Weird cat breeds Are these the ugliest pussies on the planet?
When it comes to cat breeds, it isn’t just all about your
traditional moggy and tabby. From the hairless Sphynx to the
cheesy-smelling Cornish Rex, we present a list of some of the
world’s weirdest cat breeds.
The
Sphynx cat, otherwise known as a Canadian Hairless, is a rare breed of
cat known for its absence of fur coat. The first known Sphynx was born
in 1966, and although it appears hairless, actually has a coat similar
in feel to chamois leather.Sphynxes are known for their extroverted behaviour and display a high
level of energy, intelligence, curiosity, and affection for their
owners.
The
Cornish Rex is a particularly strange breed of domestic cat. Not only
does it only have one of the three layers of coat most domesticated
cats have (causing its fine, downy curly fur), but it also emits a
slightly cheesy smell, due to the scent glands in its paws.The breed has a higher body temperature than most cats and, because of
its lack of fur, is attracted to warm areas such as lamps and computer
screens to keep warm.
Oriental
shorthair cats are a member of the Siamese cat family and are known for
their expressive faces, almond-shape eyes, large, pointy ears and long
slender bodies. The breed is said to be more dog-like in personality
than most cats, in that they enjoy human company and are more reliant
on humans.
Numerous
theories suggest that the Abyssinian cat originally originated from
Egypt from a female kitten called Zula. Abyssinians are long cats with
medium legs, large ears and a long tail. They are known for being
extroverted but prefer to explore and play rather than be petted.
The
American Curl cat is noted for its strange, curled ears, which, if
handled roughly, can experience serious cartilage damage. American Curl
kittens are born with straight ears, which begin to curl within ten
days. The breed is said to originate from the mating of two stray
kittens in California in the 80s.
American
shorthair cats originate from British cat breeds, but have a more
distinctive appearance with longer, more athletic bodies than their UK
counterparts.Experts believe the breed was conceived when settlers travelling from
Britain to America brought British cats on board ships to protect them
from mice.
The
Burmese cat is known for its glossy, satin-like coat finish and gold or
yellow eyes. Although they were once exclusively sable in colour,
excessive breeding has produced a wide selection of colours, including
lilac, blue tortoiseshell and champagne.
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Thu Aug 02, 2018 3:35 pm by Lorz
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