ABYSSINIAN
Abyssinian Description
Characteristics
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The Abyssinian has a sleek,ticked coat, and strongly resembles a small wild cat. It is highly intelligent and extremely active, and although it is not a lap cat, it is loyal and affectionate and makes a wonderful companion,
Description
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The Abyssinian has a slim body of medium size and length. Adult animals are lithe, hard and muscular with all physical elements of the cat in proportion. The head is a modified wedge and the brow, cheek and profile show a gentle contour with a slight nose break; the ears are large and alert. The almond shaped eyes are large, brilliant and expressive and may be gold, green or hazel with a dark rim. Abyssinians move gracefully on their fine-boned legs and give the impression that they are standing on tiptoe.
The tail is medium length, and broad at the base and tapered, without kinks. The lustrous coat is beautiful to feel,soft,silky and fime in texture but also dense and resilient. The hair of this colorful cat should be long enough to accommodate dark, distinct bands of ticking.
Varieties
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In the U.S., the Abyssinian comes in ruddy,red,blue and fawn. The ruddy Abyssinian is a burnt sienna, ticked with black or dark brown. The undercoat and inside of the forelegs and belly are a paler orande-brown. The ears and tail are tipped with black or dark brown, the paw pads are dark brown and the nose leather is tile red.
The red or sorrel, Abyssinian is a warm, rich red, distinctly ticked with reddish brown. The ears and tail are tipped with reddish brown and the paw pads and nose leather are rosy pink.
The blue Abyssinian is a soft, warm blue, ticked with various shades of slate blue. The undercoat and inside of the forelegs and belly are a warm cream to beige.The tail tip and outer tip of each hair is dark steel blue. The paw pads are mauve and the nose leather is dark pink.
The fawn Abyssinian is a warm beige ticked with dusky fawn, the outer tips of the hairs being darkest. The undercoat and inside of the forelegs and belly is a pale fawn. The ears and tail are tipped with dusky fawn or lilac, the paw pads are mauve and the nose leather is pink. In addition to these four colors, The Inernational Cat Association also recognizes the Abyssinian in the following colors---sorrel silver, blue silver and fawn silver.
Temperament
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Highly intelligent, the gentle Abyssinian has a well-balanced temperament, is eager, active and shows a lively interest in its surroundings. It is a great companion cat, delighting in your company and always curious to know what you are doing. However, don't expect it to settle down as a lap cat as it usually has far too much unexpended energy. Confident,well-mannered and responsive, it loves to play and will quickly devise spontaneous little games to hold your attention. It has a small and bell-like voice.
AMERICAN CURL
American Curl Description
Characteristics
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The backward-tipped ears of the American Curl make it unmistakable. Curious and companionable, these attractive cats adapt easily to almost any home situation and tolerate the presence of other animals remarkably well.
Description
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The American Curl's body is medium sized, elongated in shape with moderate strength and tone. The head is a modified wedge, longer than it is wide,with a straight nose and a muzzle that is neither pointed nor square, It is an elegant and alert animal with a sweet and friendly expression. The eyes are walnut shaped, modferatrely large and may be any color, with no particular relationship to the coat color, except thaat blue eyes are required in colorpoint classses. Legs are of medium boning and the feet are medium sized and rounded. The tail is wide at the base, tapered and equal in length to the body; the longhaired American Curl has a beautiful plumed tail.
The outstanding feature of the American Curl is its remarkable curled ears. At birth, the ears are straight but they begin to curl back during the first ten days of life. The degree of curl is not finally established until the kittens are about four months old.
The coats of both longhair and shorthair types are soft and silky with minimal undercoat.Grooming is easy because the hair does not mat--regular combing and an occasional bath will keep these intriguing cats looking good.
Varieties
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American Curls come in all colors and patterns.Choose from a glistening snow-white with azure blue eyes, or a silver tabby with emerald-green eyes.Since they have such a wide gene pool you can find an American Curl with any color coat, including colorpointed, and any eye color that you wish.
Temperament
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Curious and friendly, the impish American Curl enjoys human company and remains playful and kitten-like throughout its adult life.These cats are very affectionate, even-tempered, lively and intelligent, and quickly make friends with new human acquaintances.
AMERICAN SHORT HAIR
American Short Hair Description
Characteristics
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A handsome and gentle companion, the hardy American Shorthair has earned its place on the hearth of American homes since pioneering days.Long-lived and problem free, it gets along well with other family members, including dogs.
Description
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The medium to large American Shorthair is a true working cat. Its body should be strong, athletic and well proportioned. These cats are not fully grown until three or four years of age, with males usually being significantly larger than females. The head is large with a full -cheeked face, slightly longer than it is wide.The bright clear eyes are large and wide and the medium sized ears are set fairly well apart and the expression is both trusting and friendly. The medium-lenght legs are sturdy and well muscled, and the paws are full and rounded with the pad color in harmony with the coat color. Short,thick, even and coarse in tecture, the coat is dense enough to protect the cat from cold, moisture and superficial skin injuries.It thickens up considerably in winter.
Varieties
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There are more than 100 colors and patterns to choose from in the American Shorthair and everyone seems to have a favorite. These are just some of the colors of the American Shorthair.
Silver tabby: white ground color with dense black tabby markings arranged in a specific pattern. The classic pattern is most distinctive and consists of one or more unbroken necklaces on the chest, three wide circular lines forming a bullseye on eye on either side of the body, ring marks on the tail, bracelet marks on the legs and a shape like a butterfly with outspread wings on the shoulders. It is sometimes referred to as the "jewelery" pattern. With its emerald eyes, the silver tabby is truly a show-stopper.
White: a pure glistening white fur. The nose leather and paw pads are pink and the eyes are brilliant copper, vivid blue or odd-eyed (one copper and one blue).
Black smoke: the undercoat is white with the end of each hair deeply tipped with black(until it moves,the cat looks solid black). The points and mask are black with only a narrow band of white on each hair near the skin. The nose leather and paw pads are black and the eyes are copper.
Blue tabby: the ground color, including lips and chin, is pale bluish ivory; the markings are deep blue. The nose leather is deep rose, the paw pads ar rose and the eyes are brilliant copper.
Blue cream: blue with clearly defined patches of solid cream well broken up all over the body, legs and tail. The nose leather and paw pads are blue and/or pink and the eyes are brilliant copper.
Brown tabby: the ground color is coppery brown with dense brown markings in any of the tabby patterns. The lips chin and rings around the eyes are paler and the backs of the legs are black from the paw to the heel. The nose leather is brick red,the paw pads are black or brown and eyes are brilliant copper.
Temperament
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No matter what the color or pattern combination, the American Shorthair displays the same even temperament and friendliness. It is a perfect companion, both indoors or accompany you on outdoor treks. Its robust, muscular build and protective coat lend themselves to walks in the rain or in the cold temperatures. The American Shorthair is an excellent hunter with quiet ways,combined with a gentle, playful nature, which makes it an ideal choice for families.
FISHING CAT
Fishing Cat Description
Like a civet in proportions with a long, stocky body and relatively short legs, The Fishing Cat is a semiaquatic hunter of fish, frogs, snakes, water insects, crabs, crayfish, and shellfish. However, its adaptations to water are largely behavioral, as its toes are only slightly webbed, and its teeth are not suitable for grasping slippery prey. It scoops prey from the water with its paws, often diving, and sometimes it suddenly surfaces under a water bird.
The Fishing Cat's coat is grizzled olive-gray with dark brown spots running along its body.
Drainage of wetlands for agriculture is adversely affecting this species, which is dependent on water-edge habitats.
AFRICAN GOLDEN CAT
African Golden Cat Description
There is little known about the American Golden Cat, it is a medium-sized inhabitant of tropical rain forest and varies from gray to reddish brown, and may be faintly spotted or uniformly colored.
Its cheeks, chin, and underparts are white, and it has long legs, a small head, and large paws.
The male is usually larger than the female. Active during the day and night, it is mainly terrestrial but prefers areas near water.
It feeds on prey such as rodents, hyraxes, small antelopes, and birds, which it usually stalks and kills with a sudden rush.
Its cheeks, chin, and underparts are white, and it has long legs, a small head, and large paws.
The male is usually larger than the female. Active during the day and night, it is mainly terrestrial but prefers areas near water.
It feeds on prey such as rodents, hyraxes, small antelopes, and birds, which it usually stalks and kills with a sudden rush.
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