Each color has a dominate and a dilute, or recessive color of the particular gene. With the black gene, it’s blue; with the red gene, it’s cream; and with the chocolate gene, it is lilac. With me so far? So, a Himalayan you can have a chocolate pointed Himalayan or a lilac point Himalayan. You can also have a chocolate cream or a lilac cream Himalayan. If you see little patches of ‘cream’ on the nose or paws, you have a color-cream point. There is also a chocolate tortoishell point. Only females can be cream or tortie points.

Now, there are many more chocolate possibilities with a Persian. You can a chocolate tortoiseshell or a chocolate tabby. There are also chocolate and white bi colors, chocolate calico’s, and chocolate smoke Persians. And then of course, the dilute, lilac is also possible in all these markings. What is most fun being a breeder of Persians and Himalayans is the surprise each litter brings. Since all chocolate Persians are CPC (which mean they carry the pointed gene), pairing a chocolate Persian and a pointed Himalayan will always give you a unique litter; of some Persians and some Himalayans. It’s always like Christmas.

Polydactyly may be seen in any cat breed and is perhaps commonest in Maine Coons. The cats with extra toes are called mitten cats, thumb cats or at times Hemingway cats – owing to the great love and passion that the famous writer had for these felines. The polydactyl cats that are specifically bred for this trait have medium sized muscular bodies. Head is broad with wide set pointed ears and slightly slanted round eyes. They may occur in any color as does the close-lying fur. At times the tail may be short and resemble that of a Bobtail cat.

Though American Polydactyls are generally healthy and perfectly normal, there are some health concerns, with some polydactyl variants having bony anomalies that may lead to degrees of disablement. Sometimes the cats have difficulty in learning how to walk and move about early on though they are able to adapt with age. The additional toes may be fused with the remaining ones or may appear as a separate offshoot of a couple of toes. The added toes may be advantageous too. They enable the cat to grasp and manoeuvre objects better and may be the reason behind the felid’s good hunting ability. Some people report the American Polydactyls to be gentler and possessive of a sweeter personality than normal cats.

A lithe and tubular body is the hallmark of this svelte but muscular cat. Coat is silky and long though single layered. It occurs in a variety of colors and patterns including apricot, blue, black, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn, lilac, red, tipped and tabby. Head is wedge shaped and the almond shaped eyes are usually green to blue in coloration. Odd-eyed cats are often seen as well. Ears are large and pointed. Legs are long and so is the bushy tail.

Though Oriental Longhairs are generally quite healthy there have been cases of liver and heart disorders in them. These include hepatic amyloidosis and dilated cardiomyopathy in some lines. There is also a somewhat increased incidence of dental disorders including plaque buildup and gum inflammation. On the whole though these elegant cats are healthy and live for over fifteen years in an indoor environment.

Intelligent and playful by nature, Oriental Longhairs are very active cats. They can be mischievous and demanding at times and are quite inquisitive. Like their relative Siamese cats, the British Angoras are very vocal and expressive. Their fondness for high places is also famous. Even with their active lifestyles these felines take time to develop close attachments to their humans whom they will follow around everywhere.

Another great lounging option on top of the kitty condo is a lovely cat bed. They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from ones that are small and round to others that are large and flat. They are made from different plush fabrics that are very comfy and, like the carpeting, are very durable so they cannot be easily damaged.

If you’re cat already has a good spot to relax, but actually needs a place to get rid of its energy instead of playing on your clothes, you are in luck. The thing is, there are many cat furnishings that are made specifically for your cat to run, jump, play, climb, and just have a good time. Like a cat tree for example. It is full of different juxtaposing limbs and levels where you cat can just play to its heart content. A kitty gym is another one that provides your cat with a great place to play and another option that you could go with if you don’t have a lot of room are scratching posts.

As you can see, with cat furniture there are just a slew of selections and one great way to check them all out is by hitting the Internet for some online shopping. It is fast and you can find what you want in no time at all without even having to step foot outside your home to do it.
So, if you’re sick of sharing your furniture with your cat, then purchase some lovely cat furniture. It gives him his own space to just rest, relax and have a good time.

British Shorthairs are somewhat large sized with a muscular physique. They have strong chest, shoulders and legs and are known to possess significant strength relative to their size. Body is stout overall. Head is round with chubby cheeks, big round eyes that are usually copper to golden in color, and short widely set ears. Well developed whisker pads give rise to a very sweet ”smiling” facial expression. Tail is tapering at its end and paws are rounded. Apart from blue, which is the most common color, other colors and patterns include black, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn, lilac, red, white, bicolor, colorpoint, tabby and tortoiseshell.

British Shorthairs are healthy and sturdy felines. They don’t suffer from any persisting health ailment in their lines. They are relatively heavy as a breed and not very agile. They are active though and have been reported throughout history to be quite capable hunters in their natural environment.

Easy going and calm, British Shorthair cats have a very good temperament. They are independent and playful and not very demanding. Their lustrous coat doesn’t shed nor require daily grooming. As kittens they are quite playful. As they age, taking nearly four years to reach their full size, they become relatively sedentary and overweight in some cases. Still they maintain their loyalty and affection towards humans.

Even though the white Persian is the color that is usually photographed and seen on television, Persians come in uncountable numbers of colors. For competition the colors are divided into seven divisions, which are the solid color division, the silver and golden division, the shaded and smoke division, the tabby division, the particolor division, the bicolor division and the Himalayan division. Their coat is very long and flowing.

This cat should be kept inside or their coat will quickly become damaged. Persian cats need to be combed every day with a metal comb. If they are not brushed regularly, the coat will quickly become tangled and develop hairballs. To keep the coat as clean as possible, it is also recommended that you give an occasional bath. Try to start bathing the cat while they are young so that they can get used to it. This will keep the coat healthy, clean and beautiful. Please remember that this cat cannot maintain their fur by themselves; it is too long and dense. It needs to have daily grooming.

These cats are extremely sweet and gentle. They adapt easily into even the most boisterous households. Persian cats have a beautiful melodious voice that is very pleasant to hear. They communicate very well with their owners using their voice and their enormously expressive eyes. Persian cats are playful but not overly demanding of their owners. They seem to love to pose and look like they are trying to be beautiful. This cat absolutely loves to be admired and pampered. They are also not destructive cats. They don’t like to climb and jump very much like other cats do, because of their short legs and mass. Most of the time they just like to show off how beautiful they are!

A svelte and finely built animal, the Oriental Shorthair is amongst the most attractive of all domestic cats. Its lithe, tubular body appears slender but is in fact quite well muscled. Head is wedge shaped with large pointed ears and slanted almond shaped eyes that occur in blue or green colors. Legs and tail are long. Coat of the Oriental Shorthair occurs in an amazing array of colors and patterns, with over three hundred variations recognized. Combinations include bi-color, parti-color, shaded, smoke, solid and tabby.

Like their longhair counterparts Oriental Shorthairs are prone to certain ailments in some of their lines. These include dental disorder, Amyloidosis of liver and dilated cardiomyopathy. These conditions are rare overall though and generally the cats live a long healthy life of fifteen years or more. Oriental Shorthairs are very curious and intelligent. They like to explore everything and are not shy to open cabinets and get on top of cupboards to satisfy their natural inquisitiveness. They are athletic and maintain their active, playful lifestyle even as they age.

Cardiomyopathy is life-threatening for any cat but especially for ragdolls as usually they are pretty calm, lazy beings, making any initial symptoms much more difficult to spot. If a specific cause is identified and can be resolved, many changes in the heart can be reversed. This only happens though in very rare occasions, usually ragdoll HCM being considered to be of an unknown cause. Even in these cases a good treatment can alleviate the symptoms for a long period of time.

Recently a genetic cause was found for this idiopathic form of HCM – MYBPC3 gene (cardiac myosin binding protein C gene), the same causing a human variant of HCM. Each gene comes in ever organism’s genetic material in two copies; these copies can be identical (homozygous) or different (heterozygous). The ragdoll cats having a single copy of the defective MYBPC3 gene have a less severe outcome than the ones having two mutant copies. Some veterinary services already offer genetic testing for this gene, crucial for breeders as the frequency of these mutation is around 30%. Very important – if your cat has the gene, keep in mind that half of its offsprings will have it too; you shouldn’t use these cats in breeding programs if you don’t really have to.

Well built felines, American Shorthairs are muscular and strong. Males may weigh around fifteen pounds with females reaching ten pounds on average. It takes these robust cats nearly three to four years to reach their full size. Fur is short and glistening. They are recognized in over eighty colors and patterns. Perhaps the most well known is a dark tabby pattern on a silver coat. Athletic and active, these pretty felines don’t require extensive maintenance and grooming. They are quite healthy and free from any recurring genetic ailments. American Shorthairs are known for their longevity and normally live for fifteen to twenty years. All they need is good food, love and periodic medical assessment.

Playful and adoring cats, American Shorthairs are ideally suited to a large variety of households. They are quiet and not overly demanding. They go along very well with all the family members including children. Tolerant of other pets, they have a loving personality and good temperament. No significant persisting health conditions run in their lines. Establishing and maintaining good relations with everybody from the start, these easy going cats soon make themselves a part of the family. Owing to their many wonderful attributes, these pretty cats are greatly admired by proud pet owners across United States.

Ragdolls have many characteristics similar to a dog such as retrieving toys, extreme loyalty to its owners, following you around everywhere, and are extremely devoted to you. One of the most outstanding traits in a Ragdoll is their sweet temperament and unique personality. Ragdolls are loving, placid and easy-going, quiet cats. Ragdolls love being with people and make excellent companions for children and adults. This magnificent breed incorporates beauty, grace, gentleness, fun and love all into one adorable package. Ragdolls are docile, large, affectionate and respond well to children and other pets.

Ragdolls are slow to mature physically obtaining full maturity between three and four years of age. Altered adults males may reach 15-20 pounds; females will weigh approximately five pounds less. The Ragdolls fur is rabbit-like, medium long with little sheeding. All Ragdolls have beautiful blue eyes.