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BREED NAME STATUS DESCRIPTION
A
Abyssinian Current
Agouti (ticked) coat plus facial markings, believed to originate from Egypt via Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Has been known as Algerian Cat and Ethiopian Cat. Silver Abyssinians (color on silver background) recognised in the UK. Longhaired Abyssinian variants became the Somali breed. Solid-colour Abyssinian variants exist but are not recognised. See also British Tick, Somali, Wild Abyssinian.
Abyssinian Bobtail Local Variety, Crossbred
Abyssinian with bobtail mutation (naturally occurring mutation seen in feral cats). Also Abyssinian x Japanese Bobtail.
Abyssinian Variant Variant
Longhaired cats of Abyssinian parentage. In some registries these are registered as Somalis. See also: Serenti, Somali
Accicat Alternative Name
See Ocicat
Aegean Cat Current
In development by breeders in the fledgling Greek Cat Fancy since early 1990s. The only native Greek breed. Originates from Cycladic islands. Semi-longhaired, light European/Continental type i.e. neither cobby, nor oriental. Coat is semi-long, less profuse than Turkish Angoras. All colours, especially bi-colours with white predominating.
African Shorthair Alternative Name
An alternative (outdated) name for the Sokoke.
Alaskan Snow Cat Experimental, Alternative Name
See Snow Cat.
Albino Siamese Experimental
Completely white Siamese-type cat with bluish-pink eyes (true "pink eyes" seem to be impossible due to the physical structure of a cats' eyes). This is true albinism (unpigmented eyes) as opposed to ordinary white colour.
Algerian Cat Archaic Name
Old term for Abyssinian Cat.
Allergen-Free Cat Proposed
There are early-stage proposals to genetically modify cats to remove the gene that produces the allergen in cat dander. Since it isn't known whether removing the gene will have detrimental side-effects (e.g. on the cat's immune system), no Allergen Free cats have been created. This will not be a conventional breed with a breed standard, but will be a strain created in a research laboratory (and likely to be patented).
Alpaca Cat Archaic Name
Alternative name for LaPerm
Alpine Lynx Hybrid
White bobcat x domestic. A pure white bobcat was sighted in the Turtle Mountains, North Dakota near the Manitoba border. A silver-and-white barn cat produced two large, wild-tempermented white kittens in spite of no white male domestic cats in the area. These were bred to Highland Lynx. Alpine Lynx are larger than average cats, solid white with curled or straight ears and preferably polydactyl paws.
American Blue Archaic Name
Early alternative name for Russian Blue; at the time (1890s) it was also called the Maltese Blue and was very popular in the USA. See: Russian Blue
American Bobtail Current
American Shorthair/Semi-Longhair with powder puff tail up to one third normal length, tufted ears. Some lines produce rumpies, stumpies and kink-tail cats. See also: Japanese Bobtail, Karelian, Kuril Bobtail, Pixie-Bob
American Burmese Current
Cobbier, rounder head, less foreign-looking than European Burmese. Recognises a subset of solid colours, but not torties. Unlike European Burmese, American Burmese have had cranial problems due to domed head shape. Two forms - a traditional unmodified style and Contemporary; the latter has a more domed head.
American Cornish Rex Proposed
Virtually a separate breed as it looks different, has different personality and has different genetic history fromBritish Cornish Rex breed; the breeds have diverged. American Cornish Rex began as Cornish Rex x German Rex x Oriental. Longer-legged and more delicate than British Cornish Rex; more vocal like Orientals.
American Curl Current
Shorthair/semi-longhair with ears that curve inward and away from face (like impish horns) giving a "devilish" expression.
American Forest Cat Longhair Alternative Name
Alternative name for the Maine Coon (naming convention same as Siberian Forest Cat, Norwegian Forest Cat).
American Forest Cat Shorthair Variant
Shorthaired cat of Maine Coon type. Indicates hybrid with another breed because genetics determines that longhaired cats do not produce shorthaired variants.
American Keuda Current
Name derives from 1980's "Kitten Evaluation Under Direct Assessment" program in Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico, studying 'type' of cat which survived as barn cats. Conformation resembles Egyptian Mau with silky coat, modified wedge head, slightly almond-shape eyes and medium to large-boned, highly athletic semi-foreign body. Loose skin and loose-jointed effect, noticeable skin flaps (apron) on belly and under elbows. All patterns and colours including solids, shaded colors, torbies and tabbies. Colourpoints may have ventral stripe (from belly flap to chest) in same colour as points. Only Texas/Oklahoma ranch cats from single, established gene pools (i.e. no new cats since 1980) can be used in foundation registry, no outcrosses to established breeds. Unknown if Egyptian Mau contributed to pre-1980 gene pool. Miniature versions are being bred.
American Longhair Archaic Name
See Maine Coon. Confusingly some breeders are working on a longhaired version of American Shorthairs under this name. See Maine Coon.
American Lynx Current
Domestic x Bobcat hybrid, spotted shorthair, bobtailed.
American Mystery Cat Fake Hybrid
An attempt to sell black domestic cats using retouched photos of black leopards and a story whose veracity is equally dubious. Breeder avoids involvement with recognised breeders/registries. No defined breed standard, 3rd generation cats offered for sale will therefore not have consistent type. No DNA evidence of hybrid origin. Appears to be a money-making scheme.
American Polydactyl Experimental
Polydactyl (extra-toed) cats; no other info at present. Polydactyly is seen in Pixie-Bobs, Poly-Bobs and was once common in Maine Coons.
American Ringtail Current
The registration name chosen for the Ringtailed Sing-a-Ling. American Ringtails carry their tails arched over their backs (like Siberian Husky dog) or looped onto one or other flank. The tails appear very muscular but have full range of motion and the bones are not fused. Muscular foreign to oriental looks, back legs longer then front, loves to climb and has excellent balance.
American Shag Alternative Name
Alternative name for the Maine Coon. See Maine Coon.
American Shorthair Current
America's own Shorthair breed, derived from cats imported by early settlers and less cobby than the British Shorthair.
American Snughead Alternative Name
Alternative name for the Maine Coon. See Maine Coon.
American Wirehair Current
American Shorthair type cat with short, coarse, wiry coat with a thick undercoat, similar to that of Wirehair Terrier dogs.
Anatolian (Turkish Shorthair, Anadolu Kedisi) Experimental
Natural breed, similar in type to the Turkish Van. It is allowed to outcross with the Turkish Van. Like the Turkish Van & Turkish Angora the Anatolian occurs in all natural colours, with and without Van markings. Eye colour ranges from green, blue, yellow through to dark amber and odd/eyed. According to Turkish folklore"eyes must be as green as the lake and as blue as the sky". Many Anatolian cats have been exported and registered as Vans or Angoras. Dutch and German breeders are striving for purebred Anatolians. They are said to like water even more than does the Turkish Van. May be a political breed rather than being differnet to Turkish Angoras/Vans.
Ankhara Archaic Name
See Angora, Turkish Angora
Anglesey Bobtail Experimental?
No information available. Listed as new/experimental in 1996.
Angola Archaic Name
An alternative name for the Angora, used in the 1800s. See Angora, Turkish Angora
Angora (British Angora) Archaic name
Old British name for Oriental Longhair (European Javanese, Dutch Mandarin). In addition to the US Oriental Longhair standard, the self white British Angora may have green eyes or odd eyes. Original mating was Sorrel Abyssinian x Siamese Seal point, to introduce gene for white cats. The Abyssinian carried longhair gene; Longhaired Oriental Cinnamons and Fawns resulted (carrying recessive white). These were later bred to re-create the Angora type cat which was predecessor of the Persian breed. Not to be confused with the true Turkish Angora. In 2002, British fancies adopted the name Oriental Longhair. See also: Javanese (UK) Mandarin, Oriental/Foreign Longhair, Turkish Angora, Russian Angora.
Angora German Rex Variant
See Longhaired German Rex.
Antipodean Current
Previously called New Zealand Shorthair, the Antipodean is the "New Zealand" or "Australian" Shorthair/Longhair Domestic Cat descended from early European settlers' cats. Medium bodied, solidly built, muscular cat, neither foreign nor cobby in type. Well rounded ample chest, well developed shoulders, straight level back, equally broad from shoulder to hip. Medium long to medium short legs, proportional to body, medium boned, heavy muscle. Legs straight, paws firm and forward facing. Medium tail, proportional to body, heavier at base, tapering to gently rounded tip. Muscular neck. Medium to large head, slightly truncated triangular wedge, gently rounded contours or angular contours complementing bone structure. Full cheeks, well developed jawline, gently rounded forehead, obvious dip and straight or slightly downwards curving nose (marked nose break or absent nose break is a fault). Rounded muzzle, firm chin, broad jaw indicating powerful bite. Open expression. Medium size ears, slightly rounded at tips, not unduly open at base. Flared, pointed, cupped or small ears are faults. Large, lustrous wide-set eyes intermediate between round and almond shaped (slightly flattened top-line), at slight angle, but no oriental slant. Intense eye colour complements coat colour, all eye colours accepted including green, aqua, yellow, gold, copper; includes blue/odd eyed whites. Shorthairs have short, lustrous, moderately thick coats; dense but not plush or double coated. Semi-longhairs have soft, silky coat with moderate "lift". Longhairs have shaggy. Thicker fur with definite "lift". Accepted colours are traditional solids, tabbies, smokes, silver tabbies and parti-colours. Chocolate, sable, lavender, lilac, fawn, cinnamon and colourpoints not permitted. .
Appaloosa Alternative Name
One of the early names proposed for the Safari breed.
Apple (Round) head Siamese Current
Old-style Siamese, less extreme in type than modern (Classic) Siamese. Appleheaded (round-headed) Siamese are now making a comeback in the US and UK. In parts of Europe the "Thai Siamese" is comparable. The term "applehead" refers to a rounded head type of doll once popular in the USA.
See also: Colorpoint Oriental Shorthair, Colorpoint Shorthair, Opal, Siamese, Thai-Siamese.
Archangel Archaic Name
See Russian Blue
Asian Longhair (Asian Semi-Longhair) Current
See Tiffanie.
Asian Shorthair Current
Cats of Burmese type but various colors outside of the normal Burmese range. Asian Shorthair group includes the Bombay and Burmilla.
Australian Mist Current
The breed name encompassing the Spotted Mist and Marbled Mist. Derived from Abyssinian x Burmese x Domestic Tabbies. Spotted or Marbled pattern on ticked "misty" background. Comes in Brown, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Peach and Gold varieties. Bred in Australia and currently not seen outside of Australia. See also Spotted Mist, Marbled Mist.
Australian Mist Longhair Experimental?
Longhaired variant of Australian Mist. Some Abyssinians carry a recessive gene for long hair which shows up in their descendants.
Australian Tiffanie Current
The Australian Tiffanie derives from the Burmilla breeding program. Burmillas are Chinchilla x Burmese. Burmilla x Burmilla may produce longhair kittens (a recessive gene) known as the Australian Tiffanie. See also Tiffanie, Asian Longhair..
"Authentic" Current
Breeds prefixed by "authentic" adhere to an older or variant conformation and are not ultra-typed or bred to extremes..
B
Bagrel Experimental
A wild/domestic hybrid. Full name is Machbagral. See Machbagral
Bahraini Dilmun Cat Experimental
A natural semi-foreign spotted cat being developed by members of the Cat Club of Bahrain. Dilmun cats evolved to survive Bahrain's extremely high summer temperature. Fur is very soft, conformation is Oriental-type with slender, long bodies, high haunches and long, narrow legs and tails. Head is wedge-shaped, ears are wide at the base and oval tipped, nose has a slight stop, eyes are slanted and green or gold. Some are solid-colored, most are spotted tabby with a dusky blush on the nose, dark bars on the base and tip of the ears, ringed tail, bracelets on legs and necklaces. Like the Egyptian Mau, this is a naturally spotted cat. Purebred Dilmun cats are becoming more rare due to interbreeding with abandoned pet Persians.
Balinese Current
Longhair Siamese. In some US registries only solid points are recognized in Balinese, other pattern points are called Javanese in US. (NB: Javanese was once used in UK for Oriental Longhair, in NZ it means spotted/self variants of Balinese) See also: Javanese (US)
Benedictine Experimental
Provisional name for breed being developed from longhaired kittens born in pedigree Chartreux litters in the UK. The Chartreux was crossed with the Persian in the 1930s to improve eye colour. This also introduced the recessive gene for longhair. The existence of Longhaired Chartreux kittens is denied by many Chartreux breeders and they are homed as moggies. The name chosen preserves the connection with monks.See also: Chartreux
Bengal Current
Domestic cat x Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis). Domestic cats used were mainly Egyptian Mau, Abyssinian, Burmese and American Shorthairs (possibly Ocicat). Some lines include Margay genes; the few remaining Bristols (domestic x Margay hybrid) were given to a Bengal breeder for use in her Bengal program. Comes in spotted, rosetted and marbled patterns. Breeders wish to preserve the look of the Leopard Cat. Black markings on brown/golden background is usual, 'snow' variants have pale markings on ivory background (due to dilution genes from Siamese and Burmese). Many have a distinct "glitter" to their coats. Silver Bengals (using Silver American Shorthairs) and Silver Smoke Bengals (using Silver Smoke Egyptian Maus) are becoming increasingly popular. Cats carrying silver play a part in creating Bengals with bright golden background.
Bengal Longhair Variants
Colour and type as for Bengal. Coat is fluffier with plumy tail and distinct ruff. Long hair propably came from recessive gene in Abyssinians. Frowned upon by Bengal breeders, but some breeders apparently now working with longhairs separate from mainstream Bengals. See also: Pardino
Bengal Variants Variants
Unrecognized Bengal variants include Longhaired Bengals, Blue (blue on apricot), Chocolate, Cinnamon and Tortoiseshell Bengals. Solid colours (e.g. Black) and Minks (Tonkinese colours) also appear. Because the wild look is lost with the variant colours they are not usually bred.
Bengal x Bobcat hybrids Experimental
Hybrids between Bengals (domestic/F bengalensis) and Bobcats (F rufus). There have been reports of Bengal x Lynx hybrids being bred as pets, but Bengal/Bobcat is more likely.
Berkshire Brown Archaic Name
See Havana Brown
Birman Current
(Sacred Cat of Burma). Medium-sized cat with a massive oriental body, medium legs and tail, broad round head with short muzzle and rounded ears. Colorpointed with white mitts and boots. Semi-long silky coat, thick on the neck and tail. Developed in France in the early 1900's the Birman superficially resembles the Himalayan (Colorpoint Persian) but has white boots; oriental rather than cobby body, and coat texture like the Turkish Angora rather than the Persian. Birman variants which do not exhibit the standard pattern (e.g. non-colorpointed variants) are sometimes referred to as Tibetan. In "Sa Majeste, Le Chat" (1932) there is a picture of a Birman-type cat described as "half-Persian, Half Siamese" (at that time, Siamese occasionally had white toes) suggesting that the Birman may be entirely a French development.
Birman Shorthair Experimental
Bred experimentally in New Zealand since since 1995. Proposed breed name is Tsuncat. Now called Templecat. See: Templecat
Black Bengal Experimental
Melanistic Bengals occur in some litters if both parents carry the recessive gene for black coat. Often faint ghost markings of spots and rosettes are visible. They are not bred deliberately within the Bengal breed, but have been used to found the Pantherette breed. See: Pantherette
Black Somali Experimental or Crossbreed
Black versions of the Somali exist but are frowned upon by registries. Somali in type and temperament, black fur with "shimmer" due to barely visible ticking. Obtained from Somali x Black Domestic Shorthair.
Blonde Havana Alternative Name
Foreign Cinnamon Shorthair (Holland)
Bohemian Rex (Bohemia Rex) Experimental
Also known as Czech Curly Cat. Longhaired Rex-coated cat of Persian conformation. Has the same rex gene as the Cornish Rex. Longhair Rexes often have unmanageable or poor quality coats. Discovered in 1981 in Liberec, Czech Republic when a pair of pedigree Persians produced curly kittens. Research showed that other curly kittens had occurred in Persian lines tracing back to two male cats imported from Germany in the 1970s. Possibly due to German Rex breeders using Persians as outcrosses. Persian in personality and type, without ultra noses. Coat is soft, falling in small, tight spirals and crimps, with looser curls on the back.
See also: Selkirk Rex
Bombay (Asian Black Shorthair) Current
Originated from Burmese x American Shorthair crossings. A jet-black cat of Burmese type with bright copper "newpenny" eyes. The American Bombay is cobbier in type like the American Burmese.
Bombay Longhair(Asian Black Longhair) Experimental
Semi-longhaired version of the Bombay, now recognised as a experimental breed by some European registries.
Bondanese Variant
Name sometimes used to describe a Siamese cat carrying the recessive albino gene; leading to the cat having a lighter-than-usual colour.
Bonx Experimental
Name given to Bobcat x Manx hybrids apparently used in creation of some bobtailed breeds. This could be genetically problematical as it combines the gene for manx taillessness/short tail with the wild-type gene for bobtail and the interaction/inheritance becomes difficult to trace.
Brazilian Shorthair Current
Short-haired breed neither cobby nor svelte, with tapering tail and head intermediate between European Shorthair and an Oriental Shorthair and almond-shaped eyes.
British Angora Alternative Name
See Angora, Oriental/Foreign Longhair
Britanica Current
Semi-longhair form of British Shorthair. Recognised since 2002 by European Group Cat Association
British Longhair Experimental
Semi-longhair version of British Shorthair. Apart from fur, it is identical to British Shorthair. Also known as Lowlander (US) and Britanica (Europe). See also Lowlander, Britanica
British Shorthair Current
Large cobby shorthair originating from cats taken to Britain by Roman settlers. Became rare during the two World Wars and surviving British Shorthairs were bred with American/European Shorthairs and Persians (for the cobby type). Some breeders are breeding the original British Shorthair from cats found in Scotland and Ireland. Four outcomes are possible: the original breed (less plushly furred) will be restored (unlikely, the current British Shorthair is widespread); there will be two British Shorthair breeds (possible, but a new name will be needed e.g. Irish Shorthair); the Scottish and Irish cats will be introduced into British Shorthair bloodlines (unlikely, breeders are too jealous of the purity of their bloodlines); or the breeding of the Scottish/Irish cats will lapse due to lack of interest.
British Tick Archaic Name
Naturally occurring ticked shorthair cats, possibly later refined into AbyssinianSee Abyssinian, Bunny Cat, Cunny, Hare Cat, Rabbit Cat
Brooklyn Wooly (Brooklyn Rex) Mutation
Rex-type mutation which occurred in Brooklyn, USA, 2003. Rippled coat, wiry rex hair, kittens born bald; straight-haired cats may go on to have wavy, coarse hair (LaPerm-type growth pattern, but Rex-type coat). Dominant gene. Some cats also blue-eyed (Ojos Azules gene).
Bunny Cat Archaic Name
See Abyssinian. This term is also applied to the Manx.
Burmalayan Crossbreed
Burmese x Himalayan. Longhair with Burmese or Mink colour. See also: Himbur, Iranese, Layanese, Mink Longhair, Mink Persian, Silkanese, Tibetane, Tonkalayan
Burmali Crossbred
Burmese x Somali, ticked coat, shorthair of Burmese type. Now known as Asian Ticked Tabby Shorthair. See also: Asian Shorthair
Burmanx Crossbred
Burmese x Manx (sepia Manx, a crossbred)
Burmese Current
Body type similar to turn-of-the-century Siamese, colors are self (solid) and tortie. Patterned/Shaded/Tipped/Smoke Burmese are called Asian Shorthairs. Some self colors are called Malayan by some registries. Breed is descended from brown female cat from Burma, Wong Mau, who is now known to have been a Tonkinese. Burmese and Siamese can be considered to be two ends of a spectrum of Asian breeds, the middle range being the Tonkinese, which produces pointed, mink and self-colored individuals. There are 4 types of Burmese in the world, all known simply as "Burmese" in their own localities: Contempory (aka American Burmese), Traditional, Foreign and European. American Burmese are short and relatively cobby. European Burmese is the US term for the standard Burmese found in Europe. Foreign Burmese (Canadian term) denotes European Burmese with the orange gene (i.e. outcrossed). Traditional refers to old-style.See also: Asian Shorthair, Burmali, Burmilla, Burmoire, Malayan, Tiffanie, European Burmese, American Burmese, Foreign Burmese, Contemporary Burmese
Burmilla Current
Burmese type cat with Chinchilla color and tipping. Occurred due to an accidental mating between a Burmese and a Chinchilla cat. Part of the Asian group of cats.
Burmoire Alternative Name
Burmese type shorthair in shaded/smoke series. Now part of Asian Shorthair grouping. See also Asian Shorthair.
Butterfly Rex Archaic Name
See Devon Rex.
C
California Spangled Current
A "designer breed" bred to resemble spotted wild cats, but without any hybridisation with wild species. Shorthair, spotted, striped lower legs; African x Malayan x Abyssinian x other. The 'King Spangled' variant has marbled markings like a King Cheetah.
California Toyger Experimental
See: Toyger.
Calimanco / Calamanco Archaic term
Old North American name for a tortoiseshell short >hair (tortie and white being known as calico).
Canadian Hairless Alternative Name
See Sphynx
Cape Breton Bobtail Local variety
Strain of Manx-like cats found on islands off Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Less cobby than the Manx, the tail is a rabbit-like scut, not a pom-pom like bobtail.
Celonese (Ceylon Cat) Experimental
Small ticked tabby, barred legs, various colors. Origin Ceylon, now bred in Italy. The black-ticked golden form is also known as the Manilla.
Celtic Experimental
No information.
Certosino (Italian) Alternative Name
See Chartreux.
Chantilly/Tiffany Current
Developed in North America from non-pedigree cats, the Chantilly/Tiffany has a silky, semi-longhaired coat in chocolate color. Though superficially resembling the Burmese, it is unrelated and should not be confused with the British Tiffanie (Asian Longhair). Burmese kittens are born with lighter coats and have dark paw pads, Chantilly kittens are born dark and have pink paw pads. They were first known as Foreign Longhairs and even as Mahoganies and may have been a by-product of the breeding program which gave rise to the British Angora.
Chartreuse Cat Archaic Name
Confusingly an old name for the Russian Blue and not to be confused with the Chartreux. See also Spanish Blue, Maltese Blue, Russian Blue.
Chartreux Current
Similar and related to European Shorthair. Described as "potato body on matchstick legs". Short blue coat with heavy undercoat, some "wooliness" permitted. Apparently derived from slatey-blue European Blue Shorthairs by monks, producing a silvery-blue cat. In the UK it is not distinguished from the British Blue despitedifferent build and coat type.
Chausie Current
Domestic x Asian Jungle Cats (F chaus). Early Chausies were up to twice as tall as domestic cats and 2-3 times as heavy; 3rd and 4th generation cats are medium-large domestic cats. Breeders aim to replicate the look of the jungle cat. Early Chausies were golden, solid black or black and silver (smoke). At 3rd and 4th generation level, the three colours are brown ticked tabby ("golden"), silver tipped melanistic and black. The silver tipped may be a form of black agouti rather than smoke or silver. The golden ranges from the Abyssinian "ruddy" colour to light reddish fawn. Tabby markings on face and legs (bracelets), ghost tabby markings on body, ghost necklaces around chest, tail is barred with a black tip. Eartips have black lynx tufts and, on the Golden form, thumb prints on the backs. Hind legs slightly longer than forelegs. Tail is three-quarter length, extending just past the hock; results from a recessive gene and not through crossing to bobtailed or tailless domestic breeds.
Cheetoh Experimental
Bengal x Ocicat hybrid. Large, gentle cats with a wild look and inheriting different colours from Ocicat lineage. The aim appears to be to create a very wild-looking domestic cat without further crossings with to wild cats.
Cheops Experimental
Bred from Canadian lines of Cornish Rex, this appears to be a hairless version of the American Cornish Rex. It has a very fine coat appr 1/8" long over the head, neck, back and sides; a slightly longer coat on the chest and hips, but without the wavy coat of the Cornish Rex. The tail may have a lion tuft at the end. The Egyptian-sounding name echoes that of the Sphynx. Further information welcome.
Cherub Experimental
Selkirk Rexes with Persian-type faces.See also: Czech Curly Cat, Bohemia Rex
Cherubim Current?
Umbrella term for IRCA varieties: IRCA Ragdoll, Honeybear and Miracle Ragdoll. IRCA assert that such cats resulted from Josephine, who apparently produced normal kittens prior to a car accident, but ultra-placid kittens afterwards. First came the Ragdoll, then Honeybears and Miracle Ragdolls (upgraded Ragdolls) which IRCA claim are "Cherubim Cats" because they are tranquil and non-aggressive. Increasingly rare following death of Ann Baker. See IRCA Ragdoll, RagaMuffin
Chinchilla Longhair Alternative Name
In the UK: Chinchilla Persian (may be Ultra-typed).In parts of US and South Africa: Chinchilla Persians conforming to Sterling breed standard (i.e. not Ultra-typed).
Chinese Cat Archaic Name
Archaic name for the Persian breed; used in the 1800s.
Chinese White Current
A new breed from China. White and found in Longhair and Shorthair. Photos depict an Angora-like cat.
Chocolate Siamese Archaic Name
See Tonkinese
Classicat Current
NZ: Another name for the Jungala; an Ocicat in the classic tabby pattern. Apart from the classic tabby pattern, the conformation and temperament are the same as the Ocicat and they are fully inter-mateable with Ocicats. See also: Jungala
Clippercat Current
Polydactyl breed developed in New Zealand from domestic cats descended from polydactyl cats that reached New Zealand on Clipper Ships between 1850 and 1900.
Cloud Experimental
Australian shorthair/semi-longhair breed in mink colors. Some photos depict a Ragdoll-like cat, others depict a cat similar to the traditional (older cobbier) style of Siamese. The name was used to market Birman/Ragdoll/British cross-breed cats, but these were not recognised as a breed.
Colorpoint British Shorthair Current
British Shorthair cat in Siamese pattern coat.
Colorpoint Longhair (UK) Current
Colorpoint Persian, solid/tabby/tortie points.See also Himalayan.
Colorpoint Longhair (US) Current
Colorpoint Persian (Himalayan) with tabby or tortie (i.e. non-solid) points.
Colorpoint Shorthair (UK) Current
Colorpoint cat of British Shorthair type.
Colorpoint Shorthair (US) Current
Identical to Siamese apart from point colors which are not recognized within the Siamese category of governing bodies. In other countries they are more often classed as Siamese.
Contemporary Burmese Current
American 'improved' type Burmese with more domed head. Subject to cranial deformities.
Coodle Archaic
An old term for the Cornish Rex, derived from cat + poodle. See Cornish Rex.
Cornelian Archaic Name
Proposed name for breed now known as Red Self Asian.
Cornish Rex (European Cornish Rex, British Cornish Rex) Current
Small oriental type cat with curly, marcel-waved, Rex-type fur. Descended from a Cornish farm-cat called Kallibunker. Bred for a foreign-type body, to distinguish it from the unrelated Devon Rex, which nevertheless appeared a few years later in neighbouring Devon! All colors and patterns, those in pointed patterns are known as Si-Rex. It is distinct in shape and personality from the American Cornish Rex which has been extensively outcrossed to Oriental cats.
Cornwall Cat Archaic
In 1837 a strain of tailless cats were reported in Pendarvis, Cornwall and in a Dorset village. In 1909 it was reported that the tailless cats were known variously as Cornwall cats or Manx cats.
Copper Archaic Name
Thai name for Burmese/Tonkinese type cats.See also: Supalek, Thong Daeng, Thai Copper
Cougarin Proposed
An attempt to breed a cat resembling a miniature American Cougar; possibly from Bengal x Abyssinian x Domestic Shorthair
Coupari Current, Alternative Name
Longhair Scottish Fold. The alternate name Highland Fold was rejected in the UK since Coupar Angus (where the cats originated) is not in the Highlands. See Scottish Fold.
COURICS™ Alternative Name
Apparently proposed name for Toy and Teacup Persians in application made to TICA for new breed/color status.
Criollo Alternative Name
One of the early names proposed for the Safari breed of cat.
Cunny Cat Archaic Name
Ticked British cat. See Abyssinian.
Curly Abyssinian (Abyssinian Rex) Crossbreed
An accidental mating between an Abyssinian-type pet cat and German Rex apparently produced curly-coated kittens of modified European Shorthair conformation with the coat pattern and colour of the usual (ruddy) Abyssinian. The parents were unneutered pets. The mating was not repeated. Curly Abyssinians and Curly Somalis (or Abyssinian Rex/Agouti Rex) remain a possibility. The Abyssinian-type cat must itself have been an Aby/Rex hybrid since the gene for Rex coat is recessive.
Curly Persian Alternative Name
Alternative name for the Bohemain Rex/Czech Curly Cat.
Curly Tailed Cat Archaic
Various curly tailed mutations have been found in cats in China (12th Century) and pre-1940 in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
Cymric Current
A semi-longhaired Manx, named after the Welsh name for Wales although it was developed in the US. See also: Manx
Cyprus/Cypress Alternate Name
The local East Anglian [Norfolk/Suffolk/Essex area of UK) name for a tabby cat. Cyprus is described in the 18th century as being a finely curled "stuff" of reddish colour, similar to silk threads and hair. It is sometimes rendered as "Cybrian" cat "Cyprian" cat (the description of "fine curled stuff" suggests these might actually have been Rex-type cats).
Czech Curly Cat Experimental
See Bohemian Rex
D
Dakota Rex Experimental
A mutation reported in late 1990s in the US. The proposed Dakota Rex breed is in its very early stages.
Desert Lynx Current
Manx x Bobcat (early magazine adverts said Abyssinian x Bobcat). 12.5% bobcat (Bobcat within last 3 generations). Aim is to have a domestic temperament cat combining the characteristics of Bobcat and Manx. Shorthairs have the suggestion of a bobcatty ruff and ear tufts. Longhairs are semi-longhaired so that the coat does not obscure the pattern. Patterns are leopard spotted (spots or rosettes), tawny (ticked agouti) or marble. There are sepia (Burmese dilution) and snow (Siamese dilution) forms. Leopard pattern is spotted tabby, preferably rosetted. Marble pattern is derived from interaction of Bobcat and domestic tabby genes; swirled markings horizontally rather than vertically aligned. Leopard varieties have spots in ebony, bronze, blue, chocolate, sorrel, lilac or fawn; also comes in silver range and snow range (latter is blue-eyed with leopard markings on light tan bodies). Stockier than a Bobcat. Wild-looking, large, very muscular cat with long legs, rectangular body, hindquarters slightly higher than the shoulders. Tail ranges from tailless/rumpy-riser through to hock-length bobcat tail. The temperament must be unchallenging. See also: American Lynx, Highland Lynx.
Devon Rex Current
Oriental type-cat with triangular head, prominent cheekbones and huge ears; curly, wavy, Rex-type fur. Descended from a curly-coated feral which fathered a similar kitten named Kirlee. At first bred with recently discovered Cornish Rexes, Kirlee was found to carry a different Rex gene and went on to found the Devon Rex breed. Bred for different conformation and head shape to further distinguish it from Cornish cousin. All colors and patterns including pointed pattern which is known as Si-Rex. Provisional name was Butterfly Rex.
Dilmun Alternative Name
See Bahraini Dilmun Cat.
Doll (Open) Faced Persian (traditional style Persian) Current
A non-ultra-typed Persian resembling the older style (traditional style) of Persian, noted for its doll-like or open-faced look closer to ancestral Persians. See also: Pig-Faced Persian.
Domestic Longhair (Moggy Longhair) Current
Non-pedigree cat with semi-long- or longhair.
Domestic Shorthair (Moggy Shorthair) Current
Non-pedigree cat with shorthair.
Don Sphynx (Don Hairless/Don Bald Cat/Donskoy/Donsky) Current
Medium sized Russian breed with curly whiskers and tail tip may have soft, dense, close lying, slightly curly coat. Young cats (under 2 years) may have short fur on muzzles, slightly longer cheeks with "ear muffs". In winter the whole body may be covered with a fine coat. Kittens may sometimes be born with a wavy rex coat and "bald spot" on the head. Is outcrossed to European Shorthairs. The founding female of both the Don Sphynx and the Peterbald was a hairless blue tortie cat called Varya in 1989.
Dragon Li Current
New breed from China. Shorthaired, found only in Brown Mackerel Tabby. Photos depict a cobby cat.
Dutch Rex (Wirehair Rex) Mutation
A dominant gene rex from Holland in 1969 had fur that formed dreadlocks, but was prone to balding and to losing the curled hair at maturity. Breeding programmes did not generate sufficient enthusiasm and the mutation died out in the 1980s. A rex mutation in Holland in 1985 (possibly progeny of the 1969 cats) was described as having a coarse, wavy coat with a slightly bristly feel.
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Egyptian Mau Current
Modified oriental-type conformation; spotted coat. Introduced into the U.S. from Egypt; not recognized in UK. Possibly the oldest domestic cat breed, traceable back to the Egyptian Middle Period. Its fur type is apparently more primitive than that of other breeds and, unlike more modern cats, it has a tendency to face foes rather than flee! In flight, it is also the fastest of the domestic breeds. Not to be confused with a spotted oriental breed, bred to resemble Egyptian cat, which was developed in England and was originally known as the Mau.
Elizabethan Experimental
Apparently a new breed being developed by a Munchkin breeder. No details.
English Rex Archaic
Old name for Cornish Rex until the Devon Rex also appeared in England. See Cornish Rex.
Ethiopian Archaic Name
Another term for Abyssinian, Ethiopia is the modern-day name for ancient Abyssinia. Abyssinians were once known as Ethiopian or Algerian Cats in China.
Euro Chaus Experimental
Cross between a jungle cat (F chaus) and European wildcat (F silvestris).
Euro Chausie Experimental
Cross between a domestic Chausie (Jungle cat/domestic hybrid) and European Wildcat.
European Albino Experimental
Bred in Belgium; a European shorthair type white cat with ruby-red eyes which have pale translucent blue irises (true "pink eyes" seem to be impossible due to the physical structure of a cats' eyes). Albinism is a lack of pigment and is different from the more common white colour.
European Burmese Current
American name for the Burmese cat found in UK and Europe, it is considered more Oriental in type than the cobbier American Burmese. See "Burmese" for description.
European Shorthair Current
First recognized in Sweden, similar to, but less cobby than British Shorthair. 58 color varieties are approved, classic tabby being favourite. Derived from cats brought to Europe by Roman settlers, possibly with admixture of genes from native European Wildcat (F silvestris) with which it can interbreed. Coat type reflects the harsher northern European climate. Has given rise to other breeds e.g. Chartreux, Norwegian Forest Cat.
Exotic Fold (Exofold) Experimental
Exotic Shorthair x Scottish Fold shorthair; now being bred in Canada as the Foldex.
Exotic Longhair Current, Variant
Longhaired individuals are sometimes born to Exotic Shorthair parents due to the recessive nature of the gene for longhair. Once despised they are not accepted in the Persian class due to non-Persian parentage and a relatively poor coat; accepted as Exotic Longhairs by some registries. One of the names suggested for this breed was the Tiffany, due to the original conception that the Exotic was to be allowed in silver colors only. Tiffany is now used for Tiffany/Chantilly breed.
Exotic Shorthair (Shorthair Persian) Current
Developed from Persian x Shorthair crosses. Persian type cat with short, very plush coat. Ultra-typing (Extreme typing) is beginning to occur in this breed.
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Feral Domestic Hybrid Alternative Name
A misleading name for domestic x Geoffroy's Cat hybrids and other wild x domestic hybrids. It is misleading because "feral" cats are domestic cats gone wild and these cats are hybrids with wild species.
See Safari Cat
Flame Concha Archaic
An early name proposed for Red-Pointed Siamese.
Focicat Experimental
Reported for New Zealand. No further info, but assumed to be Ocicat variant/related to Ocicat and Jungala.
Foldex Experimental
Exotic Shorthair x Scottish Fold shorthair; also known as the Exotic Fold. The Foldex has a shorter nose than the Scottish Fold but not as short as the Exotic Shorthair. Otherwise this is a fold-eared version of the Exotic Shorthair. Facially, the Foldex looks like a little furry owl. The temperament is like the Exotic. Like the Scottish Fold, it is prone to the same bone deformities and produces some non-folded offspring.
Foreign Burmese Alternative or Archaic Name
American term describing breed now known in US as European Burmese. American Burmese are cobbier like American Shorthair; European Burmese are more foreign in type (like Siamese/Orientals). In Canada, Foreign Burmese means red and tortie series Burmese.
Foreign Shorthair Current
Oriental type cat with self color, shorthair.
Foreign Longhair Current
Oriental type cat with self color, semilonghair. See also Angora.
Four-Eared Cat Archaic Name
An old Chinese name for the Chinchilla Longhair, based on the amount of fur inside its ears which gave the appearance of an extra set of ears. Mutant cats with four ears (a set of smaller ears placed behind or before the normal ears) have been found; the mutation is usually associated with brain damage making the cats lethargic.
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Genuine Ragdoll Alternative Name
A term once used for the internationally known non-IRCA Ragdoll .See Ragdoll.
Geoffroy's Cat x Domestic Hybrids Current
These include Ocicat x Geoffroy's Cat, Bengal x Geoffroy's Cat
German Rex Current
European Shorthair type exhibiting gene for Cornish Rex. The original rex cat was a semi-feral hospital cat in East Berlin in 1946, but the mutation was not actively followed up until the late 1950's. It is rare compared to the better known Cornish Rex. Used in early Cornish Rex lines in the USA.
See also: Rex
Golden Siamese Archaic Name
See Tonkinese
Golden Chechong Archaic Name
See Tonkinese
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Hare Cat Archaic Name
Ticked British catSee Abyssinian.
Havana (UK) Current
Chestnut Brown Oriental - Siamese in type, self Chestnut in color. Originated from Seal Point Siamese x British Black Shorthair matings
Havana Brown (Havana (US)) Current
Originated from British Havana x American Shorthair crossings. Less extreme or foreign-looking in type compared to British Havana. Found in brown and its dilute - frost (lavender).
Hawaiian Hairless Experimental
A recent mutation from Hawaii, this cat has true hairlessness. It lacks even the hair follicles and has a skin with a rubbery texture rather than the peach-fuzz effect of other hairless breeds. Also known as the Kohana Kat.
Hebridean Local variety
A local variety known on the Isles of the Hebrides and reported in 1987 but not since. The distinguishing feature is the unusually tiny ears which may be folded. This suggests a genetic link to Scottish Folds.
Hemingway Curl Colloquial Name
A localised variety rather than a breed. The first Hemingway Curl appeared as a spontaneous curl-eared mutation in a colony of polydactyl cats known as Hemingway cats (after the polydactyl cats of Ernest Hemingway) on Key West. Hemingway Curls have been crossed with African Jungle cat hybrids to produce the Jungle Curl breed. Occurs in shorthair and longhair versions.
Hemingway Fold Experimental
Scottish Fold x polydactyl, basically a fold-eared cat with extra toes.
Hemingway Sphynx Proposed
A potential cross between Sphynx and polydactyl cats to give hairless polydactyl cats. Originally proposed by a Don Sphynx breeder. A polydactyl Sphynx cat has apparently occurred through chance mutation in a SPhynx litter.
Hemingway Spotted Archaic Name, Experimental
Polydactyl x Bengal cross, producing a spotted cat in Bengal pattern but with extra toes. Now called Mojave Spotted as the polydactyl cats used are from the Mojave Desert area.
Hemingway Thai Cross-breed
Allegedly a polydactyl Apple (Round) head Siamese or a cross between Applehead Siamese and polydactyl cat to give colourpoint polydactyl cats. Possibly a one-off and a title of convenience (colourpoint polydactyls occur naturally). Apparently exhibited as a household pet.
Highland Fold Alternative Name, Current
Longhair Scottish Fold See: Coupari, Scottish Fold
Highland Lynx Current
Desert Lynx (Bobcat x Abyssinian) x Jungle Curls (F chaus hybrid). Some sources have quoted bengal/F bengalensis as part of the mix.
Himalayan Current
Persian cats with colorpoint pattern coat. Known in Europe as Colorpoint Longhairs/Colorpoint Persians.
See also Colorpoint Persian, Khmer
Himalayan Reflection Variant
Non-pointed Himalayan. These are considered Persians in some registries.
Himalayan Rex Variant
There was an isolated report (no date/location given) of a Rex-coated kitten in a Himalayan litter i.e. a curly-coated colourpointed Persian. Whether this was a spontaneous mutation, mismating or earlier accidental introduction of Rex into the breed is not known. Nothing further has been heard. It should be relatively easy to produce Himalayan Rexes by crossing the Bohemia Rex or Selkirk Rex to Colourpoint Persians.
Himbur Crossbred
Himalayan x Burmese, longhair Tonkinese, Persian in mink series colors.See also Iranese, Layanese, Mink Persian, Mink Longhair, Silkanese, Tibetane, Tonkalayan.
Honeybear Current
Claimed to be the 'world's sweetest cats', with childlike personalities. Related to IRCA Ragdolls. Large and cobby (resemble Persians) but with flattish head with small round ears set on the sides of the head. Its non-matting coat and ruff is very thick and silky. Tabby/non-solid patterns, preferred pattern is black with white "teardrop" on the forehead and white spotting on the top of the tail, sometimes forming a skunk-like stripe. Slow to mature. IRCA have claimed that Honeybears were created by genetic manipulation of skunk genes which were "injected" into the bloodstream of the parent Honeybear (unsound genetics). See also Cherubim, Ragdoll (IRCA), Miracle Ragdoll, RagaMuffin.
Hoosier Rex Mutation
A short-lived rex-type found in an abandoned Indianapolis female and her kittens. The female had short loose rex curls and all four kittens had curly fur ranging from very curly to gently waved. The kittens were not born bald and were wavy-haired from birth or a few days after birth. Because she was relinquished to a shelter, they were all neutered (legal constraint). Either a new mutation or the female came from LaPerm stock.
Household Pet Current
Not a breed, but a class in shows open to non-pedigree and unregistered pedigree cats (and the term found on non-pedigree cats' veterinary records). Sadly for the true random-bred moggy, such classes are dominated by unregistered pedigree cats and by "half-pedigree" cats (with one parent being of a recognized breed), sometimes bred deliberately for show.
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Icelandic Shorthair Experimental?
No details.
Il Gatto Color Cioccolato Experimental
The European nucleus of York Chocolate (or York Chocolate type) cats, found in Northern Italy.
Indian Cat Archaic Name
An archaic name for the Persian breed; used in the 1800s. NB: The Indian Desert Cat is sometimes erroneously listed as a breed, but is a subspecies of F lybica.
Indian Mau Colloquial Name
'Mau' is a generic name for cat. Two Indian Maus were brought back from the New Delhi in 1982 and used in the Bengal breed. The Indian Maus were products of two cats that were brought to India from Egypt by a British couple.
Indian Rex Alternative Name
A name considered for the LaPerm breed.
Iowa Rex New Mutation
Rex mutation reported 2001. Sandy Lowe's calico had a curly coated kitten (Simon). A later litter sired by the same male gave another rexed kitten and a third litter resulted in a longhaired rexed kitten which has fur which hangs in "dreadlocks". Iowa Rex have long whiskers and are large, muscular rangy cats. The head type with their well developed broad muzzles is also distinct. It is hoped that an experienced breeder can take over these cats as foundation cats for a new breed.
Iranese Crossbreed
Tonkinese x Persian. (Australia). See also: Burmalayan, Himbur, Iranese, Layanese, Mink Longhair, Mink Persian, Silkanese, Tibetane, Tonkalayan
Irish Shorthair Proposed
Suggested name for recreating cats of the pre-war British Shorthair type Modern British Shorthairs are cobby and plushly furred from outcrossing to Persians. Cats of the pre-war type are still found in Ireland and Scotland; a new name would be required to differentiate them from the modern British Shorthair. This is, thus far, hypothetical.
Israel Rex Mutations
Several curly kittens have been born to a semi-feral cat in Israel. Some are born curly but lose their curls later. This sounds similar to the LaPerm, however there is no intention to develop them into a breed in Israel and they are too far distant to be imported into the USA.
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Jaguarundi Curl Not Known
The Jaguarundi is a a South American cat (but very un-cat-like in shape). The reporter may have confused it with the Jungle Curl. Jaguarundi Curl Longhairs and Shorthairs were reported.
Japanese Bobtail (Shorthair) Current
Distinguished by its bobtail and high-cheekboned triangular face. Close-lying, silky short hair. Tail is 4-5 inches in length if fully extended, but due to kinked structure appears only 2-3" long. The tail hair often grows straight out in all directions, giving it a rabbit-like fluff-ball or pom-pom appearance. Preferred color is Mi-Ke (red-black-white calico), followed by white with either black or red splashes. In Japan it is found in other colors including agouti (Abyssinian pattern) and colorpoint (Si-Bobtail). Colorpointed versions occur naturally in Japan. The gene for Bobtail is widespread throughout Asia, extending as far as Russia. It should not be confused with the Manx or American Bobtail. See also: American Bobtail, Karelian, Kuril Bobtail, Pixie-Bob
Japanese Bobtail Longhair Current
As for Japanese Bobtail but with semi-longhair coat.
Javanese (US) Current
Identical to the Balinese but with Lynx/Tortie/Flame points
Javanese (NZ) Current
Self/Spotted/Tabby Balinese variants (i.e. non-pointed). See also: Oriental Longhair
Javanese (UK/Europe) Archaic name
Old term for Oriental Longhair. See Oriental Longhair, Mandarin, Angora
Jungle Bob Experimental
Jungle Cat (F chaus) x PixieBob. Bob-tailed Jungle cat hybrid.
Jungala Current
The New Zealand Jungala (recognised 2001) is an Ocicat in the classic tabby pattern. Apart from the classic tabby pattern, the conformation and temperament are the same as the Ocicat. The spotted Ocicat is derived from a mix of Abyssinian, Siamese and American Shorthair and also produces ticked tabby and classic tabby variants. Ticked tabbies may be used in breeding programs, but classic tabbies are not desirable. Unlike the Bengal's marbled pattern, the Jungala has the normal classic tabby pattern. The Ocicat and Jungala are inter-mateable and progeny registered according to their pattern. Spot-to-spot matings produce smaller spots; spot-to-classic matings produce larger spots. Jungalas come tawny (brown or black classic tabby), chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender or fawn and also in the silver versions of those colours. Its name comes from the Sanskrit word for "Jungle". See also: Classicat
Jungle Cat Hybrids Experimental
Any F chaus x Domestic Cat hybrid of which the Chausie and Euro-Chausie are best known. Other Jungle Cat hybrids include F chaus x black domestic shorthair (black panther-like hybrids) F chaus x Maine Coon (large hybrids), F chaus x Bengal, F chaus x PixieBob.
Jungle Curl Experimental
Jungle Cat (F chaus) x American Curl (Hemingway Curl) x outcrosses to domestic shorthairs, Serengetis, Jungle cat hybrids, pure Jungle Cats, Bengals, Egyptian Mau, and Abyssinians. Emphasis is on type, not on wild blkood percentage. No further crosses with American Curls or any form of bobtail or polydactyl. Has a tendency to have short tail, but this is being bred out as it may be inherited from domestic cats not Jungle Cats. Colours are ebony, blue, sorrel, fawn, chocolate, lilac (including silvers, sepias, snows). Patterns are tawny (ticked with faint barring on tail, legs, chest and face) and leopard (spotted, preferably rosetted, with barring on legs and tail). Sepia, mink and snow varieties have faint leopard spots to appear.
Jungle Lynx Experimental
Jungle Cat (F chaus) x Bobcat. This is not a domestic breed but a cross between two wild species.
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Kanaani (Canaan Cat) Experimental
(Germany) Based on, and bred to resemble, the spotted wildcat subspecies Felis lybica gordonii, but with domestic temperament. Available photos suggest spotted Oriental or Ocicat in seal-spotted tabby, chocolate-spotted tabby and cinnamon-spotted tabby. Classic tabby is permitted, silver colors are disqualified. Large slender cat with long, muscular body, longer hind legs produce slightly raised rump. Long thin tail, tapering towards the tip. Neck is long and slim. Head must not be narrow triangle; has softly rounded forehead and top of skull is flat, prominent straight nose without stop. Distinct chin and slightly flattened snout. Large, open almond shaped eyes with slight slant; eyes green to yellowish-green. Ears are large, open, tapering and wide-set with slight brushes on ear-tips. Fur short, close-lying (but not silky like Siamese), with good ticking of base color, but not obscuring the spots. Spots are horizontally/diagonally aligned (i.e. not broken stripes) with barring on legs, ringed tail and necklaces. Belly is light beige and spotted; chin and throat are light beige/white. Until 2005, Kanaani may be outcrossed to spotted Bengals and spotted Oriental Shorthair, accounting for the slightly oriental appearance.
Kangaroo Cat Archaic Name
See Munchkin
Karel Bobtail (Karelian, Karellian) Current
Shorthaired/semi-longhaired Russian breed occurring naturally along the coasts and islands of Lake Ladoga with same mutations as Japanese Bobtail. . Strong, elegant, svelte cats with lifted rump and short pompom tail (4-13 cm). All colors and their combinations except colorpoint or Abyssinian ticking. See also: American Bobtail, Japanese Bobtail, Kuril Bobtail, Pixie-Bob
Kashmir Alternative Name
Persian cat in chocolate or lavender (lilac) colors introduced via crossing with colorpoint cats/Himalyans. An alternate name used for the chocolate and lilac longhairs imported from England.
Kellas Cat Local Variety
Natural hybrids of Scottish Wildcats with unneutered domestic cats resulting in a race of black cats with the wild type and disposition predominating. Unsuccessful attempts have been made to raise them in captivity. It is not known how domesticable they are. A similar "Dufftown Cat" was black with a distinctly roman-nosed profile and thin tail and was most likely derived from natural Siamese x Wildcat hybrids.
Keltic Shorthair Alternative Name
Alternative name (WCF) or European Shorthair. See: European Shorthair
Khao Manee Experimental
Pure white Thai shorthair also called the "Diamond Eye" and described in antiquity, "White Jewel" or "Gold and Silver Eye Cat". Distinguishing feature is its brilliant 'glowing' eyes. A bright pattern around the eye gives the eye the look of a "diamond cut". This additional brilliance is unique to the Khao Manee. Some have same-color blue eyes, some are blue/yellow odd-eyed or blue/emerald-green odd-eyed, some have eyes of different shades of the blue. Once exclusively bred by Thai royalty, now bred in the USA. Important Note: The "Diamond Eye" cat is not to be confused with the condition glaucoma (called "diamond eye" in Thailand) in which the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, swollen and very painful. Glaucoma requires immediate veterinary attention.
Khao Plort Experimental
Alternative name for Khao Manee. Means "All White"
Khmer Archaic Name
A French breed known as the Khmer resembled a Colourpoint Longhair although photos also show cats that look like fluffy pointed British shorthairs or Birmans without white feet. It was apparently overtaken by the Him
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