to large, with a slightly rounded tip.
 
The Burmilla's main attraction, however, is its soft, dense silver coat, which may be tipped or shaded in the f ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_burmilla_cat#comments Breeds Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:56:52 +0000 5389 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_california_spangled_cat
  
Physical Characteristics
 
At first sight this cat looks like a miniature version of the leopard. In fact, the California Spangled Cat's long, cylindrical body helps it move like a hunter on the prowl. Often in the shape of blocks, these leopard-like spots especially stand out when they are in contrast with the coat's background color.
 
Personali ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_california_spangled_cat#comments Breeds Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:24:14 +0000 5044 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_tiffany  
As any chocolate lover will tell you, "a chocolate bar is better than a gold bar," so will a devotee of the Tiffany tell you, "a chocolate Tiffany is better than...well, any other cat." The original chocolate brown color of the Tiffany is still the most popular, and leads many to describe their great love for their chocolate coated cats with terms reserved for the edible treat.
 
Since Tiffany breeders began to focus on the vigor of the breed by outcrossing, the Tiffany has developed a more varied color pallet, including black, ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_tiffany#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:23:56 +0000 324 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_chartreux
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The Chartreux has earned the infamous description of looking like "a potato on toothpicks" because of its robust body and thin legs. Its coat, which is shades of blue-gray with silvery-colored tips, is dense and water-repellent -- both of which enhance its ability to swim.
 
Typically, Chart ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_chartreux#comments Breeds Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:38:53 +0000 4884 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_colorpoint_shorthair
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The Colorpoint looks so much like the Siamese that they could be considered twins. It has an elegant, medium-sized body with long, narrowing lines, and firm muscles. It also possesses almond-shaped eyes, slim legs, and a tapering tail. Unlike the Siamese, how ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_colorpoint_shorthair#comments Breeds Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:12:54 +0000 4919 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_cornish_rex
 
Physical Characteristics
 
In addition to its striking expression, the Cornish Rex's soft, wavy hair makes this cat stand out from other breeds. It is small to medium in size with an egg-shaped head, long legs, and large ears.
 
People who are allergic to cat’s hair may prefer the Cornish Rex as it sheds less hair ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_cornish_rex#comments Breeds Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:29:20 +0000 4895 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_coupari
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The appearance of this medium-sized cat has been compared to a wise owl: large, rounded eyes, sweet expression, full cheeks, and a short nose. Its most remarkable feature, however, is its folded ears, which do not fold forward until the cat is three months old. Its soft, ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_coupari#comments Breeds Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:59:05 +0000 5325 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_cymric
 
Physical Characteristics
 
Medium in size, the Cymric has a solid bone and muscular structure. It is nearly identical in appearance to the Manx Cat, except for the coat, which is long and thick. The te ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_cymric#comments Breeds Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:59:55 +0000 5384 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_devon_rex  
Physical Characteristics
 
The Devon Rex is without a doubt, one of the most eye-catching and unique cat breeds in t ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_devon_rex#comments Breeds Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:28:32 +0000 3838 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_egyptian_mau
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This long, graceful cat really stands out in a crowd due to its unique spots and markings. These spots come in a variety of shapes, be they round or oblong, and differ from cat to cat. The Egyptian Mau's face, meanwhile, is adorned with an M-shaped mark on the forehead and two black streaking lines across its cheeks.
 
Additionally, the cat's gleaming coat, which is soft and ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_egyptian_mau#comments Breeds Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:23:47 +0000 4894 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_exotic_shorthair  
Physical Characteristics
 
The Exotic Shor ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_exotic_shorthair#comments Breeds Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:37:27 +0000 3728 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_german_rex_cat
 
Physical Characteristics
 
It is medium-sized cat with with long, slender legs and a round face. Although muscular, it is heavier than the Cornish Rex. The German Rex is also blessed with well-developed cheeks, large ears, and affectionate, alert eyes. Its whiskers, meanwhile, have a slight curl and its nose ex ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_german_rex_cat#comments Breeds Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:13:33 +0000 5432 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_havana_brown
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The Havana Brown is a medium-sized cat with oval-shaped green eyes, large ears, and a distinctive muzzle. Most commonly recognized for its rich brown coat, which is smooth and gleaming, the Havana Brown is also endowed with strong muscles.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
The Havana has steadily ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_havana_brown#comments Breeds Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:21:19 +0000 5377 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_himalayan
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This is a medium- to large-sized cat with heavy bones, a well-knit body, and a short tail. It possesses short legs and a long, thick, glossy coat. The ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_himalayan#comments Breeds Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:31:18 +0000 5379 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_japanese_bobtail
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The Japanese Bobtail is medium-sized and slim, though well-muscled. As its name suggests, the most striking feature of the breed is its short tail, which is about four inches long (though it curls into a corkscrew shape, making it appear even shorter). Meanwhile, its beautiful, soft, and silky coat can be found in a variety of colors and patterns.
&nb ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_japanese_bobtail#comments Breeds Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:24:23 +0000 4920 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_javanese
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This is a graceful medium-sized cat built along long tapering lines with a muscular body. Its hair, which comes in a variety of colors including red, cream, torti, and seal, is easy to maintain and does not tangle easily. It can be disti ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_javanese#comments Breeds Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:22:22 +0000 4976 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_kashmir
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This is a large cat with a short, plump body, short legs, and a round face. Its muzzle is also short, but its eyes are large with a sweet expression. The cat's tail, meanwhile, is medium in size.
 
The highlight of the Kashmir is it ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_kashmir#comments Breeds Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:20:02 +0000 5433 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_korat  
Physical Characteristics
 
There is no outcrossing allowed, and no color or length variations. Ideally, the Korat should have blue-silver color and be free from all markings. Its hair begins at the root in a light blue color, darkening along the shaft, into a slate grey-blue color, and tipping at the end in silver. These silver tips gi ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_korat#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:42:11 +0000 220 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_laperm Named for its characteristic curly hair, the LaPerm lineage began on a small cherry farm in Dalles, Oregon in 1982, when a kitten with tabby markings and meager fur was born to an otherwise ordinary barn cat.
 
Physical Characteristics
 
The LaPerm is a rex breed, a term given for the naturally occurring genetic mutation that results in curly or wavy fur. The LaPerm’s fur may be short or long, and accepted appearance can cover a wide range of colors and markings.  The curls may also vary, from soft waves to tight ringlets, resulting in a coat that is light and ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_laperm#comments Breeds Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:55:06 +0000 12171 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_maine_coon
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This is a large cat, weighing anywhere between 12 to 18 pounds, though the females of the breed are smaller. The typical physical characteristics of the breed do not develop until the cat's third or fourth year.
 
The Maine Coon's distinguishing feature is its smooth, shaggy, and water-repellent coat, which can come in a variety of colors, though brown is currently the favorite. Its hair is long and silky ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_maine_coon#comments Breeds Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:59:21 +0000 4885 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_manx
 
Physical Characteristics
 
Though plump and round, the Manx has a compact body with solid muscles. The most striking feature of the cat is its small "stub" of a tail, which is classified into four varieties: rumpy, rumpy-riser, stumpy, and longy. Rumpy tops the popularity charts and is in great demand in show rings: these have no tail, with just a dimple presen ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_manx#comments Breeds Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:36:41 +0000 4921 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_munchkin  
This is a medium-sized cat with a long body, walnut-shaped eyes and triangular ears. Because of a mutation it has short and stubby legs; this is also the cat's most recognizable feature. The Munchkin, however, is in no way handicapped by its legs and does have regularly-sized forelegs that are equal in length. The cat comes in short-haired and long-haired varieties, both sporting an all-weather coat.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
This is a confident and outgoing cat which is not the least bit self conscious about its unusual look. It loves to p ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_munchkin#comments Breeds Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:35:51 +0000 460 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_nebelung  
This cat is graceful and long with green eyes and firm muscles. It looks similar to the Russian Blue, but there are some differences. The most striking difference is its coat length. The Russian Blue sports a short coat, while the Nebelung’s coat is covered with semi-long soft and silky hair; it also has a dense undercoat. The coat's bright blue color is accented by the silver-tipped guard hairs which gives the cat a glowing halo.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
This is a mild-tempered, soft-spoken cat that will rarely give you sleepless ni ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_nebelung#comments Breeds Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:07:57 +0000 461 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_norwegian_forest  
Its body shape and double coat are what makes this cat so unique. This dense and long-flowing hair provides excellent protection in the winter (and makes it a soft cuddling partner). The Norwegian Forest Cat's well-balanced body structure, equilateral triangle-shaped head and bright emerald green eyes (with a band of gold) also gives it an aura of mystery, while its broad chest and well-developed muscles display the cat's power and strength.
 
In addition, the Forest Cat can adapt to the weather and change its coat! During spring, it molts its heavy win ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_norwegian_forest#comments Breeds Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:24:21 +0000 462 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_ocicat  
Similar to something you would see in the wild, the Ocicat is an agouti spotted cat with a strong, athletic build. Like an Ocelot, its short and soft coat has rows of spots that run along the spine from the shoulder blades to the tail, and large thumbprint-like spots across the side of the torso. And while the ideal Ocicat is large, it can also be medium in size.
 
There are twelve colors approved for the ocicat breed: tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, blue silver, lavender silver, and fawn silv ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_ocicat#comments Breeds Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:29:18 +0000 484 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_oriental  
Physical Characteristics
 
The Oriental is long, slender and flexible with large ears and piercing almond-shaped eyes. It is a member of the Siamese family; however, unlike the Siamese, the Oriental Shorthair comes in over 300 colors and patterns. Some popular styles inc ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_oriental#comments Breeds Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:09:35 +0000 779 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_peke_faced_cat
 
Physical Characteristics
 
This breed has a short yet plump body, with a distinctly round head and short, pointed ears. Its face, which is flat, bears a striking resemblance to the Pekingese dog -- hence its name ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_peke_faced_cat#comments Breeds Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:25:45 +0000 5434 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_persian  
The Persian is a large to medium-sized cat, with a well-balanced body and a sweet expression on its face. It has a huge and round head, small ears and a comparatively short tail. The breed was originally established with a short (but not non-existent) muzzle, but over time this feature has become extremely exaggerated, particularly in North America. These Persians are susceptible to a number of health problems because of this characteristic, specifically affecting their sinuses and breathing. In addition, the Persian with short muzzles have dust and debris acc ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_persian#comments Breeds Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:41:18 +0000 485 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_ragdoll  
Large and heavy, the Ragdoll embodies the essence of quiet power. It has oval blue eyes and a semi-long silky coat, which comes in the four traditional pointed colors: seal, chocolate, blue and lilac; and three divisions: solid or colorpoint, particolor mitted, and particolor bicolor.
 
A mitted Ragdoll has white-gloved paws, while a bicolor Ragdoll has its face covered by a white mask in the shape of an inverted "V." The bicolor also has its legs, chest, stomach and ruff -- a collar of fur around the neck -- all covered in white.
 
Per ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_ragdoll#comments Breeds Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:52:40 +0000 486 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_russian_blue  
The Russian Blue is a robust breed, with firm muscles and an overall dose of good looks. It is physically in the same class as the Korat and Oriental Shorthair -- long, slender, elegant. It is of a medium size, and muscular, but compared to a swimmer in the compactness of its musculature. When it is in full motion and stretched out, one can see that it has a long, graceful neck, but the neck is hidden by thick fur and high set shoulder blades when the cat is sitting, making it look as though it has a short, thick neck.
 
The Russian Blue appears bigger ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_russian_blue#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:50:54 +0000 322 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_savannah  
The Savannah is an unusual, exotic breed of domestic cat that looks much like its ancestor, the African Serval, but is smaller in size. One of the features that make this breed so unique is its strikingly bold and spotted coat, which can vary from brown, tan or gold with black or dark brown spots; silver with black or dark grey spots; black with black spots; and black tipped silver with black spots.
 
The Savannah’s fur can also have the classic marble pattern, snow coloration, and other diluted colors. Their overall look depends greatly on genera ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_savannah#comments Breeds Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:44:13 +0000 11757 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_scottish_fold  
The Scottish Fold is recognized by its medium-sized body and unusual ears, which fold forward and downward, and are quite small. The ears begin to fold when they are three weeks old, pricking up at sudden noises and then laying back to display anger. Most Scottish Folds also have short, silky hair, although there is a long-haired variety as well. And while originally bred to have white coats, it can now be seen in a variety of colors.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
It is a gentle, intelligent and docile cat. Extremely flexible and well-adjusted, ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_scottish_fold#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:44:25 +0000 221 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_selkirk_rex  
Selkirk Rex is a medium-sized cat with a broad and round head. Its curly hair covers the cat's entire body, but is usually more pronounced in the neck and tail. The curly hair, however, appears at birth, straightens naturally and then reappears when the cat is between eight and ten months old. This plush and silky coat will then mature when the cat turns two. This breed also has long or short-haired cats, unlike the other Rex cats.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
Selkirk is extremely generous with its love, and lavishes it on you. It revels and s ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_selkirk_rex#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:47:14 +0000 222 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_siamese  
The Siamese cat has strikingly large ears and attractive baby blue eyes. Its sleek, slim figure is accentuated by its short, fine coat with long tapering lines. The coat comes in four traditional colors: seal, chocolate, blue, and lilac point -- a pale body color with relatively darker extremities; i.e., the face, ears, feet and tail.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
This is an outgoing, social cat which relies heavily on human companionship. It is a born chatterbox, loving to communicate with those around it. However, this is not a cat to have if ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_siamese#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:53:14 +0000 223 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_siberian  
You will first notice how massive the cat is, usually weighing between 17 and 26 pounds, with the male being generally larger than the female. Much bigger and heavier than most cats, it is both powerful and strong.
 
The Siberian's coat is long and heavy, with a tight undercoat which becomes thicker to adapt to the cold weather. Its coat is also oily and water resistant, and often seen in a variety of colors.
 
Personality and Temperament
 
The Siberian is affectionate and intelligent, and rarely unable to solve its own problems. The cat i ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_siberian#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:55:11 +0000 224 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_singapura  
The Singapura is a tiny cat with large eyes and ears. It is sized from small to medium, with the male Singapura weighing in at about six to eight pounds, and the female at a mere five pounds. The hair color standard for the Singapura is sepia agouti ticking -- each individual hair has two shades. Ivory, at the base of the hair, also referred to as the ground color, and darkening brown toward the tip. This color combination gives the cat a beige tint, much like the hair of a cougar, giving it a truly attractive coat. According to the Guinness World Records, the ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_singapura#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:12:10 +0000 225 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_snowshoe  
The Snowshoe has a smooth but short coat, which is colored blue, lilax, chocolate or seal point -- "point" is in reference to a pale body color with relatively darker extremities; i.e., the face, ears, feet and tail. It is a long, stout medium-sized cat with startling blue eyes. Athletic, with a tendency to be stocky in appearance. The cat's white feet are its most distinguishing feature (and the reason for breeds name), with the white frequently extending to the ankle, giving the feet a sock, or boot appearance.
 
Personality and temperament
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Physical Characteristics
 
The Sokoke Forest Cat has a wild look. A medium-sized cat, its body is graceful and slim but muscular. The rear legs are higher than the forelegs and its tail is pointed and tapered. The Sokoke Forest Cat also has a relatively small head with almond-shaped eyes th ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_sokoke_forest_cat#comments Breeds Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:26:34 +0000 5378 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_somali  
The Somali is endowed with more than its fair share of good looks. It is an attention getter from the start, an Abyssinian with long hair, often full at the chest and around the chin (the area referred to as the ruff), ending in a thick fluffy fox-like tail, and topping with large fox-like ears. If one judged by appearance, the Somali appears feral, but one look into its eyes and it is clear that this cat has a lot more going on in its head than the average cat. The Somali is so well known for its alertness that the standards for the breed include "alert& ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_somali#comments Breeds Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:17:51 +0000 227 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_sphynx Physical Characteristics
 
This is a medium- to large-sized cat, muscular and heavy for its appearance and size. Its ears are large to very large, open wide and upright, much like the ears of a bat. The eyes are set wide and are round with a slight slant at the upper corners -- lemon shaped, by most accounts. The widely set eyes and wide open roundness of the eyes give the Sphynx an approachable, friendly appearance. There is no specific color expected of the eyes, and can vary. Its cheekbones, meanwhile, are prominent, giving this breed a regalness that brings to mind Egyptian ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_sphynx#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:54:41 +0000 323 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_tonkinese  
The Tonkinese is a human designed breed, the result of a crossing of Siamese and Burmese breeds. It is medium in size, solid, and very muscular, but the conformation of a Tonkinese calls for balance and moderation rather than any specific size or characteristic.
 
Extremes on any side are not favored, and although the Tonk has been described by many as reminiscent of the old apple-headed Siamese of 20 years ago, the preference for the Tonkinese is to just be itself -- neither Siamese or Burmese, but a breed unique and pure in its own right.
 
Bec ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_tonkinese#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:37:12 +0000 325 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_turkish_angora  
The Turkish Angora is a naturally occurring breed from the "old country," with traces of its line going back several millennia. Medium in size with a long, svelte, well-balanced body, it is the very picture of grace. Long is the adjective that best typifies this cat breed. The Angora has a long body, long, slim legs, long tail, long coat, large ears and wide eyes. It is a dainty cat, with fine bones, a slim chest, and a super soft coat that belies its hardiness.
 
It is renowned most for its gorgeous, long, silky coat which seems to shimmer wh ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_turkish_angora#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:50:18 +0000 326 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_turkish_van  
The Turkish Van is a large, muscular, well-built cat with a moderately long body and tail. It has strong, broad shoulders and a short neck; the jock of the cat world. The body of a Van should neither be stocky, or thin. It should call to mind the body build of an athlete, and indeed, it is one of the largest cats, growing to a mature weight of up to 18 pounds for a male, eight pounds for a female.
 
The Van is classified as a semi-long hair, but it has two lengths of hair, determined by season. In the winter, the hair is thick and long, with a full ruff ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_turkish_van#comments Breeds Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:04:26 +0000 327 at http://www.petmd.com http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_york_chocolate  
The York Chocolate is a large cat with firm muscles and solid bones. Similar in structure to its ascendant, the Siamese (the old style Siamese, that is), but with a broader and heavier carriage. It is a farm cat in almost every way: hardy, vigorous, strong, and big. The male cat generally weighs a substantial 14 to 16 pounds, females are a little less at 10 to 12 pounds.
 
As the name suggests, this breed is selected for its coloring, which is chocolate brown, lavender, or a combination of the two. The coat will usually be lighter colored while the York ...]]> http://www.petmd.com/cat/breeds/c_ct_york_chocolate#comments Breeds Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:12:50 +0000 339 at http://www.petmd.com