Historically, most species have remained unchanged in their physical forms and appearance for over a thousand years. Examples are the Japanese bobtail and the Egyptian Mau, which now have the same appearance as in the paintings of ancient Egyptian artists. Cats come in various colors, sizes, and shapes, with distinctive characteristics. Many people worldwide keep cats as pets, and they continue to be wonderful human companions! This article will cover popular cat breeds.
The Persian and Siamese species have the most mixed blood because they are ancient breeds. Persians have long hair; they make excellent show specimens and good companions. They are quiet and calm, and they come in different colors. The Siamese is the opposite of the Persian—ringing, noisy, communicative, and intelligent. They can be unusually affectionate and are more “sporty” in appearance due to their short fur that lies tightly to the skin.
- Recently, the breed has become very popular in our latitudes. Canadian Sphynx (also known as the Canadian Hairless). The fame arose, of course, thanks to the animal’s appearance. It seems as if the animal has no hair at all. All sphinxes have hair on their noses, behind their ears, and maybe on the tip of their tails and paws; in cats, you can see hair on their testicles.
- One of the famous cat breeds that is found at exhibitions, and its photographs are well-known on the Internet, is the cat breed Maine Coon with a characteristic brutal appearance. The breed is distinguished not only by its impressive size. These animals have refined grace, gorgeous fur, and gentle character.
- The Abyssinian cat is a medium-sized, muscular, and strong animal. It is known to be a direct descendant of the sacred cat of Egypt. The Abyssinian is a colorful and lovely cat.
- The blue Russian stands out for its beautiful fur coat, shimmering with bluish or blue notes. This breed can be timid around strangers but playful and intelligent around the family. Russian Blues love toys and children and have an easy-going nature.
- American Shorthair migrated to North America with the first British settlers to protect the precious food cargo from mice and rats. This breed requires a lot of love and affection. The American Shorthair breed has about 80 officially recognized colors and patterns.
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