CATSCATS

Breed IdentificationBreed Identification

List of Cats for IdentificationList of Cats for Identification

*Scottish Fold*Scottish Fold *Persian*Persian*Cornish Rex*Cornish Rex *Korat*Korat*Somali*Somali *Sphynx*Sphynx*Siamese*Siamese *Bengal*Bengal*Abyssinian*Abyssinian *Munchkin*Munchkin*Manx*Manx *Egyptian Mau*Egyptian Mau*Chartreux*Chartreux *Ragdoll*Ragdoll*Tonkinese*Tonkinese *Balinese*Balinese*American Shorthair*American Shorthair *Japanese Bobtail*Japanese Bobtail*American Curl*American Curl *Russian Blue*Russian Blue*Havana Brown*Havana Brown

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Breed IdentificationBreed Identification Colors – Solid, Parti, TabbyColors – Solid, Parti, Tabby Coat – Ticking to ShadingCoat – Ticking to Shading Comparison of BluesComparison of Blues Ear ComparisonEar Comparison Tail ComparisonTail Comparison ““ese” Comparison/Point Colorsese” Comparison/Point Colors Spot ComparisonSpot Comparison Coat ComparisonsCoat Comparisons Other ShorthairsOther Shorthairs Other LonghairsOther Longhairs The Official “M”The Official “M”

COLORS - SolidsCOLORS - SolidsWhiteWhite

BlackBlack

BlueBlue

Red

Cream

Chocolate

COLORS - PartiCOLORS - Parti

Parti – Two Color in Blue or Parti – Two Color in Blue or RedRed

TortoiseshellTortoiseshell

CalicoCalico

Colors – Van and HarlequinColors – Van and Harlequin

VAN: White with color VAN: White with color on the tail and on the tail and between the earsbetween the ears

HARLEQUIN: Any HARLEQUIN: Any color and small color and small patches (as few as patches (as few as possible) of the possible) of the same color on the same color on the body and legs body and legs

TABBYTABBY

MACKERELMACKEREL CLASSICCLASSIC

TABBY TABBY

BRACELETS AND NECKLACES

MASCARA LINES MARBLING

1. Japanese Bobtail1. Japanese Bobtail

*1,000 Year Old Breed

*Singing Voice

*Carry things in their mouths

*Tail no longer than 3”

*All colors except Siamese or Abbysinian

2. Persian2. Persian*Originated in Persia

*#1 Popular Purebred Breed

*Some tearing normal because of large eyes

*7 Accepted Colors: Solid, Silver/Golden, Smoke/Shaded, Tabby, Parti-Color, Calico, Himalayan

EXOTIC SHORTHAIREXOTIC SHORTHAIR

Shorthair Version Shorthair Version of a Persianof a Persian

Thick, Dense, Thick, Dense, Plush FurPlush Fur

Levels of ShadingLevels of Shading

TIPPED TIPPED

SHADED

Levels of ShadingLevels of Shading

SMOKESMOKE

TICKEDTICKED

3. Russian Blue3. Russian Blue

*Originated in Archangel Isles, Russia

*Descendants of the Royal Cats of Russian Czars

*Emerald eyes – large and rounded; described as “cobra like”

*Formerly trapped for thick coat that is similar to beaver and seal

4. Abbyssinian4. Abbyssinian

*Ruddy ticked coat - distinctly ticked, with three or four bands of color, ending in the ticking color

*Very people oriented

*Extremely loyal personality

5.5. Scottish FoldScottish Fold

*Originated in 1961 from a white barn cat in Scotland

*Ear fold caused from incomplete dominant gene mutation

*Ears come in folded and normal

*Born with straight ears that start to fold at 3-4 weeks of age

*Tiny voices, not very vocal

6.6. ChartreauxChartreaux

*Originally bred by Carthusian Monks, France

*Named for 18th Century Spanish wool because of dense wooly undercoat like sheep

*Do not brush because of undercoat, finger combing is more appropriate

*Make chirping noises

*Have dog-like behaviors

*Takes a full 3 years to mature

*Nicknamed “Potato on Toothpicks”

7. Sphynx7. Sphynx

*Originated in 1966 in Toronto, Canada from an natural mutation

*Fine down hair like warm peach/suede

*Require bathing because of oils on surface – leave grease rings on furniture

*Still can cause allergies – oil spots, saliva and dander on top of skin with no heavy top coat to mute allergens

8. Egyptian Mau8. Egyptian Mau

*Mau is the Egyptian word for cat

*Domesticated from African Wildcat

*Imported into North America by exiled Russian Princess

*Only naturally spotted breed of domestics

*Soft, melodious voice

*Gooseberry green eyes

*Colors: Silver, Bronze, Smoke, Black, Blue

9. Siamese9. Siamese

*Originated in Thailand, formerly known as Siam

*Deep slanted almond shaped eyes of blue

*Voice is legendary

*Colors: Seal, Chocolate, Blue, Lilac

SIAMESE SIAMESE TraditionalTraditional AppleheadApplehead

*Triangular Face *Applehead Face

*Oriental Frame *Tonkinese Frame

*Current Standard *Standard 20 Years Ago

10. Korat10. Korat*Originated in Thailand

*Known as “good luck” cats. A pair are given to bride/groom on their wedding day for good fortune

*Eyes mature as they grown into adulthood – start with blue, change to amber/green, end in luminous green as adults

*Hair does NOT float; good for people with allergies

The BLUESThe BLUESChartreauxChartreauxDouble coat like sheep woolDouble coat like sheep woolMakes chirping noises Makes chirping noises

KoratKoratHair doesn’t float

Eyes change from blue to green on maturity

RUSSIAN BLUEThick coat that is similar to beaver and sealLarge, rounded, emerald eyes

11.11. American CurlAmerican Curl

*Originated in 1981 in Lakewood, California

*Accepted in long and short hair with minimal undercoat

*Born with straight ears; 3-5 days after birth curl will begin to show and continue until 16 weeks of age

*Degree of ear curl varies from 90 to 180 degrees

EARS TO YOUEARS TO YOU

AMERICAN CURLAMERICAN CURL SCOTTISH FOLDSCOTTISH FOLD

*Curled ear*Curled ear *Folded Ear*Folded Ear

*American Breed*American Breed *Scottish Breed*Scottish Breed

12. Balinese12. Balinese

*Double Coat

*Longhaired Siamese mutation

*Colors: Seal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac

13. Somali13. Somali*Long-haired Abyssinian

*Soft voices, quiet, trill

*Run sideways like a monkey

*Love water

*Smart – open drawers, cupboards

*Bushy Tail; nicknamed “Fox Cat”

*Colors: Ruddy, Red, Blue, Fawn

14. Manx14. Manx

*Originated in Ilse of Man off coast of England

*Dog like characters of retrieving and burying toys

*Long hair formerly known as “Cymric”

*Full Tail, Short Tail, Rise (“Rumpy Riser”), and No Tail (“Rumpie”)

A Tail of Two KittiesA Tail of Two Kitties

American BobtailAmerican Bobtail Japanese BobtailJapanese Bobtail ManxManx*Tail Average 1-4”*Tail Average 1-4” *Tail No Longer than 3” *Tail No Longer than 3” *Tail Varies*Tail Varies

*Good Therapy Cats*Good Therapy Cats *Singing Voice *Singing Voice *Dog Like*Dog Like

*Like shiny objects*Like shiny objects *Carry things in mouth *Carry things in mouth **Bury/Hide ToysBury/Hide Toys

15. Havana Brown15. Havana Brown

*Royal Cats of Siam

*Strain of Brown Siamese

*More dog than cat

*Loud purr, almost vibrates

*Named after Havana cigars because of color

*Green Eyes

*Brown Whiskers that turn white with old age

16. Bengal16. Bengal*Domestic cat bred with small Asian leopard – 4-5 Generations of Breeding for Domestics

*Not allowed in CFA because of issues in wildness of breed; recognized by TICA

*Known for spots, swirls, facial mascaras, necklaces, bracelets, marbling, and gold shimmer

*Voice like no other, even more notable than a Siamese

17. Munchkin17. Munchkin

*Domestic Shorthair

*All colors and patterns accepted

*Bred for natural mutation of shorter legs

*Controversy over breeding for mutation – cats have hard time walking ,running, climbing stairs because of short stature

18. Ragdoll18. Ragdoll*Developed in 1960s in California

*Altered males can reach 20+ pounds

*Blue Eyes

*2 Years for coat development; 4 years for overall size

*Patterns: Two with white (mitted and bicolor) and one with no white (colorpoint).

Fluffy Doll BreedsFluffy Doll Breeds

BirmanBirmanSacred in BurmaSacred in BurmaNot as thick coat as PersianNot as thick coat as Persian

RagamuffinRagamuffinGo Limp in ArmsGo Limp in ArmsSlight dome in head; nose shorter than RagdollSlight dome in head; nose shorter than RagdollHeavier boned than RagdollHeavier boned than RagdollCoat shorter and thicker than RagdollCoat shorter and thicker than RagdollCross between Birman and Household PetCross between Birman and Household Pet

RagdollRagdollLarge – 20+ Lbs.Large – 20+ Lbs.Coat mature at two yearsCoat mature at two yearsCross between Birman and Household PetCross between Birman and Household PetMore fine boned than RagamuffinMore fine boned than Ragamuffin

19. American Shorthair19. American Shorthair

*Brought to USA on Mayflower – used to keep rat population down on ships

*1966 Movement to preserve original breed instead of melding into general domestic shorthair class

*Weight from 11-15 pounds

*80 Different colors and patterns

Across the Sea – British ShorthairAcross the Sea – British Shorthair

*Originated in Rome*Originated in Rome

*Plus Coat, Luxurious Feel*Plus Coat, Luxurious Feel

20. Tonkinese20. Tonkinese

*Originated in1930 - California

*Formerly known as “Burmese”

*Cross between the Siamese and Burmese

*Remind many people of the old apple-headed Siamese of twenty years ago

*Medium-sized cat that is remarkably dense and muscular

What the “ese” is it?What the “ese” is it?

BalineseBalineseLonghair Siamese MutationLonghair Siamese MutationSeal, Blue, Chocolate, LilacSeal, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac

BurmeseBurmeseNow more known as TonkineseNow more known as Tonkinese““Bricks wrapped in Silk”Bricks wrapped in Silk”

Colorpoint ShorthairColorpoint Shorthair16 Different point colors beyond 16 Different point colors beyond normal 4 Siamese point colorsnormal 4 Siamese point colors

Oriental ShorthairOriental Shorthair300 colors and patterns300 colors and patternsLong hair and Short hairLong hair and Short hairFoundation from Siamese breedFoundation from Siamese breed

SiameseSiameseTraditional and AppleheadTraditional and AppleheadDeep Almond Slanted Blue EyesDeep Almond Slanted Blue EyesSeal, chocolate, blue, lilacSeal, chocolate, blue, lilac

TonkineseTonkineseFormerly known as BurmeseFormerly known as Burmese

COLOR - PointsCOLOR - Points

SealSeal

LilacLilac

Blue

Red

21. Ocicat21. Ocicat*Only spotted domestic bred to emulate wild cats

*Breed originated in 1964

*Named Ocicat because it looks like an ocelot

*Generations of interbreeding of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair

Spots, Spots, SpotsSpots, Spots, Spots

BengalBengalDomestic cat bred with small Asian leopardKnown for spots, swirls, facial mascaras,

necklaces, bracelets, marbling, gold shimmer

Egyptian MauEgyptian MauDomesticated from African WildcatOnly naturally spotted breed of domesticsGooseberry green eyesColors: Silver, Bronze, Smoke, Black, Blue

OcicatOcicatOnly spotted domestic bred to emulate wild catsInterbreeding of domestic cats/no wild inbreedingNamed Ocicat because it looks like an ocelot

22. Cornish Rex22. Cornish Rex

*Originated in Cornwall, England in 1950

*Minimal Shedding

*Coat falls in washboard waves; very short, lies close to the body and is incredibly soft to the touch, prompting comparisons to cut velvet, karakul lamb, rabbit fur or silk. It feels like a Cornish Rex coat and nothing else is the same.

*Kitten like antics – continued kitten behavior into adulthood

Curly and WiryCurly and Wiry

Cornish RexCornish RexOriginated in Cornwall,England Minimal SheddingCoat falls in washboard waves

Devon RexDevon RexOriginated in Devonshire, England from a StrayOriginated in Devonshire, England from a StrayHead larger than CornishHead larger than CornishCurly coat where Cornish is wavyCurly coat where Cornish is wavyDifferent ancestors than CornishDifferent ancestors than Cornish

Selkirk RexSelkirk RexOriginated in Montana, USAOriginated in Montana, USABorn curly – short and long hair versionsBorn curly – short and long hair versionsWhiskers are brittleWhiskers are brittleAll layers of fur; where Cornish lacks guardhairsAll layers of fur; where Cornish lacks guardhairsDecided stop of nose; while Cornish has Roman Decided stop of nose; while Cornish has Roman

nosenose

Curly or WiryCurly or WiryLaPermLaPermOriginated 1982 – Oregon, USAOriginated 1982 – Oregon, USABorn BaldBorn BaldAll Color/Coat PatternsAll Color/Coat PatternsLooks like Persian with a PermLooks like Persian with a PermLong or ShorthairLong or Shorthair

American WirehairAmerican WirehairOriginated in 1966 – New York, Originated in 1966 – New York,

USAUSAOne-half kittens in litter will be wiry One-half kittens in litter will be wiry

hairhairWhiskers are also wiryWhiskers are also wiry

OTHER SHORTHAIRSOTHER SHORTHAIRSBombayBombayOriginated in Kentucky, 1953Originated in Kentucky, 1953Designed to be a “parlor panther”Designed to be a “parlor panther”Similar to BurmeseSimilar to BurmeseGold to Copper EyesGold to Copper Eyes

SingapuraSingapuraSmaller than average domestic shorthairSmaller than average domestic shorthairCombination of both the ticked coat Combination of both the ticked coat

pattern and the dark brown color pattern and the dark brown color Noticeably larger eyes/ears than other Noticeably larger eyes/ears than other

domestic shorthairsdomestic shorthairs

Long Hair MajesticsLong Hair Majestics

Maine CoonMaine CoonNative American LonghairNative American LonghairWide variety of colors/patterns: solid, shaded, Wide variety of colors/patterns: solid, shaded,

smoke, tabby, bi-color, parti-colorssmoke, tabby, bi-color, parti-colors

Norweigan ForestNorweigan ForestExplored the world with the VikingsExplored the world with the VikingsBright green eyes with bands of goldBright green eyes with bands of goldInner ear hair deflects wind and snowInner ear hair deflects wind and snowRequires very little, if any, combingRequires very little, if any, combing

SiberianSiberianNational cat of RussiaNational cat of RussiaNon-Allergic FurNon-Allergic Fur

Built for cold weather: Built for cold weather:

*Heavy water resistant *Heavy water resistant coatcoat

*Long ruff, stomach, *Long ruff, stomach, and britchesand britches

*Long, bushy tail *Long, bushy tail which the cat wraps which the cat wraps around himself when around himself when he curls uphe curls up

*Ears more heavily *Ears more heavily furred (inside and furred (inside and tips)tips)

*Big, round, tufted feet *Big, round, tufted feet serve as 'snow shoes‘serve as 'snow shoes‘

*Relatively long, *Relatively long, square muzzle square muzzle facilitates grasping facilitates grasping prey and lapping prey and lapping water from streams water from streams and puddlesand puddles

Turkish AngoraTurkish AngoraOriginated in TurkeyOriginated in TurkeyLong, fine boned bodyLong, fine boned bodyPointed facesPointed facesSoft, silky coat rarely mats and requires Soft, silky coat rarely mats and requires

only minimal grooming only minimal grooming While whites are still very popular today, While whites are still very popular today,

breeders have focused increasingly breeders have focused increasingly on colored cats on colored cats

Turkish VanTurkish VanNamed from Lake Van, TurkeyNamed from Lake Van, TurkeyLack an undercoatLack an undercoatUnique cashmere like coat texture that is Unique cashmere like coat texture that is

water resistantwater resistantLove to swimLove to swimVan pattered with head, tail coloring over Van pattered with head, tail coloring over

white coatwhite coat

The Official “M”The Official “M”The legend is that The legend is that Muhammad put hisMuhammad put hishand on the cat’shand on the cat’sforehead and that isforehead and that iswhy every cat has fourwhy every cat has fourdark lines on theirdark lines on theirforehead.forehead.

-tradition of the Prophet quoted -tradition of the Prophet quoted by Jalaluddin Rumi (d. 1273)by Jalaluddin Rumi (d. 1273)

The greatness of The greatness of

nation and its moralnation and its moral

progress can beprogress can be

judged by the wayjudged by the way

Its animals areIts animals are

treated.treated.

-Mohandas K. Mahatma Gandhi-Mohandas K. Mahatma Gandhi