Hai my beloved friends. Today I will tell you about the laziest cat in the world..
you know what is that?
That is Exotic Shorthair..

People who love the look and sweet personality of the Persian, but who don't care to be a slave to daily brushing, will find the Exotic a perfect pet.
Selectively bred to develop the short plush coat, the exotic in every other way resembles the Persian, including its quiet, affectionate disposition.

Exotic Shorthair cats are a cross between an American or British short hair and a Persian.  They have the body conformation of a Persian but with short plush fur, giving them the appearance of living teddy bears.

Originally created in the early 1960's, they were formally recognized by the CFA (Cat Fanciers Association) in 1967.

Shorthair exotic kittens tend to have a gentle and affectionate personality and are quite intelligent.

The Exotic is sometimes referred to as the "lazy man's Persian," Shorthair Persian or Exotic Persian, as it has the same body and head type as a Persian, but due to its shorter fur it does not require the frequent brushing that a Persian does.

Occasionally Exotic Shorthair will produce longhaired kittens as well.  These Exotic Longhair (ELH) are physically identical to a Persian, but have the sweeter, more playful personality of the Exotic.

Exotic Shorthairs come in all colors and patterns.  Their dense coat is plush, and stands out from the body.  The Exotic head is similar to that of the Persian, and has similar problems.  Some of the Persian's flows, such as overflowing tear ducts, constricted nostrils, and dental problems, have unfortuanately, also been inherited by this breed.  The British standard is attempting to correct these problems by requiring that the upper edge of the nose leather be below the lower edge of the eye.  The eyes are large and round, and the head is round and massive with full cheeks.  The body is medium to large and cobby, and is carried low on the cat's legs.  The tail is somewhat short, and the paws are large, rounded, and firm. 

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Physical Description

Depending on the cat association, the terms "Balinese" and "Javanese" mean different things. In Europe, "Javanese" refers to a solid-coloured Oriental Longhair. However, for this FAQ, we will use these terms as used by American cat associations.

Basically, Balinese and Javanese are longhaired cats in the Oriental family, similar in both type and personality to a Siamese. A show-quality Balinese or Javanese will have a long, lithe body, tubular when the cat is stretched between your hands. Balinese and Javanese should be muscular, and will be deceptively heavy when lifted. Legs are long, fine-boned, and slender, with small paws.

The head is wedge-shaped, with large, alert ears which follow and complement the shape of the wedge. The eyes are distinctly Oriental, slanted slightly to fit in with the overall head shape, and sapphire blue, the deeper the colour the better. The nose is straight, with no break or rise between the eyes.

Balinese and Javanese both have longer hair than a Siamese, but don't have dramatically long fur like a Persian or Maine Coon. The body hair should be silky and close-lying, not "fluffy". The fur on the tail is longer -- about two or three inches -- and when brushed out forms a full, graceful plume. Most people seeing a Balinese or Javanese for the first time may mistake it for a Siamese, until they see the gorgeous, full tail.

Colour is the difference between the Balinese and the Javanese breeds. Like Siamese, Balinese and Javanese are "pointed" cats, which means that the face, legs, and tail are a darker colour than the body colour. The darker colours are referred to as the points.

Some cat associations, such as TICA, make no distinction between Balinese and Javanese, and in these associations both Balinese and Javanese are categorized as Balinese.

In those associations that do make a distinction, such as CFA, Balinese are accepted in the four "traditional" Siamese solid colours of seal (black), blue, chocolate, and lilac. Javanese are accepted in the "nontraditional" colours of lynx (tabby) points (seal lynx, blue lynx, chocolate lynx, lilac lynx), tortoiseshell points, flame (red) points, and cream points.

An easy chart for reference*:

Siamese: short coat; seal, blue, chocolate, lilac
Colourpoint Shorthair: short coat; lynx, tortie, flame, cream
Balinese: long coat; seal, blue, chocolate, lilac
Javanese: long coat; lynx, tortie, flame, cream

*In associations that make distinctions between breed based on colour

The body colour is lighter than the point colour, although it will be considerably lighter in a younger cat. The body colour tends to darken with age. Point restriction (restriction of the darker colours to the face, legs, and tail) is desirable. On lynx-point Javanese, some "shadow striping" (light striping on the body) is permitted but not desired. A clear coat with excellent point restriction is best.

Characteristics and Temperament

Balinese and Javanese are active, busy cats, like their related breed, the Siamese. Balinese and Javanese love people, and are constantly following "their" people around the house and getting underfoot. They can be quite demanding when they want attention, but they are also true cuddlers and lap cats. They require a lot of interaction and active play.

Balinese and Javanese also love high places; if you don't provide somewhere high for them to perch, they will find a spot of their own. Many love to ride on the shoulders of their favourite humans.

Both Balinese and Javanese need toys, but fancy ones aren't necessary. Many love something simple, such as a ping-pong ball slit enough to drop in a few grains of rice for noise, or a peacock feather. A bored Balinese or Javanese may find something else to make into a toy, such as pens, papers, boxes of envelopes, or other things you may wish not to become toys!

Balinese and Javanese are insatiably curious and quite fearless. There is little they will not investigate: a noise, an open cupboard, water dripping from a faucet, a toilet flushing, the inside of a shopping bag, a running vacuum cleaner, a blow dryer. Because of this curiosity, their lithe build, and a penchant for getting toys under things, they are also accomplished contortionists who can scoot under low couches, beds, and cabinets with astonishing ease. Beware of this ability in strange houses and hotel rooms; you may find your Balinese or Javanese taking a tour of the air conditioning ducts! The only hole too small for a Balinese or Javanese is one the cat cannot squeeze the head through.

Like their cousins, the Siamese, Balinese and Javanese are "talkative" cats, with loud voices they seem to use at any opportunity. Many just seem to "chat" for no apparent reason. The quality (and quantity) of the voice varies from cat to cat. Some can be very quiet -- others rival Joan Rivers for talkativeness.

Is This Breed for Me?

Balinese and Javanese need human contact. If you don't have a lot of time for a cat, a Balinese or Javanese may not be the right breed for you. They do fine in a household where everyone is away all day, but be prepared to spend some time every day playing and interacting with the cat. Sometimes, that just means letting the cat sleep in your lap while you watch TV, or it can mean up to an hour of all-out play. They are marvelous jumpers, and toys that exploit this ability are fun for the cat and amusing to watch.

If you're looking for an active, fun, devoted companion with elegant good looks, a Balinese or Javanese is a wonderful choice. The longer hair softens the Siamese type and adds refinement.

Like many active cats, Balinese and Javanese get underfoot a lot. It may not be the best choice for someone with mobility problems. They are good with children and keep up admirably with even the most

active kids. They do best in households with at least another cat for company if their people are away all day.

Care and Training

The main concern when showing a Balinese or Javanese is keeping the weight ideal. These are lithe cats with fast metabolisms, but some cats may not be able to free-feed without getting fat. Some Balinese and Javanese cats can free-feed without trouble, but others, particularly alters, may eat more heavily. Exercise and play can help burn off extra fat and calories. An excellent, show-ready Balinese or Javanese should not be skinny, but maintain lithe and elegant lines. A Balinese or Javanese run to fat may appear "slab-sided", or flat on the sides.

Balinese and Javanese need little daily grooming if they are pets, as their silky coats do not mat. They enjoy being combed and fussed over, but their coat will not suffer unduly because of it. A Balinese or Javanese being shown may need more care than that, including regular baths to keep the coat, particularly the tail, in top condition.

Balinese and Javanese are intelligent cats, which means that they can be trained, but also that you may find them training you! 

Turkish Angora

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The Turkish Angora is a lively and fun pet. They are very affectionate, and depending on the individual personality of each cat, they will spend some time each day sitting with you. The Turkish Angora is an extremely intelligent cat, and they are very alert. They tend to have a sense of humor, and their owners will need this quality also. hese cats are atheletic, and can jump or even walk, to high places. This is where you will often find them - at the top of the bookshelf, strolling along the mantlepiece, or perching on the top of an open door. People with valuable collectables and breakables placed around the house, should be willing to place these items under glass, in a display case.

This cat is an out-going, intelligent, and social cat. The Turkish Angora is very affectionate and loving toward people and other animals. A loving and playful cat breed, it enjoys being in the middle of family activities and it loves interaction. It will dance around and pounce on all sorts of small toys, as well as its owner's toes. It is also a well-behaved breed and can be taught to retrieve and perform tricks. The Turkish Angora makes a wonderful companion for families, couples, or individual cat owners. It is also graceful and adaptable, making it a good companion for children.

Turkish Angora Cat Breed Traits

While pure white Turkish Angoras have been the norm for many years, Angoras in other colors are becoming increasingly popular. As is true of any breed, the pure white, blue-eyed Angora can be born partially or totally deaf. This is not a defect of the Angora breed itself, but rather a defect in the dominant W gene that produces white coat color and blue eyes in felines. This gene has been linked to a form of degenerative, hereditary deafness that affects the organ of Corti in the cochlea of the ear. Odd-eyed Angoras will generally be deaf in only one ear, on the blue-eyed side. While hearing-impaired Angoras must be kept out of harl's way, they otherwise enjoy life just as much as their hearing siblings and adapt to their hearing loss remarkably well.

Interested in the history of the Turkish Angora cat breed?

No one is really sure where or how the Turkish Angora originated. Often recounted is the theory that the Angora developed from the longhaired Pallas cat (Felis manul), an Asian wildcat about the size of the domestic, but this is doubtful. The Pallas has fundamental differences from the domestic feline and, unlike today's affectionate Angoras, is virtually untamable. It is likely that the Turkish Angora developed from the African wildcat, like all other domestic cats. Possibly some crossbreeding occurred between the two.

The recessive mutation for long hair in felines probably occurred spontaneously centuries ago and was perpetuated through interbreeding in confined, mountainous areas that would limit outcrossing, like the Lake Van region in Turkey. (The French naturalist De Buffon, writing in the later part of the 1700s, wrote that cats with long fur came from Asia Minor.)

However they developed, long haired cats have been noted in Turkey and the surrounding neighborhoods for centuries. According to the legend, Mohammed (570?632 A.D.), founder of the Islamic faith, was so fond of cats that he once cut off his sleeve rather than disturb his beloved Angora Muezza, who was sleeping in his arms. Formerly called 'Ankara' cats (the name of the Turkish capital was changed from Angora to Ankara in 1930), Ankara is also home to long haired Angora rabbits and goats prized by the Turkish people for their long, fine hair.

Long haired cats were imported to Britain and France from Turkey, Persia, Russia, and Afghanistan as early as the late 1500s. The Angora had definitely found his way to Europe by the early 1600s, and by the late 1700s Angoras were being imported into America.

In the early days of the cat fancy, Angoras were highly prized. As the story goes, one Angora owner turned down an offer of $5,000 for her beloved Angora at an 1890 cat show in London.

Gradually, however, the Persian became the preferred type of cat in the European cat fancy. The Angora was used extensively in Persian breeding programs to add length and silkiness to the Persian coat. Later, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy decided that all long haired breeds should be simply called 'longhairs'. Also confusing was the tendency of cat fanciers to call any longhair a Persian or Angora, despite his bloodline. Persians, Angoras, and Russian Longhairs were bred together indiscriminately. Except in their native land, Angoras ceased to exist as a pure breed. They stopped appearing in the show halls and from registration records. By the 1900s Angoras had virtually vanished.

In the early 1900s the government of Turkey in conjunction with the Ankara Zoo began a meticulous breeding program to protect and preserve the pure white Angora cats with blue and amber eyes, a program that continues today. The zoo particularly prized the odd-eyed Angoras (cats with eyes of differing colors), because they are believed to be touched by Allah. Mohammed's Angora, Muezza, was reputed to be an odd-eyed cat.

Because the Turkish people valued the cats so highly, obtaining Angoras from the Ankara Zoo was very difficult, but in 1962 Liesa F. Grant, wife of Army Colonel Walter Grant who was stationed in Turkey, was successful in importing a pair of the zoo's Turkish Angoras to America, complete with certificates of ancestry. These imports revived interest in the breed and soon other breeders began developing the breed. The Grants were instrumental in achieving CFA recognition for the Angora.

In 1970 the CFA was the first U.S. registry to accept the Turkish Angora for registration. In 1973 the CFA accepted the Angora for Championship, but until 1978 only pure white Angoras were registrable. Today, all North American registries accept the Turkish Angora. While numbers are still small, the gene pool is growing, with the registration totals gaining ground each year. 

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Hai my beloved friends ! Today I will tell you about very cute cat like this !

Have you ever seen this cat?Oww.. very cute isn’t it? X)

The name of this cat is :

Selkirk Rex

Selkirk Rex History

This new curly breed was first discovered in the USA in 1987.  A worker in an animal shelter noticed a cat with a   unique curly coat and gave her to a Persian breeder named Jeri Newman.  That cat named Miss DePesto was bred to a Persian and her first litter contained 3 straight coated kittens and 3 kittens with this unique soft curly coat.  The curly kittens were bred to Persian, British and Exotics to develop the Selkirk Rex lines. 

Selkirk Rex Appearance

Due to the unique genetics of this breed straight haired kittens do turn up in litters. The straight haired kittens are similar to British Shorthairs.

The Selkirk Rex come in all colours and patterns in both long and shorthair varieties.

Their coats are easy to groom as the curls are separate strands that rarely knot. They are large cats with a full curly coat, special care has been taken with this breed to  develop a healthy cat with a wonderful well rounded personality, they really love people.

The Selkirk Rex is a recognised breed by Australian Cat Associations. The first Selkirk Rex was imported into Australia in 1999 and the first litter born in Australia was 13 November 2000. 

Selkirk Rex Personality

One first may be attracted to the Selkirk’s cute, curly exterior, but these cats also make champion companions.

They are curious, tolerant, extremely sociable cats that enjoy spending time with their preferred persons. People-oriented without being clingy, Selkirks have a generous measure of love and loyalty for their human companions. Selkirks fit in well with other family members including children, and usually get along well with other companion animals. Because they are very social, they don’t do well in isolation or when left alone for long periods.

Selkirks are fun-loving cats that stay playful and kittenish well into adulthood. They enjoy a good game of fetch and particularly enjoy games in which their guardians take active roles. Laser lights, feather toys, catnip mice and even a wad of paper can keep them entertained for hours.

Among the endearing qualities of the Selkirk Rex is that they are playful, tolerant, loving, cuddly, intelligent and loyal.

Family/Child Friendly

This breed of cat is great for families and with children due to their patient nature.



Lifespan and Weight

The average lifespan of this breed of cat is around 15 years. However, with the advancement of veterinary medicine, pets have been known to live up to 20 years and even longer. The average weight for this breed of cat is around 9 to 11 lbs.

Common Diseases

The most common diseases and medical conditions associated with this breed of cat include but are not limited to clogged tear ducts, dermatitis, increased earwax production, excessive greasiness of the fur, polycystic kidney disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Housebreaking and Shedding

This breed of cat comes litterbox trained at around 8 weeks of age. The Selkirk Rex Cat is an heavy shedder, requiring daily brushing.

Best Owner Compatibility

Can be suitable for the apartment or condo environment. Not suitable for the frequent traveler. Best Owner has lots of love and attention to give and tons of toys to play with. This breed of cat likes to have a playmate in the form of another cat.

Where to Buy

The best places to buy this breed of cat are from reputable breeders, animal shelters, and rescue organizations.

Average Cost

The average cost for this breed of cat is around $800+ per cat. Routine veterinary care should be included in your budget.

Aggression Factor

Not usually aggressive unless abused or neglected.

Noise Factor

Not usually noisy unless their food is late or they want attention. If you don't give them attention when they want it, cats will always find a way to let you know.

Interesting breed fact: The founder of the Selkirk Rex breed originally claimed that she had named the breed after the Selkirk Mountains, near where the kittens were born in Wyoming. However, when it was pointed out to her that the Selkirk Mountains were actually located in British Columbia, she admitted that she had, in fact, named the breed after her stepfather. This makes the Selkirk Rex the only cat breed today named after an individual -- not a unique distinction for a dog breed, but unique for cats.

    
Round, broad and full-cheeked with round underlying bone structure. The head should be set on a short thick neck. Forehead rounded, with a slightly curved top of head. The muzzle is of medium width with well-padded whisker pads giving a rectangular impression, and is clearly visible beyond the cheeks when viewed in profile. The whiskers are curly or broken.

Nose     
The nose should be short, broad and straight with a downward slant. In profile the nose can appear to have a convex curve. The nose break is neither too pronounced or too shallow.

Chin            
Firm and well developed. The bite must be level, the tip of the chin should line up with the tip of the nose in the same vertical plane.

Ears        
Medium sized, broad at the base and may be tufted at the tips, set well apart on the broad head. Should fit into (without distorting) the rounded contour of the head. Internal furnishings, if present, are curly. 

Eyes              
Large, round and well-opened. Set wide apart with no tendency to Oriental shape nor squint. All eye colours allowed.

Body             
Cobby type with a level back and may have a slight rise to the heavy hindquarters. The muscular torso is more rectangular than square, but not long. The body is equally broad across the shoulders and the rump, medium to large but not rangy.

Legs and paws           
Legs are of medium length and substantially boned. Paws are round and firm. 

Tail               
Thick, medium length, thicker at the base with a rounded tip. 

Coat              
The coat is thick and dense, with no bare or sparsely covered areas on the body. The coat stands out from the body and should not appear flat or close-lying. It is a random, unstructured coat arranged in loose individual curls giving an overall soft and plush feel. Ideally the entire coat should show the effect of the rex gene, but curliness may be most evident on the neck, belly and tail. Allowance may be made for less curl on kittens and younger adults especially females.

Longhair: The coat is semi-long, the tail curls are plumy and stand out away from the tail. The ruff hairs are longer and frame the face.

White :

 black, blue, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, fawn, red, cream, tortie :

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