Somali Cat Breed Profile

Pleasant, cheerful, loving, intelligent, confident and very funny. Sounds like the perfect party guest? Of course not, and I spoke about Somalia cat. They are not only fun but also guests who stay at a friend, because they help with the housework! They come from the African continent, but have spread to most parts of the world.

It appears that longhairs had been appearing in Abyssinian litters for many years and from the 1960s onward several dedicated breeders in Australia, the USA and England worked to attain full recognition and acceptance of the semi-longhaired cousin of the Abyssinian. The Somali is now accepted in registries worldwide. Breed Standards (the description of the ideal breed specimen) closely resemble the Abyssinian’s aside from the coat length.

Somali Appearance and Colours

The Somali has an elegant, athletic build that is medium in size. Males tend to weigh in at 4 - 5 kg, females slightly smaller. The face retains the tabby markings of the 'M' on the forehead, however the rest of the cat should be free of tabby markings. The ears are large and pricked forwards and the expression is alert and curious. Eyes can be green or amber, the richer colour the better.

In Australia Somalis are commonly available in the four eumelanistic colours of Tawny (called ruddy in the USA, usual in the UK), Cinnamon (also called sorrel), Blue and Fawn The above four colours are also possible in a silver version, called respectively Black Silver, Cinnamon Silver, Blue Silver and Fawn Silver. In silver colours, a particular gene inhibits the base coat colour, leaving the ticking on a white undercoat. Each colour has its own special appeal. In some states chocolate and chocolate silver are being bred.

Somali Coat

The coat of the Somali really attracts attention the ticking gives a wild appearance that is very unusual for a longer haired cat. Each hair has bands of contrasting colour. The Somali coat is longest in the breeches, and the lovely ruff. A real feature of the Somali is the tail, which has earned them the name the Feline Fox. The beautiful coat is very easy to care for, due to the silky texture that does not have a tendency to matt. A weekly comb is all that is needed to keep the Somali looking and feeling good, and the cats enjoy this.

Somali Personality

Somalis have bright, bubbly, energetic and loving personalities. They are very intelligent and active cats, who demonstrate a real devotion to their staff. Somali cats are intensely affectionate to their people, and are usually extroverted and enjoy visitors also. These cats make their presence felt - they share their special joie de vivre with the humans in their lives. They often like to sit on your shoulder to supervise what you are doing, will help with the housework - they are great at making the beds!


Somali cats readily take to walking on a lead and playing games such as fetch. Although they can be boisterous in play, they are very gentle, and are excellent companions for older children. They are great family pets as they really give something special to each member. They may not want to sit on a lap for long periods, however they usually want to be close to you to be a part of whatever you are doing. They generally have a lot to get through in a day! One characteristic of many Somalis is the hairdresser gene they seem to love licking and grooming peoples hair.

Somali Lifestyle

Although the Somali is an active breed, they make very good indoor cats. This is also strongly recommended, as their agenda-driven lifestyle does not allow for good road sense. Indoor life also helps to protect local wildlife. Somalis are intelligent cats who thrive on company therefore if they are to be regularly alone while you are at work, you should consider a second cat for company. Plenty of toys, attention, company and a cat gym are all that is needed to keep the Somali happy. Of course, once the staff return home, the Somali gives a full welcome party in their honour!

Persian Cat Breed Profile

Even people who know nothing about cats usually will be able to identify the Persian cat. They are the most widely known and spread in various countries of all races cat.

Persian History

It is said that the current Persian ancestors were brought back from distant Persia along with silk, jewels and spices by explorers in the 17th century. They became a status symbol and sought after.
They were named Persians after their home state. their actual origin is not fully known. Persian references can be found in hieroglyphic records as early as 1684BC

Persian Cat Appearance

The Persian cat has a long flowing coat with luxurious full, soft wooly undercoat hairs with longer coarser guard hairs and a chunky body which is often referred to as 'cobby' Their legs are thick and stocky. Persians have round eyes set in a sweet round flat face.

Persian Personality

Persians are usually a quiet and gentle cat. They are calm and undemanding and can be very affectionate. They are very placid and unlikely to scratch anyone. Because of the Persian's serene nature they usually get on well with other pets and are great with children that are not too boisterous . They love to be stroked and patted and lap up any attention you give them.


They are not noisy. Persians are playful but not demanding and can give their owners much love and devotion. They have the ability to adapt to most environments and seem to take everything in their stride.

Grooming a Persian

Persian owners must be prepared to groom the glorious coat daily. This is a high maintenance breed which depends totally on its owner for its comfort and wellbeing. If grooming is neglected for any length of time the coat matts and will require expert attention. Persians moult heavily twice a year, and shed some hair all year round. Proper maintenance requires a daily run-through with a metal comb to eliminate the potential drawbacks of tangles and hairballs

The Persian cat's eyes also need attention. Persian cats have considerable problems with watering eyes which over time can cause dark discoloration caused by tear marks. To prevent this a special eye lotion for cats can be applied.

Persian Colours

persian cat there are many patterns and colors, as shown below :
Solid : Black, white, blue, cream, red, tortoiseshell, blue/cream, chocolate, lilac.
Himalayan : Seal point, blue point, tortie point, red point, cream point, blue/cream point, chocolate point, lilac point.
Patched : Balack and white, red and white, tortie and white, blue and white, calico (blue crem white).
Silver : Chinchilla, shaded silver.

Australian Mist Cat Breed Profile

Australian Mist History
Dr. Truda Straede using half Burmese and a quarter each of Abyssinian and Domestic cat developed the Australian Mist. From the Burmese we get the dilution for the colours, four of the colours and some of the pattern plus they're laid back nature. From the Abyssinian came the ticking, which developed the pattern, two more colours and a touch of lively intelligence. Domestics contributed to the best spots but mostly to the vigour of the breed.

Australian Mist Description
There is nothing extreme about the Australian Mist; they are of moderate size, medium boned, rounded of head with large eyes and ears. The coat is short but resilient; the tail is plumply furred. The colours are brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, gold and peach. They come in two patterns: delicate spots or intricate marbled swirls against a misty background, with legs and tail ringed and barred, and the face lined. Eyes are large and expressive in a range of greens.

Australian Mist Personality

But the most striking aspect of his temperament Australian Mist. Children who live cats but not noisy. They are a breed is very affectionate and very people-oriented. They prefer to spend their time with their owners and are always involved in family activities, relaxing in front of the television or in the park. Even temperament makes them an excellent pet for anyone both parents and young children.

Sphynx Cat Breed Profile

Sphynx History
There are many events throughout the history of cat fur. Today modern Sphynx started in Toronto, Canada in 1966 with the birth of cat fur. For some cat hair in the 1970s more were born. After this time the breed was developed mainly in Europe.

Sphynx Suitability

Sphynx suitable for active households because they want attention man. Sphynx are very active and loves the limelight, they are not suitable for people wanting a quiet docile cat.

Because of the unique characteristics they do require special care, including regular weekly bathing, trimming nails and cleaning ears, nose and eyes.
Because without hair on the Sphynx also always need extra heating during the cold months. This can usually be achieved through the use of heat mats or near the fireplace (depending on your extreme temperatures).

Sphynx Appearance

Sphynx cats and kittens are not totally hairless as they have a peach fuzz over much of their body. Their coat is often described as a warm chamois. For this reason many owners describe them as their living hot water bottle.
Sphynx have normal cat proportions. However as they lack fur their ears are more pronounced and their tail is often described as a rats tail.

Sphynx Colours

They come in all the usual colour varieties including, tortoiseshell, chocolate, black, blue, lilac, chocolate etc.


Sphynx Temperament

They have a friendly disposition and are very sociable with other people and pets. Sphynx are very intelligent and can be taught to walk on a lead and respond to voice commands. They are often described as the most intelligent and affectionate of all cat breeds.

Are Sphynx hypoallergenic?

It is often a misconception that Sphynx are hypoallergenic because of their lack of hair. It all depends on whether the person is allergic to the hair or the cat’s saliva. Sphynx maybe suitable for people who are allergic to cats hair. However, if the person is allergic to the saliva then a Sphynx is likely to produce the same reaction.

Turkish Van Cat Breed Profile

Turkish Van History

Turkish Van is a rare and ancient species that evolved in Central and southwest Asia, which today includes the countries of Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey. "Van" is a term common in the region that has been given to a number of towns, villages and even a lake - Lake Van - so no surprise that the uniquely patterned cat native to the area named "Vancat" by locals. They were first brought to England in 1955 as a Turkish cat, but this was later changed to Turkish Van to distinguish with the Turkish Angora.
Although the breed has an ancient lineage, the Turkish Van is a relative newcomer to the United States, arrived in 1982. They are considered regional treasures in their homeland, and not available for export to other countries. Even in areas where the breed has been known for centuries, they are still relatively rare. Maybe there still rare to make the farm cat.

Turkish Van Appearance

The van is a large white semi longhaired cat with coloured markings on the head and tail. It is referred to a a piebald cat. The coat has a cashmere texture and does not have an undercoat. The coat is also water resistant which goes hand in hand with one of their personality traits of having a fascination with water.

Turkish Van Personality

The Turkish Van is extremely intelligent and imaginative. A Turkish cat is very lively, loving and demonstrative pet. They frequently chatter in answer to their owners, more often than not getting the last word in.

Turkish Van cats often retrieve toy mice, balls and crumpled paper, and will exhaust their owners long before they tire themselves.
An intriguing aspect of Turkish Vans is their insatiable curiosity for water, A few are not interested but the majority can be found dipping their paws, toys and bedding in water bowls, or sitting in sinks and baths waiting for the tap to be turned on. They will also assist with rituals like dishwashing and often sit entranced while their owners are showering.

Turkish Van Coat

Turkish Vans are not a difficult cat to groom as the fur having no woolly undercoat does not knot. Bathing is not usually a problem, some vans even enjoy it.

Diarrhea in Cats and Kittens

Diarrhea is not a disease itself but a symptom that something is wrong with your cat or kitten health, usually there's something wrong in the stomach. It could be a small problem or it could indicate a more serious illness.

Like humans, many cats or kittens may suffer from a bout of acute diarrhea. The meaning of 'acute' is that he comes suddenly but it will not last longer that a few days or maybe up to a week or more. If your cat or kitten well and eat, play and generally looked healthy and had no other symptoms other than a loose bowel movement every so often it may be no reason for immediate alarm. The cause may be dietary changes, or an increase in dairy products like milk. Cats and kittens should not be given cow's milk to drink as most cats have lactose intolerance. read more about this can be found here: Should a cat or kittens drinking milk

Other causes can be due to food allergies, worms, and infestations of parasites and viral or bacterial infection.

If the problem is chronic diarrhea, (The definition of 'chronic' is a disease that lasts for long periods of time) or a cat or kitten shows signs of other symptoms such as following the visit to your veterinarian should be scheduled.

Fever
Pain
Vomiting
Blood in the diarrhea
Lethargy or depression
Weight Loss
Dehydration
Loss of appetite
Foul smelling diarrhea
Straining making bowel motion
Any other sign of illness

Diet

What you feed your cat has a huge impact on the state of your cat's poop. Many of the cheaper brands of cat food are bulked out with vegetables and carbohydrates which pass straight through your cat. A basic rule of thumb is 'If you put rubbish in then rubbish will come out' Feed your cat the best quality food that you can afford.

What can I do at home for diarrhea in kittens or cats before calling the vet?

Withhold food (but not water) for 24 hours (12 hours for kittens) to give your cat's digestive system a rest. Then feed him feed him a bland diet of 50% boiled rice and 50% chicken or 50/50 boiled rice and cooked hamburger for the next two to three days. Do not feed any dairy products. If the diarrhea doesn't resolve seek advice from your vet.

Watch out for dehydration

A lot of water is lost from the cat or kitten's system when passing frequent watery motions so watch your cat for symptoms of dehydration. Sticky or dry gums can often indicate dehydration. Your cat's gums should feel slippery and not sticky. Check your cat's hydration level by gently pinching up a bit of skin on your cat's back. When released it should quickly return to its natural position. If the skin returns slowly then this is a sign of dehydration.

Encourage your cat to drink plenty of water. If dehydrated, Lectade may be given. Lectade is an oral re-hydration therapy for cats and dogs and can be used to reverse the effects of dehydration and loss of electrolytes following diarrhea.

Bacterial Infections that cause diarrhea in cats and kitten

Bacterial infections such as Salmonella, E. coli, Clostridia and Campylobacter are often found in young cats or immuno-suppressed cats. The symptoms can range from mild to severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, fever and vomiting.
Antibiotics are likely to be prescribed by your vet and in more serious cases the cat may also require intravenous fluids and supportive care.

Viral infections that cause diarrhea in cats and kittens
Cats are susceptible to a number of viral infections. All of them include diarrhea as one of the symptoms. Your vet can test your cat and offer advice and treatment for the following viral infections.

Panleukopenia (feline distemper)
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV)
Feline immuno-deficiency virus (FIV)
Feline corona virus (FCoV)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Worms that cause diarrhea in cats and kittens

Roundworm
Symptoms include Diarrhea, weight loss, poor growth

Hookworm
Symptoms include Diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, pale gums, dehydration, anemia, swollen abdomen, black and tarry stools

Parasites that cause diarrhea in cats and kittens

Coccidiosis

Diarrhea is the main sign of coccidiosis. Blood and mucous in the diarrhea is a common symptom.

Coccidian parasites are quite commonly found in the intestinal tracts of cats however the the immune system of a healthy adult cat is usually able to keep them under control. Kittens on the other hand do not have a fully developed immune system and may suffer from the effects of this parasite. Stress increases the effects. Stress can be brought on by simple factors such as the kitten going to a new home or having a new pet introduced to the environment. More reading about Stress in Cats Other illnesses such as FIV can also can put a greater load on a kitten's immune system thus making it more difficult for the kitten to combat the coccidian parasite.

Your vet will prescribe Sulfa antibiotics. This will not kill the organism but will keep it in check until your kitten develops a good level of immunity.

Giardia

Symptoms include diarrhea with mucus and having a pale greasy appearance. The diarrhea may be greenish or yellowish. There may also be blood in the diarrhea There is usually a very bad odor to the diarrhea. Other symptoms are weight loss, abdominal pain and vomiting.

Cryptosporidia

Cryptosporidia is a single cell parasite. It can cause diarrhea in younger cats and those who are immuno-suppressed.

Tritrichomonas foetus

Tritrichomonas is a single cell protozoan which can cause diarrhea with mucus and blood. An inflamed painful anus is also a symptom. Your vet may prescribe Ronidazole

Other Diseases or Conditions which can cause Diarrhea in cats and kittens

Diet change
Blockage such as hairball or foreign object
Food intolerance or sensitivity
Toxins
Cancer
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease
Intestinal obstruction
Irritable bowel syndrome
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Diabetes mellitus
Hyperthyroidism
Pancreatitis
Fungal infections
Bowel Disease

As you can see there are many causes of diarrhea in cats and kittens. If diarrhea persists you should seek advice from your vet.

Birman Cat Breed Profile

Birman Appearance
The Birman has point which means its face, ears, legs, tail and feet are a different color from the rest of its body. Kittens are born completely white and begin to show their points anywhere between 2 days and 2 weeks. The Birman is a beautiful long hair cat with a medium to heavy body weight, brilliant blue eyes and a silky coat in a variety of different coloured points. Birmans have four white gloves on each of their feet.

Birman coats are easy to care for because they do not mat although they still need regular grooming.

Birman Colors

Seal Point, Blue Point, Chocolate Point, Lilac Point, Cream Point, Red Point, Blue Cream, Choc/Lilac Tortie, Tortie /Tabby, Lilac Tabby, Red/Cream Tabby, Seal Tabby, BlueTabby



Birman Personality

Birmans are affectionate, intelligent, agile, funny cat, and the happiest in the family or multi-household pets. Men, especially, are often very fussy, but Birmans are known for their voices are very quiet.
breed is very strong sound, and less rapid growth, are considered slow to mature, with most not achieving their full growth until they are 3 years. They are quiet cats and are very loyal to their owners. Birmans are soft, spoiled, and funny.

The Birman Legend
The reincarnation of souls and a deep love for priests is the basis for the legend of the Sacred Cats of Burma...................
Once upon a time, before the days of Buddha, the Khmer people built beautiful temples to honour theirgods - particularly the god Song-Hyo and the Goddess Tsun-Kyan-Kse. One of these temples was Loa-Tsun, built on the sides of Mount Lugh. Within the temple was kept a gold figure of the goddess, with her sapphire eyes and dedicating his life to prayer lived the very holy Kittah Mun-Ha - and also 100 pure white cats with golden eyes. One of these was Sinh, the companion of the old priest.

One night Thai raiders attacked the temple, killing Mun-Ha as he knelt before the figure of the Goddess. Immediately the cat Sinh jumped onto the body of his master and faced the Goddess. The priest's soul entered the cat, and as it did so the white hair of its body became golden and its eyes became sapphire-blue like the goddess. Its legs turned brown, except where the feet rested on its master and they remained white.

The transformation inspired the other priests to drive the raiders away and saved the temple from profanation and pillage. Seven days later, Sinh also died carrying with him into paradise the soul of Mun-Ha. And when seven days later, the assembled priests consulted before the statue to decide on Mun-Ha's successor, silently all the other white cats ran up, all dressed in gold with white gloves and with golden eyes transformed to sapphire blue. Transformed just like Sinh they surrounded the youngest of the Kittahs and thus the reincarnated ancestors were designated by the will of the Goddess. From then on, the priests guarded their sacred cats, believing them to have custody of the souls of the priests. When a priest dies his soul is transmigrated into the body of a cat and upon the cat's death the priest's soul's transition into heaven has been accomplished.

Bombay Cat Breed Profile

The Bombay History

Nikky Horner maintain Bombays first in Kentucky in 1953 by selective breeding between Burmese black color and black American Shorthair. Breeding program continued with the cat was completely black with a short shiny coat and a large copper eyes that made her look authoritative. The Bombays brought up correctly and in 1976 Bombay recognized for championship status in the Cat breeders Association

The Bombay Appearance

With its jet black, gleaming coat, gold to copper eyes, solid body and sweet facial expression, the ideal Bombay has an unmistakable look of its own. It is not a natural breed but a genetic hybrid, with distinctive features that separate it from its foundation (parent) breeds.


The Bombay is a medium-size cat, well-balanced, friendly, alert, and outgoing; muscular and having a surprising weight for its size. The body and tail should be of medium length, the head rounded with medium-sized, wide-set ears, a moderate nose "stop" which is visible (not a break), large rounded wide-set eyes, and an overall look of excellent proportions and carriage.

This is not a black Burmese, and looks completely different. The ideal Bombay has an unmistakable look of its own, they are a unique breed, and nothing in the cat world resembles her. The coat is gleaming black, like the texture of satin, and gold to copper eyes.

The Bombay Personality

They are an outgoing cat, friendly and playful. They are easily leash trained and like to retrieve. They are a very sociable cat and make a great addition to the family as they get on well with children and dogs. They are very agile and athletic and their antics will keep you constantly amused.

Conjunctivitis in Cats

What causes conjunctivitis in cats?

Many cats with chronic problems with conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eye). Often, problems come and go. Maybe red eyes, swollen, watery, out dirt continuously in dusut eyes, hard, or goopy. Causes include infection, congenital defects (small or absent tear ducts), facial conformation (Persian features), and scars from previous infections. However, the most common cause of conjunctivitis in cats is infection with herpes virus. In cats, Herpes is an upper respiratory virus, it is also called "rhinotracheitis" and is one component of a combination of upper respiratory panleukopenia (cat distemper) vaccine that most kittens receive. Vaccines do not actually prevent Herpes infection; its main function is to reduce the severity of the disease.

Nearly all cats are exposed to Herpesvirus as kittens. For most cats, no further problems occur. However, Herpes is a sneaky virus, and likes to lie dormant until it gets a chance to get one up on the immune system. Because stress suppresses the immune system, cats under stress are particularly susceptible to recurrent Herpes flare-ups. Herpes is painful, and usually causes quite a bit of redness and a watery discharge. It often attacks only one eye, producing a lopsided squint. Cats tend to be photophobic; that is, they squint against bright light, or try to avoid it altogether.

Treatment for Herpes
here are several treatment options for Herpes. One of the simplest is l-lysine, an amino acid that is inexpensive and readily available at the health food store. It comes in capsules or tablets, usually 500 mg. Capsules are much easier to work with, if you can get them. The dose is 500 mg twice a day for 5 days (total 1,000 mg/day). Lysine has a slightly salty taste, and is easily disguised by mixing with canned cat food or baby food. If that seems like a huge dose for a cat, it is--but that's what it takes to work. Once the acute episode is under control, a maintenance dose of 250 mg per day can be given indefinitely.

Bathe the eyes in a saline solution
To relieve irritation and wash viral particles from the eye, you can make a homemade saline solution. Use 1/4 teaspoon of table salt to 1 cup of water (room temperature). Three or four times a day, use a cotton ball to drizzle a small amount saline into the cat's eyes. Make the saline fresh each and every time, because bacteria could grow in the solution between treatments.

Willard Water
Another surprisingly effective treatment is 'Willard Water.' (Available in the US) This is a catalyst that theoretically changes the molecular structure of water. It is usually available at health food stores. Follow the directions on the bottle to make up a gallon at a time. Use this as the only source of drinking water for your cat. The effects are not scientifically explainable, but they are usually immediate--within a day or two--and dramatic.

Because herpes flare-ups are commonly stress-related, essences are an important part of treatment. Check out our full line of Essences for Cats to choose the remedy most appropriate for your cat's personality and situation.

Nutritional Support
Long-term nutritional support with antioxidants such as BioSuperfood and other immune boosting supplements will also help prevent recurrences. Alternative treatment with homeopathy, herbs, or homotoxicologycan also be very helpful.

Serious Symptoms
If symptoms worsen, or persist more than a few days, a check by your veterinarian is warranted. Herpes can cause serious corneal ulcers that may result in loss of vision if untreated.

This copyrighted article is courtesy of Little Big Cat www.littlebigcat.com

British Shorthair Cat Breed Profile

British Shorthair Cat History
British Shorthair cats were originally found in the alleys of 19th century British Cities. A man called Harrison Weir loved the British street cat so much that he selected some of the hardiest and strongest, bred them and almost single-handedly created the British Shorthair.

The British Shorthair became an officially acknowledged breed by 1889 and went on to become one of the most popular breeds in cat shows at that time and still are today.

British Shorthair Cat - General Appearance:
Appearances British Shorthair cat is a medium to large in size, balanced and strong, showing good depth of body, broad chest full, strong short legs, rounded paws, tail thick at the base with rounded ends. Solid round head with good width between small ears, round cheeks, firm chin, large round, as well as open eyes and wide nose short. Short and dense coat.

British Shorthair Cat - Personality

British Shorthair quiet, not demanding, tolerant, docile, obedient and respectful. They are not vocal cats and in fact do not like noise and can cope with alone without complaining. They do not tend to wander. They love children and get along very well with employers and can make friends with dogs.

British Shorthair Cat - Facts:

British Shorthairs are the ideal choice as a house cat. The average life span of these cats is 15-18 years, although many live past that age. They are a very hardy cat. British Shorthairs can be bred in over 30 different colours, although some colours are not readily available.

Despite its origin as a vagabond of no fixed address (or perhaps because of it) the British Shorthair cat now very much gravitate towards the comforts of home and hearth. Here it greatly enjoys snoozing and lounging around the house - and even when outdoors doesn't usually wander far from home. Having "fallen on its feet", this cool, calm and collected cat nowadays quietly embraces family life, while making a decorative, dignified and much loved member of the household. Home sweet home, in fact is just up its alley.
The British Shorthair cat breed, though slow to mature, will quickly win your heart

Longhaired Burmilla History

The longhaired Burmilla is an elegant and beautiful breed developed from shorthair Burmilla program, which began with the marriage of cross between Burmese and Chinchilla in the UK. It combines a longer but still relatively easy care silver coat with the delightful personality combination of clever affectionate Burmese and easy going sweet tempered Chinchilla. The breed was developed by using the naturally occurring longhairs that came through the shorthair programme, and by crossing back to Chinchilla in the early generations.

Called an Australian Tiffanie in the early days, the breed is now developing more in line with the Burmilla programme and in most of the major groups in Australia it is referred to as the Burmilla Longhair. This has given impetus for farmers to keep more right kind of crosses with the standard breed Burmilla and benefits of using a larger gene pool available in the program shorthair

Longhaired Burmilla Appearance
In Australia, the breed has developed with an emphasis on the quality of the silver pattern being very important. Ideally the coat should have a silver base with a band of colour on the end of the strand of hair. A deeper proportion of colour on the hair strand results in a shaded coat rather than the pale effect of a tipped (Chinchilla) pattern. It is most important that this pattern be evenly distributed over the coat and that there be no tarnishing of the silver – called ‘rufussing’ it appears as areas of reddish colour marring the silver. The colour of the tips should reflect the colours of the cats allowable in the programme – black, brown, chocolate, blue and lilac with the red, cream and tortoiseshell colours allowable under the ACF Burmilla standard, as they are in Europe. The longhair coat should be a fine and silky coat, medium long, except over the shoulders and without a woolly undercoat. Ear tufts and furnishings are preferable.

Longhaired Burmilla Personality
The longhair Burmilla is bright and funloving, but more laid back than its shorthair relative in most cases. It is an ideal cat for single people or families, being quite happy to wait until you come home for attention. They are not a demanding cat, but still love to spend as much time with you as possible.
Many of them are very good “fetch-it” cats too!


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Chinchilla Cat Breed Profile

Chinchillas are a variety of the Persian cat. The Chinchilla is classed as a "silver" cat. Chinchillas of today have a quiet, gentle and dear, would be suitable for everyone with the exception of small children, the same applies to all types of Persian cat.

They will need grooming daily in the cooler months or less frequently when not in full coat. It only takes a few minutes is all it takes. This can be done while you watch TV or being relaxed on the terrace. Of course the exotics (lazy mans Persian) need hardly any grooming at all which makesthem a perfect choice for the busy, working person who still wishes to have a cat with the beauty of the chinchilla.

Coat Colour
The Chinchilla undercoat should be pure white, the coat on the back, legs, flanks, head, ears and tail being tipped with black, this tipping evenly distributed giving the characteristic sparkling appearance. The face and legs may be very slightly shaded with the tipping but the chin , ear tufts, stomach and chest must be pure white. Any cream or brown tinge or tabby markings is considered a fault. Ideally the hocks should be unblemished.

Eye colour:
Emerald or blue/green.

Nose Leather:
Brick red, outlined with penciling of black.

Pads:
Black

Chinchilla Cat Breed Profile Chinchilla Personality

Chinchillas are generally very placid, quiet cats, happy to lie around the home being decorative. They are affectionate, easy to adapt to the environment, enjoy attention and can become quite attached to their owners.
Chinchillas are ideally suited to flats or houses as many prefer to spend much of their day inside. The long white coat does shed a lot of hair which will become worse when the winter coat is dropping. While every day will reduce the amount of hair combing warehouses, still will include clothing and furniture.

Devon Rex Cat Breed Profile

Devon Rex History
The father of the Devon Rex breed, a feral, curly-coated tom, lived around an abandoned tin mine near Devonshire, England. He mated with a straight-coated calico female that produced a litter of kittens in the garden of cat fancier Beryl Cox. One of the kittens, a brownish-black male that Cox named Kirlee, had the same short, curly coat as his father. Breeders think that the calico female and the curly-coated male must have been related, since the Devon Rex gene that governs the curly coat is recessive and must be present in both parents to manifest in the offspring.
At first, Kirlee was thought to be related to the Cornish Rex. Subsequent matings between Kirlee and the cats of Cornish Rex breeder, Brian Stirling-Webb, resulted in only straight-coated offspring and it became clear that although Kirlee had curly hair, a new Rex gene had been discovered. Cox and Webb concluded that the two breeds were unrelated. The name Devon Rex was adopted for the new breed, and a breeding program was established. To this day, Devon Rex breeders have maintained the original look of the Devon Rex; all Devon Rex should be able to trace their ancestry back to Kirlee, the first Devon Rex.

Appearance of The Devon Rex
Devon Rex is the kind of unique appearance. With characteristic has big eyes, short muzzle, prominent cheekbones, curly mustache and large, low-set ears create a characteristic elfin look.

Devon Rex is a fine to medium build, small cat. Women have an average weight of 2-3 kilos when full grown, and men have an average weight of 3-4 kilos. Although it may look fragile, Devon Rex is the kind of cat is solid and strong, agile and very muscular.

Another striking feature of the Devon Rex is its coat, which varies greatly between individuals. Devon Rex have a short, rippling coat, which is either fairly loose with a slight wave in the fur, or tight with a definite kink. The coat is velvety soft, being mainly "down" fur -although there are a few guard hairs, which break the smoothness (these guard hairs are also softer than those found in other cats).

Devon Rex kitten coats usually thin out (moult) one or more times during kittenhood. Generally a Devon Rex kitten born with a nice, curly coat will maintain a curly coat as an adult.

Egyptian Mau Cat Breed Profile

Not every cat with a spot having lineage Egyptian Mau. Not every cat in the streets of Cairo are the Egyptian Mau. We must be observant to see that it was the Egyptian Mau. The Egyptians want the right to be recognized through a combination of those beautiful spots, head shape, body type, body size, coat and eye coloring. Apart from their physical differences to see the other cats, Egyptian Mau also has a very rich history and natural that no other cat stock look.

Egyptian Mau In Ancient Egypt
Exact origin of the Egyptian Mau are not documented and therefor can not be known for certain. However, the trust that developed over this, that the Egyptian Mau is the ancestor of African Wild Cat. This belief is because it is based on the appearance of the Egyptian Mau is very similar to the African Wild Cats. African Wild Cats are also known in the same area where the Mau first appeared. No matter how they arose, after the breed was domesticated it became very necessary.

The Egyptian Mau is an elegant beauty that graced Ancient Egyptian art as early as 2200 B.C. Throughout most of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, these cats were seen as both loving companions to be treasured and valuable protectors to be honored and revered. Egyptian Maus were originally trained to hunt prey, such as birds and fish, and return the bounty to their humans. They were also taught to guard crops by keeping away small animals that would disturb them. Cats were held in such high regard that if anyone were to be caught killing a cat in this time period, they would be immediately stoned to death for their crime.

Egyptian Mau Appearance in General
The proper Egyptian Mau should look proportioned with an overall medium size. The face should be medium length, with a rounded muzzle. Adult males may also show jowls. The ears should rest well back on the head with sufficient space between them. The eyes should be large and almond shape. Gooseberry Green is the only acceptable eye color, however, many Egyptian Maus begin life with Amber colored eyes; the Egyptian Maus eyes are allowed to mature like a fine wine for up to eighteen months, changing from Amber to Gooseberry Green. Many times the majority of the iris will be Amber with a defined ring of Gooseberry Green around the pupil.

The feet of the Egyptian Mau are small and oval. There should be five toes on the front paws and four longer toes on the back paws. The shoulder blades should be visible and stand up higher than the back line. A loose skin on the stomach, or “belly flap,” is highly desirable. The tail should be medium at the base and have a slight taper as it extends outward. The back legs are higher than the front legs, but the Egyptian Mau should walk evenly regardless. These powerful legs allow the Egyptian Mau to reach speeds of over 30 miles per hour.

The Egyptian Mau showcases a scarab, or an “M,” on their forehead. The scarab turns into dorsal stripes at the back of the head and flow down to the tip of the tail. The tail also sports bands perpendicular to the dorsal stripe. The legs, both front and back, should also have bands, however, the leg bands do not need to flow evenly or be perfectly horizontal. At least one broken necklace should appear on the chest of the Egyptian Mau.

The Egyptian Mau’s spots do not need to make a pattern. They may be small and round, large and oblong, or any combination in between. Their spots should never make any type of tabby or mackerel pattern, and connected spots are undesirable. Silver and smoke Egyptian Maus should have black spots and stripes, where bronze Egyptian Maus should show dark brown markings. Oftentimes, the toes and ears are spotted as well. The ears may also have lynx tips without penalization.


Certain matings can result in producing kittens whose coats are either tarnished or cold. With Egyptian Maus, tarnished generally refers to a silver cat that has areas of fur that are bronze in coloring. Cold is often used to describe a bronze Egyptian Mau whose bronze coloring is not as dark as desired. Cold bronze was once another known as another color itself, called Pewter.

Ocicat Breed Profile

Origins of the Breed:
The original Ocicat was the unexpected result of experimental breeding in the United States more than 40 years, a cross between Abyssinian and Siamese. Additions to the American shorthair mix of native species has provided genetic diversity gives us a beautiful and strong Ocicat. Type cat this one is more resistant to a genetic disease.

Leopard Look-Alike:
The Ocicat has been bred specifically to look like a wild cat with its fabulous spotted sleek coat, rippling muscles, strong body and good solid build. The Ocicat is so named because of its resemblance to an Ocelot - but no wild blood has been used to produce this beautiful animal. Whilst the Ocicat looks wild, its temperament is anything but ferocious.

Coat and Appearance:
The Ocicat is a large, active cat with an athletic appearance. It is a very solidly built cat with a short, tight coat. The satin sheen shows off muscles and spots to their best advantage. The pattern on the coat is very special - the spots are like a thumbprint - the bigger the spots the better! The Ocicat coat comes in many beautiful colours, all of which are also repeated in the ‘silver’ series where the spots are highlighted on a silver background.
Their colours are -
• chocolate spotted,
• tawny spotted,
• cinnamon spotted,
• blue spotted,
• lavender spotted,
• fawn spotted,
• chocolate spotted silver,
• cinnamon spotted silver,
• blue spotted silver,
• lavender spotted silver,
• black spotted silver and
• fawn spotted silver

Personality and Temperament:
Ocicat personality and temperament can be predicted and loving in a family, they are usually easy to adapt to most situations, including children and other pets. They are beautiful cats and wild looking cat with the best personality in the country, are very active and ready to play, very spoiled and would fall asleep in your lap. Ocicat confident and dedicated to the owner. The Ocicat has a predictable temperament and personality of the domestic cat is very intelligent, with beauty and allure of a wild cat.

The Ocicat – Best of Both Worlds:
The Ocicat has become extremely popular in USA, Europe and England and is now available in Australia. Once you have met and come to know an Ocicat and all it has to offer, you will understand their wonderful appeal. The Ocicat provides the best of both worlds - it looks like a wild cat with its fabulous spotted sleek coat, rippling muscles, strong body and good solid build - but it is no threat to the family dog!!

Balinese Cat Breed Profile

A Balinese is a Siamese wrapped in a long flowing silky negligee.

Smart and elegant, to view the slide in the room in that coat made of silk flowing gently into her body, culminating into a tail stunning stately truly a miracle when viewed.

Elegant, luxurious, regal and refined are some of the words that help describe this living piece of art.

Balinese Appearance
A Balinese should be the same as a Siamese in most respects, the main difference is a beautiful Semi-longhaired coat.

Some say that everything on a Balinese is slightly 'softer' than on a Siamese, the length of coat giving 'softness' to the lines of the cat and that the voice is a little quieter.

The Balinese has a wedge head, in the shape of an equilateral triangle, with large flared ears positioned so as to continue the triangle. The eyes are rich brilliant sapphire blue and are oriental or almond in shape.

A long slender neck leads into a refined, lengthy body, well muscled and tubular in shape, the legs are fine boned yet strong, with delicate oval paws.
A soft silky coat lays close to the body and flows gently downward towards a magnificent plumed tail.

Although long and refined, Balinese cats are also strong, muscular and powerful and could be called 'the ballet dancers' of the cat world.

Balinese History
The Balinese cat is relatively new to the cat world, beginning in the mid 1950s (although a longhaired Siamese was registered in 1928).

Although the occasional 'fluffy' popped up from time to time in pure Siamese lines, they were sold off as pets until a few breeders in the U.S decided they were so taken with them that they would start up a breeding program.

Mrs Helen Smith (Prefix 'Merry Mews'), one of the pioneer breeders, came up with the name 'Balinese' because, as they walked, their tail gently waved from side to side and this reminded her of the exotic Balinese dancers.

Grooming your Balinese
Because the Balinese coat is Semi-longhaired (a single coat with no downy or woolly undercoat), it does not mat or tangle which makes it extremely easy to manage, an occasional brush, lots of exercise, and a good diet including raw chicken wings and diced raw meat is all it should take to have the coat looking glossy and clean and keep a lean muscular body (A Balinese should never be flabby or fat).

Show cats may be bathed prior to a show, and entire males may get 'stud tail' which will
require bathing, but these two things will be rarely or never needed for a home neuter.

Balinese Personality


Balinese are wonderful companions, you will always have your best friend close at hand if you live with one of these cats.

Highly talkative, these cats can always find something to chat about and it is quite common to find people having conversations with their cats.
Bali is also very active and agile, and like to keep when you are busy, usually accompany you during dinner, munching a broom when you sweep, and keep you warm when newspapers you read.

They are extremely affectionate and love to be in contact with their people, sitting on their lap or draped across their shoulders as they walk. A Balinese is a cat that will be noticed.

They will be there with you in times of need, consoling you with their company, and they will be there in your times of joy, ready to play and join in the fun.

Bengal Cat Breed Profile

The Bengal Cat is a medium to large domestic cat that has descended from the crossing of the wild Asian Leopard Cat to the domestic cat.

Bengal Personality
Bengals Cats are very smart and easy to adjust so as to form a strong bond with their owners. They like to interact with their human and always involved in every family activity. Activity levels of Bengal is very high and they love to play, run and jump. They are great climbers and jumpers. They could at times be described as mischievous. Bengals are not a cat to be ignored. They sometimes demand a lot of attention but they will always keep you entertained with their antics.
They are are extremely affectionate Often described as having a 'dog like' personality they are easily trained. It is not difficult to train them to walk on a leash, fetch or even to shake hands.

Many Bengals love water and like to play with it, unlike most other types of cats are less likely with water. They might scoop their water dish with their feet, playing in a puddle of water or follow their owners intobathtub or shower . Bengals will think when washed, making fun, loving, wonderful pets and great with kids and dogs.

Bengals are medium size and muscular cats. They are unique in that they do not have fur like other cats, instead they have a pelt. Many Bengals also have or carry the glitter gene, which makes them shimmer in sun light. Bengals should retain the look of the wild but with the temperament of a well balanced domestic cat.

Bengal Colours
Below are some of the Bengal colours and patterns

Brown spotted tabby includes leopard spotted (black or dark brown spots and rosettes on beige, tan, or reddish background)

Sorrel spotted (light brown spots or rosettes on light beige or tan background), and charcoal on grey.

Classic brown tabby includes, black marble pattern and sorrel marble pattern on lighter background in two or more colours.
Seal-lynx point includes blue-eyed snow leopards and snow marbles with medium grey or brown pattern on off-white background

Silver spotted or Pearly white snows are black spotted on light silver or grey background, currently being developed.

Bengal Patterns
The marbled pattern occurs nowhere else in nature, while called a Brown Marbled, look for the tricolour marbled kitten. Patterns should be symmetrical on both sides of the body and the pattern should swirl and flow around the body, like the colours in a glass marble. Marbled Bengals also come in all three snow variations, the Seal Sepia, the Seal Mink and the Seal Lynx Point who also sports deep blue eyes.


All Bengals except the Seal Lynx Point Snow must have a black tipped tail and black paw pads. The Seal Lynx Point has a bitter chocolate coloured tail tip and can have a rose tinted nose and paw pads. Marbled kittens start with blackish grey coats with small streaks of lighter coloured fur scattered about their coat.
The Blue and the Silver both come in Spotted or Marbled patterns, both are incredible in appearance.

Regardless of colours and patterns, all Bengals should display the same conformation which is reminiscent of their ancestor the truly beautiful Asian Leopard Cat.

Burmese Cat Breed Profile

Burmese History
Burmese cats lived for centuries in Burma, Thailand and Malaya. In the 1800s they were known in England as Chocolate Siamese, but because people there do not like it, many Burmese cat gradually died in the UK and Europe. The ancestry of Burmese cats can be traced back to one cat named Wong Mau, who was a brown female from Burma and arrived to San Francisco in the early 1930's to Dr. Joseph Thompson. Through selective breeding to Siamese, the Burmese was established as a distinct breed. Lighter coloured kittens were occasionally produced and eventually the American breeders requested cognition from CFA for these "dilute" colours; first, as another breed named Malayan, then later as a dilute division of Burmese.

The Burmese Appearance

The Burmese is a strong, athletic and elegant short haired cat that carry surprising weight for its size and has often been described as "brick wrapped in silk." It has a fine, close, even, and glossy coat . Their coats are very short, satin-like in texture, and generally require little grooming other than daily petting. At maturity males are large, the females are more delicate and graceful, and the difference in weight between them may be two or three pounds.

The Burmese is a compactly built cat with a small round head and wide-set eyes which are yellow or golden. A Burmese's tail is tapered. The European Burmese is an elegant yet not so fragile cat. It is medium sized, has good bone structure and muscular development and very expressive eyes. The major difference between these breeds is the colours:

Burmese Colours

The Burmese cat has ten main recognised colors in Australia, United Kingdom and Europe

Brown - the original Burmese color, a rich warm seal brown.
Blue - a soft blue-gray with a silver sheen.
Chocolate - a warm milk chocolate.
Lilac - a pale delicate dove gray with a pinkish cast.
Red - The fur color is red-orange on the torso and melon-orange on the outer coat
Cream - cream with a distinct bloom on the head and back, giving a powdered effect.
Brown tortie - brown with shades of red.
Blue tortie - Blue with shades of cream.
Chocolate tortie - Chocolate with shades of red.
Lilac tortie - lilac with shades of cream.

In America

Sable, the same as 'Brown' above
Champagne, the same as 'Chocolate' above
Platinum, the same a 'Lilac' above
Blue, the same as 'Blue' above

In America many cat associations recognize the four principal colors (i.e., sable, blue, chocolate/champagne, lilac/platinum) for Burmese cats. Only a few organizations, recognize the remaining colors. In many American associations, additional colors, as well as certain other physical features, characterize the European (or "Foreign") Burmese.

Burmese Cat Personality

The Burmese is very friendly inquisitive cat with an outgoing, loving nature - this is why Burmese are one of the most popular breeds. It has been said that the Burmese are more like dogs than cats in their behaviour. When encouraged from kitten hood, they will fetch. They will greet you at the door when you come home and comfort you when you are ill or unhappy - they give unconditional love.

The Burmese is an upfront cat, not left out of where it is all happening. It's a participator - alert, curious, intelligent, interfering and gregarious: you cannot ignore it! When you sit down, the Burmese thinks you are offering him a warm and comfortable bed. When you kneel to weed the garden, the Burmese will use your back as a vantage -point from which to observe the environment. When you do your daily chores in the house, the Burmese will assume that your shoulder is the best place from where tasks can be assisted.


Burmese love to roam around the neighborhood. Everything that is mechanical and the moves become an attraction and a good game to Burma. They understand door handles very quickly, and the owners often have to fit door levers upside down. Height is not deterrent. Very muscular, the Burmese loves to jump on the tops of doors and surprise unwary visitors. Nevertheless, Burmese do settle down as they grow out of adolescence and they can be trained by saying NO! kindly and firmly, but you need to start early and may need to persist, because the Burmese are very strong-minded and they effortlessly rule their families.

Even though the Burmese is an ideal breed for families, children and older people - for those who want a less interactive pet, one that will spend all its time in relaxation, the Burmese is not the right choice. Also, the social nature of the Burmese does mean that they need company - human and feline. Toys cannot replace this company. Therefore it is important that, when the owner is at work, to buy two Burmese kittens, ideally from the same litter. That way the stress of moving is halved and the cats' temperament is much more relaxed and loving on long run. On the other hand, if they are left in the home on their own they will want to play all night and disturb the owner's sleep, also they will find something to occupy their time. Unfortunately, what they consider fun we call destructive. This principle applies to all cats, but with the more intelligent, social and active breed such as Burmese, it is particularly important that they have company.

Himalayan Cat Breed Profile

Himalayan History
History of Himalayas are well known and has been widely documented. Experimental Crosses Himalayans occur in the United States and Britain as far as the 1920's when Persian and Siamese offspring were bred together, but in fact the recognition of race as a cat does not come until 1957 in the United States. The name Himalayan because their coat patterns were similar to that of the rabbits and goats with the same colouring found in the Himalayans in Asia. Early Himalayan cats looked more like Siamese but now have the same head and body type as other Persians.

Himalayan Description
Himalayan Persian is one of the most popular. They have a rounded head, short nose, large round eyes and sharp, small ears and heavy boned, cobby bodies Persian plus colored dots as Siam. One of the most striking is the characteristic color of their eyes, the blue alive. Looks a blend of Persian and Siamese.

Himalayan Coat and Colour
Point colours include red point seal point, chocolate point, blue point, lilac point, tortie point, blue-cream point. Tabby points are also possible and becoming more popular. The Himalayan has a coat is long and thick, and requires daily combing and regular bathing, so this is not an easy care breed. They are also best kept as indoor cats.

Himalayan Personality
Along with their striking appearance, Himalayans have a very attractive personality, very dear, funny and charming. Himalayan breeder Many people would say they are the most out of all Persian cats.

Cornish Rex Cat Breed Profile

Cornish Rex History
The discovery of the Rex mutant gene in farm cats from Cornwell, England in the early 1950's was undoubtedly the most exciting event in the cat world this century. In a relatively short span of time, the breed has gone from strength to strength with the Cornish Rex cats making their presence felt on the show bench. The Cornish are taking their fair share of Best in Show awards, and are literally forcing the Cat Fancy to 'sit up and take notice'!

Cornish Rex Personality
After the visits will be impressed. Cornish Rex cat is fun and charming, has a different characteristic, constantly interesting and captivating. Rexes need people, and given the choice would spend most of their time with humans. When they are free to choose their own sleeping quarters, their first choice is the owners bed. This is partly due to their desire for warmth. Even tempered and very affectionate, they also appeal because of their extremely quiet voices.

It is hard to find words to do justice to all Cornish Rex fine qualities, but whether as a show cat or just as a pet, no-one could be immune to their magnificent coat. The Cornish Rex is truly one of natures miracles.

In personality, the Cornish Rex is extremely affectionate and people-oriented. They are also active cats whose kitten-like antics last for their lifetime and who can be very inventive in their play.
The Cornish Rex is one of the few breeds which enjoy the crowds and excitement found at a cat show. Where other cats are frightened or annoyed by the many onlookers and the noise, the Cornish Rex watches with interest. They like people and they also like to participate in their activities. Using a claw-like hands, a Cornish Rex predictably skilled to take small objects, and some even have to open the door. Cornish Rex easily learn to turn the door knobs.

Give a Cornish Rex a piece of string and watch it go into action. Its movements are, like its very body, a study in curves as it jumps, dances and rises up on its hind legs. Its keen intelligence is observable through the alert interest with which it regards people and their antics. Yet the same Rex who has just been gracefully flying through the air will be very happy to cuddle up on its owner's lap or, even better, right under his chin. Truly a study in contrasts, a Cornish Rex is one of the most versatile pets with a mood to match every occasion-it is truly a cat for all seasons. When not paid the proper amount of attention, the Cornish will make their feelings known.

Cornish Rex Traits
In spite of its delicate appearance, the Cornish Rex is a surprisingly hardy breed and does not require any unusual care. An active cat who loves to exercise, it has no problems creating its own entertainment. While most mature cats outgrow their kittenish playfulness, a Cornish Rex never loses interest in games, and as an adult is as playful as a kitten. Because it is active and likes to participate in all household goings-on, the Cornish Rex does not take well to being caged. Cornish Rex that are raised in confinement without close human contacts lose their zest for life. Their coat becomes dull, the curl disappears, and they pine away. To be a family member with free run of the house represents the best life for a Rex. The Cornish Rex loves heat and will get as close as possible to its source. If your home has electric baseboard heat, your Rex will spend winter days sitting right on top of the heater, and in summer will enjoy basking in the sun even during the hottest part of the day.


Cornish Rex Coat
The Cornish Rex have soft, wavy, rippled coats which lack guard hairs, and therefore they don't shed like other cats. And they don't deposit hair all over the house. This also means that this breed of cat is one to consider if you are a allergy sufferer, this means that the Cornish Rex require very little grooming