To look at, the American bobtail has a strong, hearty physique with medium size muscled bodies, heavy legs and large paws. They appear somewhat wild, with heavy-browed, oval-shaped eyes like those of a hunter and have short-hair coats that can grow sufficiently long to almost appear somewhat shaggy rather than dense or fluffy. This type of cat is a very sturdy breed and there are actually a small number of long-haired American bobtails but they are comparatively rare.

The bobtail tends to weigh between 3-7 kg (7-15 lb) and possesses a friendly and curious nature, although they may shy away from strangers. Temperament wise they tend to be fairly placid cats yet quite playful. One notable point is they are usually very quiet, their voices rarely heard. This type of cat is know for its energy levels and love of exercise, being both playful and affectionate; they’re fun-loving, frisky, but not overactive. The American bobtail is renowned for having a friendliness towards dogs, other pets and sometimes even strangers! They are easy to train, have an uncanny watchdog ability and are very protective; these cats are very efficient groomers and have an inbuilt tolerance to both cold and hot weather.

Despite similarities, certain differences do exist between Ragamuffins and Ragdolls. The former have a rounder skull with a slightly fuller face and tilted ears. Eyes are walnut shaped in contrast to the oval eyes of Ragdolls. Also Ragamuffins are allowed to breed outside their stock every fifth generation to prevent continuous inbreeding and maintain genetic variety. Ragamuffins are docile and gentle cats. They are non-aggressive and should not be allowed outdoors unsupervised. Still they are active and quite fond of playing with their toys and fetching them and climbing scratch posts. They show a very affectionate attitude towards people and lovingly follow them around the house. Ragamuffins are not demanding and do not require daily grooming. Their rabbit like fur does not matte easily and they have no particular health problems in their lines.

Cornish Rex cats have a very lithe yet muscular appearance. They may appear somewhat fragile owing to their slender, almost hairless, bodies but are in fact quite hard and strong in their physical make-up. Legs are long and finely built and enable the cat to produce great bursts of speed in no time. Head is small with prominent cheek bones and big ears. Coat is incredibly soft and made up entirely of down hair, or the undercoat. They are curly and smooth and shed very little, leading to fewer allergies for their owners. A number of coat colors and patterns are seen.

Even as they are quite similar to the Devon Rex in appearance, there are certain differences between the two. First is the mutant gene that leads to the characteristic appearance of the Cornish Rex – this differs from the mutated gene of the Devon Rex. Second the Devon Rex has the outer coat of guard hair that Cornish Rex cats lack. Still the Cornish Rex coat is denser. Also the facial appearance is a little different, with the Cornish sporting a distinct Roman nose in contrast to the Devon. Cornish Rex have one of the best personalities of all feline breeds. They are very active and energetic and continue their playful behavior throughout their lives.

A medium sized feline, Korat is surprisingly heavy for its size. It packs a lot of energy in its muscular, somewhat stout physique. Coat is single layered and seldom sheds or tangles. It occurs in a uniform bluish silver color and is not seen in any other color or pattern. Hair are bluish at base and become tipped with silver, giving rise to a unique glow from the shiny fur. Head is famous for its ‘heart-like’ shape, with beautiful amber eyes that become brighter as the cat ages.

Korats are greatly valued in their land of origin. They are seldom commercially sold and are given the status of a national treasure by Thai government. They are therefore very hard to import from Thailand and as a result quite rare in most parts of the globe. Gentle and sweet cats, Korats are well suited to a house with other pets and children. They are quiet and not overly demanding. Korats have very well developed senses and are startled by sudden loud noises. They are alert and active cats and take little time in developing strong bonds of affection with their humans. Cuddly and adoring felines, Korats are very people-oriented and enjoy company of their owners very much.

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.

Abyssinians are distinguished from all other tabbies by their beautiful ticked, silky, dense, resilient coats. The Aby is a ticked cat of medium size with firm muscular development. Though ruddy is the color most associated with the breed, Abys are widely available in red, blue, and fawn as well. The coat is ruddy brown ticked with various shades of darker brown or black where the extreme outer tip to be the darkest, with orange-brown undercoat. A dilution of the ruddy, being a warm sorrel red ticked with chocolate brown. A warm soft blue-gray ticked with dark steel blue-grey. Base color pale cream or beige. With its warm pinkish buff base coat and deeper pinkish buff ticking.

Adult Abyssinians do not reach their full color potential or what others call- ticking until they reach around a year and a half. So, if you choose for those Abyssinian kittens for sale in the Internet, their full color will only reveal upon maturity. Not usually considered a lap cat due to its high energy and curiosity levels, an Abyssinian kitten is a highly intelligent feline very interactive with its owners and environment. But if you want something spirited and inquisitive, yet gentle and loving, something breathtaking, yet calm and breathless, there is no doubt you want an Aby for a pet.

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.