Find that cat *breed*

[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

[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.




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:



And if that one isn't it, I found a drawing of one that I could get


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:




What about an other hybrid breed: The Habari.

[Miss Z]

Next a Toy Bobtail

[Xaja]

Try it more difficult!

Here is the Tybob / Toy Bobtail:



Next: Australian Rex

[Miss Z]

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

Here's the Australian rex:


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.







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

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.