Breeds / Genetics / Types / Cat Fancy
Learn all about cat breed profiles; breeding and genetics; breed photo albums; breeder listings of popular breeds of cats; breed rescue organizations; cat registries and clubs; and information on cat shows and showing cats. Included are discussions of tabby cats and other color patterns.
Male cat doesn't want to mate with female.
My male Selkirk Rex doesn't want to mate my Himalayan female. Is he homosexual or just asexual? Should I just neuter him? From the mailbox of Franny Syufy, Guide to Cats for About.com
My male Selkirk Rex doesn't want to mate my Himalayan female. Is he homosexual or just asexual? Should I just neuter him? From the mailbox of Franny Syufy, Guide to Cats for About.com
Breed of the Week Email Course
Each week, you'll receive a link to a profile of a different breed; sometimes links to breed photo galleries will be included, when available. If you are interested in "purebred" cats, this is a good way to learn more about each individual breed's characteristics.
Each week, you'll receive a link to a profile of a different breed; sometimes links to breed photo galleries will be included, when available. If you are interested in "purebred" cats, this is a good way to learn more about each individual breed's characteristics.
Cat Breeds - Mixed Breeds - Color Patterns
Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms, such as purebreed, DSH, and tabby. Learn more about the qualifying differences between these terms.
Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms, such as purebreed, DSH, and tabby. Learn more about the qualifying differences between these terms.
What breed is my cat - Breeds FAQ
One of the most frequent questions I receive (usually accompanied by a photo) is 'what breed is my cat?' a question that simply cannot be answered in a sentence or two. FAQ on breeds from the mailbox of Franny Syufy.
One of the most frequent questions I receive (usually accompanied by a photo) is 'what breed is my cat?' a question that simply cannot be answered in a sentence or two. FAQ on breeds from the mailbox of Franny Syufy.
The Wild Look in Cats - Profiles of cats bred for the wild look
Ever since ancient days, humans and cats have had close relationships. Our fondness quite often extends to the big cats - the wild ones, so it it not surprising that some of the most popular domestic cats are those who resemble their wild brothers. Some of the 'wild' imitators, such as the Ocicat and the Egyptian Mau, came upon it naturally. Others, such as the Bengal and the Savannah, had more human intervention.
Ever since ancient days, humans and cats have had close relationships. Our fondness quite often extends to the big cats - the wild ones, so it it not surprising that some of the most popular domestic cats are those who resemble their wild brothers. Some of the 'wild' imitators, such as the Ocicat and the Egyptian Mau, came upon it naturally. Others, such as the Bengal and the Savannah, had more human intervention.
Upcoming Cat Shows - Cat Show Calendar
upcoming cat shows
upcoming cat shows
About Breed Rescue
A synopsis of what breed rescue is all about, from your Cats guide.
A synopsis of what breed rescue is all about, from your Cats guide.
The Glorious Tabby
It's time to extoll the virtues of the common but glorious tabby cat, along with some legends about the magnificent M on the forehead of the tabby. Although the tabby is often mistaken for a breed, it is really a coat pattern, found in many breeds as well as in "Moggies."
It's time to extoll the virtues of the common but glorious tabby cat, along with some legends about the magnificent M on the forehead of the tabby. Although the tabby is often mistaken for a breed, it is really a coat pattern, found in many breeds as well as in "Moggies."
CFA - What is a Standard?
CFA article describing the usage of standards in judging cat breeds in shows.
CFA article describing the usage of standards in judging cat breeds in shows.
FBRL
Fanciers Breeder Referral List, the place to look for breeder information on most breeds.
Fanciers Breeder Referral List, the place to look for breeder information on most breeds.
Ready... Set ... Show
Helpful "how-to" information for entering your own cat in a CFA show, and everything you should expect when you arrive at the show hall.
Helpful "how-to" information for entering your own cat in a CFA show, and everything you should expect when you arrive at the show hall.