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The Turkish Angora was recognised as a distinct breed in Europe by the 17th century. [3] However, there is a strong connection between Angoras and Persians . Charles Catton , in the 1788 book Animals Drawn from Nature and Engraved in Aqua-tinta , gave “Persian cat” and “Angora cat” as alternative names for the same breed.
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.
In 1975, after a group of IRCA Ragdoll breeders left, Baker decided to spurn traditional cat breeding associations. She trademarked the name "Ragdoll" and “Cherubim” and set up her own registry, International Ragdoll Cat Association (IRCA). Baker imposed stringent standards on anyone who wanted to breed or sell cats under that name.
The Selkirk Rex is defined by an autosomal dominant woolly rexoid hair (ADWH) abnormality that is characterized by tightly curled hair shafts. [8] A splice variant in the gene KRT71 was found to be associated with the curly coat phenotype.
Ragdoll – selectively bred from "alley cats" foundation stock in the USA. It bears the Siamese colourpoint mutation gene. [30] Savannah – The Savannah is a domestic hybrid cat breed. It is a hybridisation between a serval and a domestic cat. (The first was bred with a Siamese)
A moggy is any cat which has not been intentionally bred. Moggies lack a standard appearance unlike pedigree cats which have a standard.In contexts where cats need to be registered—such as in veterinary practices or shelters—they are called a 'domestic short-hair' or 'domestic long-hair' depending on coat length.
Odd-eyed white Turkish Angora cat with a blue and an amber eye from Ankara Zoo. The Atatürk Forest Farm and Zoo in Ankara has a breeding program to preserve pure solid white Turkish Angora cats. [10] [11] The zoo specifically prized the odd-eyed Angoras, as the Turkish folklore suggests that "the eyes must be as green as the lake and as blue ...
So, Turkish Angora it is. Ankara cat redirects, and there's also a link from Angora. British Angora cat is not related to the Angora Cat (also known as "Turkish Angora", "Ankara cat", etc.). It is a man-made breed originated in Britain in mid 20th century, based on Java/Bali cats. Mu5ti 11:42, Jan 3, 2005 (UTC)