Toyger cats are the result of breeding several domestic shorthair tabby cats in order to make them resemble wild tigers (through their striped markings). The 'toyger' name was created through combining the words 'toy' and 'tiger', two words that aim to reflect the appearance of the breed.
Toyger Cats - A Short History
The breed began to develop back in the 1980s when a breeder named Judy Sudgen noticed several distinctive markings on two of the cats she had bred. The markings appeared on
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Russian Blue Cat
The elegant Russian Blue cat, also known as the Archangel Cat is believed to have originated in the Russian port of Arkhangelsk or Archangel. Their arrival in Northern Europe and England in the 1860s is attributed to sailors bringing them from Russia and one was exhibited as an Archangel cat at England's Crystal Palace in 1875. Queen Victoria had a Russian Blue as a pet, but it was not until 1912 that the breed was given its own class, previously competing in a category with all other blue cats
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Abyssinian Cat - Playful, Affectionate and Loyal Lap Cats
Abyssinian cats are throught to be the oldest pedigree cats in existence and they appear to be remarkably similar to the cats which are featured in egyptian sculptures and paintings. The Abyssinian cat is thought to have first entered Britain in 1868. It it thought that a cat named Zula was brought back to England by a captain named Barrett Leonard, after the Abyssinian war that concluded in May of 1868. While there are no written records which trace Zula as a descendant of the Abyssinian cat,
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Toyger Cats - Designer Cats With Tiger Markings
Toyger cats are the result of breeding several domestic shorthair tabby cats in order to make them resemble wild tigers (through their striped markings). The 'toyger' name was created through combining the words 'toy' and 'tiger', two words that aim to reflect the appearance of the breed.
Toyger Cats - A Short History
The breed began to develop back in the 1980s when a breeder named Judy Sudgen noticed several distinctive markings on two of the cats she had bred. The markings appeared on
Toyger Cats - A Short History
The breed began to develop back in the 1980s when a breeder named Judy Sudgen noticed several distinctive markings on two of the cats she had bred. The markings appeared on
Russian Blue Cat
The elegant Russian Blue cat, also known as the Archangel Cat is believed to have originated in the Russian port of Arkhangelsk or Archangel. Their arrival in Northern Europe and England in the 1860s is attributed to sailors bringing them from Russia and one was exhibited as an Archangel cat at England's Crystal Palace in 1875. Queen Victoria had a Russian Blue as a pet, but it was not until 1912 that the breed was given its own class, previously competing in a category with all other blue cats
Abyssinian Cat - Playful, Affectionate and Loyal Lap Cats
Abyssinian cats are throught to be the oldest pedigree cats in existence and they appear to be remarkably similar to the cats which are featured in egyptian sculptures and paintings. The Abyssinian cat is thought to have first entered Britain in 1868. It it thought that a cat named Zula was brought back to England by a captain named Barrett Leonard, after the Abyssinian war that concluded in May of 1868. While there are no written records which trace Zula as a descendant of the Abyssinian cat,
Friday, October 14, 2011
Two-Faced Cat is Oldest in World
I came across this story recently and was absolutely intrigued by it. I had heard of two-faced cats before but they usually died shortly after birth. It is a fascinating story and congratulations to Marty for taking in and looking after this unusal cat for so long.
Frank and Louie, a gray feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest, living two-faced cat.
Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the “longest
Frank and Louie, a gray feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest, living two-faced cat.
Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the “longest
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Cat Mythology - Cats as Egyptian Gods
Cat mythology has always played an important role in the folklore of ancient Egypt. There were several feline gods and goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon. The Sun God, Ra, was protected by lions as he journeyed through the underworld every night. Bast was the feline goddess of Ancient Egyptian religion and worshipped at least since the Second Dynasty.
Lions held a special fascination for the Egyptians but cats were revered. Bast came to be represented as a woman with the head of a cat and
Lions held a special fascination for the Egyptians but cats were revered. Bast came to be represented as a woman with the head of a cat and
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Two-Faced Cat is Oldest in World
I came across this story recently and was absolutely intrigued by it. I had heard of two-faced cats before but they usually died shortly after birth. It is a fascinating story and congratulations to Marty for taking in and looking after this unusal cat for so long.
Frank and Louie, a gray feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest, living two-faced cat.
Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the “longest
Frank and Louie, a gray feline with two mouths, two noses and three eyes, just turned 12 years old and is the world’s oldest, living two-faced cat.
Sara Wilcox, a Guinness World Records spokeswoman said he is the “longest
Friday, October 7, 2011
Black Cat Mythology: The Familiar Familiar
There is a long tradition of black cats being known as familiars in western folklore and mythology. Grimalkin, who was the witches' cat in William Shakespeare's "MacBeth" is just one example from literature. The symbology of the witches' black cat is an important part of the Halloween celebration.
According to mythology, a familiar is an animal companion that the devil gives to a witch to aid her in her magic spells. A familiar would have a name, the same as other pets; during the middle
According to mythology, a familiar is an animal companion that the devil gives to a witch to aid her in her magic spells. A familiar would have a name, the same as other pets; during the middle
Monday, October 3, 2011
Your Cat's Behavior - Has Your Cat Gone Mad?
Since before Egyptian Times people have been have been trying to dominate their cats, and it just doesn't happen. Normally your cat's behavior means that it will attach itself and become part of the family, but they just aren't wired to be part of a social structure like people and dogs are. A kitten will be attached to its mother, but that is soon replaced by an attachment to territory. Cats can form bonds with people and other animals, and even show affection. This will happen sooner if kitty
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Your Cat's Behavior - Has Your Cat Gone Mad?
Since before Egyptian Times people have been have been trying to dominate their cats, and it just doesn't happen. Normally your cat's behavior means that it will attach itself and become part of the family, but they just aren't wired to be part of a social structure like people and dogs are. A kitten will be attached to its mother, but that is soon replaced by an attachment to territory. Cats can form bonds with people and other animals, and even show affection. This will happen sooner if kitty
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