Aegean cats ( Greek : γάτα του Αιγαίου gáta tou Aigaíou ) are a naturally occurring landrace of domestic cat originating from the Cycladic Islands of Greece and western Turkey . It is considered a natural cat, developing without human interference. Development of the Aegean cat as a formal breed began in the early 1990s by breeders in the fledgling Greek cat fancy , but the variety has yet to be recognized by any major fancier and breeder organization. It is considered to be the only native Greek variety of cat.
65-862: The following is a list of experimental cat breeds and crossbreeds that do not have the recognition of any major national or international cat registries , such as The International Cat Association (TICA) in the US, Europe, and Australasia; the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) in the UK, the Fédération Internationale Féline (FiFE) in continental Europe, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) in North America, or
130-418: A cat fancier organization, cattery federation, or cat breeders' association, is an organization that registers domestic cats (usually purebred ) of many breeds, for exhibition and for breeding lineage tracking purposes. A cat registry stores the pedigrees (genealogies) of cats, cattery names, and other details of cats; studbooks (lists of authorized studs of recognized breeds), breed descriptions, and
195-518: A trademark over the name. The breed was "recognized" by a small breeder club called the International Progressive Cat Breeders' Alliance (last updated in 2004, and defunct since 2017), and its subsidiary International Pantherette Breeders' Association (which produced a draft breed standard in 2001, no longer permitting outcrosses to other breeds in 2004, and not updated since then), but these were both operated by
260-447: A breed is already recognised by another registry, it is becoming increasingly common to adopt an existing acronym (with the possible addition or subtraction of a letter) in order to avoid clashes and confusion. Where 2 breeds with different characteristics have the same name, it is usual to prefix the name with the country/area of origin e.g. in the US the " Burmese " and "European Burmese" are different breeds with different conformation. In
325-730: A broad chest. The head shape is medium to large with full cheekbones and whisker pads, giving a rounded appearance to the muzzle. The strong chin gives a balanced appearance to the head. The ears are medium to large, wide set, full at the base and tapering, standing straight and upright, sometimes feathering to a rounded tip that is often tufted in the longer-haired cats. The large oval eyes are slightly slanted and wide set, and are always Siamese blue. Legs are medium in length and are sturdy and well-muscled. Paws are large and round (and can be polydactyl). Females range from 8 to 12 pounds and males from 12 to 16 pounds, with some getting larger. The tails come in rumpy, stumpy and longy, with some breeders docking
390-409: A cat legitimately may be used in breeding and its offspring registered. A cat registry is at liberty to refuse to accept breeds if it feels the breed is not genetically sound; does not breed true to the standard put forward by the developer(s) of the breed (with allowances made for known variants); is not represented in sufficient numbers or is not sufficiently distinct from breeds already recognized by
455-692: A conformation similar to the Tonkinese , while its color is similar to the Ragdoll . These cats have a white blaze on the face and muzzle and white markings on the colorpoint limbs. It is recognized by the Malaysian Cat Club. The Lambkin, also known as the Nanus Rex, is a short-legged dwarf cat breed of US origin with a densely curled coat . They are derived from crossing the Munchkin and
520-454: A different breed name. These may sometimes be used to maintain a good gene pool, but not exhibited in championship classes for the parents' breed. A genetic register is used by some registries for breeds where a genetic test is required before cats can be bred. Cats that have not been cleared through testing remain on the genetic register unless negative test results are provided. There may also be active and inactive registers that denote whether
585-501: A few. Registries may also use different names for the same breed, and the WCF has even been known to assign breed names that conflict with those other registries (i.e. are applied to completely different breeds). Various registries includes breeds not recognized (yet) by any others, either due to differences in relative progressiveness toward breed introduction and establishment, or due to geographical proximity to breeds unknown in other parts of
650-480: A geographical location; a breed already recognized by a different registry; and experimental breeds that do not yet have a TICA-approved breed name. FIFe will register some new breeds imported from other registries but have set procedures for these breeds to gain full recognition. The GCCF is a more conservative registry and recognizes new color variations of an existing breed, but do not usually recognise other mutations of an existing breed e.g. spontaneous rexed fur, and
715-857: A major registry due to breed restrictions or certain genetic traits. For example, The Dwarf Cat Association recognizes breeds derived from the short-legged Munchkin (a cat body type genetic mutation ) which are banned by FIFe and some other registries. The Rare and Exotic Feline Registry specializes in cats derived from (or alleged to derive from) hybridization with wildcat species. Most registries offer several levels of recognition (often called registers). The actual designations differ between registries, but typically these are: Not all breeds achieve full (championship) status. In breeds known to carry recessive genes (e.g. long-haired cats born from short-haired parents, colorpoint cats born from non-colorpoint parents), cats that do not meet their breed standard might be registered as variants or they might be registered under
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#1732797584775780-459: A medium-sized breed whose back legs are longer than their front legs. It was developed from a cross between a Highlander and a white barn cat. It is recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The American Lynx is a short-haired cat breed with a spotted coat. This breed is bob-tailed or short-tailed. The coat pattern bears some resemblance to that of the bobcat . This breed is recognized by
845-522: A natural landrace. Aegeans are considered one of the oldest domesticated cat breeds, cats having been introduced to the islands during the Bronze Age . They are common as feral cats in Greece and Turkey, where they are found amongst fishing ports asking for food offerings. In Greece, Aegean cats are considered a national treasure . Feral Aegean cats are notable predators of Aegean wall lizards in
910-437: A short time. In 1908, the [American, and extant] Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) split off, and both organizations continue to the present, with competition from The International Cat Association (TICA), also US-based, as well as more regional associations. ACA today accepts Canadian and Mexican as well as US registrations but remains primarily active in the northeastern United States. Both TICA and CFA are international, though
975-606: A single Persian stud that had European ancestry. This same cat may also be responsible for the Bohemian Rex (or Czech Curly Cat). Apart from the curly fur , these cats have the characteristics and conformation of the Manx. This cat is now recognised by NZCF. The Tiffanie is of UK origin and is a variant of the (normally) short-haired Burmilla , which is itself a cross between the Burmese and Chinchilla Persian . In this breed,
1040-642: A standardized breed, under a variety of names by different breeder groups. Recognition so far, under the name Aphrodite, is limited to the World Cat Federation / World Cat Congress since 2012, provisionally by The International Cat Association since 2017, and various more localized bodies such as the Cyprus Cats National Breed Association and the Cyprus Feline Society. The Australian Tiffanie
1105-422: A variety of reasons (including over-similarity to an existing breed, medical problems being statistically linked to the breed, and others). Some may have "preliminary" status in one or more registries, with experimental conformation standards already in place, but turn out to be non-viable over the longer term. Discrepancies between breed names can often cause confusion; occasionally the name adopted by one registry
1170-651: A wild South American species, with domestic cats. The Skookum is a dwarf cat breed with curly fur, derived from crossing the Munchkin with the LaPerm , a Rex breed. This breed originates in the US and was previously known as the LaMerm. It was recognized by the now-defunct Dwarf Cat Association, and remains recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Tasman Manx is a curly-furred Manx -type cat breed that arose spontaneously in some Australian and New Zealand Manx crossbreeding lines. All can trace their ancestry to
1235-537: Is a dwarf cat cross between the Munchkin and Sphynx breeds; it has the short legs of the former and the lack of fur of the latter. It is recognised by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. In 2019, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority ordered a couple to stop breeding the Bambino due to welfare concerns. The Bramble is a large wire-haired cat breed with a spotted coat pattern. It
1300-628: Is a felid hybrid cat breed of US origin, primarily a cross between the African jungle cat ( Felis chaus ) species (or a domestic hybrid based on it, such as the Chausie ), and another domestic breed that has curled ears such as the American Curl , Highlander (Highland Lynx) , or Hemmingway Curl, with the addition of several other spotted hybrid breeds, including Bengal , Savannah , and Serengeti . The Rare and Exotic Breed Registry recognizes
1365-882: Is a cat breed derived from crosses between the short-haired Burmilla and the long-haired Chinchilla Persian . These cats resemble the old style of the Chinchilla Longhair. Some name confusion exists with this breed; this Australian cat is not the same as the Tiffanie breed in Europe (also known as the Burmilla Longhair) or the Tiffany breed in the United States. It is recognized by the Waratah State Cat Alliance. The Bambino
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#17327975847751430-528: Is bicolour or tricolour with one of the colours being almost always white. White usually takes up between 25% to 90% of the body. The colour of their coat might include many other colours and patterns. Their paws are medium in size and have a round shape. Their tail can be long and "hooked". The ears have a wide base and rounded tips and are covered by hair. The eyes have an almond shape and their color can be any shade of green, blue and yellow. Aegean cats are noted for their affinity for water and fishing. Because
1495-551: Is bred in Europe. There should be no evidence of sepia-pointing; i.e., contrast between points and body. This breed originated in New Zealand and is recognized by the New Zealand Cat Fancy. The Minskin is a dwarf cat breed developed from the Munchkin , Burmese , Sphynx , and Devon Rex breeds; it has short legs, is mostly hairless or with a very short coat, and has point coloration at the extremities. It
1560-487: Is not recognized by major breed registries and cat-fancier organizations such as The International Cat Association (TICA) or the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). Some breeders have published draft breed standards for the Elf, based on those for the foundation breeds, but these documents are not entirely consistent with each other. Breeders are seeking TICA recognition as a preliminary new breed. The Elf has been included in
1625-440: Is organized on a similar basis to FIFe but has a much more permissive approach to new breed acceptance. Like CFA, WCF provides a cattery registration service (to "reserve" cattery names and prevent others from using conflicting ones). While some cat registries forbid the practice, it is now common to allow a cat to be registered by more than one registry. The World Cat Congress (WCC) is an international coordinating organization of
1690-569: Is recognised by REFR, and recognized in the "preliminary new breed" category by The International Cat Association (TICA) since 2018. The Minuet, also known as the Napoleon, is a dwarf cat breed that crosses the Munchkin and Persian (or sometimes the Persian variants Himalayan or Exotic Shorthair ). This results in a cat with a Persian's brachycephalic ("peke-face") appearance, but with short legs. Coat length and coloration will depend on
1755-511: Is recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Owyhee Bob is a cat breed that is a mix of the Siamese and Manx cats, and is of United States origin. The most distinctive feature of this cat is its color and build, and it is slow to mature like the Manx. The Owyhee Bob is a colorpoint breed (like the Siamese), of medium to large size. The body is medium in length, hard and muscular with
1820-465: Is recognized under the original Napoleon name by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. However, like other dwarf-cat breeds, it is banned by many registries. The Mojave Spotted (formerly Mojave Desert Cat) is a polydactyl cat with a spotted coat. They are derived from crosses between Bengal bloodlines and those of naturally polydactyl cats from the Mojave Desert region in the US. This breed
1885-591: Is registered under a different breed number, and effectively as a different breed, to the Blue Persian Longhair. These lists may be found on individual registry websites (or in their printed publications where they do not yet have a website). All FIFe Member cat registries use the EMS (Easy Memory System) breed and variety code which consists of a breed abbreviation followed by pattern and colour letters and digits which are consistent across all breeds. Where
1950-422: Is slow to accept new breeds. CFA takes a similar resistant approach, and has a position statement discouraging most attempts at new breed formation or even new coat colour patterns. What constitutes a breed at all also varies widely between registries. Some "permissive" organisations recognise as separate breeds what most "conservative" registries would consider several coat variants of the same breed. For example,
2015-692: Is the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe, founded 1949 in Paris, and presently based in Belgium), which is a worldwide federation of member cat registries, with a large European and South American presence. The World Cat Federation (WCF, founded 1988 in Rio de Janeiro, presently based in Germany), has a strong presence in Latin America, throughout Western Europe, and in countries of the former USSR . It
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2080-716: Is used elsewhere for an entirely different breed; for example, the breed known in Australia as " Burmilla Longhair" is analogous to the " Asian Semi-longhair " in Britain (also called the "Tiffanie"), but Australia already has a quite different breed known as the "Australian Tiffanie" and both are different from the American "Tiffany" (also known as the Chantilly-Tiffany ). Such conflicts are decreasing due to better communication between registries, largely facilitated by
2145-690: The Pixie-Bob breed, as well as the Maine Coon and another experimental Bengal crossbreed known as the Mojave Spotted ); some unsubstantiated claims have suggested also some direct crossing to wild leopard cat subspecies, though this is unlikely given the modern restrictions on international trade in wildlife, and the breeders' own sites do not make this claim. Pantherettes are large, muscular, and short-haired, with gold to green eyes. Breed developers Mike and Marie Bloodgood of Kentucky have asserted
2210-527: The Selkirk Rex . This breed is recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry and formerly by the now-defunct Designer Cat Association or Dwarf Cat Association. The Mandalay is a cat breed originally derived from crosses between domestic short-haired cats and the Burmese . Later, Abyssinians were used to introduce the cinnamon and fawn genes. These cats resemble the Asian Shorthair that
2275-412: The bobcat , and the breed is recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Dwelf is a dwarf cat cross of Sphynx , Munchkin , and American Curl stock, and has the defining traits of all three breeds: hairlessness, shortened legs, and curled ears. The breed is of US origin and was recognized by the now-defunct Dwarf Cat Association (or Designer Cat Association). Later, it became recognized by
2340-730: The African genet (which is not a felid ). This breed is of US origin. It is recognised by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. Originally developed in 1993 as the REFR-registered Highland Lynx, this cat is a crossbreed of the Desert Lynx and the Jungle Curl , to add the latter's curled ears to the former. It became known as the Highlander in 2005, and was recognized as a "preliminary new breed" by TICA in 2008, and an "advanced new breed" in 2018. Though
2405-687: The Australian National Cats (ANCats) breed list as experimental. The Foldex cat, also known as the Exotic Fold, is a cat breed developed in the Canadian province of Quebec by crossbreeding a Scottish Fold and an Exotic Shorthair . The physical features of the Foldex include its medium size, rounded face, short legs, and folded ears, the latter being the defining feature of the Foldex. The eyes are well-rounded and wide open, and
2470-517: The Bloodgoods themselves. Pantherette remains listed by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry, but with no information about the breed as of 2024. The breeders' own websites and other public statements about it date to 2004–2006, and new information about the breed stopped appearing in other sources around 2012, so the breeding program may have been abandoned. The Safari is a felid hybrid developed by crossing Geoffroy's cat ( Leopardus geoffroyi ),
2535-542: The Cyclades. Although the Aegean has only very recently begun to be bred systematically, it has been domesticated for many centuries and thus has become adapted very well to humans. It is a social pet that tolerates living in an apartment rather well. It is intelligent, active, lively and also communicative, not hesitating to draw a person's attention. Aegean cats are a medium-sized, muscular, semi-longhaired cat. The coat
2600-720: The Internet and by the World Cat Congress . The Aegean is a cat of Greek origin that has been developed since the 1990s by the Feline Federation of Greece, using cats from the Cyclades . The name comes from the fact that the cats were originally found around the Aegean Sea . They are considered a national treasure of Greece. Aegean cats are a landrace , and are one of the oldest distinct populations of
2665-515: The Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The American Polydactyl is a polydactyl cat , meaning that it has more than the usual number of toes. This breed is currently in development. As of 2018, it is recognized (since 2004) only by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Cyprus cat is a landrace of cats native to Cyprus ; it is a localized variant of the Aegean cat . As with the latter, attempts are underway to true-breed certain traits and establish
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2730-572: The Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Elf or Elf Sphynx is a nearly hairless variety with ears that curl backward. The gene responsible for hairlessness in the Sphynx (and thus in the Elf) produces skin that is not completely hairless; two types of hair formation occur: a few patches of light hairs particularly around the nose, tail, and toes; and a fine downy all-over covering. Care issues are as with Sphynx cats . As of 2022, this in-development variety
2795-459: The Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Pantherette is a felid hybrid cat breed of US origin, in development since the early 2000s, and was said to have still been in development in a 2014 book. It is intended to resemble a miniature black panther . Pantherette is a crossbreed of black ( melanistic ) Bengals (a hybrid of the domestic cat and the Asian leopard cat ), with full-tailed specimens of
2860-515: The UK, "Burmese" refers to the European form as the "American Burmese" is not recognised. A single breed may have 2 different breed names in different countries. In Britain, a cat of Persian type with the colourpoint pattern is called a Colourpoint Persian . In the USA it is called a Himalayan. The American-bred Serengeti was founded in 1992 by Karen Sausaman from Oriental x Bengal crosses to resemble
2925-597: The WCF treats all long-haired and short-haired variants as distinct breeds, and both WCF and CFA recognize a Colourpoint Shorthair breed that others consider a Siamese cat with non-standard colouration. Similarly, the Cymric is recognized as a breed in some registries, considered under that name as a sub-breed of the Manx in some, called simply the Manx Longhair or Longhair Manx in others, and not recognized at all by
2990-482: The auspices of that registry). Cat registries each have their own rules and usually also organize or license (sanction) cat shows. The show procedures vary widely, and awards won in one registry are not normally recognized by another. Some registries only serve breeders, while others are oriented toward pet owners and provide individual as well as cattery memberships, while yet others are federations only deal with breed clubs or even other registries as intermediaries between
3055-468: The breed is said to resemble the bobcat and was originally given a name that included the word "lynx", it is a wholly domestic cat without any bobcat (or any other lynx species) ancestry. The Rare and Exotic Feline Registry later split the breed into the original Highland Lynx (Desert Lynx × Jungle Curl) and a separate new Highlander (a back-cross of Highland Lynx with more Desert Lynx), which conflicts with TICA's breed definition. The Jungle Curl cat
3120-403: The breed. The ears are curled, polydactyly is permitted, and the coat may be spotted or tawny, and of varying lengths. The Kinkalow is a dwarf cat cross between the Munchkin and the American Curl . It has short legs and curled ears. It is recognised by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Kucing Malaysia, or Piawaian Kucing Malaysia, is the first indigenous Malaysian cat breed. It has
3185-407: The bulk of their pedigrees are issued to US breeders. In the intervening years, many cat registries have been formed worldwide. These range from international organizations or federations to national registries in one particular country. In many countries, independent registries have also been formed which may or may not be recognized by the main registries. The internationally broadest organisation
3250-596: The domestic cat. They have an affinity for fishing and water, and are numerous in Greek fishing ports. It is a medium-sized, muscular cat with a lighter European or Continental type body, medium-sized round paws, and green almond-shaped eyes. The coat is always two or three colors, one of which is always white. The breed is mostly free from common feline diseases. The Alpine Lynx is a white, short-tailed cat breed that can have either curled or straight ears. They may be either short- or long-haired, and may have tufted toes. They are
3315-427: The ears are equipped with small and smooth-edged tips. The coat can vary from long to short hair, and is naturally dense and soft. The Genetta is a dwarf cat breed derived from crossbreeding the Munchkin and Bengal (sometimes also Ocicat ) breeds to create a spotted, striped, long-bodied, short-legged cat with a spotted, striped, or marbled coat. The breed is named after, and is a cat-breeding attempt to resemble,
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#17327975847753380-418: The formal breed standards (a.k.a. standards of points or SoP); lists of judges qualified to judge at shows run by or affiliated with that registry, and sometimes other information. A cat registry is not the same as a breed club or breed society (these are specific-breed organizations that may be affiliated with one or more registries with whom they have lodged breed standards in order to be able to exhibit under
3445-489: The formal cat fancy is in its infancy, naturally occurring native varieties – landraces – can be classified as minority breeds when attempts at selective breeding have begun to produce a formal natural breed with consistent traits, as is ongoing with the Aegean and Van cats . Other minority breeds are bred for private reasons and inadvertently attract an informal following. Minority breeds may be recognized by some registries, or none at all; recognition can be refused for
3510-571: The largest cat registries. WCC operates an "open-door" policy by which cats registered with one WCC registry can be shown under the rules of another WCC registry. Going further, the World Cat Federation , a WCC member accepts half again as many breeds as it publishes standards for, because it accepting the standards of TICA, FIFe, and several other WCC-affiliated federations, though it has also produced some nomenclatural conflicts with some of them. Some independent cat registries specialize in particular types of cats that are ineligible for registration with
3575-401: The long tails (in countries where this is still legal). They come in all coat lengths except hairless. The coat is soft and plush, like that of a rabbit, and should not be curly or wavy. The Owyhee Bob is sometimes said to have a temperament that is more like that of a dog than a cat; they can be taught to sit, lie down, and play fetch. They are a vocal breed. They are currently recognized only by
3640-519: The more recent World Cat Federation based in Germany. Such a breed may be recognized by one of the smaller cat registries. Smaller registries include the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry (REFR), and others. This list only includes breeds recognized by at least one extant, national or international, multi-breed registry . Breeders of some minority breeds actively seek major recognition for them, but have yet to receive it. For example, in regions where
3705-559: The new colours under the original breed name e.g. Chocolate Persians and Lilac Persians may be recognised under the name " Kashmir " as the two colors were introduced through crossing to Siamese cats during the development of the Colourpoint Persian (UK) and Himalayan (USA). Aegean cat The Aegean cat, as its name suggests, originates from the Cycladic Islands in the Aegean Sea , where they occur as
3770-405: The non-Munchking parentage. This breed is of US origin and has been recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry and formerly by the now-defunct Designer Cat Association or Dwarf Cat Association. It was recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA) as experimental in 2001, renamed by TICA from Napoleon to Minuet in 2015, and approved for TICA championship show status in 2016. The breed
3835-615: The organization and breeders. The first cat registry was the National Cat Club, set up in 1887 in England . Until the formation of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in 1910, the National Cat Club was also the governing body of the cat fancy . A rival registry called the Cat Club was set up in 1898, but foundered in 1903 and was replaced by the [British] Cat Fanciers' Association. Cats could only be registered with one or
3900-693: The other registry. These two fancies merged in 1910 and became the GCCF . In the United States, the 1899 Chicago cat show resulted in the formation of the Chicago Cat Club, followed by the better-organized Beresford Cat Club (named after noted British breeder Lady Marcus Beresford). In 1906, the Beresford Cat Club renamed itself the American Cat Association (ACA) and rapidly became the dominant North American registry for
3965-743: The recessive gene inherited from the Chinchilla is prominent. These cats are different from the Australian Tiffanie. The Van cat is a landrace, native to the Lake Van area of Turkey (and not to be confused with the standardized Turkish Van breed, or the Turkish Angora breed). A state-sponsored breeding program is under way to true-breed some specimens into a standardized cat breed with fixed traits. Cat registry A cat registry or cat breed registry, also known as
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#17327975847754030-471: The registry. It may also expel breeders who do not conform to accepted standards of behavior and ethics, with the result that their cats may be disqualified from its shows. The rules as to what constitutes a new breed vary from registry to registry. The International Cat Association (TICA) is a relatively progressive registry that will recognize breeds derived from crossing existing breeds; mutations of an existing breed; naturally occurring breeds indigenous to
4095-463: The wild cats of the Serengeti plains but without the introduction of wild cat blood. In Britain, a Bengal x Siamese cross was originally called the Savannah, but was later renamed Serengeti because of an existing American breed called the Savannah. The American-bred Savannah resembles the Serval and the first generation cross is Serval x domestic. Where colours have been added to a breed through outcrossing to another breed, not all registries accept
4160-409: The world. Registries allocate a breed number, acronym or a Code to the breeds they register. Most use a two or 3 letter acronym e.g. MK ( Munchkin ), JBT ( Japanese Bobtail ). This may be followed by numbers or lower case acronyms that indicate colour and pattern, these being subdivisions of the breed. For historical reasons, the British GCCF allocate numbers to breeds and the Black Persian Longhair
4225-482: Was derived from crossing the Bengal with brush-coated Peterbalds . It originates from the US and is recognized by the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry. The Classicat is a cat breed originating from New Zealand. It is overall an Ocicat -type, but has a coat with the classic swirled tabby pattern. It is recognized by the New Zealand Cat Fancy. The Desert Lynx is a bob-tailed or short-tailed cat breed of US origin. This cat has spotted or marbled markings and resembles
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