Find that cat *breed*

[tigergrrrl]

OK. In the dog section there is a Find that dog breed post, so I brought that here. I'll name a cat breed and you find the picture, then when it's guessed,I'll post another.

1st is:

Very easy, first is a wild cat:

Tiger

[dab_20]

heres tigers http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/dab_20/th_WhiteRegularTiger.jpg (http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/dab_20/WhiteRegularTiger.jpg)

[Flatcoatluver]

whats next??

[Flatcoatluver]

fine then how about a miane coon

[kuddlekitty56]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/kuddlekitty56/images.jpg

there

[kuddlekitty56]

scottish fold, anyone?

[Miss Z]

http://www.crcsoft.com/cat/images/scottish.jpglet's have an oriental shorthair:)

[Addie]

http://www.breedlist.com/litters/pics/oris.jpg
Now a maine coon...

[Suki Wingy]

http://www.kotopes.lv/encikplopedija/koshki/Main_coon_s.jpg
Flame Point Himalayan

[Anita]

[IMG]

Now a Turkish Angora

[Xaja]

Let's reanimate that game.

We even got a Bombay in Cat of the Day:

http://catoftheday.com/archive/2000/September/25.jpg

Let's have a golden Siberian next.

[Xaja]

This is the only pic of that breed I have ever seen:

http://www.gorki.net/breeds/Snowcat1.jpg

Now I'd like to see a lynx point bengal.

[Miss Z]

Well, i found a seal lynx point bengal



http://www.tica.org/breeds/breesy.jpg


Now... a Japanese Bobtail

[Xaja]

Very nice one you found.

Here's a Japanese Bobtail:

http://www.nekohige.jp/mall1/chanan/japanese-bobtail-2.jpg

And I'd like to see a savannah next (adore hybrids).

[icedtea]

Here it is.now a york chocolate! what a sweetnew breed!

[Miss Z]

http://www.geocities.com/pndtpa/breeds/yorkchocolate.jpg


Wow, i didn't know those cats existed!!!

Now, a Singapura:)

[Xaja]

I like York Chocolates, but I prefer the solid Version.

Here are some cute Singapuras:

http://design.alartlain.net/graf/collage/singapura.jpg


Next please show me a TOYGER. (one of the most beautiful breeds)

[Miss Z]

http://www.toygerbreed.com/images/nice_toyger.jpg

And lets have a Chartreux...

[Xaja]

Here you are:

http://loof.asso.fr/repupload/upload-loof/Portrait_Chartreux/Chartreux-web-1.jpg

What about a Neva Masquarade next? I love them.

[k9krazee]

http://www.enimal.de/tiere/images/articles/katzenrassen/neva-masquarade.jpg
How about LaPerm?

[Xaja]

LaPerm:

http://www.photocat.co.uk/galleries/character2/images/5.jpg

Next an Australian Tiffanie, please (and do not confuse with Chantilly/Tiffany).

[Anita]

Now how about a Turkish Van :D

[Xaja]

Wonderful!!! Where did you find that gorgeous Tiffanie? Pleeeease tell me!

Your Turkish Van:

http://www.pusscats.com/Turkish_Van_Cats.jpg

I'd like to have a Golden Persian next.

[Miss Z]

http://www.kkoe.net/en/Content/breeds/PEREXO/images/persiangolden.jpg

Next, an Egyptian Mau:)

[Xaja]

Egyptian Mau:

http://www.pusscats.com/Egyptian_Mau-Cat_1.jpg
(I love Helmi Flick photography)

Next: Nebelung

[Xaja]

Nobody for teh Nebelung? So I'll post it:


http://www.pusscats.com/Nebelung-Cat_1.jpg

Next try a Chausie.

[Suki Wingy]

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/cat-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/chausie-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/pictures/chausie-0008.jpg
flame point himalayan

[Xaja]

Flame Point Himalayan:

http://f.screensavers.com/migration/wp/beezley_215.gif

Next: Burmilla

[Miss Z]

http://www.geocities.com/miperrito_com/Gatos/burmilla.gif

And next lets have an Australian Mist:)

[Xaja]

You're reading my thoughts! I wanted to propose an Australian Mist next!

http://www.petnet.com.au/cat/C122.jpg

Next: Ojosazules

[Miss Z]

You're reading my thoughts! I wanted to propose an Australian Mist next!

Wow, that was strange!!!:eek: :D


http://www.penmarric.ns.ca/Pedigree/Breedbios/ojosazules.jpg

It was quite hard to find a picture of an Ojosazules!


Are there any California Spangled cat pics out there:) ?

[Xaja]

For sure there are:

http://www.pet.gen.tr/2002/cats_pics/cats_53.jpg

What about a... LaPerm?

[Anita]

This is a La Perm:

http://www.pet.gen.tr/2002/cats_pics/cats_72.jpg

Now somebody get a Sphynx ! :p

The Tiffanie page is http://www.silvertails.com.au/

[Xaja]

Thank you so much for the Tiffanie page!

Isn't that spinx gorgeous together with the persian?

http://www.jaquelines-tierpension-mit-herz.de/images/Perser%20und%20Sphynx.JPG

A Poodlecat next, please.

[Miss Z]

This is yet another breed that i never knew existed!:rolleyes: :p

http://www.gorki.net/breeds/Pooddlecat1.JPG

Next, an American Keuda:)

[Xaja]

That one I didn't know, I have to admit. :-)

http://www.centralpets.com/critter_images/mammals/cats/CAT_0005830_20030416174625.jpg


A Cymric, please.

[bleupurrs]

Hello,
I am enjoying looking at all these gorgeous, exotic kitties.
But, my two Chantilly/Tiffany, are feeling a little left out.
I am sending along a picture of their grandfather, isn't he a
handsome fella?

[Xaja]

He's gorgeous! Well, we haven't had every breed yet, by far not!

Why don't you join the game? It's vey funny! Right now we're looking for a Cymric.

[Miss Z]

This cymric is gorgeous!...

http://home.earthlink.net/~branbarrel/images/cat_slade2.jpg

Is there anyone still playing this? If there is, I'd like to see a Don Hairless:)

[Anita]

Here is a Don Hairless

http://www.pusscats.com/Peterbald-Cat_6.jpg


How about a Snowshoe Cat :cool:

[Xaja]

I am playing!! Just waiting for somebody to answer...

Snowshoe Cat:

http://www.pusscats.com/Snowshoe_Cat_4.jpg

Next: RagaMuffin.

[Miss Z]

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/ragamuffin.jpg

Now lets have a Honeybear (cat!):rolleyes: :)

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

http://www.pusscats.com/Honeybear_Cats-Honey_Bear_1.jpg

Next: Chausie

[Miss Z]

http://www.kittykondo.com/f3bttf.JPG

Next, a Korat:)

[Xaja]

:mad: Sometimes I don't get an email when somebody replies to this thread. So I miss those wonderful breeds. Honeybears were new to me, but they're cuties. Just we don't have those gorgeous breeds here in Europe... :(

Ok, the Korat:

http://www.catsunited.com/assets/images/korat.jpg

Next: Ocicat

[Anita]

Aqui el Ocicat

http://www.macji-svet.org/fotopasme/pasmaocicat.jpg


Ahora necesitamos a los graciosos munchkins :rolleyes:

[Xaja]

Wow, ¡una hispanohablante! ¡Que bién!
Siempre he buscado alguien para hablar español.

Los munchkins... Son graciosos, es verdad, pero no sé si sufren o no. Pues aquí tienes:

http://www.moggies.co.uk/breeds/munchkin.jpg


Y el próximo: La Habana :cool: Havanna para los ingleses.

[Miss Z]

¡perdón! no comprendo español!:rolleyes: :p



But here's a Havanna
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/GCCF_CATS/HAV.JPEG

Next, a Jungala:)

[Xaja]

Never mind, we're multilingual. :D

And we're going for the rare breeds now, right?

Jungala:

http://catzinc.org.nz/profiles/jungala/photo1.jpg


Next is a Ringtail.

[Miss Z]

http://www.catclassified.com/user_images/8447971.jpg

Hmmm, another rare breed (racks brain;) )...... a Sokoke Forest cat

[Xaja]

No problem. Sokoke Forest:



http://www.gorki.net/breeds/sokokeforest1.JPG


I guess we'll never run out of breeds. I've got 180 breeds on my list... Well I 'd love to continue that game till we have them all and afterwards we can look for special colours...

Next show me a Templecat please, the shorthair version of the Birman.

[Miss Z]

Here you go:)

http://catzinc.org.nz/profiles/templecat/photo1.jpg

I too would like to continue the game:D

Next, a Piawaian Kucing (I think this breed is very rare, I found a pic but if you really can't find one then you can go onto another breed;) )

[Xaja]

You get one only pic if you enter the name in Google:

http://messybeast.com/images/piawaian.jpg

Can you show me a LaMerm?

I think it's so much fun to discover new breeds and find out things about them. :)

[Miss Z]

http://catzinc.org.nz/shows/bobs04/skookum.jpg

A SEYCHELLOIS next please:)

[Xaja]

Ar your orders:

http://www.scarlettini.nl/foto's/cats_70.jpg


What about a... Peterbald?

[Miss Z]

http://www.pusscats.com/Peterbald-Cat_7.jpg

Lets have a Long haired Selkirk Rex, they are so adorable:D

[Xaja]

You're right, they're gorgeous.

http://selkirkrexcatclub.co.uk/selkirkrexcatclub/cookie2.jpg

I'd like to see a Ninlaret, please.

[Miss Z]

Are Ninlarets extinct? I think they were an oriental cat that had black fur, teeth, claws etc. I had a bit of trouble finding one. This came up on a search engine, but I think it's just a black siamese, not a ninlaret:rolleyes:

http://home20.inet.tele.dk/snugglebugs/pictures/omar.jpg

next....... a racekatte

[belterv]

http://www.ashlan-skovkatte.dk/billeder/katte/voreskatte/Depsunderskrift.png

Calico

[Miss Z]

Isn't this just the sweetest thing you've ever seen?

http://jovan.ru/pics2/kittens/calico.jpg


Next, an Aegean Cat

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

This is the only picture I could find of the Aegean Cat - it is only "thought" to be an Aegean cat, it might not be.

http://www.ellinikazoa.gr/images/gata%20aigaioy.jpg

Next: Savannah

[Xaja]

Yes, the (extinct or never existed) Ninlaret was thought to be an April fool. :p

By the way: Racekatte is no specific breed but it's the Danish word for pure-bred cat.

The wonderful Savannah:

http://catoftheday.com/archive/2003/April/24.jpg

Let's go on with the hybrids and have a Safari Cat.

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

http://www.junglemtnexotics.com/pics-july/35.jpg

Next: Toyger

[Xaja]

Oh, great Safari!!

ER, guys, we're repeating... Let's have some new breeds!

Adorable War Whoop, one of the most beautiful Toygers up today:

http://www.toygers.org/jungletrax/images/warwhops.jpg

Next: American Bobtail

[Miss Z]

http://www.lovemypet.com.au/images/prd_nt.gif

Next, an American wire-hair

[Xaja]

Taht American Bobtail ist EXTREMELY cute!

Wirehair:

http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/articles/jpgs/awh3_9900.jpg


Now a Somali please, I'm not sure whether we already had them.

[Miss Z]

Taht American Bobtail ist EXTREMELY cute!

He looks like a little lynx, doesn't he?;)

The Somali
http://images.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.somalibreeders.com/jean-luc.jpg

Hmmmm, what next...........erm.......... American Burmese

[Xaja]

Yes, he looks like a very cute lynx baby!

American Burmese:


http://www.burmesecats.net/My%20Guy.jpg

Next: Manx

[Miss Z]

http://images.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.mun.ca/biology/scarr/Plumbum-manx.jpg

Another tailess breed: a Cape Breton Bobtail

[Xaja]

Voilà:

http://www.russianblue.us/Bobs_body_2_web.jpg

And another one: Japanese Bobtail.

[Miss Z]

LOL, I guess we're the only ones still going at this now:rolleyes: :)

Here's the Japanese Bobtail
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/profiles/japanese-bobtail.jpg

Lets have a Brooklyn Wooley next

[Xaja]

It seems so, yes, but I don't mind as long as you don't leave me... :rolleyes:
Cause I love that game! :D

Brooklyn Wooley for you:

http://www.jadewyng.com/images/Web_Daria2.jpg

And please a Bristol next.

[Miss Z]

Promise I won't leave:D ;)

http://www.hdw-inc.com/jimmich2yrsstalk.jpg

Next, a Missouri Rex

[Xaja]

Oh, great! ;)

Missouri Rex:

http://www.penmarric.ns.ca/graphics/photos2/miss_rex.jpg

An Anatoli, please.

[Miss Z]

http://www.dsv.nl/~johnh/catindex/FOTOMAP/anatoli.jpg

Erm...... a Cheetoh next:)

[Xaja]

Wonderful breed!

http://www.riroyalflush.com/ginger1.jpg

What about a Serengeti?

[Miss Z]

Here you go.....

http://www.serengetibreed.com/images/kingsmark3a.jpg

I'd like a Nevsky Masquerade next please:D

[Xaja]

Oh, one of my abolute favourites! We call them Neva Masquerade here in Europe.

http://www.neva-masquarade-katzen.de/wblue/celia.jpg

And you'll give me the non-pointed version, the Siberian Forest Cat. I know we already had them, but they're so beautiful.

[Miss Z]

Oh, one of my abolute favourites! We call them Neva Masquerade here in Europe.

Do we? The site I'm getting a lot of the breeds from is an American site. I'm a European too;) :D !

The Siberian Forest cat:
http://www.whiskas.com.au/breeds/images/siberian_2.jpg

Have we had Ceylon already? I'm beginning to lose track of what we've already had:rolleyes: But if we haven't, a Ceylon please:)

[Xaja]

Oh sorry, I always thought you're an American... :o
We haven't had the Ceylon, so here you are:

http://www.zivotinjsko-carstvo.com/macke/slike/cejlonska-macka.jpg

Now a Stone Cougar, please.

[Miss Z]

Oh sorry, I always thought you're an American... :o

That's OK;)

Stone Cougar:
http://www.chausie.net/cutter2.jpg

Next a Rexed Maine Coone

[Xaja]

Hey, now I finally understand why you post at the same times as I! I always wondered how an American could write posts when it's 3 in the morning or so... :) We live in the same time zone.

http://www.centralpets.net/critter_images/mammals/cats/CAT_0000545_20031019204835.jpg

Next breed is American Curl.

[Miss Z]

yes, LOL! If it were 3 in the morning here, I would definitely be asleep, I'm not a morning person!:rolleyes: :p

http://www.kittykondo.com/amcurl3.jpg

Can you find a Clippercat? They are a new polydactyl breed.

[Xaja]

I am a morning person, last night I really stayed up till 3 o'clock (watching a movie), but only cause it's holiday. Therefore I sleep till noon. :-)

Clipppercat:

http://www.geocities.com/mistletoescattery/toby1.JPG

Can you find an Ural Rex?

[Miss Z]

Heehee, now you're reading my mind, I was going to post a Ural Rex next!:D

http://centralpets.com/critter_images/mammals/cats/CAT_0000548_20011121160225.jpg

A Minskin next:)

[Xaja]

That's fun... :-)

Minskin:

http://www.minskin.com/albums/album01/web_Rory_and_Lola_2001.sized.jpg

Now I'm looking for a Highlander.

[Miss Z]

http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/guides/aspca/Cat/highland_fold_4e3f.jpg

Next a Kashmir, hope we haven't had them already:)

[Xaja]

Now I'm confused, I call British Shorthairs with long fur "Highlanders" while a Scottish Fold with long fur is a Highland Fold. The one you showed is a Highland Fold. How do you call these breeds?

And now the Kashmir:
Messybeast.com says: Persian cat in chocolate or lavender (lilac) colors introduced via crossing with colorpoint cats/Himalyans. An alternate name used for the chocolate and lilac longhairs imported from England.

While Cashmere, you pronounce it the same way, is:
Semi-longhair Bengal with conformation and colour identical to Bengal. Bred internationally in Europe, UK and US. Derived from only Bengal to Bengal breedings using cats that carry the recessive longhair gene introduced in early corsses of Asian Leopard Cat and domestic cats when founding the Bengal. See also: Pardino


So is this now a Kashmir?

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/cat-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/himalayan-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/pictures/himalayan-0043.jpg

And I'd like to see a Pardino. :-) Think they're too cute. :rolleyes:

[Miss Z]

Yes, you have the Kashmir right:)

I was a little confused about the highlander thing too. When I typed it into a search engine, it came up with that Highland Fold. I'd never heard of a 'highlander' cat and presumed that you meant a Highland Fold. LOL we've confused ourselves!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :p

I think that we call what you would call a Highlander a British Longhair. Therefore, is this what you're looking for?
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/olljosy/Longhair/Images_Shelby/shelby2004006.jpg

Hopefully I have the right cat this time! Here's the pardino:

http://www.ingale-bengalen.de/fotos/pardino-beispiel.jpg
Next a Viverral Cat

[Xaja]

Well, I think that's how it is with those British and Highlands... :)
The one you posted, a shaded one, looks just like a Tiffanie (one of my favs). It's very cute, and the Pardino too.

I thought about the Viverral as well, but wasn't sure whether it is already a breed.

That's the only acceptable pic I found, and I'm not sure if it's a Viverral or a wild Fishing Cat.

http://www.geocities.com/ocellifelines/Delennecp75.jpg

Now try to find an Abyssinian Bobtail! I myself couldn't find any.

[Miss Z]

Ack, I can't seem to find a pic anywhere. There must be someone out there who has a pic of an abyssinian bobtail! But I unfortunately couldn't find one.

Would it be OK to move onto the next breed? If so, I'd like to see a Gao Taem.

Oh, so this post isn't 'catless', I've put a pic of my beautiful British Blue Spot, Zsa-Zsa, on here. I don't think we've had British Blue on this thread yet;)

http://files.dogster.com/pix/cats/93/295393/295393_1144519334.jpg

http://files.dogster.com/pix/cats/93/295393/295393_1144516887.jpg

[Xaja]

Your cat is gorgeous! One time I won't find the cat you ask for, and then I'll show you mine (I got two).

There's the one Gao Taem I could find:

Unfortunately it's Tripod hosted. There's the link:

http://members.tripod.com/tsca.uk/images/gao4.gif

Doesn't work. :-(

You can find it here (http://images.google.ch/imgres?imgurl=http://members.tripod.com/tsca.uk/images/gao4.gif&imgrefurl=http://members.tripod.com/tsca.uk/Articles/maas.htm&h=56&w=111&sz=2&tbnid=fD-hOCTFuylB6M:&tbnh=40&tbnw=81&hl=de&start=1&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgao%2Btaem%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Dde%26l r%3D%26ie%3DUTF-8).




And next let's look for a Malayan.

[Miss Z]

Hmm, I had a little trouble with getting the picture, my internet connection is being very slow today so I couldn't get onto some sites. Here's the first pic, not sure if it is just a dilute Burmese, but it's supposed to be a Malayan:

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/burmdil.gif

And if that one isn't it, I found a drawing of one that I could get
http://piclib.nhm.ac.uk/piclib/webimages/0/42000/900/42921_big.jpg

My computer is so annoying at times!


Your cat is gorgeous! One time I won't find the cat you ask for, and then I'll show you mine (I got two).

Thankyou! Zsa-Zsa is 16 years old and blind, in case you're wondering why her pupils are so huge. She's an angel though. I can't wait to see your two!

Next breed, a Kanaani

[Xaja]

Oh, 16 is quite old. She looks wonderful, though. Now if you want to see mine you must try to find a breed where there are no pics in the net... :)

The Kanaani:

http://www.katzenundmehr.de/rasse/img/kanaani_alisea.jpg


What about an other hybrid breed: The Habari.

[Miss Z]

http://zoomztalk.com/cats/cats_habari_zuri_zulu-zoom.jpg

Next a Toy Bobtail

[Xaja]

Try it more difficult!

Here is the Tybob / Toy Bobtail:

http://www.sacredspirit.ru/img/breeds/toybob03.jpg

Next: Australian Rex

[Miss Z]

Dang! I thought I'd got you with that one!

Here's the Australian rex:
http://messybeast.com/images/australian-rex.jpg

Another attempt, a Kinkalow cat

[Xaja]

Ok, you got me. :) There's definitely no pic of a curled-eared Munchkin to be found.

So here is my older cat, named Tigi.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2946/tigiaufdemofen2la.jpg

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/2851/tigikopfsonne1gp.jpg

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5801/tigistrecktsichimbett1ou.jpg

For the other one, you'll have to find another "impossible breed". :p

You try to find a Nanus Rex, OK?

[selkirkrex]

Where I come from, a Kashmir is a solid lilac or chocolate persian... the photo posted on the thread for kashmir appears to be a traditional seal point himalayan.

[Xaja]

Ah, thank you for the info!

And how is going to find the Nanus Rex?

[selkirkrex]

A curled eared munchkin is called a kinkalow. I'm sure I saw a photo not long ago of it, but will have to locate it again. I also have a pic of a nanus rex or as some are now calling it, a Lambkin. I have my first litter of this breed due to be born in a week or so.

[moosmom]

A curled eared munchkin can either be a mix of Munchkin/American Curl or Munchkin/Scottish Fold.

Never heard of a Nanus Rex. I've seen a Cornish Rex and Devon Rex.

In either case, good luck getting the CFA or TICA to recognize the breeds.

We rescued a bunch of kittens that some other whacko breeder decided to play God with. They were trying to create a new breed called Munchkines, a cross between a Munchkin and a Siamese. What a freaking mess those kittens were. All of them had all SORTS of health problems and had to be humanely euthanized. That and the fact that 2 of my 4 cats, who are purebreds, came from BAD breeders, is the reason why I cannot STAND breeders!!

[Xaja]

Hi Silkirk,

that's awesome! What a cutie. Now you can ask for a cat breed if you want to join the game.

[selkirkrex]

I'd like to see a bambino, please. :)

[selkirkrex]

A curled eared munchkin can either be a mix of Munchkin/American Curl or Munchkin/Scottish Fold.

Never heard of a Nanus Rex. I've seen a Cornish Rex and Devon Rex.

In either case, good luck getting the CFA or TICA to recognize the breeds.

We rescued a bunch of kittens that some other whacko breeder decided to play God with. They were trying to create a new breed called Munchkines, a cross between a Munchkin and a Siamese. What a freaking mess those kittens were. All of them had all SORTS of health problems and had to be humanely euthanized. That and the fact that 2 of my 4 cats, who are purebreds, came from BAD breeders, is the reason why I cannot STAND breeders!!

I'm sorry you feel that way. Not all breeders are bad and alot do care very deeply about their cats and the offspring that they produce.

As far as I know, only the american curl is being used to develop the kinkalow. It's not my breed, though, so I'm not sure. I believe they are also developing a cat called a dwelf, which is a naked version of the kinkalow.

I believe they have another name for munchkins crossed with folds, but I can't remember what it is off the top of my head.

As for the Nanus Rex or Lambkin in TICA and CFA... sigh, we are working on getting our breed recognized by TICA. It's only been in development a short time and will take much longer before we have established it enough to even consider going beyond the preliminary new breed stage. As with any other breed, we must first prove they are viable and healthy. We know that and we will work toward that goal. If we find that there are health issues for the cats, then we will decide whether we want to continue to pursue the breed or not at that point. So far there have been no issues.

What issues did these "munchkines" kittens have? It would be nice if you'd share that info since more than likely there are others working on that hybridization and they should be warned if there is a health issue at risk before they go too far with it.

[Xaja]

I won't take part in your discussion about breeders since everything is quite different here in Europe.

I'm sorry I couldn't find a Bambino (what a funny name, if you talk italian... :rolleyes: ), so I'll post a Minskin since I cannot figure out the difference between those breeds.

http://www.hobbitcats.com/Rory.jpg

If that is OK, the next breed we're looking for is a Brooklyn Wooley.

[moosmom]

I know all breeders aren't bad. But there are SOOOOO many unwanted cats and kittens out there, it's difficult to warm up to breeders. My Munchkin was kept in a cage for the first year of her life, before I came along and offered to foster her. Shortie was on the cat show circuit and did very poorly in the rings because she had no socialization with cats or humans. It was only AFTER I took her in that she began coming out of her shell.

My Sphynx (another rescue from a bad breeder) is partially blind, due to the breeder not treating MooShoo's litter for a herpes virus in his eyes. He and Pixel are the only two from a litter of 5 that survived. All the rest died of FIP.


Here's MooShoo (6 years old, 14.5 lbs)

http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/deploss13/th_moomonitor3.jpg

Here's Shortie (6 years old, 8 lbs)

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos293/8/40/61/21/89/0/89216140803_0_ALB.jpg

The little "Munchkinese" kitten's legs were deformed and the kittens were NOT healthy at all!

[Sevaede]

I know all breeders aren't bad. But there are SOOOOO many unwanted cats and kittens out there, it's difficult to warm up to breeders. My Munchkin was kept in a cage for the first year of her life, before I came along and offered to foster her. Shortie was on the cat show circuit and did very poorly in the rings because she had no socialization with cats or humans. It was only AFTER I took her in that she began coming out of her shell.

My Sphynx (another rescue from a bad breeder) is partially blind, due to the breeder not treating MooShoo's litter for a herpes virus in his eyes. He and Pixel are the only two from a litter of 5 that survived. All the rest died of FIP.


Here's MooShoo (6 years old, 14.5 lbs)

http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/deploss13/th_moomonitor3.jpg

Here's Shortie (6 years old, 8 lbs)

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos293/8/40/61/21/89/0/89216140803_0_ALB.jpg

The little "Munchkinese" kitten's legs were deformed and the kittens were NOT healthy at all!

I was applying at an animal hospital (one of fifty six!) here in town when a lady brought in her kitty. He was a cream colour but not so much. Anyways, he was a Munchkin! First time I have ever heard of that breed. I must do some research! Got any good links?

[selkirkrex]

Your cats are lovely. Although I share my home primarily with selkirk rex, I also have two sphynx and two munchkins. The sphynx are mine and have completely captured my heart. The munchkins actually belong to someone else and are just visiting for a bit while she is in the process of moving from one state to another. They are both wonderful breeds though.

I hate to see any cat live it's life in a cage. I understand the purpose of caging in a cattery situation, but have personal issues with it, especially with kittens. They need to be handled daily and loved on. They need to run around and explore their environment. That's impossible if they are in a cage 24 hours a day. I do use a cage when my babies are born, but mainly for the safety of the babies. Once they are old enough to start exploring, then we open the cage door and give them run of the nursery. Once they are about 2 months old, we give them run of the house. I've found this works best for us and our babies.

The difference between a bambino and a minskin is very simple. A bambino is from a sphynx/munchkin hybridization. There should be no other breeds used to create this breed. Bambino's are supposed to be hairless and short. A minskin uses the sphynx/burmese/munchkin hybridization. They should be "fur-pointed", not hairless. This is a completely new type of coat. They are pretty neat cats too. A friend of mine has been working with the owner of the cat who's photo you posted for the past year or so on this breed. I can't attach a photo but I can attach the link to a website that has some.

http://www.bambinocats.com/

This is a new breed that is still in the developmental stages.

[selkirkrex]

There are a lot of good links for the Munchkin breed. Here are a few:

http://www.moggies.co.uk/breeds/munchkin.html
http://www.catsinfo.com/munchkin.html
http://www.bayshorekennel.com/cats.htm
http://www.cats-central.com/cat-breeds/munchkin-cat-breed-guide.html
http://www.tica.org/breeds/munchkin.htm
http://www.kittykondo.com/munchkin.htm


I would like to see a Seychellois. I see they are a breed shown through FIFE, but we do not have them in the US, so am curious about them. :cool:

[moosmom]

I just saw the link of Bambinos you posted. How can you NOT love those faces!!! When I adopted MooShoo, I never realized how loyal and sensitive they are. I am smitten over him!! He's more loyal than alot of guys I dated. But at least I know every single night, he's in bed with me, head on pillow, snuggled under the covers and not out catting (pun intended) around.

BTW,


A friend of mine has been working with the owner of the cat who's photo you posted for the past year or so on this breed

Is it someone I know??? I DO hope you're not telling me that Moo's breeder is at it again!! She was on a 5 year suspension from TICA for what she did to those poor babies!!! :mad:

[selkirkrex]

If you got your baby from who I think you did, it is definitely not my friend. If I'm right, the kitty came from the NE area. Both my friend and I am in Texas and neither of us have ever been suspended in any organization. Our babies are our lives and well loved. My friend is also a vet tech, which helps both us a lot to keep up on feline health issues.

I think both the Bambino and the Minskin are adorable. Sphynx are the most "human" of cats in my opinion. Both my babies are warm and affection. Real "velcro" cats that are happiest when on a lap.

Attached are Mora, my blue-cream girl and Dusti Rose with her uncle Scooter, who was visiting while his human mama was in the hospital.

[selkirkrex]

Is it someone I know??? I DO hope you're not telling me that Moo's breeder is at it again!! She was on a 5 year suspension from TICA for what she did to those poor babies!!! :mad:


I meant the minskin photo, not your sweet sphynx kitty. Sorry for the mis-communication on that one.

[moosmom]

If her name is Lisa Bressler, then THAT is her!!! She lived in NY while playing the cello professionally. She has no business breeding cats the way she did. We were so hoping she'd be banned from judging, but I guess not.

Your babies are beautiful!!! I try to imagine what MooShoo would look like with normal eyes. I think his eyes are one of the reasons why people think he looks like an alien. But I love that boy!!! I'd love to find him a girlfriend. Even a retired show cat.

[selkirkrex]

I know who Lisa Bressler is and she is still on suspension the last I heard. I serious doubt that she will ever be premitted to judge again either. She started out in cats young and I believe with the best of intentions... what happened in the end, I don't know or pretend to understand. I think it was a matter of the situation getting away from her. Too many cats, not enough time to properly care for them. All while she is running around the country judging other people's cats at TICA shows and putting on a good front for the world.

Until about 2 years ago, I did a large amount of persian rescue... and believe me when I tell you, there are more than enough persians that need rehoming in the USA. I have seen conditions that would make you sick. Literally make you want to kill the person responsible... so I do understand how you feel about how your baby was mistreated.

[moosmom]

There's a TICA show the last weekend in April in Ansonia, CT that I'll be going to. Are you going to be there??? If you do go, I'd LOVE to meet you and see babies.

Here's the link I found on Animal Planet.com with regards to the Munchkin. They have only recently been recognized by TICA.

History

The cat fancy’s version of downsizing—the Munchkin—has cat fanciers on both sides hissing over whether the breed should be recognized. While most new breeds have to face periods of resistance before acceptance can occur, the battle over this breed is particularly heated because it raises questions regarding where “unique variety” ends and “abomination” begins. This point has been previously raised within the cat fancy concerning breeds such as the Sphynx and the Manx. The word (or words to that effect) was even applied to the Siamese when it made its debut in London in 1871.

Short-legged cats have been documented as early as the 1930s in England. According to reports, these short-legged cats survived for four generations before World War II took its toll on the cat population of Europe. One such cat was also reported in the Soviet Union in the 1950s and dubbed the “Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat” for its tendency to sit up on its haunches. But the breed as we know it today began in Rayville, Louisiana.

In 1983 music teacher Sandra Hochenedel discovered two cats hiding under a pickup truck where they had been cornered by a bulldog. Hochenedel rescued the cats and took them home, later noticing two things—both were pregnant, and both had short, stubby legs. She kept Blackberry, the black cat, and gave away Blueberry, the gray.

When Blackberry produced her first litter, Hochenedel gave one short-legged kitten, named Toulouse, to her friend Kay LaFrance, who lived in Monroe, Louisiana. Since LaFrance’s cats were allowed free access to the outdoors and were not altered, a feral population of Munchkins occurred around Monroe, where they apparently competed very well with their long-legged friends for prey and mating opportunities.

Hochenedel and LaFrance contacted Dr. Solveig Pflueger, chairperson of TICA’s genetics committee. Her studies determined that the short legs were the result of a dominant genetic mutation affecting the long bones of the legs. This mutation apparently occurred spontaneously within the feline gene pool. Any cat that possesses this gene will exhibit the short legs. A cat that has received the Munchkin gene from one parent will produce Munchkin kittens at an approximate ratio of one Munchkin to one normal kitten.

Other breeders joined the cause, and in 1991 breeders tried to gain acceptance from TICA for the Munchkin, named for the little people in The Wizard of Oz. They were turned down on the basis that not enough was known about the breed. They tried again in September 1994 and this time were accepted. As of May 1, 1995 the Munchkin was recognized for New Breed and Color status in TICA. When the acceptance was announced, TICA member Katherine Crawford resigned her ten-year position as judge, saying that the breed was an affront to any breeder with ethics. Others shared her sentiments, feeling that the short legs will cause crippling back, hip, and leg problems in the future, although no evidence exists that the Munchkin is prone to such problems. Breeders had their oldest Munchkins X-rayed and examined for signs of joint or bone problems. No problems were found, but the breed is still in its infancy, with the oldest Munchkin only 14 years old at the time of this writing.

According to Laurie Bobskill, breeder and president of the International Munchkin Society, 19 separate Munchkin-like mutations have been found in the United States, all unrelated to Blackberry’s lines. Breeders find this encouraging, because it gives credence to the contention that this mutation is a viable variation of Felis catus.

Ironically, the controversy surrounding the breed has contributed to its growing popularity. Because of articles in The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and other publications, public demand for Munchkins has been great, the waiting lists long, and the supply limited. The sports car of the cat fancy is commanding sports car prices, too, and breeders want to ensure that disreputable people don’t take advantage of the Munchkin’s popularity by using unethical breeding practices.

Personality
For their part, Munchkins, oblivious to the controversy surrounding them, go on being just what they are—cats—self-assured and outgoing. They love to wrestle and play with their long-legged feline friends, happily unaware that there’s anything different about them. Nor do their feline companions treat them like members of the vertically challenged. Only humans look at them askance.

Fanciers assert Munchkins can do anything an ordinary cat can do, except leap to the top of the bookcase. They can get on the kitchen counter, but they take the scenic route. Munchkins are also known as “magpies,” often borrowing small, shiny objects and stashing them away for later play. Proficient hunters, Munchkins love a good game of catnip mouse, but when playtime is over, they want a warm lap to snuggle into and strokes from a loving hand, like any domestic.

Conformation
Because of the small gene pool, outcrossing will need to occur for many years to keep the breed healthy. For that reason, the conformation may vary in these early years as new genes are introduced. Any domestic longhair or shorthair that is not a member of a recognized breed is an acceptable outcross. Color, pattern, and hair length will vary as well, and the Munchkin can come in any color or pattern, including the Siamese pattern. Munchkins with long flowing tresses also exist and are recognized by TICA. The conformation for the Munchkin Long-hair is the same except that the Longhair bears a semi-long silky coat that sports a full flowing plume on the tail

It's funny that my cat's breeder, the chairman of TICA, is mentioned in the article. SHE is the one who kept Shortie in a cage the first year of her life! :mad: She is also known in certain circles at the Mad Scientist for the way she experiments with cat breeds. Shortie was SUPPOSED to have a litter of kittens one day, but developed Pyometria, which caused her to be spayed. That was my lucky day!!! She's my short, multicolored kitty cat. I call her THE most beautiful calico Munchkin on God's green earth!! ;)

[selkirkrex]

As with any new breed, the munchkin has been through a lot on it's way to acceptance in TICA. I believe they are also shown in UFO, but not certain. When I first heard about them in the early 1990's, I was skeptical about them and concerned that they would have problems caused by their mutation. I met my first live munchkin when a friend of mine that was breeding ragdolls bought a long haired white girl from another friend that was breeding the munchkins in FL. At the time, I was still living in PA. I thought that white girl was about the prettiest thing I'd seen in a long time. I guess now she would be termed a napoleon (the new breed of munchkin x persian), but back then, they hadn't started to officially call it that. The napoleon does not have the extreme face of a persian though, which I'm glad of. As much as I love the persian (showed them for several years in the early 90's), I like that these cats have the more traditional persian look, rather than the extreme high nose and jaw structure of the show persian type. Whether the napoleon will ever make it past preliminary new breed has yet to be determined, but I'd like to see it happen.

The two girls that are currently residing with me are not napoleons. Lily and Dipstick are shorthaired. Both short sweeties are quite agile and do well with my long legged kids. Lily defies the tale that munchkins can't climb bookshelves. I had to get on a chair to get her off the top of my refrigerator last weekend.... she doesn't know she's not supposed to be able to get up there with her little legs. She also has a penchant for opening my kitchen cupboards and climbing inside with the dishes and foodstuff. Do you have any idea how startling it can be to open a cupboard for a glass and find a cat inside? ;)

I was planning to go to the Oklahoma City show, but I am going to be moving into my new house on the weekend of the show as far as I know at this point, so we had to pass on that show this year. I will definitely be attending the Ft Worth show and probably the Orange show as well later this year. It's too bad you are so far away. It would be such fun to attend with someone else who likes the sphynx and munchkin too.

Joseph Smith is the founder of the Napoleon Breed. Attached is a photo of one of his fur-babies.

[moosmom]

What I find amazing is that there are SOOOOO many persians dumped off at shelters. I don't know whether it's because people don't do their homework on the breed, or just don't have the money to care for their ever problematic upper respiratory system.

I call Shortie my little "flying monkee" because of the way she can jump and literally fly onto my bed from her kitty tree that is 8 feet away.

[Xaja]

It's interesting to read about Munchkin. I think it will last some years till I'll have the possiblity to see a Munchkin in Europe. People here think it's unethical to breed such cats and FIFE will most likely NOT accept short-legged cats as breed.

Well, I'll go on with the game. A beautiful Seychellois:

http://www.divancat.com/97.jpg

And now I'd like to see a Dwelf, if they already exist.

[moosmom]

OMG!! Check the Dwelfs (or is it Dwelves??) out on this link! They are nekked munchkins!!!! I want one!!!!!

http://soulekatz.com/gallery.html

I am so in love with Ahjah.

[Xaja]

Well that Anjah seems to be a Bambino. Dewlves should additionally have curled (or folded?) ears.

[auggie]

Wow, I never herd of most of these breeds, and I’ve been to quite a few cat shows.
Selkirkrex, when and where is the Fort Worth cat show?

To keep up with the game, show me a Norwegian Forest cat.

[Xaja]

Hi Auggie,
well, I didn't know the breeds either, but I did a lot of internet research on cat breeds.
Actually the one how found the pic can ask for a new breed, so it's not your turn, but never mind. Here's the Norwegian Forest Cat:

http://www.welt-der-katzen.de/katzenfoto/images/cyroanogarten.jpg

Now please show me a Blonde Havana.

[moosmom]

THAT is definitely a Maine Coon, Maine Coon mix or Norwegian Forest Cat. Gentle Giants they call them and rightfully so.

[selkirkrex]

OMG!! Check the Dwelfs (or is it Dwelves??) out on this link! They are nekked munchkins!!!! I want one!!!!!

http://soulekatz.com/gallery.html

I am so in love with Ahjah.

Actually, there is a dwelf on the site. Go to the home page and you will see an F1 (first generation) dwelf. I don't know if y'all realize it, but first generation ANYTHING that uses the sphynx hairless gene will always have hair because the hairless gene is recessive in the sphynx. 2nd generation can be hairless. (My Mora is 2nd generation and hairless as can be) With any recessive gene, both parents need to carry it in order for the kittens to express it.

[selkirkrex]

Well that Anjah seems to be a Bambino. Dewlves should additionally have curled (or folded?) ears.


Curled, not folded ears. The majority of breeders will not use the fold in a hybridization because of the lethal gene ifound n the breed.

[critter crazy]

Okay I cannot find a pic of a blonde havana!!!! they dont seem to have any pics of them?? :)

[moosmom]

Selkirk,

Thanks for the info! I kinda knew about the first generation thing, but didn't realize that the cat with the curl was F1. I absolutely LOVE the nekkid kids.

Could you post more pictures of your furbabies? I love looking at other's nekkid kits.

[selkirkrex]

Wow, I never herd of most of these breeds, and I’ve been to quite a few cat shows.
Selkirkrex, when and where is the Fort Worth cat show?

To keep up with the game, show me a Norwegian Forest cat.

June 17-18, 2006
Fort Worth Feline Fanciers

Showhall:
Frank Mayborn Convention Center
Temple, TX

Info:
Joe Edwards/Caroline Fralia, 817-926-7822, [email protected]

[selkirkrex]

Selkirk,

Thanks for the info! I kinda knew about the first generation thing, but didn't realize that the cat with the curl was F1. I absolutely LOVE the nekkid kids.

Could you post more pictures of your furbabies? I love looking at other's nekkid kits.


I have only 2 naked kids of my own, but if you want to see a couple more naked beauties, then check out my friend's website at http://www.wavorgonaked.com

[selkirkrex]

It's interesting to read about Munchkin. I think it will last some years till I'll have the possiblity to see a Munchkin in Europe. People here think it's unethical to breed such cats and FIFE will most likely NOT accept short-legged cats as breed.

Well, I'll go on with the game. A beautiful Seychellois:

http://www.divancat.com/97.jpg

And now I'd like to see a Dwelf, if they already exist.


Quite beautiful. But... wouldn't they be termed bi-color orientals in the US?

[selkirkrex]

Okay I cannot find a pic of a blonde havana!!!! they dont seem to have any pics of them?? :)

when I did a search for this on the web, it told me that this:
Blonde Havana: Foreign Cinnamon Shorthair. I found these pics of cinnamon (blonde foreign shorthairs)

[DallasRechelle]

What I'd love to see is a Pixie Bob and a Manx, I didn't see those when I was browsing the threads! :)

I attached a photo of my cat, Shadow, who is 7 years old this June. He's definitely a "Momma's Boy" and won't leave my side. He earned his name the first night I got him when he followed me around so much he actually ran into my ankles, when he was 8 weeks old. :D

[selkirkrex]

Here are both the Manx and the Pixiebob

[DallasRechelle]

Thanks! I've got a red Manx, they are the sweetest cats! I can't get over how loving and socialable they are. If I ever bought a purebred, I think I'd want a PixieBob, from everything I've ever read about them. But seeing as I have 5 cats now, it'll be many years before that will happen (3 DSH, 1 Manx & 1 tortie point Siamese).

:D

[Xaja]

PixieBObs are gorgeous, but I imagine they're extremely expensive as most hybrid breeds. And anyway we don't have them in Europe... :(

Selkirkrex, you can ask for a new breed whenever you have posted the pic! It's your turn.

[DallasRechelle]

Actually not too bad. $400 - $800 for pet quality and $1000 - $2500 for show quality. Ok, show quality is horrible, but pet quality price isn't too bad. Plus there is also Pixie Bob breed rescue, which would make the cost even less. Pixies are beautiful, smart cats! But seeing as I've got 5 cats, my husband doesn't want any more, nor do I really. 5 mouths are a lot to feed. ;)

[Xaja]

Thank you for the info. If I really HAD the money I would import cats from the USA to Switzerland, but at the moment this is impossible. Maysbe somebody else will do it and there'll be kitten available in future. I really hope so!
Well, 5 cats are a lot. I got 2 cats, 1 dog, 2 horses, 21 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs to feed, every day... :eek: but I love them all. :D

[selkirkrex]

PixieBObs are gorgeous, but I imagine they're extremely expensive as most hybrid breeds. And anyway we don't have them in Europe... :(

Selkirkrex, you can ask for a new breed whenever you have posted the pic! It's your turn.


I'd like to see a Tennesee Rex.

[selkirkrex]

PixieBObs are gorgeous, but I imagine they're extremely expensive as most hybrid breeds. And anyway we don't have them in Europe... :(

Selkirkrex, you can ask for a new breed whenever you have posted the pic! It's your turn.

I don't know that Pixiebobs are actually hybrids, and I'm certain Manx's aren't.

My favorite of the short tailed cats is the JBT, though. It's interesting that all three of these breeds get their short tail or tailessness from a different gene, too. It's amazing how the genetics of different breeds can have such an affect on them.

[DallasRechelle]

I don't know that Pixiebobs are actually hybrids, and I'm certain Manx's aren't.

My favorite of the short tailed cats is the JBT, though. It's interesting that all three of these breeds get their short tail or tailessness from a different gene, too. It's amazing how the genetics of different breeds can have such an affect on them.

Actually it is suspected and believed that Pixie-Bobs are a hybrid. Carol Ann Brewer is the one who started the breed in the Pacific Northwest. For the breed history go to:
http://www.immaculateconceptsanddesign.com/pixie-bob/all.htm

[DallasRechelle]

I'd like to see a Tennesee Rex.

Photo from: http://messybeast.com/curly-cats.html

I'd like to see a Tortie Point Siamese please.

[DallasRechelle]

Thank you for the info. If I really HAD the money I would import cats from the USA to Switzerland, but at the moment this is impossible. Maysbe somebody else will do it and there'll be kitten available in future. I really hope so!
Well, 5 cats are a lot. I got 2 cats, 1 dog, 2 horses, 21 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs to feed, every day... :eek: but I love them all. :D

WOW, that's a lot of animals. I'd love to have that many, but I leave in a small home. If I lived on a farm, I'd have all the animals I could handle. Growing up I lived on a farm and had countless cats, 2 dogs, about 60 head of cattle and 5 horses. I loved it! :D

[selkirkrex]

Actually it is suspected and believed that Pixie-Bobs are a hybrid. Carol Ann Brewer is the one who started the breed in the Pacific Northwest. For the breed history go to:
http://www.immaculateconceptsanddesign.com/pixie-bob/all.htm

Hybrid of what two breeds? The article appeared to say they were developed from DSH's. Did I miss something?

[selkirkrex]

Photo from: http://messybeast.com/curly-cats.html

I'd like to see a Tortie Point Siamese please.

Found you a nice chocolate tortie point. She's not a traditional siamese, though, so I hope that wasn't what you were looking for.

I'd like to see a Viverral.

[DallasRechelle]

Hybrid of what two breeds? The article appeared to say they were developed from DSH's. Did I miss something?


Actually the father of the first Pixie Bob, Pixie, is widely believed to have been a cross between a DSH and a Bobcat. The owners of the DSH saw the cat and a Bobcat fighting, ran to save her and within gestation time, a litter was born that resembled the Bobcat. Carol Ann Brewer took home one of the kittens. After research, she discovered that it was fairly common in the Pacific Northwest, at least, for there to be litters that were believed to be a cross between a DSH (or other house cat) and bobcats.

Of course, she never had the DNA tested to determine if there is actually Bobcat in them, but they do strongly resemble Bobcats. Now, 21 years after the origination of the breed, there is no wild DNA in them. There wouldn't be, with it having been so long since the original 2 were bred to start the breed.

There is no "solid proof" of the bobcat heritage, but when you look at the size, shape and appearance, you can still see it.

[DallasRechelle]

Found you a nice chocolate tortie point. She's not a traditional siamese, though, so I hope that wasn't what you were looking for.

I'd like to see a Viverral.[/SIZE]

I'd never heard of this breed. They're quite pretty.

I'l like to see a Anatolian.

[selkirkrex]

I'd never heard of this breed. They're quite pretty.

I'l like to see a Anatolian.

This was a new one for me. I hadn't heard of this breed. They sort of remind me of a short haired turkish van. Quite pretty.

I'd like to see a Sokote.

[DallasRechelle]

This was a new one for me. I hadn't heard of this breed. They sort of remind me of a short haired turkish van. Quite pretty.

I'd like to see a Sokote.


This was a new one to me. They're very pretty!

I'd like to see a Kurilian Bobtail please.

[Xaja]

I'm pretty sure that Sokoke and Sokote is the same breed. Right?

Kurilen Bobtail:

http://www.doofnasen.ch/bilder/katzenrassen/kurilen.jpg

Next a Burmilla please.

[DallasRechelle]

I'm pretty sure that Sokoke and Sokote is the same breed. Right?

Next a Burmilla please.

I think so. :)

Here's a Burmilla for you.

I'd like to see a Siberian please.

[Xaja]

Oh great, I love Siberians!

http://www.koty.l.pl/foto/melisa/melisa001tn.jpg

What about a Scottish Fold next, we haven't had them yet. I'd prefer a Highland Fold, if you find one. :)

[DallasRechelle]

Oh great, I love Siberians!

What about a Scottish Fold next, we haven't had them yet. I'd prefer a Highland Fold, if you find one. :)

What's the difference between the two?

I'd like to see a Toyger please. :)

[Xaja]

Well the Highland Fold is longhaired, that's all.

Toygers are another wonderful breed!

http://www.cat-world.com.au/images/Toyger2.jpg

Now a Turkish Angora, please.

[DallasRechelle]

Well the Highland Fold is longhaired, that's all.

Toygers are another wonderful breed!

Now a Turkish Angora, please.

http://www.fanciers.com/breed-faqs/gifs/angel-val.jpg

One of my favorites, but I've always had a soft spot for black cats and long haired, non Persian cats. Don't care for the Persians just because of the face and potential for health problems.

I'd like to see a Japanese Bobtail now please.

[Xaja]

I absolutely share your opinion!

http://www.cerclefelindelest.com/img/bobtail-jap.jpg

What about a Maine Wave.

[DallasRechelle]

I absolutely share your opinion!

What about a Maine Wave.

http://cat.fs.com.pl/koty/maine_wa/mco_rex.jpg

This is a new breed to me. I'd never heard of them before.

How about a Bengal? I don't think we've had one yet.

[Xaja]

We've had it already, but I don't mind having it every day, it's a most wonderful breed! :-)

http://www.pethobbyist.com/articles/Images/HelmiBengal.jpg

And now a Sacred Birman, OK?

[DallasRechelle]

We've had it already, but I don't mind having it every day, it's a most wonderful breed! :-)

And now a Sacred Birman, OK?

I must've missed it. I do love them. :)

http://www.birmaringen.dk/akitten.jpg

How about a Egyptian Mau please?

[Xaja]

Here you are:

http://cat-breeds.cats-central.com/images/egyptian-mau.jpg

Now another one: The American Lynx. (Not really sure what's the difference to the American Bobtail, and the Pixibob is quite similar too)

[DallasRechelle]

Here you are:

Now another one: The American Lynx. (Not really sure what's the difference to the American Bobtail, and the Pixibob is quite similar too)

http://cat.fs.com.pl/koty/lynx/lynx.jpg

I'd like to see an Ojos Azules now please.

Hope you had a good weekend Xaja. :)

[Xaja]

Thanx, I had a good time. Now Monday is already over... :-)

Ojosazules are cute, but I doubt whether they can fix the blue-eye-gene in different colored cats. We'll see... It really looks gorgeous.

http://www.gorki.net/breeds/ojosazules2.JPG

Next we'll have a Ragamuffin, please.

[DallasRechelle]

Thanx, I had a good time. Now Monday is already over... :-)

Ojosazules are cute, but I doubt whether they can fix the blue-eye-gene in different colored cats. We'll see... It really looks gorgeous.
Next we'll have a Ragamuffin, please.

I love Ragamuffins! They are so cute!

http://www.ragamuffin-cats.net/Ike%20Best%20%20PictR.jpg

How about a Turkish Van? I know we've had a Turkish Angora, but I also enjoy a good Turkish Van cat.

Good, glad you had a good weekend! :)

[Xaja]

Isn't that one a true Ragdoll? I always thought the Ragamuffin was the non-pointed version of the Ragdoll.


OK, here you are with the Van (I prefer the TuA, but Vans are cute, too):

http://www.turkishvan.org/9649-13_Marcus_25%20Cat.jpg

Now a new thing: Foldex.

[DallasRechelle]

Isn't that one a true Ragdoll? I always thought the Ragamuffin was the non-pointed version of the Ragdoll.


OK, here you are with the Van (I prefer the TuA, but Vans are cute, too):

Now a new thing: Foldex.

Not sure, it came from a page that was all Ragamuffins. I think there are a few other differences, but I'm not sure. I'll have to look it up and get back to you on that.

I like all the Turkish ones, but the Angoras are a lilttle prettier.

http://www.homepet.com/foldex/foldexpic1.jpg

Now how about a Seychellois?

[DallasRechelle]

Isn't that one a true Ragdoll? I always thought the Ragamuffin was the non-pointed version of the Ragdoll.

Just checked my source (http://www.breedlist.com/ragamuffin-breeders.html) and Ragamuffins can have the points just like the Ragdolls can. I was wondering about that and wanted to confirm.

[Xaja]

I see. Thank you for the info.

Seychellois:

http://www.scarlettini.nl/foto's/Felides_Vivres_Furtune_60_ws.jpg

Now let's have the only Italian breed there is: Ceylon.

[DallasRechelle]

I see. Thank you for the info.

Now let's have the only Italian breed there is: Ceylon.

:) You're welcome, it was something I wanted to be sure on.

Here's a Ceylon:

http://www.zivotinjsko-carstvo.com/macke/slike/cejlonska-macka.jpg

Now, how about a Javanese?

[moosmom]

Here's a Javanese...

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/javi.gif

[Xaja]

Hi Moosmom, what's the next breed?

[moosmom]

American Wire Hair.

[DallasRechelle]

American Wire Hair.

http://www.abacuss.com/cat-net/frame/breeds/short_hair/images_shrt/ameWirehair.jpg

Let's see a European Burmese.

[Xaja]

http://www.pgaa.com/feline/general/images/EBURMESEimp21-14.jpg

Now a Pardino, please.

[DallasRechelle]

Now a Pardino, please.

Did you have a good Tuesday, Xaja?

http://www.ifness.com/bengaal/hybrids/gfx/pardino.jpg

Now, how about a Highland Lynx?

[Xaja]

I did, but what about you?

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/exotic-pictures-breeders-babies/highland-lynx-pictures-breeders-babies/pictures/highland-lynx-0007.jpg

Next: A Javanese, please (Oriental Longhair).

[DallasRechelle]

I did, but what about you?

Next: A Javanese, please (Oriental Longhair).

It was hectic, made a 7 hour road trip with my sister in law. Left at 6:00 a.m., back at 1:30 p.m. Got a job interview today, hopefully I'll get it. Been out of work for nearly a month and going stir crazy.

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/cat-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/javanese-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/pictures/javanese-0002.jpg

I think we had just had this one ....

Next: US Savannah please.

[Xaja]

Ops - I'm sorry for that repetition. You know, in Europe a Javanese is the non-pointed version of the Balinese, or the longhaired version of the Oriental Shorthair. So the one above is a Balinese in my eyes. :-)

That sounds like a hard day for you... I hope you'll get that job. I'm still studying... ;)

This Savannah pic is tiny, but I love Helmi Flick photography:

http://www.catchannel.com/cat/images/articles/breed_profile_images/savannah_new.jpg

OK, another one, this time LARGE: :D

http://www.savannahcats.com/images/savannah_1_slight_crop.jpg


I LOVE hybrids. Would you show me a Safari?

[DallasRechelle]

Ops - I'm sorry for that repetition. You know, in Europe a Javanese is the non-pointed version of the Balinese, or the longhaired version of the Oriental Shorthair. So the one above is a Balinese in my eyes. :-)

That sounds like a hard day for you... I hope you'll get that job. I'm still studying... ;)


I LOVE hybrids. Would you show me a Safari?

Sorry it took so long, had a family thing come up and was out of town and away from the computer for a few days. :rolleyes: Back now and SOOO happy to be back with my furbabies!

http://bas.scheffers.net/snaps/singapore/m_safari-cat.jpg

How about a Pantherette please?

I hate family stuff! I'm so tired and sore! I didn't get that job either, so I'm still hunting.

How's the studying going?

[Xaja]

Hi! I'm glad you're back. Hope you'll find a job soon...

I think te pic you showed is a wild geoffroy cat, the ancestor of the safaris.

A Pantherette:

http://kotisivu.mtv3.fi/royal-family/pantherette.jpeg

Next: Chausie.

[DallasRechelle]

Hi! I'm glad you're back. Hope you'll find a job soon...

I think te pic you showed is a wild geoffroy cat, the ancestor of the safaris.

Next: Chausie.

Hmm okay, well here's a thumbnail of a couple Safari's (at least according to the search they are)

http://www.chausierescue.com/Max%20004.jpg

How about a Maugal please?

It's good to be back, I hated not sleeping in my own bed. My furbabies are thrilled to have us home again. And I hope to find one soon, I hate not working!

[Xaja]

Maugal:

http://web.archive.org/web/19970601215223/www.purebengal.com/pic1.gif

Next: Punjabi.

Well, I like not working... My study doing is quite well, not to much to do.

[DallasRechelle]

Next: Punjabi.

Well, I like not working... My study doing is quite well, not to much to do.

Normally I don't mind being home, but I need to be making some kind of income, I hate not having my own cash.

Sorry the image is small, but here's a Punjabi:

http://www.ifness.com/bengaal/hybrids/gfx/punjabi.jpg

Next how about a Jungle Curl?

I have a feeling we're getting our breeds from the same site. ;)

[Xaja]

I think you're right, but I just love bengals and all kinds of hybrids. :-)

Jungle Curl:

http://home.rmci.net/robynrg/wildcountry/picts/pixie6.jpg

Now show me a Stone Cougar, please.

[DallasRechelle]

Now show me a Stone Cougar, please.

Attached is a picture of a Stone Cougar. It is from the following website:

http://www.chausie.net/availablelitters1.html

Can I see a California Spangled next, please?

[Xaja]

That's a very very handsome guy, that one!

California Spangled:

http://www.persian.co.yu/imag/california.jpg


Now I'd like to see the prettiest Domestic Shorthair you can find! :D

[DallasRechelle]

That's a very very handsome guy, that one!

Now I'd like to see the prettiest Domestic Shorthair you can find! :D

DSH: I'm giving you 2 for the price of 1. :D

http://newstimes.augusta.com/images/headlines/080905/20559_512.jpg

Now, let's have a Renegade.

How was your day today?

[Xaja]

Good morning! I've just started my day with one English class where we watched a Paul Bowles story without sound (boring!!! esp. when you are tired...) and a Spanish class whith excercises... :o yawn. What about you?

Those two are so cute! And I'm quite sure now we're getting our breeds from the same page, cause I also saw the Renegade there... and also the only pic available. it's tiny... but there is no else.

http://www.ifness.com/bengaal/hybrids/gfx/renegade.jpg

Next: Fawn Point Sacred Birman.

[DallasRechelle]

Good morning! I've just started my day with one English class where we watched a Paul Bowles story without sound (boring!!! esp. when you are tired...) and a Spanish class whith excercises... :o yawn. What about you?

Next: Fawn Point Sacred Birman.

Just trying to calm my cat down. I was grilling outside the other evening and Shadow came out with me. A female stray, who he has associated with in the past, came around and tried to attack him. Now he's scared of the other cats inside who he's known for years. If I can't settle him by Friday, I'm going to try Feliway spray.

http://www.scbf.com/images_gallery/santal2.jpg

How about a Chinchilla Longhair?

[Xaja]

I hope Shadow will do well again... My two cats (mom and daughter) always fight, we're all used to it and they never really hurt each other, just trying to get out of the others way and if they meet there's always a short fight.

I like Chinchillas:

http://www.whiskas.com.sg/breeds/images/chinchilla.jpg


But I even more like the "moderate" form of them, the (Australian) Tiffanie. Would you find one for me?

[DallasRechelle]

I hope Shadow will do well again... My two cats (mom and daughter) always fight, we're all used to it and they never really hurt each other, just trying to get out of the others way and if they meet there's always a short fight.


But I even more like the "moderate" form of them, the (Australian) Tiffanie. Would you find one for me?

Shadow seems to be doing a bit better. There haven't been any fights tonight, just a little bit of hissing. He's actually curled up asleep on my desk. Poor baby, he just got so scared.

http://www.centralpets.com/critter_images/mammals/cats/CAT_0006170_20030309173134.jpg

I'd never seen one of these before! They're pretty.

Now, how about a gorgeous Domestic Longhair?

[Xaja]

I just love Tiffanies, they're in my top five! :-)

A nice DLH:

http://www.crittersofthecinema.com/animals/cats/gerald/gerald2.jpg

What about a Burmilla, the shorthair version of the Tiffanie?

[DallasRechelle]

What about a Burmilla, the shorthair version of the Tiffanie?

Ohhh that one is so pretty!

Here's a Burmilla for you:

http://www.kitten-central.com/burmilla2.jpg

How about a Thai Bluepoint?

Oh, Shadow is doing much better, no more hissing or growling. I'm so relieved! Have I shown you a picture of him?

[Xaja]

Oh, please, show me a pic of him! I've already shown my older cat and can show the other one too, if you like.

A Thai bluepoint:


http://www.yungaya.de/quentin.jpg


Can you find a golden longhaired BSH? If not, a chinchilla.

[DallasRechelle]

Oh, please, show me a pic of him! I've already shown my older cat and can show the other one too, if you like.

Can you find a golden longhaired BSH? If not, a chinchilla.

Here's a Chinchilla BLH for you:

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/olljosy/Longhair/Images_Shelby/shelby2004006.jpg

Couldn't find a golden one.

Could I have a silver Egyptian Mau next?

I attached 3 pictures of Shadow, 1 of my Siamese (Angel) and one of my DSH, Mischief. I'll attach on my next post, my other black one, Ebby, and my Manx, Stormy. :)

[Xaja]

That chinchilla is so cute! Here's your silver Mau:

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/mau.gif

I'd like to have a silver Somali.

Your cats are gorgeous! That Siam looks like a Thai. I like him... (is Angel a male or female name?)

That's my cat Lucky, she's a female:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5483/luckystehtamwaldesrand7qq.th.jpg (http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5483/luckystehtamwaldesrand7qq.jpg)
Click to enlarge - that pic was taken last Saturday.

Another one of Lucky:

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2039/luckyuntermtischvariante7wo.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2039/luckyuntermtischvariante7wo.jpg)


This is her mother Tigi, my favourite. She always sleeps in my bed.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1076/tigischnhausplatz7xk.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1076/tigischnhausplatz7xk.jpg)

And a close-up of her face:

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7021/tigikopfsonne4bs.th.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7021/tigikopfsonne4bs.jpg)

Have a nice day - I'm going to sleep right now.

[Xaja]

I really wanted to have that golden BLH, and after a very hard research I found it:

http://montauriol.lodys.net/album/femelles/hopeful.jpg

And a kitten:

http://montauriol.lodys.net/chatons/brouklyn.jpg

If you check out that link, you'll melt right away:
http://www.hemsida.net/hufflepuffs/bildsidor/kelly/kelly12v18.htm

[DallasRechelle]

I'd like to have a silver Somali.

Your cats are gorgeous! That Siam looks like a Thai. I like him... (is Angel a male or female name?)


Angel's a female, she's a tortie point Siamese. :)

Here's your Silver Somali:

http://www.penmarric.ns.ca/graphics/photos/silvsomali.jpg

Next let's have a Korat (I think we may be beginning to repeat now LOL)

I've attached Stormy (my Manx) and Ebby (my other black DSH). Stormy adopted us last summer after he was abandoned at my apartment complex. My husband has fallen in love with him, Stormy is his little buddy. LOL

[Xaja]

They're cute, really!

You're right, we're repeating. There are still a lot of breeds we didn't mention yet, but they're so rare you don't even find a pic in the net. So now we could specify in colours or sth like that.

Korat:

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/cat-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/korat-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/pictures/korat-0003.jpg

I'd like to have a blue golden shaded BSH.

[aki]

How about a Cymric. That's what my Chuck is!

[DallasRechelle]

They're cute, really!


Thanks! Your two kitties are gorgeous also! :)

[DallasRechelle]

How about a Cymric. That's what my Chuck is!

Cymric:

http://www.acfacats.com/images/cymric.jpg

Next, let's have a Black Bengal.

[Xaja]

Oh, I love Cymrics!

But Bengals even more. A melanistic Bengal:

http://www.woolgathering.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/treacle220704.jpg http://pics.hoobly.com/full/8642c117fca5ec22e8a4874603e2725a.jpg

On the 2nd pic you can see the spotting.

I'd like to see a silver chausie, if you can find one.

[DallasRechelle]

I'd like to see a silver chausie, if you can find one.

Silver Chausie:

http://www.chausierescue.com/Max%20002.jpg

How about a Cream colored European Burmese?

How are you today Xaja?

[Xaja]

I'm doing quite well, the weather is great, summer's begining. What about you?

Cream European Burmese:

http://www.helenerskine.com/european-burmese/images/source/motherlove1.jpg

Now I'd like to see a snow Bengal, no matter whether it's lynx, mink or sepia.

[DallasRechelle]

I'm doing quite well, the weather is great, summer's begining. What about you?

Now I'd like to see a snow Bengal, no matter whether it's lynx, mink or sepia.

Doing pretty good, trying to get a no kill shelter to take a stray that I'm tending to. She got hurt and she's pregnant, and there's just no way I can bring her in. So I'm waiting to hear back from them to see if they'll take her for me.

Snow Lynx Bengal:

http://www.bigcats.org/abc/images/snowlynxbengal168.jpg

Next let's see a Brown Mackeral Tabby Oriental Longhair please.

[Xaja]

Great idea - I love Javaneses!

http://www.breedlist.com/catphotos/oril2/oril.jpg

Now a Ragdoll.

I hope everything runs well with your stray.
I'm so exhausted after thhat night, because of the full moon...

[DallasRechelle]

Now a Ragdoll.

I hope everything runs well with your stray.
I'm so exhausted after thhat night, because of the full moon...

Ragdoll:

http://www.kittykitty.com/cat-breeds/ragdoll.jpg

Now a Himalayan please.

I'm worried about her. I think her shoulder might be dislocated and my no kill shelter is full currently. On Monday I'm going to try to find more no kills in this area and find one that can take her. I've got some pain medicine from when Stormy was neutered, so if I can get her to take it, I will. Fancy is a doll, I've worked with her for 8 months to tame her and she's tame now, although she'll probably never be a lap cat. Here's a good picture of her.

[Xaja]

She's a beautiful cat, I really hope she'll be OK.

A fancy Himalayan:

http://www.thecatgallery.com/images/BooBoo-lion-cut.jpg

And a helmi Himalayan:

http://www.chocolatecats.com/spotlight/chocpt3.jpg

I'd like to see a silver rosetted Bengal next, especially the rosettes.

[DallasRechelle]

She's a beautiful cat, I really hope she'll be OK.

I'd like to see a silver rosetted Bengal next, especially the rosettes.

Silver Rosetted Bengal

http://www.redearthbengal.com/images/savannah_cat_001.jpg

So far I haven't had any responses to take her, but I'm not giving up. I want to give her some pain meds, but since she's outside, I don't know that I can do it safely. I'd hate for her to be a little slower in her reflexes and get hurt worse.

Next, how about as pretty a Calico as you can find. :D

[Xaja]

I really like that Turkish Angora calico:

http://www.cat-domain.com/cats_long/rebecca.JPG

I'd like to see a Chinchilla Persian next.

[selkirkrex]

I really like that Turkish Angora calico:

http://www.cat-domain.com/cats_long/rebecca.JPG

I'd like to see a Chinchilla Persian next.


Chinchilla persians are so pretty. We don't get have the BLH approved in the US yet as an official breed, but those I've seen online look a lot like the traditional persians of 30 years ago. The persian breed was often crossed to the BSH in order to develop colors and coat patterns. The chinchilla, silver shaded and golden's most resemble the older traditional look of the persian.

I'd like to see a Korat. These cats always look like they are smiling to me.

Is anyone on this list planning to attend the CFA show in Grapevine, TX on May 27/28?

[Xaja]

You're so right... I would never buy a chinchilla Persian but a BLH. In Europe they are registerd with the name "Highlander". They are so wonderful... Have you seen the golden one above?

We had the Korat some posts ago, but don't mind...

http://www.petzone.ro/pisici/articole/standarde/korat/korat.jpg

I'd like to see a Russian White.

[DallasRechelle]

Is anyone on this list planning to attend the CFA show in Grapevine, TX on May 27/28?

I didn't even know about it. How much is the entry fee or is there a website I can go look at? I'd love to go!

[DallasRechelle]

I'd like to see a Russian White.

Russian White:

http://centralpets.com/critter_images/mammals/cats/CAT_0000373_20010523154639.jpg

My ex mother-in-law had a Chinchilla Persian and she was gorgeous. I'll scan in a picture of her. Very easy to take photographs of her.

How about a Chartreux next, please?

[Xaja]

Sure, Persians are so lazy pets... :-) Nice to look at, though.

A CHartreux:

http://chatou.tonsite.biz/Fiches/Images/Chats/Chartreux.JPG

And lets go on with the Blues, I'd like to see an entirely blue Siberian.

[DallasRechelle]

And lets go on with the Blues, I'd like to see an entirely blue Siberian.

Sorry it took so long Xaja, I was sick.

http://netti.nic.fi/~merjatee/190102fanni5.jpg

Can I see a Burmilla next, please?

[Xaja]

Oh great, I love Burmillas. They're the short-haired version of the Tiffanie, one of my favourites.

http://www.misapotanien.dk/kastrat/belladonna-4-sk.jpg http://www.misapotanien.dk/kastrat/bernhard_af_misapotanie-sk3.jpg http://www.burmilla.nl/Fotograaf2.jpg

I hope you're better now...

Can you find a golden shaded Tiffanie for me?

[DallasRechelle]

Can you find a golden shaded Tiffanie for me?

Yeah I'm feeling better. Got a new job, start tomorrow, so I'm excited! :)

http://khristeabo.com/Images/Photos/Photo_016.jpg

Let's have a Peterbald next ...

[Xaja]

I know where you found that pic... :-)

Peterbald
http://www.peterbald.lt/images/abu_zvaigzdetame.jpg

Now I'd like to see a Persian on a leash.

[DallasRechelle]

Now I'd like to see a Persian on a leash.

Persian on a leash:

http://www.persian-cats.com/gallery/snowhite.jpg


Went cross-eyed searching for it.

I'd love to see an Exotic Short Haired Persian cat please. :)

[Xaja]

Why cross-eyed? I didn't get that one. :confused:

A fancy exotic by my favourite cat photographer: http://www.webphotoforum.com/normal.asp?pID=23069

And another one:

http://www.helmiflick.com/images/gallery/kens/6dbg.jpg

(scuse me - but I think that's a most ugly cat breed - yuk)

Now let's have an elegant Abbyssinian.

[DallasRechelle]

Why cross-eyed? I didn't get that one. :confused:

Now let's have an elegant Abbyssinian.

Cross eyed because I looked through several hundred pictures before I could find *one* Persian on a leash. :D

Abbyssinian:

http://www.greenapple.com/~jorp/amzanim/dante.jpg

Now, how about a lovely Blue Calico?

[Xaja]

Ah! Well, I do that sometimes when I really want to find a good pic. Then I go to breeders pages, links, galleries etc... till I find THE one I was looking for. I actually thought that a Persian wasn't the typical breed for going for a walk. :-)
Well, the Exotic in the link above is a dilute calico, but I'm going to find one of an "nicer" breed.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/supersugar/8b248cad.jpg http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/guides/aspca/Cat/norwegian_forest_cat_4e55.jpg

Next: One York Chocolate.

[DallasRechelle]

York Chocolate.

The link didn't work for me. :( I wasn't able to see that picture.

York Chocolate:

http://www.agraria.org/gatti/yorkchocolate.jpg

How was your day? Mine was good, first day at my new job. :D

Next, the prettiest tuxedo cat you can find.

[Xaja]

I'm sorry because of that link - for me it works perfectly.

Anyway that's a nice tuxedo pic:

http://www.maxandmikey.com/images/mikey/mikey_blue500.jpg
And that one too: :D

http://www.interiority.com/plex/wp-content/uploads/blacksad.jpg

I'm glad you finally found a job, and you know what? This is my last day at school!!! (College)

I'd like to see a cream point Sacred Birman.

[DallasRechelle]

I'm glad you finally found a job, and you know what? This is my last day at school!!! (College)

I'd like to see a cream point Sacred Birman.

Cream Point Sacred Birman:

http://www.kkoe.net/en/Content/breeds/SBI/images/birmacream.jpg

Cool!!! Are you graduating or just summer break? What's your major?

How about a nice Silver Serengeti cat?

[Xaja]

Silver Serengeti:

http://www.takodabobs.com/images/romeo.jpg http://www.serengeticat.com/serengeti/wsayer828a.jpg

Well, it's a little bit different here in Switzerland. I've done 13 years of school now since I was 7. In college my main subject was Latin for 2 years and Spanish for another 2 years. Now I have some quite tough final exams which we call "Matura exams". If I pass them, I'll be allowed to go to the university. I plan to study General Linguistics as major and English as minor. That will be 3 years till I have the bachelor and 2 years for the master, so 5 years altogether. Did you get that? The study starts in october, I'm going to Peru for 4 month between my final exams and the beginning of the studies. I really look forward to that experience and my new stage of life. It'll be the greatest I had up to now. Hopefully the best... I'm also moving out of my parents house and a few other things. Well... I'm chattering, it won't be interesting for you.

Please, could you show me a golden Persian?

I was on a cat show today and I was really astonished how small the Persians were. The most impressing cats beside the Bengals (*lovelovelove*) :D Were some wonderful silver somlalis with blazing green eyes. STOP chattering now. :rolleyes:

[DallasRechelle]

Please, could you show me a golden Persian?

Golden Persian:

http://www.jade-river.com/images/ella.jpg

Cool! When do you leave for Peru? I gather you'll be offline during that time. :( Don't worry about chattering, that's no problem.

Ugh. I watched the Preakness horse race (a very major race) and had my heart broken. The favorite to win, Barbaro, fractured his leg above & below the ankle. Last I heard he was in surgery for it, but it looks like his career is over. He was unbeaten, simply amazing to watch. Watched him in the Kentucky Derby and he was an amazing runner. That's so sad. It definitely shifted the focus off the race and the winner and onto that poor animal.
:( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Can I see a black manx next please?

[Xaja]

First I'd like to show a Manx pic taken by my favourite cat photographer, though it's tuxedo and not black.

http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/manxlh.gif

Now an entirely black Manx:

http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/guides/aspca/Cat/manx_4e4d.jpg

I'd like to have an odd-eyed Cymric now. If you can't find any just take a copper-eyed one.

I'm sorry for that horse, it must be terrible for his owners and fans...

I'm leaving for Peru June 23 and I actually don't think that I can use Internet very often down there.

[DallasRechelle]

I'd like to have an odd-eyed Cymric now. If you can't find any just take a copper-eyed one.

I'm sorry for that horse, it must be terrible for his owners and fans...

I'm leaving for Peru June 23 and I actually don't think that I can use Internet very often down there.

Odd-Eyed Cymric:

http://home.earthlink.net/~branbarrel/images/cat_julep3.jpg

Well, he just got out of surgery not that long ago and is in ICU and standing, so that is a positive. He'll never race again, but hopefully he'll live and prove to be an excellent stud horse.

Now, how about the prettiest Cat of the Day you can find?

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Oh, that's a gorgeous Cymric! Love it.

I always knew which cat I'd post if you asked that question:

http://CatoftheDay.com/archive/2005/March/14.jpg

Ain't he nice? That's his day: http://CatoftheDay.com/archive/2005/March/14.html

I'd like to see an American Burmese.


Well, if that horse is a stallion and not a gelding it's much better so he can reproduce now. We had a very famous jumping horse in Switzerland (Calvaro) who was a gelding. Now he's being cloned so his genes can be given to other horses. It's gonna be a big media event, I think.

[DallasRechelle]

I'd like to see an American Burmese.

Well, if that horse is a stallion and not a gelding it's much better so he can reproduce now. We had a very famous jumping horse in Switzerland (Calvaro) who was a gelding. Now he's being cloned so his genes can be given to other horses. It's gonna be a big media event, I think.


American Burmese:

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/cat-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/burmese-pictures-breeders-kittens-rescue/pictures/burmese-0009.jpg

Barbaro (the horse) is doing great. He came out of surgery and pretty much jogged back to his stall and started eating, he's been standing and been frisky, showing interest in some mares. He's putting an appropriate amount of weight on the leg, so as of now, things look great. But he's got many months of recovery ahead of him still. They saved him mainly for breeding purposes. That horse has a lot of heart, as he's demonstrated so far by surviving the original injury and the 7 hour surgery.

How about a blue point traditional Balinese?

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I didn't know American Burmeses can come with long hair. Are you sure that is one?

Anyway, I love Traditional Balineses. I have two blue points and one blue tabbz point for you:

http://www.orecatay.com/images/photos/balinese.jpg http://home.arcor.de/monika.abeling/fotos/balis/Merlin11.gif

I'm glad Barbaro is OK. Hope he will have a big career as stud stallion.

Can you shwo me an Asian Ticked Tabby Shorthair / Burmali?

[DallasRechelle]

I didn't know American Burmeses can come with long hair. Are you sure that is one?

I'm glad Barbaro is OK. Hope he will have a big career as stud stallion.

Can you shwo me an Asian Ticked Tabby Shorthair / Burmali?

Pretty sure, that's what came up when I searched for it, on multiple sites.

Day 3 after surgery went well. He's walking on the leg and bearing an appropriate amount of weight on it. Still 50 50 survival rate, but it improves every day he goes without any complications.

Asian Ticked Tabby Shorthair:

http://www.breakfastat.co.uk/img35.jpg

Can I see the most pretty Scottish Fold you can find?

[Xaja]

That's a pretty one, I think.

http://membres.lycos.fr/cesfhf/001_images/templa1.jpg

Let's have a Highland Fold, please.

[selkirkrex]

I didn't even know about it. How much is the entry fee or is there a website I can go look at? I'd love to go!


It's usually about $5 to get in. I'm going to try to make it for at least one day. I just finished moving and am still trying to get my house in order, but will try to get to the show if time allows. Hopefully we'll be settled soon. I've got a little selkirk boy that I am thinking about showing at the Ft Worth TICA show next month... but I need time to get him used to the whole grooming routine. He'll be 4 months old on June 3rd, so old enough to start showing.

[Xaja]

Oh! Do you have a pic of that boy? Pleeease!

[DallasRechelle]

Let's have a Highland Fold, please.'

Highland Fold:

http://www.iloveapet.com/images/breeds/cats/highlandfold.jpg

Barbaro is doing fantastic today. He's been laying down & getting up with no problems and even scratched at his left ear with his left hind leg, leaving him standing solely on the right hind leg, which just had surgery on it. I'm so thrilled!!!

Can I see a Siberian next?

[selkirkrex]

I didn't even know about it. How much is the entry fee or is there a website I can go look at? I'd love to go!


Sorry, I forgot to give the site where all the shows are listed...
CFA shows are listed at http://www.cfainc.org/exhibitors/show-schedule.html
Tica shows are listed at : http://home.flash.net/~debreed/calendar.htm

[selkirkrex]

Oh! Do you have a pic of that boy? Pleeease!


It's not a very good pic, but I do have one :) His curls don't look very good in the photo, as he's been romping and playing and generally getting dirty... but once he's bathed and properly groomed, he looks great. He's got a super personality and he has very good type and I'm anxious to see how he'll do in the shows. It's been a while since I've been able to show due to moving around so much and this is my first litter of selkirks in quite a while.

I'm still trying to decide what to name this boy... I've named his longhaired curly red sisters Lucille McCurl and Curly Temple... but he and his white short haired curly sister still don't have names. My cattery name is Cutetins, which will be the prefix on their registrations... so I just need to figure out what to call these other two kids.

[Xaja]

Oh, what a cute lamb! :-)
He's really sweet. I'm thinking about the names... very difficult indeed. Cutetins ... ??? I'd actually chose the name you'll call him first and then add something to make it more "noble" or funny.

To go on with the game - Siberians are one of my fav breeds:

http://www.vondergoldenensima.ch/Unika/images/P3063149.jpg

http://www.vondergoldenensima.ch/Fannya%20(2).jpg http://www.vondergoldenensima.ch/Diva%20(7).jpg http://www.vondergoldenensima.ch/Darja%20(4).jpg http://www.vondergoldenensima.ch/vorobey1.jpg

OK, I'll stop it - but ain't they gorgeous? :-)

Let's go for some difficult breeds again: Australian Curl.

@DallasRechelle: Where do you always get the latest news about Barbaro? Do you know him personally?

[DallasRechelle]

Let's go for some difficult breeds again: Australian Curl.

@DallasRechelle: Where do you always get the latest news about Barbaro? Do you know him personally?

Oh those are gorgeous, thank you!!!

I hope you're aware that the Australian Curl cat is extinct? I can't find a single picture of them, since they only existed in Australia for at most a year.

I'm getting it from www.blood-horse.com and http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/index I'm a huge fan of Barbaro, he was truly impressive horse, which I haven't seen run in years.

Do you want to put up a different breed?

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Oh sorry... I just check in my list the breeds I have no photos of. The next is Bohemian Rex - would you like to try that one?

I understand your devotion to that horse - I'm an Arab fan and have two of them here: http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/1470/zungen8xs.jpg

[DallasRechelle]

Oh sorry... I just check in my list the breeds I have no photos of. The next is Bohemian Rex - would you like to try that one?


I *THINK* this is a Bohemian Rex, the words were in German, but it popped up with this picture on the website. I might be mistaken though, but it's all I can find, seeing as that this breed is also extinct.

http://www.enimal.de/tiere/images/articles/katzenrassen/bohemian-rex.jpg


Here's the actual site for that picture, if you want to see it. http://www.enimal.de/tiere/a/Bohemian%20Rex/414/2/29

Your horses are GORGEOUS!! I'm so jealous! LOL

I'm actually looking to buy a horse soon, I just need to find a place to board it. I grew up with horses, cattle, dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, etc and I miss the horses & cattle. I want to move to the country & start to build a ranch, but unfortunately, right now that isn't possible, due to finances. Maybe after I'm at this job awhile.

My first horse was an Arabian, he was gorgeous and had an excellent pedigree. Unfortunately, my Dad thought he was too "dangerous" for me, so he sold it and bought me an insane Quarter Horse. That horse was dangerous, bucked me off more times that I can count, knocked me unconscious once for about a half hour.

Can I see an Alpine Lynx next please?

[ohmycats]

I saw this breed mentioned before I logged on.
I raise Highlanders

[selkirkrex]

Oh, what a cute lamb! :-)
He's really sweet. I'm thinking about the names... very difficult indeed. Cutetins ... ??? I'd actually chose the name you'll call him first and then add something to make it more "noble" or funny.

To go on with the game - Siberians are one of my fav breeds:

OK, I'll stop it - but ain't they gorgeous? :-)

Let's go for some difficult breeds again: Australian Curl.

@DallasRechelle: Where do you always get the latest news about Barbaro? Do you know him personally?

My son came up with our cattery name years ago when bred himalayans and persians. Cutetins is short for cute kittens... he always called them cutetins for short. With the selkirks, I usually incorporate some form of curl or wave into the name if they are standard curly kittens... the straight coated babies are easier to name since I can call them pretty much anything.

I can understand your love of the siberian. I had two of them a few years ago. Darcy was a brown torbie and her sister was a red. I got them from a breeder in PA when I was still living there. The red girl had a heart problem and passed on and Darcy was so jeolous of the other cats that she would literally pee on me while I slept... so we found her a home with an older gentleman that could be devoted to just her. She is doing very well there as an only pet and companion to a retired man that adores her.

[selkirkrex]

I *THINK* this is a Bohemian Rex, the words were in German, but it popped up with this picture on the website. I might be mistaken though, but it's all I can find, seeing as that this breed is also extinct.

http://www.enimal.de/tiere/images/articles/katzenrassen/bohemian-rex.jpg


Here's the actual site for that picture, if you want to see it. http://www.enimal.de/tiere/a/Bohemian%20Rex/414/2/29



I've never seen a bohemian rex, but that cat definitely has some persian in it's ancestry... I wonder what breeds were used to create this hybrid?

[DallasRechelle]

I've never seen a bohemian rex, but that cat definitely has some persian in it's ancestry... I wonder what breeds were used to create this hybrid?

Persian was one of them, from what I gathered during my reading. IIRC, it was Persian and some kind of rex or rex relative.

[selkirkrex]

Persian was one of them, from what I gathered during my reading. IIRC, it was Persian and some kind of rex or rex relative.

I don't read Geman, but I thought I cought the words Cornish Rex in the text... so it could have been that was the other breed. Considering the difference in the two breeds (type-wise), I can't imagine that it would be an easy hybrid to work with. They strongly resemble some of the more extreme selkirk rexes that I've seen.

[Xaja]

Since German is my mother tongue, I could read the page. :-)
Bohemian Rexes were a mutation of Persians with curly hair, no hybrids. Later one cornish Rex queen was crossed in to make the breed shorthaired.

@Selkirk: I'm even more fascinated by Neva Masquarades than by the non-pointed Siberians. The great thing is that as a breeder of Siberians you can have all existing colours, even colourpoint. But well, I love so many breeds... My favs remain Bengal, Birman and Tiffanie.

@Ohmycats: I just visited your website and you have ABSOLUTELY gorgeous cats, really!! I knew some "helmi" pics before and I'm still admiring your beautiful cats. You chose 3 great breeds. When saying "Highlander", do you mean "Highland Lynx"? Because in Europe, a "Highlander" is a British Longhair.

@DallasRechelle: I didn't know the Alpine Lynx before. Looks like a polydactyl Highland Lynx, though.

http://timberlinecats8.homestead.com/files/mickey_2.jpg

My next empty entry is Brazilian Shorthair. Hope you can find something...