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A Sphynx cat, one of the cat breeds resulting from human breeding practices during the last century and a half. In 1871 only five cat breeds were recognized by an association in London. Today the USA based Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 41 breeds [20] and The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes 57 breeds. [21]
The breed is often known for its large, round, deep-blue eyes, [22] [23] though other cats may have that feature as well. [24] The genes for point coloration are also responsible for these distinctive blue eyes. Deeper shades of blue are favored in cat shows. Ragdoll Cat looking away from camera Ragdoll cats have distinctive, large, oval, blue eyes
The domestic short-haired and domestic long-haired cat types are not breeds, but terms used (with various spellings) in the cat fancy to describe "mongrel" or "bicolor" cats by coat length, ones that do not belong to a particular breed. Some registries such as the Cat Fanciers' Association allow for domestic short hairs and domestic long hairs ...
Preliminary New Breed: This is a special class for the evaluation of new breeds. The intent of the new breed classes is the eventual recognition of these breeds for championship competition. Preliminary New Breed is for those breeds who are at the beginning of this process. 501-550 Advanced New Breed
Pages in category "Cat breeds originating in the United States" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
This is a complete list of cat registries worldwide. A cat registry's purpose is to register purebred cats which are recognized by the organization. The first cat registry was the National Cat Club, set up in 1887 in England. The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy was established in 1910. The National Cat Club was also the governing body of the ...
Some cats can be trained to use the human toilet, eliminating the litter box and its attendant expense, unpleasant odor, and the need to use landfill space for disposal. An exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum states that cat feces from urban runoff carry Toxoplasma gondii parasites to the ocean and kill sea otters. [68]
Gould also played a part in the early history of the modern breed of Siamese cat, becoming one of the first western Siamese breeders. In 1884, her brother Edward, who was Consul-General in Bangkok, brought a breeding pair of the cats back home as a gift for his sister. Gould's pair, named Pho and Mia, produced three Siamese kittens, and all ...