ANS 105 Cat Breed Visuals

Ragdoll

• all have blue eyes

• have colorpoint genes (head, tail, legs)

• when lifted they become limp like a ragdoll (name origin)

• 6 colors, 4 patters, 3 point varieties available for showing

Maine Coon

• native to the US (Maine)

• largest cat

• working ability

• love water

• thought to have originated from raccoon x DC mating (no)

• tufted ears and long, plumed tails

Persian

• most common cat breed pet in the US and likely world

• Brachycephalic flat face

• long fur= overheating issues

• name suggest origin from Persia

• do not want to lifted off the ground

Exotic

• similar to Persian (brachycephalic face)

• resulted from Persian x American Shorthair

• new coat colors that were not found before (name origin)

Devon Rex

• curly/wavy coat that appears plush

• “elfin” or “pixie” like

• loyal and do not like being away from owners

• have exotic taste for a cat

• lots of quiet vocalizations

Abyssinian

• looks like the AJC ancestor

• one of the eldest breeds

• only exist as shorthair breed

• ruddy brown/ gray

• inquisitive, aware of minor changes

Scottish Fold

• chondrodystrophy

• folded ears arose from a spontaneous mutation

• straight-ear version was elevated to show status in 2022

• known to stand upright like a prairie dog

Bombay

• all black

• resemble the black leopard of India

• American Shorthair x Burmese

• Recognized by CFA in 1970

• love toys

Siamese

• born fully white

• Thailand (Siam)

• much fatter breed than skinny version from now

• active- typically loudest cat breed and attention demanding

• one of the eldest breeds

• lady in the tramp

Sphynx

• hairless but have small fur (suede like)

• very few health or genetic related problems

• prone to skin issues

• sun related issues

• lack of hair around ears is a concern

• good for people with allergies (fur)

Ocicat

• bred to resemble wild cat (no wild blood)

• abyssinian x siamese x american shorthair

Russian Blue

• blue hair with a short coat

• green eyes

• very clean and known to fetch and open doors

Singapura

• smallest cat breed

• from Singapore; curious and playful

Somali

• arose from longhaired mutation in Abyssinian

• can use paws like hands

• resembles “little red fox”

Bengal

Asian Leopard Car (ALC) x DC

Chausie

African Jungle Cat (AJC) x DC