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Domestic cat (Felis catus) The Munchkin is a breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by genetic mutation. Compared to many other cat breeds, it is a relatively new breed, documented since 1940s [ 1 ] and officially recognized in 1991. [ 2 ] The Munchkin is considered to be the original breed of dwarf cat.
Savannah cat. The Savannah is a breed of hybrid cat developed in the late 20th century from crossing a serval (Leptailurus serval) with a domestic cat (Felis catus). [1][2] This hybridization typically produces large and lean offspring, with the serval's characteristic large ears and markedly brown-spotted coats.
The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively stocky body, thick coat, and broad face. The most familiar colour variant is the "British Blue", with a solid grey-blue coat, pineapple eyes, and a medium-sized tail. The breed has also been developed in a wide range of other colours and ...
Appearance. The American Shorthair is a medium to large sized cat breed with males weighing between 11-15 lbs (5-7 kg) and females weighing between 6-12 lbs (2.75-5.5kg). [7] The head is large, resembling an oblong with more length than width. The ears are medium sized and slightly rounded at the tips.
Adult males can range in weight from 6.4–18.3 kg (14–40 lb), ... Bobcat kittens in June, about 2–4 months old Adult bobcat with two kittens.
The domestic cat has a smaller skull and shorter bones than the European wildcat. [ 49 ] It averages about 46 cm (18 in) in head-to-body length and 23–25 cm (9.1–9.8 in) in height, with about 30 cm (12 in) long tails. Males are larger than females. [ 50 ] Adult domestic cats typically weigh 4–5 kg (8.8–11.0 lb).
The Ragdoll is one of the largest domesticated cat breeds. Fully-grown females weigh from 8 to 15 pounds (3.6 to 6.8 kg). Males are substantially larger, ranging from 12 to 20 pounds (5.4 to 9.1 kg) or more. [6] It can take up to four years for a Ragdoll to reach mature size. [8] They have a sturdy body, bulky frame, and proportionate legs.
Pixie-bob. The Pixie-bob is a breed of domestic cat claimed to be the progeny of naturally occurring bobcat hybrids. However, DNA testing has failed to detect bobcat marker genes, [1] and Pixie-bobs are considered wholly domestic for the purposes of ownership, cat fancy registration, and import and export. They were, however, selected and bred ...