Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Savannah Cat


the Savannah will surely turn head. it looks like a wild cat off the plains of Africa! thats because it is, kind of. the Savannah is a cross between a serval and a domestic house cat and an African serval. its known for its spotted coat and tear stripe markings. it's also the newest cat breed and banned in some states.

Egyptian Mau


"Mau" litterally means "cat" in Egyptian. the egyptian Mau is the oldest breed of cat and are seen depicted in the tomb painting by the ancient egyptians. these cats were considered sacred and were often mummified and buried along side their owners to accompany them into the afterlife. these cats were nearly all wiped out during WWI and the few surviving members of the breed were found in Italy. they are highly intelegent and very loyal to all their two and four legged companions. it has a dense coat that comes in silver, smoke, and bronze and is known for its unique striping and spotting pattern (the pattern is only found on the tips of the fur and the darker color isn't on the whole strand of fur). it has longer back legs and are designed for speed.

Maine Coon


Maine Coons are America's first cat breed. legend tells that they the product of a cat breeding with a raccoon, hence the name, but that is false. they make a chirping noise like a baby raccoon and that might be where the name came from.


they are the biggest cat breed and are recognised by the CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) in every color and pattern except for color points. they are known for their big paws and tufted ears, like that of a lynx. they have long, shaggy coat that is shorter at the shoulders and a front ruff with a long flowy tail. they are robust cats and well muscled and are perfect for extreme climates New England. they are the gentle giants of the cat world (adults sometimes reaching 25lbs). they're generally friendly and are great with families with children and other animals.