Month April 2024

Balinese Cat (also called Long-haired Siamese) is a medium-sized cat breed from the United States. These cats are known due to their silky fur and beautiful blue eyes. Balinese cats are also always vocal and rather demanding. These cats arose due to an unplanned genetic mutation in purebred Siamese that made the cats have a longer coat type.

The American Bobtail is a rare breed of domesticated cat that derived in the US in the late 1960s. This cat is commonly known for its short bobbed tail which is roughly one-third to one-half normal length of a cat's tail. They are also commonly referred to as the Golden Retriever of the Cat World. American Bobtails are highly adaptable cats, a trait that makes them fit for travelers. Their short tail is caused by a feline body type genetic mutation that impacts their tail development.

The Ragamuffin Cat is a friendly domesticated cat breed originally from the United States known for its thick fur. They were considered a type of Ragdoll Cats until 1994. These cats are known for having a broad, modified wedge with a moderately rounded forehead. Ragamuffin Cats have wide muzzle and puffy whiskers pads.

Exotic Shorthair is a medium to large-sized cat breed developed from a mix of American Shorthair and Persian. These cats were bred in the 1960s in the United States. This cat looks similar to the parent Persian apart from its short dense coat. They have a round, broad head, somewhat large and appropriate to their body, with big round eyes and a short muzzle that offer them a diverse and somewhat irritable expression.

The Burmese Cat is a medium-sized domesticated cat breed from Burma and developed in the United States and Britain. These cats require a lot of human contact and mental stimulation to stay healthy. They portray intelligent, energetic, and playful traits. They are good cats around children as long as they are well-socialized and the children respect the cat's boundaries. Moreover, this cat breed require more attention and suit a family where there is constant human contact.

Abyssinian Cat is a domesticated cat breed with a unique ticked tabby coat. These cats are popularly known by the nickname Abys and are short-haired. Abys cats are popular for their love of height as they love to climb on high surfaces, watch from above, and fly off from them which also helps them to keep in shape. The first Abys cats to be displayed in England were brought from Ethiopia, previously known as Abyssinia where they got their name. Nonetheless, genetic studies revealed that this cat breed originated in the coasts of the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.

Bombay Cat is a solid black domesticated cat named after the Indian city of Bombay. They have the nickname Parlor Panther and are social with children. These cats are comfortable being strictly indoor cats and crave attention. Parlor Panthers are available in two variations that include the American Bombay and the British Bombay. Moreover, they feature a short-haired glossy coat with a muscular build.

Ragdoll is a large-sized cat breed originally from Riverside, California, in the United States. These cats were bred in the 1960s by Ann Baker, an American breeder. Ragdolls are well known for their docile, placid traits and affectionate nature. These cats got their name from the habit of going limp with pleasure when they are being held.