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The Bombay cat is a short-haired breed of domestic cat.Bombays are glossy solid black cats with a muscular build, and have characteristic large bright copper-golden eyes. [1] [2] [3] The breed is named after the Indian city of Bombay (Mumbai), [4] referring to the habitat of the Indian black leopard.
The Exotic has steadily gained popularity among cat fanciers with the help of the devoted advocates of the breed who saw the value in a Persian and Shorthair crossbreed. In 1967, the Exotic Shorthair was first accepted for Championship status by the Cat Fanciers' Association. [2]
The Maine Coon was considered the largest breed of domestic cat until the introduction of the Savannah cat in the mid 1980s, yet it is still the largest non-hybrid breed. [ citation needed ] On average, males weigh from 18 to 22 lb (8.2 to 10.0 kg), with females weighing from 12 to 15 lb (5.4 to 6.8 kg). [ 20 ]
You heard it here first: the Ashera cat is the most expensive cat money can buy. Coming with an eye-watering price tag of up to $125,000 (!), the rare and magnificent feline specimen has a large ...
The Birman, also called the "Sacred Cat of Burma", [1] is a domestic cat breed. The Birman is a long-haired, colour-pointed cat distinguished by a silky coat, deep blue eyes, and contrasting white "gloves" on each paw. The breed name is derived from Birmanie, the French form of Burma. The breed was first recognised in 1925 in France.
The following list of cat breeds includes only domestic cat breeds and domestic and wild hybrids. The list includes established breeds recognized by various cat registries , new and experimental breeds, landraces being established as standardized breeds, distinct domestic populations not being actively developed and lapsed (extinct) breeds.
Black cats are the subject of myth, legend, and superstition. They are often associated with witches and good or bad luck in European folklore. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognizes 22 cat breeds that can come with solid black coats. [1] The Bombay breed is exclusively black.
Adult cats of breeds and colors recognized by TICA for championship status. Cats must be 8 months of age or older on the day of the show. In this class the cats can not be spayed or neutered. Longhair: 101-200 Shorthair: 201-300 Alters: Adult spayed or neutered cats of breeds and colors recognized by TICA for championship status.