Cat Breed of The Week - Sphynx

These cats always interest me because they're hairless well sometimes not always hairless but still a lot less hair then your typical cat. 

The Sohynx breed originated in 1966 in Toronto Canada, discovered through genetic mutation. These cats may not always be hairless in fact their a different degrees' of hairlessness! The colours and patterns on the Sphynx are limitless and can occur at any stage of maturity.  They are medium sized cats and not fragile in any way. They have sturdy boning with good muscle development. 

They absolutely love attention because they always receive attention wherever they go, when they are not receiving attention they are usually exploring their surroundings and climbing trees and high places. They are very friendly cats and are good to keep around strangers and other pets, other pets a recommended when you leave during the day.  

As I said these cats fascinate me because they are so unique and intriguing. My neighbour owns this  breed of cat and I have to agree with their personality 100% friendly and outgoing all the way!.

Sources

• Picture: http://animalia-life.com/image.php?pic=/data_images/sphynx-cat/sphynx-cat1.jpg
• Information:
• http://cfa.org/Breeds/BreedsSThruT/Sphynx.aspx
• http://cattime.com/cat-breeds/sphynx-cats#/slide/1
• Author - Natasha Orchard

Cat Breed of the Week - Ragdoll

Our cat breed of the week is Ragdoll!

 



We have chosen this breed because look how fluffy it is and the name!

 

Lets learn a little more about Ragdoll cats. They are large laid-back, semi longhaired cates with captivating blue eyes. They tend to be lighter in colour on their body compared to their face, legs, tail & ears. They are actually more interested in humans than other breeds of cats and love to follow you from room to room as well as meet you by the front door when you get home. They tend to be floor cats and do not like to jump, they are also quite playful without extending their claws. They simply are the most perfect family cats especially with small children and strangers.

 

Fun Fact they were developed in the 1960's by Ann Baker; a breeder in Riverside California. The breed came about from free-roaming cats that were found running loose in Ann's neighbourhood. By carefully selecting one individual cat with the look, temperament and criteria she desired she was able to create the Ragdoll breed.   

 

Sources:

• Information - http://cfa.org/Breeds/BreedsKthruR/ragdoll.aspx
• Image - http://yourcat.co.uk/images/catimages/Breed_Ragdoll/rag3.jpg
• Author - Natasha Orchard - 44903448



Cat Breed Of The Week- Maine Coon

We are going to being doing a cat breed of the week! 

To begin with our first cat breed of the week is a Maine coon!

The Maine Coon breed originated in Maine in USA, they were developed into sturdy, working cats suited to the harsh winters and varied seasons of the Northeast region. Today they are known for their large sturdy, rugged appearance, which includes an uneven, shaggy coat of 3 distinct lengths and a long, well furnished tail. They use their large tails to surround themselves for warmth and protection. They have large, tufted paws which allow the ability to walk on the snow despite their size and weight. They also have large ears that are well tufted for protection and warmth. Besides their appearance they are also known for their intelligence and kindly disposition, even though their size is intimidating they are well known for their friendliness towards adults and children as well as other animals. A common nickname for the large domestic felines is the "Gentle Giant". 

Sources:

• Information - http://cfa.org/Breeds/BreedsKthruR/MaineCoon.aspx
• Image - http://www.boredpanda.com/maine-coon-cats/
• Author - Natasha Orchard