Breeds

The Chausie cat breed comes to us via ancient history. The name comes from “Felis chaus,” the Latin name meaning jungle/wild cat. It’s pronounced “chaw-see”. Very often the Chausie represents a mix between a wild cat and an Abyssinian. In ancient times, the cat originated in Egypt, many thousands of years ago. Though this feline … Read more

Meet another of the small wildcat breeds that still inhabit our world. Read on to learn about the Asiatic wildcat, a subspecies of the African wildcat. This cat also goes by the name of the Asian steppe wildcat and the Indian desert cat. This cat’s Latin name is Felis lybica ornata. The cat, about the size … Read more

This fascinating little wildcat, which has been called one of the most expressive felines, has a full repertoire of quirky facial expressions. To enlighten you about this little creature, you are offered some Pallas cat facts about a cat that might deserve the title of the world’s most grumpy cat. He doesn’t belong to any … Read more

Have you ever become acquainted with or shared a home with a Bengal cat? If so, you probably know the breed began from a cross between a leopard cat and a domestic cat. Read on to learn some Asian leopard cat facts. This cat, a small wildcat native to Asia, will have a slightly larger … Read more

Are you familiar with Oriental Shorthair cats? Because of their relationship to the Siamese, we could call them cousins. When the Siamese first emerged, they did not just include the cats with color points, but also many other colors, without the distinctive points. By chance and because of their distinctive appearance, the first of these … Read more

In my zeal to try to help you deal with cat allergies, I find I’ve published two posts about the problem, and suggestions as to how to deal with them. You may go here and here to read them. Now I’ll provide information on the best cat breeds for people with allergies. The information already posted on this website … Read more

Cat breeders can spend years perfecting cross-breeding. Now they have come up with domestic cats that look like large wild cats, only in a small cat package. Here are seven exotic domestic cat breeds from which you can select. The Chausie The Chausie has an early history, dating from the days of ancient Egypt. The … Read more

Breeders seem to be on the lookout for the newest “different” cat — Will it be the next breed the cat organizations recognize? Sometimes breeds are so new they are not yet recognized, and some are just starting to get established. This post presents the first of a series about a few of the rare … Read more

The Pampas wildcat provides a bit of a taxonomic puzzle. This wildcat from South America has habitats in several countries, and its appearance varies depending on where it is found. The cat resembles more the European Wildcat, having a broad face and pointed ears. However, its coat often has a different appearance depending on what … Read more