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Domestic Cat Breeds

Various types and breeds of domesticated cats, including short haired, long haired, Calicos, Orientals, and others

1,597 Questions

What is a tonkinese?

It is a crossbreeding between the Siamese and Burmese breeds of cats.

What is the most entertaining cat breed?

I think the Maine coon cat is most hyper. I have one who never stops.

What genetic defects are American Curls prone to?

Due to the American Curl's large genetic pool, this breed of cat is not prone to any genetic defects and is a healthy breed. Their ears, however, are fragile and prone to ear infections due to their shape, which means that they need to be handled gently and cleaned frequently.

Why does your black kitten look brown?

there is no such hair or fur that is really truly black it is just really really dark dark brown

What cat breeds are non shedding?

  1. Sphinx cat (bald cats) are the only animals I could think of that wouldn't shed ANY hair at all.

Will cats eat other dead cats?

Mother cats will sometimes eat their newborn kittens instinctively if they are too unhealthy to survive for long

What breed of cat is a mouser?

The best is known to be the American short hair.

Are all white cats with blue eyes deaf or just hard headed?

First thing is first, not all white kittens are deaf. It is usually ones with blue eyes.

Second, it is to do with genetics. There are certain traits in a creature's DNA that make up what they look like, how they act, what diseases they will have, and basically anything. Have you heard of dominate and recessive traits? A white kitten with blue eyes all have dominate traits in their DNA that cause them to most likely be deaf.

Do cats have foreheads?

No, because they already have fur that does the same function as human eyebrows (helping to keep crud from getting into the eyes). Cats do have whiskers over their eyes in roughly the same location as human eye...

What is the life expectancy of a calico cat?

Cats that live indoors have life expectancies of anywhere from 10 - 30 years (although anything over 20 is unusual). Outdoor and feral cats have lower life expectancies due to increased exposure to illness, predators, traffic, etc.

Can a British Shorthair have a tabby and white coat?

Yes, the British Shorthair can have a tabby and white coat.

Why are black and white cats called tuxedo cats?

because the fur is usually black and white with the white on the belly as if the black is the tuxedo jacket and the white the under shirt

To be clear: Only those with that specific pattern (mostly black, white on the belly, neck, and possibly paws and muzzle) are "tuxedo cats." Cats where the black and white portions are distributed more randomly are not tuxedo cats.

Which breed of cat is the friendliest breed?

Well, if you want a 'friendly' cat I suggest that you get a very relaxed breed of cat, like a Ragdoll, Himalayan, or a Maine Coon. But one thing you also have to remember is that it also depends on the cat's personality, because all cats (even cats that are of the same breed) have different personalities.

What is the most common domestic cat?

Actully,the most common breed isn't a breed.Really, the most common type of cat is a non-pedigree,or randomly bred cat. Tabby is the pattern of its fur.

also the most common cat breeds are

1.Persian

2.Maine coon

3.the exotic

4.Siamese

5.abyssinian

6.ragdoll

7.birman

8.American shorthair

9.oriental

10.sphynx

but the most common that's not purbred is tabby what the first guy said
The moggy/Domestic Shorthair is the most common breed of cat.

"Tabby" is a certain coat pattern found on cats, it is not a breed. The tabby pattern is the most common and is found in many breeds of cat.

What is the fastest domestic cat?

It's the Egyptian Mau. A spotted cat with an extra leg flap.

Is American curl cats hypoallergenic?

Possibly. Believe it or not cats don't usually give someone allergies. However if a cat gets dandruff,then yes it can and will give someone allergies. So yes I think a American curl would make a purrfect pet

Can Siamese cats see color?

No, not likechameleons or anything of that sort. They can, however, have their fur get a little darker or change in color very slightly from the time they are kittens to maturity. Older cats might become paler or grow some gray hair mixed in their coat. Some cats also become slightly lighter or darker when their winter coat grows in. All cats can have small changes like this, its not just limited to the Siamese breed.

Which kind of cat lives longest?

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Are dilute calico cats rare?

No, calico cats are pretty common. It is very rare to see a male calico cat, especially one that is full-grown, because almost all male calicos have genetic defects that kill them as kittens. Because of this, adult male calicos are incredibly valuable and have sold for thousands of dollars or more.