How well do you know Cats and their Breed? Here are the best Cat breeds to have at home.
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We felt love just by having a look of our pet but what about if the pet is a cat. We pour them, love, we give our heart out to them. But you know how many breeds of cats are on the earth?
There is a good sort of domestic and hybrid cat breeds around the world, each with unique physical and behavioural characteristics. Depending on whom you ask, the actual number of recognized breeds varies from around 40 to 70. While each cat breed is special in a way that makes it unique, there are some cat breeds that are more unusual or exotic-looking than others. Here are the top ten unique breeds of cats to have at home.
According to some association, ‘modern siamese’ and the ‘Thai cat’. The name Siamese comes from the old name of the kingdom of Thailand, Siam. The main characteristic of modern and traditional Thai Siamese cat is its aristocratic looks and sleek lines. Modern Siamese has been specially bred to give them their uniquely stylized appearance, with long heads and large triangular ears. The Thai breed remains native to the country where these cats are a treasured breed many years. The Thai cat has a more rounded head than the modern Siamese but also has a long supple body. Both cats are known for their deep blue eyes, and short silky hair. Their coats are pale cream or beige on most of the body with darker colouring on the head, legs and tail.
The Sphynx cats were first bred in Canada in the late seventies and are known for its attractive looks. Sphynx cats are known best known for their apparent lack of hair. Recessive genes are responsible for the sphynx’s lack of hair, although the truth is they do have fine, thin hairs that may be more or less perceptible depending on the individual. Sphynx cats are also marked by their loose skin, which tends to form folds and enhances their unusual looks.
This breed of a cat requires special care in terms of hygiene. They are normally robust cats, but being hairless makes them more susceptible to certain health problems or conditions such as hypothermia, than other types of cats. Sphynx cats are an affectionate breed, generally active and keen on human company.
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Despite being a unique breed Savannah cats are exotic cats too. Savannah cats are known for being a descendant of wild cats. Savannah cats are hybrid cats because when we talk about it’s origin, Savannah cat first emerged in the 1980s from a cross between a domestic cat and an African serval (Leptailurus serval). Savannah cats are known for their large, pointed ears, hooded eyes and leopard-like markings. These give them a really exotic appearance, very similar to that of a wild cat. This is part of their appeal as pets, but the truth is that caring for a Savannah cat is not easy, especially for those that have a higher percentage of wild genes. Very few Savannah cats are bred each year and they are infamous for their exorbitant price.
The Scottish fold is another cat breed recognized as unique. This cat is famous for its droopy or folded ears and a rounded face with big, tender eyes. As the name suggests, This breed is originally from Scotland where it was developed from a single ancestor with folded ears, a barn cat named Susie. The Scottish fold breed of cats makes them unique right from their birth. Their kittens are born with fold ears and when they grew their ears bend forward. While these small folded ears are considered their most appealing characteristic, it has also been related to numerous problems. For instance, Scottish folds cannot express some of the normal body languages of other vats, as their eras are static.
Sokoke cats are originally from Kenya, to be the more specific eastern part of Kenya. It has the unique coat pattern which resembles the bark of a tree. In fact, the Sokoke cat is additionally referred to as the Khadzonzo, which mean tree bark. Sokokes are medium-sized cats, with elongated bodies and hind legs that are slightly longer than the front legs. Their ears are rounded at the tip and topped with small tufts of hair, which gives them a unique and wild appearance. Sokoke cats have short, glossy coats and are covered in the exotic bark-like tabby markings. They are extremely friendly and affectionate cats, and their energetic nature means they thrive in larger spaces such as houses with gardens.
it is considered one of the most affectionate breeds of the cats. The Birman cat, also known as the ‘scared Birman’ is a beautiful breed and its origin is still a mystery. According to some sources these cats are first raised by Buddhist monks, and were companions to the priests in the temples of Burma. This is why they are often called ‘scared’ cats. Birman cats have a long, soft and silky coat, and a color point marking similar to Siamese cats and deep blue or sapphire eyes. Their front and hind paws, sometimes called ‘gloves’, are completely white, which is a special feature unique to Birmans. Birman cats are known for their gentle and calm personalities, as well as for the bond they build with their guardians.
Oriental shorthair cat breed is another exotic breed with its origin found to be from Asia. This cat shares an origin with the Siamese cat, as well as some of its features such as a slender stylized body. Their large triangular ears and slender tails are other features that characterize this breed. They have a short, fine, glossy coat, and intensely blue almond-shaped eyes. Oriental shorthairs are inquisitive, athletic and intelligent cats, known for enjoying the attention and being very playful.
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The Chausie is another unique hybrid cat, sometimes called the miniature cougar cat because of its resemblance to a cougar. The Chausie is actually the result of the crossing of wild cats cat known as “jungle cats” (Felis chaus) with domestic cats. Chausie cats weigh 6.5 to 9 kilograms. The considered to be the largest breed of cat in the world. Chausies have a strong and proportionate body, with developed musculature. Some Chausies have tufts on their ears, making them look even more like small cougars. Chausie cats are energetic and intelligent with an independent character. Chausie cats are known for their lovable nature with humans and come with the statutory warning of not leaving them alone for long.
The Bengal cat is known for the distinct spots and marbling on its coat. The original hybrid Bengal cats were bred by crossing domestic cats with leopard cats. The Bengal cat is unique among domestic cats for its leopard-like markings that can range from spots to rosettes or an overall marble. They have short-medium hairs that make up a soft, plush and luxurious coat. Bengal cats are medium to large in size and have a long, muscular body.
The Lykoi is one of the strangest and most unique cat breeds. People are often taken aback when they see a lykoi cat for the first time, because of its strangely wolf-like appearance. In fact, the name ‘lykoi’ comes from the Greek word for wolf, ‘Lycos’. These cats were first observed in the United States around the 2010s. The lykoi is characterized by its black and whitish coat colouring, known as ‘roan’ in other animals but absent in all other cat breeds. Their coat colouring, along with their yellowish eyes makes them look similar to wolves. Lykoi cats are also known for being partially hairless, although they are unrelated to other hairless cat breeds. They are known to range from nearly hairless to having a full coat of hair.
