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The American Wirehair has been in existence as a pedigreed cat since 1964. Appearance: The coat is very unconventional. It looks and feels much different from other felines. The coat at first appearance seems coarse, a little like steel wool. The strange feel of its coat is softer than it looks. Each hair is hooked or crimped, which gives a wooly appearance. The coat comes in different degrees of wiriness from soft wooliness to harsh, sparse and spare. Optimum coat has all three types of hairs: awn, awn down, and guard airs bent or kinked and present over the entire body of the cat. There is a difference in this cat’s coat even from a distance that is noticeable Personality: Warm happiness Calm and alert Each usually has a favorite family member, but will make time for all family members The wirehair loves to present with its owner, either supervising or observing what is going on They like the sun and like to soak up the sunlight coming into a room They interact well with childre...

The American Curl is the result of discovering a novel cat that has eventually created a new breed for feline fanciers. Physical Description Unique ears that curl back in a graceful arc, creating an alert, perky, happily surprised expression Plumed tail that resembles a feather boa When curls are born their ears are straight. In 3-5 days the ears start to curl back staying for a while in a tight rosebud position, then unfurling gradually until permanently set at around 16 weeks The distinct feature of the American Curl is its uniquely curled ears, the medium-size rectangular body, silky flat-lying coat and expressive walnut-shaped eyes Curls are available in long- and shorthair coats, which are seen in a variety of colors and patterns Personality Personality is truly enjoyable Attracted to water, television and sleeping in salad bowls They are people-oriented, faithful, affectionate soul mates who adjust remarkably fast to other pets, children, and new situations People say they are ve...

The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds. In appearance, Abyssinians resemble the paintings and sculptures of ancient Egyptian cats. The Egyptian cats always portray an elegant feline with a muscular body, beautiful arched neck, large ears, and almond-shaped eyes. The Abyssinians of today still retain the jungle look of Felis sylvestris lybica, the African wildcat ancestor of all domestic cats. The breed is named because the first Abyssinians exhibited in shows in England were reported to have been imported from the country of Abyssinia, known today as Ethiopia. Physical Description Bears a remarkable resemblance to the noble cats depicted in statues of ancient Egypt Ticked, richly colored tabby coat free of markings on its legs, tail, and neck but with dramatic facial markings, each hair is ticked with four to six bands of color: dark at the tip, lighter at the roots, with bands alternating dark and light The ideal Abyssinian has a bright color at the hair root that matches th...