Month April 2024

Singapura Cat is a small-sized Cat breed originating from Singapore. It gets its name from the Malay language, Singapura which means Singapore in English. Although small, Singapura Cats are moderately muscular and stocky in appearance. They are popular for their distinct blunt tail, ticked coat, pointed ears, and large rounded eyes. The Singapura Cats enjoy their kittenhood well into their adulthood even after attaining their full-grown size at the age of 2 years. Due to their curiosity, these cats spend little time on the floor as they prefer to be seated on elevated surfaces such as cabinets or even on your shoulder for a better view.

Norwegian Forest Cat is a large-sized long-haired cat originally from Norway. In its native country it is known as skogkatt. In the United States they are affectionately called Wegies by the breed fanciers. A Wegie is adept to climbing due to its strong claws and you will find the cat at the top of any elevated surfaces including shelf, cabinet, and bookcase. Owners should cat-proof unstable shelves, delicate knickknacks and vases as well as crowded cabinet tops.

Munchkin Cat is a small-to medium-sized cat originating from the United States. Their physical distinct characteristic is their extreme short legs as a result of natural genetic mutation as opposed to human selective breeding. The Munchkins are only interbred with other cat breeds of normal size since the gene that causes dwarfism is autosomal dominant. Therefore, the trait is passed on to the offspring whether one or both parents have inherited the copies. If a Munchkin is crossed to another Munchkin, the litter may die while still in the womb. This cat breed got its name from The Wizard of Oz, the short munchkin characters.

An Ocicat is a domestic cat originally from Michigan, United States that is medium to large-sized. It has a striking resemblance to Ocelot, a wild cat, where its name was derived from. However, it is devoid of any wild cat DNA in its gene pool. It was created by crossing a Siamese with an Abyssinian and then backcrossing the offspring to the Siamese Parent. Later on, American Shorthair was included following an error from CFA ( Cat Fanciers' Association) when registering the breed.

Japanese Bobtail is derived from Japan and is a medium-sized domesticated cat that has an uncommon short tail. These cats are sweet and loving and relate well to other pets, especially their fellow Bobtails. Their short tails can be bent, straight, or kinked and are caused by a natural chromosomal mutation. However, their tails often look like a bunny's bushy tail. These cats have shorthaired and longhaired coats. Japanese Bobtails are quite adaptable and can live in various environments but are best suited as indoor cats because of their well-being and safety. 

Toyger is a medium-sized shorthaired cat breed from the United States. These cats are known for their markedly tiger-like looks marked by broken, upright orange and black or brown-bordered stripes. They have a random fur pattern and bear circular markings on their heads. These cats are outgoing and friendly.

The Turkish Van, also known as the Turkish cat, is a unique and standardized breed of domestic feline originating in Turkey. It is widely believed that this breed was developed in the United Kingdom, where various cats from various cities in modern Turkey were carefully bred. Turkish cats are rare and are easily distinguished by their striking Van pattern, which is characterized by a color-restricted head and tail, while the rest of the body is pure white.

Egyptian Mau is a short-haired small to medium-sized cat breed originally from Egypt. These cats have spots that are natural and appear in random patterns on Egyptian Maus' coats. Egyptian Maus are typically “M” or scarab shaped on the top of their head, and also have “mascara” columns that run from the corners of their eyes to their cheeks. Egyptian Maus' tails are excessively banded with dark tips and dorsal stripes that run the length of the tail.

The Somali Cat, also known as the Fox Cat or long-haired Abyssinian, is an active and intelligent domesticated cat breed. It was first introduced in Australian cat shows in 1965 under the name long-haired Abyssinian. Fox cats can thrive in any family environment as long as they receive sufficient mental and physical stimulation.

Persian Cat is a medium-to-large-sized long-haired cat breed that has a round face. These cats are known for their short, muscular legs and their strong body, ranging from medium to large size. Persian Cats' head structure is larger in comparison to other cat breeds. Persian Cats have full cheeks, round-shaped large eyes, and a small mouth with a slight protrusion looking similar to whiskers. These cats have small ears in portion to their head.