A leopard house cat is one that has beautiful spots or rosettes in their coat. Of course, leopard house cats are not really descended from leopards at all. Rather, they are selectively bred from domestic cat breeds to look as if they were. However some are descended from domestic cat and wild cat hybrids. I…
Have you heard rumours that all calico cats are female? Well, although it’s not quite as simple as that, there is some truth to it. As thanks to their genetics, most calico cats really are girls. But, very occasionally male kittens can be born with a genetic anomaly that makes calico coloring possible. Why Are…
Maine Coon cats with black and white fur are relatively uncommon, but they are an acceptable coat pattern according to the terms of their breed standard. You might be surprised to discover though, that the classic tuxedo black and white Maine Coon cat isn’t the only way for them to have a monochrome coat! What…
Tabby is the Maine Coon’s original pattern, and some Coon connoisseurs view stripes as a sign of a cat that’s stayed true to its roots. But Maine Coon tabby cats’ stripes aren’t all the same. Some tabby patterns even have quite a controversial status within the Maine Coon community. What is a Maine Coon tabby…
Bengal cats, like all felines, are obligate carnivores. That means they have adapted to only eat other animals, and they are unable to digest or gain any nutritional benefit from plant matter. But unlike most other pet cat breeds, Bengals have a very recent wild ancestor. Bengals were first established as a breed by crossing…
A red Ragdoll cat, also known as a flame point, orange or ginger Ragdoll, has orange fur at their points, and white or palest cream fur over the rest of their body. But does this color give them the unique personality that so many owners claim to see? Or are they just like any other…
Would you like to know what sets a blue point Ragdoll apart from their brothers and sisters in other colors? This complete guide has everything you need to know about what makes their coat color so special, and whether it changes their personality or their health. What Is A Blue Point Ragdoll? Blue is one…
The Cheetoh cat is a relatively new cat breed with Ocicat and Bengal cat heritage. Cheetoh cats are large and stocky with leopard-like spots or rosettes. They are famously friendly, sociable and sweet natured. But are they a real breed, or is this a marketing gimmick for another cross bred cat? Meet The Cheetoh Cat…
Tortoiseshell and calico cats have a great deal in common. They both have the genes that create the distinctive tortoiseshell coat pattern with blotches of red fur mingled with black. Where calico and tortoiseshell cats differ, is that calico cats have an additional gene we call the spotting gene. And the spotting gene breaks up…
Flat faced cats are widely admired for their squashed features. Their muzzle is short, nostrils are narrowed and the bridge of their nose often has a raised ridge of skin above it. Flat faced cat breeds include the popular Persians, Scottish Folds and Exotic Shorthair. Flat faced cat breeds are famous for their grumpy cat…