#cat breeds

[zooophagous]

The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (UK) posted this to their Facebook page today:

We are very excited to announce our NEW RECOGNISED BREED - The Transylvanian! 🤩

'Indigenous to the woodlands and forests around the Carpathian Mountain areas of Romania and Hungary, the Transylvanian cat is the most recently discovered natural breed in the world.

They have fascinating features such as the reverse Karparti coat, born white, over the first 12 months the kitten grows a black, blue or sometimes a red coat whilst leaving the points of the ears, nose and paws white. Basically a reverse point! The Transylvanian is thermal too, being lighter in summer and darker in winter.

The foundation breeders led by Beverly Elian (WCF Judge) are based in Romania, Hungary, Switzerland and in the UK with Stuart & Amanda Brass.

Extensive testing has occurred on all four generations supported by Leslie Lyons and it appears the breed is robust with no genetic or hereditary issues appearing in any of the litters.'

Not seen and heard enough? You can see our newly recognised Transylvanian at the Feline Fair! Buy your tickets here - https://tinyurl.com/5dm7kp9a! 🎟️

[norapotwora]

Pet illustration commission for Sarah of her beautiful creature, Sketch!

Psst, I'm taking print orders.There are a lot of striped burritos and other animals! If you're interested check out form here -> CLICK

[thebearme]

I wanted to make a fun little art challenge for myself and say: what would Petey look like if he was a different cat breed?

[thecatcrew]

It’s Tinky Winky 🥹🥰🤍🖤

(SN: We think Tinky might have a big cat breed like a Maine Coon or a Siberian mixed in him, but we’re just guessing. He’s always been bigger than his siblings, his hair in his ears are longer, he’s fluffier, and his paws are twice the size of a normal kitten his age, what do y’all think?)

[toyastales]

Purrfect just the way you are!

[1-delululand-1]

What cat breeds are the LaDs men?

M.List

Sidebar: these are my opinions and it's for funsies. I based my choices mostly off of vibes along with my own experience with these specific breeds. I had to include my besties(the twins) bc I love them sm I wish they got more screen time :'( Caleb was just a bonus bc I felt bad for including everyone but him. I might add more to this later (is she crazy? 👀) based on new game updates

Caleb gives off "orange American Curl" vibes so frickin much. He seems very extroverted and like he has a childish nature.

Luke & Kieran would be Toyger cars. They're loyal and energetic. They get bored pretty easily and need constant entertainment. Plus they're easily trained.

Rafayel is a Siamese cat through and through. He's a dramatic trouble maker who always wants your attention.

Sylus would be a white Bengal. He's extremely agile and just exudes confidence. He also has a lot of energy and loves to play(he's so sneaky)

Xavier is def a Ragdoll. He's extremely docile and will do anything you ask of him. Plus he's the perfect cuddle buddy.

Zayne would be a Maine Coon. Even with his luxurious fur, he'd still be stern(as stern as a cat could be) He's self assured and calm.

Let me know what y'all think of my choices 😚

[felinefractious]

Could you explain why so many Ragdolls are posted as PG / Patriarca Gucci free? I saw it a lot when looking through Facebook pages and it seemed something genetic.

I actually hadn’t seen this before on the Ragdoll pages I follow so I had to look it up, another interesting turn on the drama-filled roadmap of Ragdoll history…

Patriarca Gucci was a seal point Ragdoll (look at that 49% total COI lmfao) who is thought to be the source of a recessive, lethal form of dwarfism that first appeared up in the Scandinavian Ragdoll population in 2016 - the reason the blame is placed on Patriarca Gucci is because examination of the pedigree of the affected cats reveal her as a common ancestor.

2016 — Lethal Dwarfism in Scandinavian Ragdolls

Dwarfism in Ragdolls | Patriarca Gucci or “PG Lines”

Dwarfism — Scandinavian Ragdoll Club

Dwarfism in Ragdoll — Scandinavian Ragdoll Club

So breeders reporting their cat(s) to be “PG free” are advertising them as not having Patriarca Gucci in their ancestry/pedigree and thus - based on current working knowledge of the gene, as it hasn’t been identified and there is no testing available yet - should be safe from producing affected offspring.

[nortism]

I will never understand people who buy pure bred cats from breeders. I can understand with dogs a bit as the experience of owning a German shepherd versus a Pomeranian is vastly differently but all cats basically do the same thing: nap and cause problems. The domestic moggy is the perfect companion animal already, why would you spend thousands to get a fancy one who (depending on the breed you go for) may not even live as long? Cats are everywhere, find one in a bin like God intended

[theravenzzz]

I feel like if Rex Splode was a cat, he would be a Samoli cat ⭐️

[star-stimz]

HIMALAYAN CAT STIMBOARD

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◇ day 1 - event post ◇

[foxiskye]

What’s a good cat breed for people allergic to cats? Headed to an adoption center next week

[norapotwora]

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved temporary tattoos.

One day there was a big moment. An issue of the Donald Duck magazine came with temporary tattoos - what a deal! I put on my shoes and ran to the newsstand as if my life depended on it. I got it. I had my holy grail. Now, I just needed to get home as quickly as possible.

I ran, and I fell. Right onto the road, scattered with tiny bits of gravel.

I ended up with stones embedded in my hands and knees, which my mother had to remove with a nail brush.

And now, years later, I can finally fulfill that childhood dream again without brushing gravel out of my hands, this time with temporary tattoos that I’ve created in collaboration with @storeypub. The book contains 50 different cat-themed tattoos!

[sundae-mourning]

mha characters as cats

izuku: ragamuffin- intelligent, sociable, attentive

bakugou: siamese cat- vocal, intelligent, temperamental

todoroki: turkish angora- intelligent, mild, agile

kirishima: chartreux- athletic, friendly, muscular

ochaco: himalayan cat- sweet, companionable,

jirou: japanese bobtail- sweet, easy-going

iida: maine coon- looks like it knows things, intelligent, sociable

mina: british shorthair-easygoing, loyal, affectionate

kaminari: orange domestic shorthair- energetic, friendly, fun

sero: sphinx- same vibe

[the-adventures-of-dave]

im not saying this to come at you, as a bengal owner myself (though i do not plan to purchase any more of them), but aren’t there issues of ethicality surrounding the bengal breed as well, because of their wild cat blood? in particular ive heard stories from vets online regarding the fact that they do not handle visits the way fully domestic animals do and can be dangerous as a result. i see this in my own bengal as well despite his coming from a reliable and reputable breeder and regularly receiving comments from vets that he is very well behaved for the breed. despite being generations down, the wild blood has a clear effect on how well he handles shots, flea treatments, etc. however, outside of vets, very few people seem to actually discuss this matter in relation to the breed. i had personally not even thought about it until i saw them compared to wolfdogs, so i thought to bring it up to you in case you were the same.

Hey there anon, it's no trouble at all! I'll split this into two parts. It's gonna be a long one, so take a look under the cut for my answers (and a very cute photo of Kep).

The question about aggression is interesting to me, as I've never actually heard of bengal-specific aggression before. To vetblr and catblr, what are your experiences with bengal aggression? Do you find the breed leans one way or another?

On that note, let's look at aggression. Like I said, this ask is actually the first I've ever heard of bengal cats being aggressive! Of all the bengal owners I've talked to, both breeders and your average folk, none mentioned anything about human or cat aggression in bengals. As a high energy breed, bengals are known to be environmentally destructive when understimulated, but I can't find anything supported by science stating the breed is any more or less human/cat aggressive than your regular tabby. In talking to both my vet and acquaintances that work at vet clinics, they've all only had positive things to share about bengal personalities.

In my own F7 bengal experience Kepler is as sweet as a button, and even in high stress situations like parties or vet visits he is calm and friendly. He's never had issues with shots, ultrasounds, flea treatments, or handling from the vet. (Dave my domestic shorthair, on the other hand, needs multiple drugs including complete anesthetic to prevent him from hurting himself or veterinary staff, and has a greater history of aggressive behaviour). I actually purchased Kepler because the bengal personality seemed a lot safer and more consistent than adopting a dsh from the shelter and risking owning two aggressive cats.

(A photo of Kepler at the fear free vet, allowing them to lay him on his back for an ultrasound and urine collection.)

Regarding ethics, the issue most look to is the Wild x Domestic cross of the asian leopard cat and domestic shorthair. In the United States and other countries with lax animal welfare laws, poaching and private ownership of servals to create the Savannah breed is an ongoing issue, so it makes sense to want to apply the same logic to bengals.

The reason the cross is not an issue to me personally is that the bengal is considered a "closed breed" under the TICA and CFA, meaning that breeders can no longer register and show <F4 bengals or create new bengal bloodlines by outcrossing to the asian leopard cat. As of this change reputable registered bengals are considered a fully domestic cat and not a wild cross.

(The CFA breed standard stating no bengal can be outcrossed to asian leopard cats.)

This means that so long as you source your pet from a registered and reputable breeder, you are not contributing to the poaching or the unethical breeding of wild mixes. It's a fantastic inclusion, as it also actively discourages people from poaching, owning and breeding wildlife. It also makes it clear to potential cat owners like myself which breeders to avoid (ie. those that don't register or show their "bengals").

As an Albertan Canadian I also have further peace of mind as it is illegal for people in this province to own or import wildlife or wild mixes F4 or below, so there is no chance of getting a poached cat (or its offspring) unless I went to the black market or a particularly shady breeder.

Are there people in the United States and other countries that still cross domestics with ALCs? Most definitely. But I personally don't think that owning a cat that is;

Purchased from a reputable breeder;

Barred by law to be a recent outcross; and

Registered under a cat fancy that discourages outcrossing

actively supports modern poaching or unethical wildlife ownership. Cat fancy has taken steps to minimize the harm of bengal breeding and ownership on wildlife while still preserving a bit of cat history. Those steps are sufficient enough for me to be comfortable with it, and I hope that breeds like the savannah cat follow in their footsteps with a closed breed standard.

That being said, if the history of the bengal upsets you or is something that rubs you the wrong way, I wouldn't fault you for it. Wildlife and animal welfare is a bit of a tricky business, and it's not always black and white. Just make sure to do your research and be open to multiple opinions. I appreciate you reaching out to me, and I hope my own thoughts have given you something to think about, even if you don't agree. Cheers!

[mirtadraws]

cat breeds! Round #1: Abyssinian, American Bobtail, American Curl, Maine Coon, Cornish Rex, La Perm

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