Sunday 1 March 2015

Most popular type of pet cat

Most popular type of pet cat
Most popular type of pet cat

Since the first cat has become pets and their human companions. Even in the religion of Islam, according to some history of the Prophet Muhammad himself makes a cat as a pet. Some of you may also have a cat as a pets at home, but do you know why the cat became one of the popular pet? Perhaps some interesting facts about cats and cats positive benefits may be one reason.

In the world, including in Indonesia, there are several types of cats are popular and widely used as a pet, what kind of cat is? let us consider
American Bobtail cat

American Bobtail cat is one race that evolved through natural selection. Bobtail cat type (short tail) already exist in the United States for a long time, but new breeding program began to develop around the late 60's. The main characteristic of this race is the tail that is thick and short, about 1/3 the length of normal cats. As well as the Manx cat, short tail shape is the result of a genetic mutation.


Persian cat / Persian Cat

Persian cat is a cat who is very pretty and beautiful with a great body shape, solid, big and round head, covered with a thick layer of fur. Even a layman would immediately recognize Persian cat. Persian heads are large and round, flat nose and a slit width with a clear barrier to the eye. Strong jaw and wide, full cheeks sustained prominent cheekbones. Persian cats easily adapt to a variety of places, like to play and easy to love. Facial expressions are sweet with a calm nature can sit and sleep in one place for hours, not noisy and soft-spoken

Himalayan cat breeds is the result of a cross between a cat breeds cat breeds Persian Siam with so hopefully produce a hybrid with body type Persia but Siamese cat hair color pattern. Himalayan cats have a long-haired cat and dense similar to Persian cat. This cat resemblance to the Persian cat is not inevitable, ranging from the long fur to snub nose, similar to the Persian cat. Himalayan cat has its own characteristics that distinguish it from Persian cat. The distinctive feature is the color of the feathers are darker in certain areas (face and tail) and a distinctive blue eyes.


Cats Village

Cats or local cat certainly is not foreign. we could easily see him around the house or on the road. This cat can look prettier of course if you take care of him with great affection



Angora Cat

Angora cat comes from Turkish territory formerly known as Angora. Glance Angora cat similar to the local cats, but has thick fur and a long tail like a weasel. Angora cat has a moderate posture and balance, tail long, slender legs, long-haired, wide-eyed. Angora cat's eye is unique, some cats have different eye colors color than the other eye (odd eyes). Angora cat fur was able to adjust to the season, the hair begins to grow in the summer and when winter arrives Angora cat fur has been elongated and dense. Differences with the Angora cat persian cat is in terms of appearance. Angora cat fur shorter than the Persian cat. Angora cat has a longer nose, while the shorter nose persian cat with a more flat face.


Ragdoll cat

Ragdoll history began in California in 1963. Ann Baker, a Persian cat breeders in the habit of borrowing a black male cat (named Blackie) from its neighbor (Mrs. Pennels). Blackie has such physical black persian cat produced from white mother named Josephine. Josephine is a physical as angora cat with long fur that have medium. Ragdoll including big and tame cats, has medium-length fur with a texture like rabbit fur. Ragdoll familiar with humans and adaptable

Most popular type of pet cat

Siamese cat

Siamese is one of the first clearly recognized breeds of Oriental cat. The exact origin of the Siamese is unknown, but believed to be from Southeast Asia. Siamese breed standard of Modern showing elegant, sleek, stylish, flexible and muscular body. triangular-shaped head, with a thin snout. The eyes are almond-shaped and slanted. Short hair, shiny, smooth, soft, tight and adhered to the body. Siamese marked with a distinctive color scheme pointy. A Siamese cat always wants to be the center of attention. They want to be noticed. These cats are very communicative, yowling in a hoarse voice for attention or just to talk to! They tend to be too crowded or cry a lot if you ignore it. They are slim and athletic with large ears. Their fur is short and lies close to their skin. They love to caress, and very loyal and close to one person. They are very intelligent and loving.


The Maine Coon cat

All members of the body of maine coon is the result of the function of adaptation to extreme weather and climate. Fur is shiny, thick and "waterproof", as well as the thick fur on the neck, abdomen and legs serve to protect the body from the snow and cold temperatures. Long tail with thick fur, during sleep looped protect the body from cold temperatures. Eyes and big ears and hearing reflects the ability see more. Maine Coon is a cat that is close to human, not fully independent but not always seek the attention of the owner. Compared persian who prefer to sleep lap, maine coon more active and likes to be close around its owner.


Abyssinian cat

Abyssinian is one of the oldest cat breeds have ever known. The appearance of these races resemble cat paintings and sculptures dating back to ancient Egypt. Muscular body, neck and shoulder arch beautiful, large ears and eyes to resemble the shape of almonds.


The Exotic Shorthair

Late 50s American Shorthair cat breeders (ASH) secretly began mating silver Persian cat race with the ASH. This marriage with the aim to enrich the genetic, improve the shape and body type and produce silver color. The results in the form of marriage with the American Shorthair cat persian characteristics. More rounded head and a wide, flat nose, ears smaller, denser and wider body, fur softer, thicker and longer than ASH. Appearance is very beautiful hybrid race, but does not show the actual characteristics of ASH. This Most popular type of pet cat.



Burmese Cat

When viewed from the front, rounded head shape and curved towards the skull. If the observed shape of some Burmese head varies, ear size medium, wide at the bottom and tapered ends. Eyes wide with a rounded top eye line characterizes oriental. Board of medium size but heavy. Line flat backs, curved and showing muscular chest pretty good. Legs proportional to the size of the body, tail straight and medium length, the base is not too large.


Sphynx Cat

Sphynx Cats Race (formerly the Canadian hairless) is a race with cats that have short hair or very little. The cat's fur is very smooth as a thin layer on the skin. This race is produced from the cats who have a genetic mutation. This cat has a medium body length, straight and rounded areas such as the abdomen and chest tube width. Head longer than wide and triangular. Flat forehead and prominent cheekbones, a short nose with a clear indentation or only slight indentation. Firm chin and a little mustache, short or no mustache.


Scottish Fold cat

Scottish Fold cat is a unique kind of cat that has a different appearance with other cats. If most cats have a tapered earlobe, then this cat has ear leaf closes. With the shape of the ears are shut, and his hobbies are sitting in the Buddhist position, making this cat became one of the most adorable cat in the world. Scottish Fold Cats price is about hundreds to thousands of dollars

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