Does the cat have an "M" on its head? if so its a Mane Coon. I imagine your cat is this or an American Domestic Longhair, this are mixed cats.
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Professor Longhair was born on December 19, 1918.
Professor Longhair was born on December 19, 1918.
An American curl is a short-hair or semi-longhair domestic cat originating in the United States, with distinctive backward-curling ears.
Professor Longhair's birth name is Henry Roeland Byrd.
Professor Longhair died on January 30, 1980 at the age of 61.
The cast of How Captain Longhair Saved the World - 2012 includes: Arjen van der Veen as Captain Longhair
An Asian semi-longhair is a rare breed of domestic cat originating in Britain.
Professor Longhair died on January 30, 1980 at the age of 61.
Professor Longhair was born on December 19, 1918 and died on January 30, 1980. Professor Longhair would have been 61 years old at the time of death or 96 years old today.