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Sacred Birman Cats

Birman cats have e predominantly quiet and tolerant disposition. Their voices are unobtrusive and soft. If they set their heart to something, they use mainly body language and eye contact to make their wishes known.

Birman cats enjoy the companionship of their family, but are usually not real lap cats, although they like to be near their people and will lie close to them on the sofa. Many Birmans tend to forge a special link with one individual in the household.

Birman cat is subtle in their behavior and sensitive – they certainly do not appreciate the humor in being teased or chased. Such rough treatment can thoroughly upset her , although she rarely shows her claws in such cases.

Aggressive behavior is foreign to Birman cats. A Birman does not like too much bustle and should therefore always be given the opportunity to find a quiet spot in the house to which she can retreat.

Birman cat usually get on well with other cats, just as the presence of a quiet dog should present few problems. Birman cats also get on excellently with children, as long as the children treat them equably.

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American Shorthair Cats

The American shorthair cats are:
- Strong and robust.
- Their bodies are well-proportioned.

- Very intelligent.
- Affectionate and sociable.
- Good with children. They can play with kids.

- Adapt well to other pets.
- Generous – they are always ready to share with you their cozy spot.
- Shorthairs are not lap cats but they like to feel human intimacy and will loudly purr to show you their satisfaction.

Appearance
- Shorthairs are powerful and athletic cats.
- Their body is medium to large.
- The head is large and full cheeked.
- The eyes are large, nearly round.

- Ears are slightly rounded at the tips and widely spaced.
- The coat of American shorthair is very dense although it is sort.
- Most common coat color is the classic tabby pattern in the silver, red and brown but there are recognized more than eighty colors and patterns.

Special grooming needs It is good to comb American Shorthairs’ coat two or three times a week to remove loose fur and to enjoy their dense coat.

Origins Domestic cats first arrived in America aboard the Pilgrim’s boats. American shorthairs were mated with longhaired and exotic cats and their breed was in danger to be lost. To rescue he breed, fanciers started controlled breeding program.The first American-bred Domestic Shorthair to be registered in 1904 by Jane Cathcart. The breed was renamed American Shorthair in 1966 in order to differentiate the breed from nonpedigreed domestic cats.

Possible health concerns American Shorthair cats have big appetite and should be monitored to avoid obesity and should be exercised every day.

American Bobtail Cats

American Bobtail Cats are:
- Very clever.
- A little bit shy.
- They can recognize when you call them.
- Friendly and playful.
- It is monitored that many Bobtails like to play fetch.

Appearance
- Medium to large cat.
- Muscular and stocky body.
- Hindlegs are longer than forelegs.

- Broad head.
- Eyes are large, almond shaped.
- Ears are not so large and set low on the head.

- Breed characteristic is the unique tail – it is down oriented till the ankle of the hindlegs. The tail most probably is result of a genetic mutation.

- You can see Bobtails in both middle and longhaired varieties. All colors and patterns are recognized.

Special grooming needs You have to groom Bobtails at least twice a week to remove loose fur.

Origins The beginning was when Siamese was mated with a male tabby that had a upraised, short tail. The offspring was mixed – some of the kittens had their mother’s long tail and others had their father’s short tail.

Next step was to mate one of the short tailed cats with a long tailed one and their whole litter had short tails. An these kittens was the first The American Bobtail Cats.

Abyssinian Cats – The Guide

Abyssinian cats are:
- Bold and brave.
- Very, very busy.
- They will follow you and will try to take part in all your activities.
- They love freedom and you can hurt them if you give them restraints.

- Abyssinians are companionable but will not get in a way asking to play “lap dance” :).
- These cats like other animals and you will not have problem to socialize them.
- Abyssinians use their voices very rarely and its sound is very pleasant.

Appearance:
- The Abyssinian is a little cat, but has muscular body.
- The head is rounded and wedge shaped.
- She has almond eyes, gold or green color.
- Ears are large.

- Tabby coat is beautiful and it is main breed characteristic – coat’s hair is not so long (medium) and very nice in touch.
- The other characteristic of Abyssinians is tabby “M” on the forehead.
- Recognized coat colors are – ruddy, red, fawn and blue.

Origins It is a mystery where the Abyssinian cats came from. One of the theories (mainly based on their name) is that Abyssinian cat came with British troops when they returned from Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia).

Breed related health problems:

- Patellar luxation.

- Renal amyloidosis

- Retinal atrophy – a rare eye condition that ultimately leads to impaired vision.