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Domestic cats have been diversified by humans into breeds and domestic and wild hybrids.Many such breeds recognized by various cat registries.Additionally, there are new and experimental breeds, landraces being established as standardized breeds, distinct domestic populations not being actively developed and lapsed (extinct) breeds.
Diagram of the general anatomy of a male domestic cat. 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]
This category contains breeds of the domestic cat (Felis catus. Subcategories. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. ...
The name is derived from the scientific label for jungle cat, Felis Chaus, and like the savannah cat, the chausie is a wild/domestic hybrid. Indeed, the chausie is illegal to own in some states ...
From rare breeds to everyday kitties, these are the cutest cat breeds around. Take a look at these photos, and you'll see why certain kittens made the list. 20 Cutest Cat Breeds of All Time
The Manx cat (/ ˈ m æ ŋ k s /, in earlier times often spelled Manks) is a breed of domestic cat (Felis catus) originating on the Isle of Man, with a mutation that shortens the tail. Many Manx have a small stub of a tail, but Manx cats are best known as being entirely tailless; this is the most distinguishing characteristic of the breed ...
3. Devon Rex Breed Info: Notable Characteristics: Curly coat, large eyes and ears Weight: 5-10 pounds Life Expectancy: 9-15 years The Devon Rex is a truly striking cat breed, with their big eyes ...
Felis is a genus of small and medium-sized cat species native to most of Africa and south of 60° latitude in Europe and Asia to Indochina. The genus includes the domestic cat . The smallest of the seven Felis species is the black-footed cat with a head and body length from 38 to 42 cm (15 to 17 in).