Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Korat Cat - Loyal, Affectionate And Playful Cat

The Korat cat is a silver/blue domestic cat, native to Thailand, that is said to give good luck to people. Often nicknamed the 'good luck cat', these cats were originally given as gifts to newly-weds or people that were held in high esteem by others. Korats are well loved and many Thai people consider the Korat to be their national cat (not the Siamese!).
Korat cats are named after the place where they are thought to have originated, the Korat region in North-Eastern Thailand. This region has

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Korat Cat - Loyal, Affectionate And Playful Cat

The Korat cat is a silver/blue domestic cat, native to Thailand, that is said to give good luck to people. Often nicknamed the 'good luck cat', these cats were originally given as gifts to newly-weds or people that were held in high esteem by others. Korats are well loved and many Thai people consider the Korat to be their national cat (not the Siamese!).
Korat cats are named after the place where they are thought to have originated, the Korat region in North-Eastern Thailand. This region has

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Birman Cats - Laidback, Adaptable and Sociable House Cats

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Birman cats are a breed shrouded in mystery; Birman cats are often referred to as 'sacred cats of Burma' but no-one is really sure of the true origins of this particular breed. Legend has it that these cats originated in Burma and were owned by priests, hence the nickname 'sacred cats of Burma'.
Birman cats were first recognized and registered in France, in 1925, several

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Birman Cats - Laidback, Adaptable and Sociable House Cats

[caption id="f_attachment" align="alignleft" width="333" caption="."]by macdomeng under CC BY-ND [/caption]
Birman cats are a breed shrouded in mystery; Birman cats are often referred to as 'sacred cats of Burma' but no-one is really sure of the true origins of this particular breed. Legend has it that these cats originated in Burma and were owned by priests, hence the nickname 'sacred cats of Burma'.
Birman cats were first recognized and registered in France, in 1925, several

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Bombay Cats - A Unique Blend Of Personality And Elegance

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Bombay cats are well known for their sleek black coats and great personalities. A close cousin of the Burmese cat, Bombays have captured the attention of cat lovers everywhere with their elegant good looks and endearing personalities.
Bombay cats come in two varities, Amercian and British. The American Bombay was introduced in 1958 as a result of breeding a domestic short hair cat with a

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Bombay Cats - A Unique Blend Of Personality And Elegance

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Bombay cats are well known for their sleek black coats and great personalities. A close cousin of the Burmese cat, Bombays have captured the attention of cat lovers everywhere with their elegant good looks and endearing personalities.
Bombay cats come in two varities, Amercian and British. The American Bombay was introduced in 1958 as a result of breeding a domestic short hair cat with a

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American Curl Cat - I'm All Ears!

The American Curl Cat gets his curious name from his ears, which tend to curve backwards and toward the center of his head. A relatively new breed, the American Curl was established in 1981 when Grace Ruga of Lakeland, California found two cats with curled back ears on her doorstep. One of the cats disappeared shortly after her arrival, but the other one, Shulamith, remained and gave birth to a litter of kittens. Two of those kittens shared their mother's trait of the curled ears. At first,

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American Curl Cat - I'm All Ears!

The American Curl Cat gets his curious name from his ears, which tend to curve backwards and toward the center of his head. A relatively new breed, the American Curl was established in 1981 when Grace Ruga of Lakeland, California found two cats with curled back ears on her doorstep. One of the cats disappeared shortly after her arrival, but the other one, Shulamith, remained and gave birth to a litter of kittens. Two of those kittens shared their mother's trait of the curled ears. At first,

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Turkish Van Cats - Sociable, Intelligent And Loveable Large Cats!

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Turkish Van cats are a domestic breed that has earned the nickname 'swimming cat' (amongst others) because Turkish Vans have an affinity for water. This is naturally quite rare and isn't something that you often see in the cat realm - though there are other exceptions. Despite the name, this particular breed is thought to have developed outside of Turkey but the breed

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Norwegian Forest Cat - Friendly, Water-Loving, Beautiful Cats!

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A Norwegian Forest Cat is a domestic cat breed that is native to Norway, a Northern European country. They're adapted to live in cold climates as they have two coats - a long, glossy top coat that has a natural water-shedding ability along with a short woolly undercoat that is perfect for insulation.
Even as far back as the 16th Century, descriptions of Norwegian forest cats

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