Cultural Heritage Diaries: February 2018

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Today we want to talk about CAT BREEDS.

Lets see the cat breeds.... SOOOO MAAANYYYY!!

But, first of all, before we start, we wold like to share with you about this cat.

This cat is the cat that most/some people hate to touch it. This cat is not like other cats, clean, cute, healthy, active or being pet by human, but, this cat is hungry, dirty, sick, have wound and scars, sad, lonely because this is a Stray Cat. The cat usually which have at some stage been domestic pets but for some reason have had to fend for themselves, whether they have become lost or been abandoned.

If there is someone who can adopt them, these cats can often be rehabilitated into being pets.

Just hope if you want to pet a cat/dog, find the stray cats/ dog, give them a love because they also deserve it as other types of cats/dogs. Don't waste your money to buy thousand ringgit cat if you can pet a cat for free by adopt the stray cat.

Look! they also can be cute, active as other cats when you care about this stray cats.

Adopt. Treat. Care. Give Love

#AdoptDontShop ;)

OK! now let see these cat breeds..

1. British Short Hair Cat

is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively chunky body, dense coat and broad face. The British Shorthair is mellow and easygoing, making him an excellent family companion. He enjoys affection, but he’s not a “me, me, me” type of cat. Expect him to follow you around the house during the day, settling nearby wherever you stop.

2. Siamese Cat

is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. Derived from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cat native to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), the Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century.

3. Persian Cat

is an old breed. To those who love this elegant cat, it will come as no surprise that the longhaired beauty originated in the cradle of civilisation: Mesopotamia, which was later known as Persia and is now modern-day Iran.

4. Rag Doll Cat

is a cat breed with blue eyes and a distinct colourpoint coat. It is a large and muscular semi-longhair cat with a soft and silky coat. Like all long haired cats, Ragdolls need grooming to ensure their fur does not mat.

5. Maine Coon Cat

is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically native to the state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.This is a large cat. Most Maine Coons weigh 9 to 18 pounds (males are larger), and some tip the scales at 20 or more pounds. They don't reach their full size until they are three to five years old.

6. Bengal Cat

The Bengal could never be called delicate. He is an athlete: agile and graceful with a strong, muscular body, as befits a cat who looks as if he belongs in the jungle. His broad head is a modified wedge shape, longer than it is wide, with rounded contours. The Bengal is highly active and highly intelligent. This makes him fun to live with, but he can sometimes be challenging. On the whole, the Bengal is a confident, talkative, friendly cat who is always alert.

7. Sphinx Cat

the hairless Sphynx loves attention because he draws it wherever he goes. He is demanding of human attention and will do anything for a laugh. Coat Colour and Grooming: Bald, wrinkled and potbellied, the Sphynx is sometimes proclaimed to be ugly, but only by those who have a shallow understanding of beauty. His unusual body shape and the physiological and emotional warmth he emits are what attract people to him.

8. Abyssinian Cat

is perhaps the one who lives life to the fullest. He climbs higher, jumps farther, plays harder. Nothing escapes the notice of this highly intelligent and inquisitive cat, a quality that makes life with him both endlessly entertaining and continuously challenging. Loves to play, so plan on making or purchasing a variety of toys to keep him occupied. Ping-Pong balls, bottle caps, wadded-up pieces of paper, puzzle toys and teasers such as big peacock feathers will all amuse this busy and brainy cat. Teach him to retrieve at your peril. Once you start, he won’t let you stop.

9. Russian Blue Cat

The sparkling, silvery blue coat and brilliant green eyes of the Russian Blue draw immediate attention to this shorthaired breed. But it’s the intelligent and playful disposition that makes the Russian Blue a perfect pet for most households. The features of the short, silky, dense coat is the plush feel and the lack of constant shedding. The coat colour is an even, bright blue, and each guard hair appears as if dipped in silver. Russian Blues are registered in only one color – blue – and one coat length – short. In contrast to the blue coat, the Russian Blue has large, rounded, wide-set eyes that are vivid green.

10. Burmese Cat

is often described as a “brick wrapped in silk,” a testament to his solid, muscular body. The Burmese is energetic and friendly. He has the charm and determination of his Siamese ancestors, and enjoys conversation as much as that breed, but his voice is soft and sweet, belying his tendency to run the household with an iron paw sheathed in velvety fur.

11. American Bobtail

are medium to large cats with substantial rectangular bodies. The tail is short, expressive, and flexible and may be straight, slightly curved, slightly kinked, or have bumps along its length. No one length is preferred, and no two tails are the same. The natural bobtail is clearly visible above the back when the cat is alert, and it should not extend beyond the hind hock. The combination of this distinctive tail with other physical characteristics results in a cat with a marked resemblance to the bobtailed wildcat. The head is a broad modified wedge with an observable whisker break above a well defined, broad, medium-length muzzle.

12. Siberian Cat

is a glamorous native cat from the taiga of Siberia, a forested area with a subarctic climate that no doubt contributed to this cat’s long, thick, protective coat. Like being loving and attentive, the Siberian is also active and playful. Because of his heritage as a forest dweller, he likes playing with water—perhaps it’s a genetic memory of going fishing for his supper.

13. Exotic Short Hair Cat

is nicknamed “the lazy man’s Persian” because he shares the Persian’s sweet face, but his short, plush coat is easier to care for. Exotics are more lively than the laidback Persian, but they also love to sit in a lap. They can live to be 15 years or more. The endearing Exotic is a peaceful, easy-going companion. Males have a reputation for being especially sweet and loving. Females can be a bit more independent, but they are just as devoted and loyal as males.

14. Scottish Fold Cat

named for his folded ears. Likes better than to be with his people, participating in whatever they are doing. After his ears, the first thing you will notice about a Scottish Fold is his habit of posing in odd positions—flat out on the floor like a little frog, sitting up—for all the world as if he were a meerkat on a nature program—or lying on his back, paws up in the air. And although you might assume that his ears are less mobile than those of other cats, such is not the case. He uses them to communicate quite effectively, adding comments in a quiet, chirpy voice when necessary.

15. Birman Cat

communicates in a soft voice, mainly to remind you that perhaps it’s time for dinner or maybe for a nice cuddle on the sofa. His striking appearance through the intervention of a blue-eyed goddess, who rewarded a temple cat’s love for and devotion to his priest by turning his white coat golden and changing his yellow eyes to blue. His paws remained white as a symbol of his purity. Ever since, the temple cats have borne the goddess’s marks of favour, and it was said that priests who died were reborn into the cats’ bodies.

16. American Short Hair Cat

is moderately active and enjoys a good playtime as much as the next cat, but he’s not overly demanding of attention or activity. As befits a working class cat who has made good, he is smart and enjoys playing with puzzle toys and interactive toys. He has a sociable nature and isn’t the type to hide under the bed when visitors arrive. Some of the descendants of those seafaring cats, known prosaically as shorthairs, or domestic shorthairs, became what we know today as American Shorthairs.

17. Cornish Rex Cat

is a study in curves, with curly coat, curved profile, large expressive ears, and Whippetlike arched bodies. In spite of their sophisticated, elegant appearance, they are anything but cool, aloof, or dignified. The most striking feature of the breed is its very noticeably curly coat. Ideally falling in marcel waves, the coat is very short, lies close to the body, and is incredibly soft to the touch, prompting comparisons to cut velvet, karakul lamb, rabbit fur, or silk. In fact, nothing else feels exactly like a Cornish Rex coat.

18. Ocicat Cat

is a large, active animal with an athletic appearance. It is very solid and well-muscled and has a short, tight coat with a satin sheen that shows off muscles and spots to their best advantage. While the Ocicat looks wild, its temperament is anything but ferocious. It is a lot like a dog in that it is absolutely devoted to its people. Not a demanding, clinging-vine type, the Ocicat is confident as well as dedicated to its owners. Bred for spots, the Ocicat also comes in four other patterns: ticked, classic tabby, solid, and pointed. But regardless of color or pattern, they all have that trademark personality to capture your heart.

19. Norwegian Forest Cat

is a large, semi-longhaired cat whose rugged appearance fits its name. Despite the hardy facade, this breed is very much a homebody that enjoys the company of other pets and particularly their human companions. Often identified by their brown tabby and white coats, Norwegian Forest Cats actually come in most colours, from pure white to deepest coal black, with every possible coat pattern and colour combination in between, with the exception of the colour point colours as seen in the Siamese or Persian-Himalayan, such as seal point or chocolate point.

20. Tonkinese Cat

Tonk, as he’s nicknamed, is friendly, active and loving. If you think of cats as being aloof and independent, it’s only because you haven’t yet met a Tonkinese. He demands attention and affection and won’t rest until he gets it. This is a cat who will follow you around, ride on your shoulder and be involved in all family activities. Tonk is talkative, although his voice is not as loud and raspy as that of a Siamese. The Tonk also has a softer side. He loves sitting in a lap and will claim yours just as soon as you sit down.

21.Turkish Angora Cat

Beautiful and elegant on the surface, the Turkish Angora can surprise an unsuspecting owner with his athleticism and intelligence. No bookcase is too high for him to reach the top, and no closed door is safe from being opened by his questing paws. The Angora keeps his kitten like playfulness well into old age. He is friendly toward guests but loves his own people best. To live happily with a Turkey, you should have a sense of humour that matches his own, as well as a good store of patience. Once he gets an idea into his head, it can be difficult to change his mind about how he should behave, but he is so charming that you probably won’t care.

22. Manx Cat
the tailless Manx is the result of a genetic mutation that was then intensified by the cats’ remote location on the Isle of Man, off the coast of Britain. There are lots of cats with short tails or no tails, but the Manx (and his sister breed the longhaired Cymric) is the only one specifically bred to be tail-free. The Manx began life as a mouser, and he retains his fine hunting skills and alert nature. With a Manx around the house, you don’t need a watchdog; you’ve got a “watchcat” who reacts rapidly and will growl threateningly or maybe even go on the attack at the sight or sound of anything out of the ordinary.

23. Devon Rex Cat

is the Pixie of the Cat Fancy, sports oversized ears on an elfin face with large impish eyes. They are a fun and fun-loving breed with a relaxed and social attitude rarely associated with cats. They may look like they have just arrived on Earth on an alien spaceship, but they are a natural mutation. They originated in Devonshire, England, in the late 1950s when a Miss Cox found that a stray cat in her care had given birth to a rather odd looking curly-haired kitten. When selecting your Devon Rex kitten or cat, it is important you take the time to properly interview and get to know a breeder, as this will be to your advantage when looking for a Devon Rex to join your family.

24. Egyptian Mau Cat

The Egyptian Maus are interactive cats. They dote on their humans and expect to be an integral part of the family. When you look at an Egyptian Mau, or catch sight of one out of the corner of your eye, they should draw you back through the ages to something a little exotic, a little jungle, a little breath-taking, and a little primitive. Make no mistake, these are breathtakingly beautiful cats.

25. American Curl Cat

The Curl stands out for his distinctively shaped ears, but even without them he is a striking cat with a sweet expression. American Curls are often called the “Peter Pan” of the cat world. It is not unusual to see older Curls flying through the house with just as much joy as younger ones. The Curl likes to play and can learn to fetch. He’s also capable of opening doorknobs, so be careful what you put away in any cabinets that are within his reach. When he’s ready for a break, he will happily settle into a lap. He is alert and adaptable, well suited to any home or family who will love him.

26. Turkish Van Cat

Known as the swimming cat for his propensity to play in bodies of water—or at least to enjoy splashing his paws in it—the Turkish Van is an ancient breed thought to have originated in the Lake Van area of Turkey. Highly active and athletic, remaining playful into his senior years. Athletic doesn’t mean graceful, however. The Van is big and ungainly; this is one cat who doesn’t always land on his feet. Turkish Vans are highly intelligent and can learn tricks and games, including playing fetch. They like teaser toys that allow them to mimic pouncing on prey. The cats were the recipients of a divine touch that imparted colour to their formerly white coat.

27. Bombay Cat

is a smart cat who loves to play and will thrive with a family who is willing to teach him tricks, play games with him and provide him with plenty of interactive toys. The Bombay, named for the exotic port city of India, has no connection with the subcontinent but was created from crosses between sable Burmese and black American Shorthairs to resemble a black panther in miniature. Bombays are often good at playing fetch, and some have learned to walk on leash. This is a smart cat who loves to play and will thrive with a family who is willing to teach him tricks, play games with him and provide him with plenty of interactive toys.

28. Himalayan Cat

Himalayan, or Himmie for short, is a Persian in Siamese drag. Unlike its parent breeds the Persian and the Siamese, which are considered natural breeds, meaning they weren’t created through human intervention, the Himalayan is a man-made breed developed by crossing Persians with Siamese to bring in the colour points and blue eyes of the Siamese. Himalayan is sweet, docile and quiet.

29. Chartreux Cat

He appreciates any attention he receives, especially if it involves scratching him beneath the chin or between the ears, but he’s not demanding, content to follow you around devotedly, sleep on your bed and snuggle with you if you’re not feeling well. He rarely uses his voice, preferring to direct your actions with a glance from his pumpkin-coloured eyes. If need be, however, he may communicate with a small meow or chirp. Make a habit of observing him carefully and being familiar with his actions since it is unlikely that he will vocalise any discomfort or make any sound to let you know where he is.

30. Balinese Cat

Named for the exotically graceful dancers on the Indonesian island of Bali, the Balinese is a longhaired variety of Siamese. It is unknown whether the long hair is the result of a natural mutation or a cross between the Siamese and a longhaired breed such as a Persian or Turkish Angora. The Siamese and the Balinese might differ in coat length, but beneath the skin they are identical. Balinese are extremely fond of their people. They like to be “helpful” and will follow you around and supervise your every move. When you are sitting down, a Balinese will be in your lap, and at night he will be in bed with you, probably under the covers with his head on the pillow.

31. Savannah Cat

A hybrid of a domestic feline and a medium-size African wild cat, the Savannah is a challenging and rewarding companion. Savannah was developed after a domestic cat crossed with a serval — a medium-size African wild cat — gave birth to a kitten on April 7, 1986. The kitten was named Savannah.

32. Korat Cat

The Korat has a unique color, defined as silver-tipped blue, which gives it a shimmering shine. The colour appears to absorb light, giving a “halo” effect. It is a short, single and close-lying coat. Their hair does not float off when they are stroked or petted, so most people with allergies to cat hair find their proximity tolerable. The Korat has a unique head structure that is based off of a “heart shape.” There are a total of five hearts associated with the Korat. The Korat’s body is semi-cobby, with a tapering at the waist. They do not appear to have much weight but are surprisingly hefty.

33. Japanese Bobtail Cat

The tail is unique not only to the breed, but to each individual cat. Full of energy, always playful, loving, endearing, and happy best describe the Japanese Bobtail’s personality. They are very people-oriented and want to be the center of family life. The other unique feature that distinguishes this breed from other breeds is that the back legs are slightly longer than the front legs, giving the back legs a very muscular appearance. The head of the Japanese Bobtail is triangular, and their ears are upright and at right angles to the head. Their eyes appear oval rather than round, giving an oriental cast to the face. They are a medium-sized cat, with males being slightly larger than the females.

34. Singapura Cat

is the Malaysian word for Singapore. The streets of Singapore are the origin of this breed. They are nature’s combination of both the ticked coat pattern and the dark brown color, both of which are indigenous to South East Asia.

35. Ragamuffin Cat
Ragamuffin is related to the Ragdoll. Some breeders wanted to introduce new colours and patterns while others thought it was important to widen the breed’s gene pool. Because the breeding of Ragdolls was strictly controlled by that breed’s founder, Ann Baker, a new group formed to create its own breed. They out-crossed to Persians, Himalayans and domestic longhaired cats, to increase the size and to bring about other changes in appearance that would differentiate the Ragamuffin from the Ragdoll.

36. LaPerm Cat

The LaPerm’s outstanding feature, of course, is his coat, which has loose, bouncy curls, making it light and airy to the touch. A brown tabby barn cat named Speedy produced a litter of kittens in The Dalles, Oregon, in 1982, one of them was bald, with tabby markings on her skin, and big ears that were spaced wide apart. She looked like a little alien from outer space. When her coat began to develop, she looked even more different: it was curly. And that was the name she was given by owner Linda Koehl.

37. Somali Cat

Like his sibling the Abyssinian, the Somali lives life to the fullest. He climbs higher, jumps farther, plays harder. Nothing escapes the notice of this highly intelligent and inquisitive cat. They were given the name Somali as a nod to that country’s geographic status as the next door neighbour to Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia).

38. Selkirk Rex Cat

With a thick coat of woolly looking curls, the Selkirk is sometimes nicknamed the cat in sheep’s clothing. Like his curly-coated cousins the Cornish and Devon Rexes, the Selkirk is the result of a natural genetic mutation, but he has a very different look, thanks to his dense coat and heavy-set body.

39. Havana Brown Cat

is distinguished by his uncommon head shape; it’s longer than it is wide. Havana cat is a rare breed, so much so that his genetic diversity is threatened. Begun in 1998, which permits the cats to be bred to unregistered black or blue domestic shorthairs or certain colors of Oriental Shorthairs or chocolate-point or seal-point Siamese. The kittens produced by those breeding can then be bred to Havana Browns. If those kittens have the Havana Brown colouring, they can be registered as Havana Browns.

40. American Wirehaire Cat

This cat is an American original. It’s not unusual for natural mutations to pop up in cats in different places around the world, but so far the mutation for a wiry coat has appeared only in the United States. It was first seen in 1966, in a litter of kittens born to a domestic shorthair cat in upstate New York.

41. Javanese Cat

is highly intelligent, agile and athletic, and loves to play. is a longhaired variety of Siamese dressed in Colorpoint colors. He was developed from a foundation of Siamese, Colorpoint and Balinese cats. The cats do not actually come from Java but were whimsically given the name because Java is a sister island to Bali, which was a nice touch, given the breed’s relationship to the Balinese.

42. Cymic Cat

Is it really a cat if it doesn’t have a tail? It is if it’s a Cymric (pronounced kim-rick). There are lots of cats with short tails or no tails, but the Cymric (and his sister breed the shorthaired Manx) is the only one specifically bred to be tail-free.

43. Munchkin Cat

is a relatively new breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a genetic mutation. Much controversy erupted over the breed when it was recognized by The International Cat Association in 1995 with critics voicing concern over potential health and mobility issues.

45. Snowshoe Cat

is a pointed cat, meaning she has a light-colored body with dark areas in seal or blue: the tail, legs, and ears, plus a mask around the eyes, broken up by an inverted V-shaped marking in white between blue eyes and over the muzzle. Four white paws punctuate the dark legs, with the front paws termed “mittens” and the rear paws “boots.” The body is more rounded than that of the Siamese, with short hair.

46. Nebelung Cat

is German and means “creature of the mist,” a reference to the cat’s shimmering silvery-blue coat that seems to float over his body. The Nebelung is the longhaired variety of the Russian Blue. The name is German and means “creature of the mist,” a reference to the cat’s shimmering silvery-blue coat that seems to float over his body. The breed was developed by Cora Cobb of the Nebelheim Cattery.

47. Color-point Short Hair Cat

is a Siamese of a different colour—non-traditional colours, that is. The breed was developed using Siamese as the foundation and then crossing it with a red American Shorthair to bring in a new colour. That was successful and attractive, and the cats became the basis for a new breed: the Colour-point Shorthair.

48. Pixie-Bob Cat

is thought to have started from the unplanned litter of a bobcat and a barn cat in 1985. The barn cat belonged to Carol Ann Brewer, and she named a female kitten Pixie. Pixie became the foundation mother for this breed.

49. Oriental Short Hair Cat

is best described as a colour remake of the original “black and white” Siamese. The breed was developed using Siamese as the foundation breed and then crossing them with other breeds. The original intent was to broaden the Siamese gene pool in Britain because so many breeding programs had been devastated during World War II.

50. Burmilla Cat

is adventurous but a bit of a klutz, so put away breakables when he is around.

51. Dragon Li Cat

is a Chinese breed of domestic cat originating from nascent Chinese folklore and dynastic culture. The natural breed, based on a native landrace, is recognised as a formal breed by the US-based Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) and China's Cat Aficionado Association (CAA).

52. Peter-Bald Cat

is an elegant Russian breed with a unique coat. The cats may be totally hairless, or they may have a coat that looks and feels like a peach. Peterbalds with longer coats may feel like plush short velvet or like a man's bristly beard. They have been described having a dominant gene for hairless, or a dominant gene for hair loss, or a dominant gene for an altered and diminished coat.