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The Minuet [1] (also known as the Napoleon [2]) is a hybrid mix of Persian and Munchkin cat breeds. Categorized by The International Cat Association (TICA) as a domestic hybrid, "developed from a deliberate cross between two existing domestic breeds, incorporating characteristics of both parental breeds into the new mix." [3] The Minuet cat is ...
Selective breeding was established as a scientific practice by Robert Bakewell during the British Agricultural Revolution in the 18th century. Arguably, his most important breeding program was with sheep. Using native stock, he was able to quickly select for large, yet fine-boned sheep, with long, lustrous wool.
This breed was developed in Australia in 1977 by Dr. Truda Straede with a gene-pool of approximately 30 foundation cats. [3] Dr. Straede submitted a plan to the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales Cat Club (RASCC) for a breed with blue, brown, chocolate, and lilac colourings by using Burmese; and for a spotted tabby pattern by using the ticking gene of Abyssinian to go with a spotted ...
Crossbreed. A crossbreed is an organism with purebred parents of two different breeds, varieties, or populations. Crossbreeding, sometimes called "designer crossbreeding", is the process of breeding such an organism. While crossbreeding is used to maintain health and viability of organisms, irresponsible crossbreeding can also produce organisms ...
The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, the breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine, [ 3][ 4] where it is the official state cat . The Maine Coon is a large and social cat, which could be the reason why it has a reputation of being referred to as "the gentle giant."
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The toyger is a breed of domestic cat, the result of breeding domestic shorthaired tabbies (beginning in the 1980s) to make them resemble a "toy tiger ", as its striped coat is reminiscent of the tiger's. [ 1] The breed's creator, Judy Sugden, has stated that the breed was developed in order to inspire people to care about the conservation of ...
Kristin Cobbs is suing Poppi for its claims that it’s a gut-healthy drink. The class action claims amount to more than $5 million. “Poppi soda only contains 2 grams of prebiotic fiber, an ...