CAT BREEDS. SHORTHAIR BREEDS Came to US with English settlers 34 recognized color patterns tabby is the most common color Medium to large sized.

CAT BREEDS

SHORTHAIR BREEDS

Came to US with English settlers

34 recognized color patterns tabby is the most common color

Medium to large sized

Affectionate makes great lap cat

AMERICAN SHORTHAIR (DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR)

Relatively new breed resulting from Burmese x American Shorthair Medium sized cat Jet black color Copper or gold colored

eyesDisposition

Graceful, charming, and get along well with others, even strangers

BOMBAY (1958)

Small to medium size

Oval eyes and curves or rippling hair coat

Must be kept indoors lacks guard hairs to protect it from the elements

CORNISH REX

Known for devotion to one person

Eye color is always deep blue

Head forms an equilateral triangle from the nose to the tips of the ears

Particularly sensitive to vaccinations and anesthetics

Color pigmentation is darker at points

SIAMESE

Abyssinian

BritishShorthair

Burmese

Devon Rex

Japanese Bobtail

OTHER SHORTHAIR BREEDS

OTHER SHORTHAIR BREEDS

Korat

Manx

Singapura

Snowshoe

Sphynx

LONGHAIR BREEDS

Sturdy cat of medium to large size

Long, silky coat Does not mat and

requires little careVery sociable cat

that needs the company of others

White paws are distinctive characteristic

BIRMAN

Oldest natural breed in North Americanative American origin

Large-size Can reach 12 -18 pounds

Brown tabby is the best known color

MAINE COON

One of the oldest and most popular breeds

Well mannered, easy going, quiet

Make good apartment cats

Excellent companionsRequire daily grooming

to avoid tangles and knots in their fur

Need regular bathing to remove excess oil from the coat.

PERSIAN

Originated in the US during the 1960’s

Exceptionally large and heavy breed

Blue eyesDocile, quiet,

composedGet their name

because they show little signs of fear or pain and take a floppy posture when handled

RAGDOLL

Balinese

Javanese

Cymric Longhaired Manx

OTHER LONGHAIR BREEDS

Himalayan

Kashmir

Tiffany

Turkish Angora

OTHER LONGHAIR BREEDS

Signs of healthGums should be pale pink

teeth whiteEyes should be clear and bright

Nose should be cool and slightly damp

Clean, glossy coat that is free of mats

Signs of illnessDischarges from the eyes or nose

Buildup of wax in the ears can indicate mites

Fleas and parasites such as worms should not be present Potbellied cats may

have infestation of worms

CHOOSE HEALTH OVER BREED