🐈 Neko Kitten 🐾
All you need to know about the ameowzing companion
The cat (Felis catus) is a domestic species of a small carnivorous
mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felidae and is
often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild
members of the family. Domestic cats are valued by humans for
companionship and their ability to kill rodents.
About 60 cat
breeds are recognized by various cat registries.
Here are some of the most popular cat breeds:
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🐱 British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is known for both its looks and its typically easygoing and fun-loving personality. The appealing chunkiness of its face and body and its plush, thick fur match its sturdy temperament. The wide-cheeked faces of British Shorthairs appear to be smiling and more expressive than many cat breeds. British Shorthairs are reputed to be doglike in their readiness for fun and games, such as fetching.
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🐱 Polydactyl
Polydactyl cats give the best high-fives...or high-sixes. Also known as "mitten cats" or "thumb cats," polydactyls have a genetic mutation that gives them more than the usual number of toes on one or more feet. They could have anywhere from six to eight toes per paw. The extra toes sometimes make them look like their paws have thumbs.
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🐱 Calico
It is impossible to clone a calico cat with the same markings, because of the random activation of genes. The necessary traits for calico patterning are on the X-chromosome, therefore nearly all calico cats are female.
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🐱 Siamese
Who can resist the Siamese cat's pretty blue eyes? These cats have been valued for their unique patterning and outspoken personalities for centuries. Long a status symbol, Siamese cats have been given to dignitaries as gifts. These cats are especially known as being very vocal—their loud meows are sometimes mistaken for babies crying!
Learn more from Britannica and Wikipedia