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Animal intelligent, smart, loving, observant, independent ... These are just some of the many adejtivos we could use to try to define the cat. William of Aquitaine once said that "the body and life style he wanted, so he turned into a cat." A phrase that perfectly defines the style and the delicacy of the cats.

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"God made the cat to give man the pleasure of petting a tiger." VICTOR HUGO.

CAT MANX

This race is named in honor of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland, where it originates. There are several legends of the race as Manx lost his tail. According to legend, Noah dropped the door of the ark in the cat's tail ... another legend says that a dog on the bit of it. But the truth is more rational: a genetic mutation causes reduced tail , is a mutation in the gene is dominant in the lack of tail. Considering the stories around the Manx, it is not surprising that the cat appears to be one of the oldest breeds. Features The main feature as we have said is that it has no tail. It has a muscular body with short back, rounded rump. The height of the hind legs is greater than the previous ones. Their claws are thin and round. The Manx has a round head with prominent cheeks, broad nose and a firm mouth on a short, thick neck. The ears are wide open base and rounded tips. Are angled slightly outward. The eyes are wide, round and shiny. fur is short and double. The double coat makes the impression of being well padded and its quality is of much greater significance than the color. Character. The Manx is a very intelligent cat with a great sense of direction and strong character. He is very affectionate, friendly and tolerates the presence of other animals is also a very skilled hunter of rodents. Search is very affectionate and always accompanied by his owner. It is extremely agile and smooth motions. Care There is a very high mortality rate in puppies of the Manx, due to difficulties in the development of the column. But those who survive the first few days they become strong, healthy adults.

Himalayan Cat

breed's name comes from the resemblance it presents its color pattern with that found in the Himalayan rabbit. This breed is the result of crossing Siamese with Persian cat. Therefore, the Himalayan is a Siamese cat as colored, but has the characteristic features of the Persian race. This combination of features gives a real look of elegance.

Physical Features
Race Persian Himalayan has features such as round head, of solid appearance, on a short neck and wide. The flat, wide nose, small ears and tilted forward and the wide body with short legs.
The features that have the Siamese are the colored dots and blue eyes. In addition, you can make most of the Siamese colors: gray seal, blue or purple, all stained. Character is a companion cat, affectionate, very smart and comfortable. Not usually meow. Does not require much space, is ideal for an apartment and as a companion for children. Enjoy home life but is considered a good hunter. Care You must pay close attention to his beautiful coat. Brush his coat daily with a metal comb, so as to eliminate clutter and keep your hair strong and shiny. Also, bathe the cat once or twice a month. With this we will prevent one of the most common ailments in cats with long hair: hair balls.

DEVON REX CAT

is a race that arises from a mutation of curly hair that occurred in Devon in 1960.
In contrast to the Sphynx, Devon Rex's present all over the body with a lint (hair care) similar to the peach touch.

Features
The body of the Devon Rex is similar to Siamese, skinny, but muscular and slightly arched back. The legs are long and thin, and the later are higher than before.
The head is triangular. It's like a wedge from the front, marked a three curves: the outside of the ears, cheekbones and whisker pads.
The tail is long, thin, with curly hair.
The coat of this breed is fine curly silky but character is a cat Noble, affectionate, playful, sensitive, quiet, independent and intelligent. And unlike what you might think, race is not a delicate, perfectly suited to both apartments and houses with gardens. Care The main attention we pay is the mantle. To do this we must pass the mantle sporadically flannel glove to keep it shiny. also bathe regularly to avoid accumulation of fat in the hair with oil-based shampoo or baby naturally.

CAT Japanese Bobtail

We face a very old race in his home country, Japan. His name, "bobtail" (tailed) is because his tail is about 10-12 cm only. Furthermore, as is coiled, with abundant hair in all directions, like a pompón.En Japan, it is considered that copies of color and white tortoiseshell bring good luck.

Features
Its tail can measure 8 to 10 cm., although some reach up to 12cm in length, but is coiled, like the rabbit. The tail, which distinguishes them is similar to the stubby Manx
cat's body is thin but this is endowed with good musculature. The cat hair is medium length.
The head of the Japanese Bobtail is almost an equilateral triangle. Its snout is rounded and have wide ears. Their eyes are large and oval. They can be any color to harmonize with coat. Character The Japanese Bobtail has a reputation for being a curious cat, affectionate, intelligent, lively. They like human company and have attractive personalities and voices soft. Care This breed is an ideal cat for the family since it adapts well to life at home and outdoors. By having a light coat only needs a light brushing daily maintain the conditions of the hair. We must draw on plenty of fish in the diet.

CAT BREED BALINESE

The Balinese cat first issue appeared in America in the late forties. His birth is attributed to the crossing of two Siamese gene carriers long hair, probably inherited from an ancestor Angora.
Other experts say that this breed is a direct result of cross between Siamese and Angora.

Features
The Balinese cat is a long body, equipped with good musculature. Her limbs are thin, and with the rear higher than front.
Her hair is long and thin as silk.
His head is long, with flat skull, muzzle and ears wide narrow, pointed. Her almond eyes and long thin tail, give it a very distinguished and mysterious aspect. nature Balinese Cat breed is very loyal to its owner. If you take a lot of love to one of the members of the family, is likely to show indifference to everyone else. She enjoys the outdoors. It is a cat expressive, friendly, intelligent, sociable and good for coexistence. But it is also little jealous and self-centered, making it impossible to live with other members of their species, except in some isolated cases. They also highlight its agile movements. It is an excellent climber and mountaineer. Care One of the basic care for the Balinese cat is brushed, at least once a week because your hair has a tendency to form knots and tangles. In times of change should be brushing once a day.

CAT ABSINIO

Although the exact origin of the Abyssinian is unknown, is believed to breed comes from Ethiopia. This cat is probably one of the direct descendants of the sacred cat of Egypt.
It is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cat. The long-haired variety is called Abyssinian Cat Somali.

Features
This race features a stylized figure. The Abyssinian's body is agile and muscular due to the intense activity that characterizes him. Her limbs are long and thin while its tail, heavy coat, it will refine as we approach the end.
It has a fine head with a firm chin. His ears, large and separate, they are not too sharp but rounded. The eyes are almond shaped and there may be units with green eyes, yellow or brown. Character The Abyssinian cat is gentle and loving and has a tireless energy and also has a predilection for the weakest of the house. Very agile and great intelligence, poorly adapted to a life without freedom. Hates loneliness, love and affection and is very curious touches. Care As a cat active feeding should provide all the necessary energy. As has short hair, simply brush it one day a week for the beautiful mottled coat shiny and smooth look.

Siamese cats

Siamese cats often have an important role in the funerals of Thai kings in previous centuries. They were placed inside the tomb and when they went through a hole (made for this purpose), it was said that the monarch's soul entered the cat. Then he took the cat to the coronation of new king, in order that the former king could witness the possession of his successor.

Physical Traits
The Siamese is a medium size. Its body is long and slender. The legs are long and slender, while the rears are slightly higher than the front. The tail is long and tapering towards the tip.
The head is long and well proportioned. Cat with erect ears, large and broad at the base. The eyes are almond shaped, slanted, widely spaced and always blue, a very intense color.
The Siamese cat hair is short, shiny and smooth texture. Character is a very sensitive cat and also quite nervous. It has a great personality in addition to possessing an inexhaustible humor is quite jealous and demanding. His meow is characteristic of this breed, as it is very hoarse. Care This breed is prone to mental disorders if the cat is not treated properly. Brushing in this race depends on the characteristics of the cat: if of  short coat does not require excessive care. With a weekly brushing will be more than enough. Instead, a cat with long fur requires a thorough brushing every 2 or 3 days. The cat is a carnivore diet, and should be composed of a high percentage of protein. But beware of the status of your feeder, do not feel comfortable, if he dismisses any unusual odor or smell. PHOTOS Siamese cats

PERSIAN CATS CLASSIFICATION

They are now recognized as more than 100 varieties of Persian cats. As the feline race most likely have as to coloration of the mantle we mean.
To qualify as a variety of colors we can do it in four groups. These groups are determined by how colors are distributed in the mantle and by which genes are involved.  
First group: In this first group we find all the cats that have hair monochrome. That is the tip to the root hair is the same color. These colors may be solid or diluted. The cat may have more than one color while the hairs are still monochrome. 
Second group: The common feature of all cats found in this group is that they have the suppressor gene (gene I). This gene I provides cats with depigmented hair part. 
Third Group: As in the previous group characteristic of this group is the possession of a gene, in this case Himalayan gene (gene C). This gene C provides cats with a stronger color density in the extremities, nose, ears and tail. This gene comes from the Siamese cats.
Fourth group: This group consists of the cats that have the agouti gene (gene A), the gene makes visible the marks A feral cat. This gene can also be combined with cats belonging to the three previous groups.

PERSIAN CATS

The Persian cat falls Turkish Angora cat, and its origin is geographically situated in the area of ancient Persia (now Iran) and Ankara in Turkey. Hence its name. The current Persian cats emerged in England in the nineteenth century, the product of cross between purebred Persian cat (from Persia), which was introduced into Europe through Italy and the white Turkish Angora. In this way we obtained a silky hair colors multiplied mantle. The Persian has evolved more plump and less slender and with larger eyes, more like a native of Iran. As we know it today is an artificially created race, the result of a careful selection from the nineteenth century. It was in this century, when copies begin to export to England and France, where it caught on and from which spread to the United States. Physical Characteristics The Persian cat has a compact, rounded and muscular, with a sturdy bone structure. The legs are short and thick. The length of a Persian cat is usually between 40 to 50 cm plus tail 25-30 cm and 30 cm in height. It has a thick coat, heavy, long and silky, with a well populated tail hair and slightly rounded in the end. His head is big, wide and round, protruding cheeks, short nose, small ears, rounded, widely separated from each other and with tufts of long hair and big eyes, round and wide. The variety of colors Persian race is huge. The color in one color must be matched, intense and without tones, like black, white, purple, red, cream ... can also have combinations of colors, as is the case of bicolor or harlequin. Character Persian Cat The Persian cat is a cat sweet, very quiet and peaceful temperament. In fact some people called the "tiger couch" because of its peaceful nature. It has a great need for affection and requires frequent displays of affection by their masters. It is very sleepy. And loves to throw compliments on her beauty. Great observer and not very expressive. Completely lacks the hunting instinct, which is surprising in a cat.