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You can also find me @catsindoors where I discuss feline behavior, health, welfare and other related topics and at @declaweddisabledpurebred where I promote adoptable cats.
Mittens McFluffy of Tumblr = Cat’s Name
🐱 = Breed
📸 = Photographer or Source
🎨 = Color/Pattern
If the breed featured has a debilitating health issues as their defining feature I will include a [link] to information of the condition beside the breed name.
This is not comprehensive, the abscence of a [link] doesn’t mean the breed is without issue. It may just mean there isn’t one, concise artle to link. Always do your research.
Here is some recommended reading.
AAFP Position Statement Hybrid Cats
Histologic Description of Lykoi Cat
Concerns over Maine Coons on the GCCF
Lykoi Sebaceous Cysts
Manx Syndrome
Munchkin Limb Deformity
Over-typification in Maine Coon Cats
Persian Brachycephaly
Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia [Examples]
If the color/pattern is relatively new, particularly rare, or affiliated with some sort of health condition I will include a [link] to information on the subject beside the color/pattern description.
The letter/number combination in the tags is determined using the Fédération Internationale Féline EMS system. I may also reference the EMS codes from GCCF, LCWW, WCF or WOF.
Here is a glossary of colloquial and breed-specific terms for colors and patterns. You can browse the different breeds, colors and patterns featured here through the tags page.
You can send in pictures of your cat if you like and I will tell you what they appear to be. It is helpful to include some history on the acquisition of your cat. It is helpful to include multiple angles, varied lighting, close-up of parted fur and especially nose and paw pads. Remember that this is an educated guess only.
I will answer genetics oriented questions to the best of my ability, I have a working understanding of cat genetics but for more complicated or in-depth questions regarding genotype I recommend asking @amber-tortoiseshell. I’m most confident with my expertise on phenotype (appearance) and cat breeds.
Disclaimer: This blog is to show cat colors and patterns, I share rare or unique colors and good examples wherever I find them. Inclusion on this blog is not endorsement of the breed or breeder.
List of Cat Registries
List of Breed Clubs (TBA)
Here are some good resources to start you off:
Beware Don’t Get Scammed
Ethical Breeding: How to Find a Good Cat Breed?
Finding the Purrfect Pedigreed Kitten
Identifying a Scammer: Red Flags
How to Spot a Scam
Thinking of Buying a Pedigree Kitten? Advice for Purchasers
There are also Facebook groups which can be a useful, additional resource such as Bad Catteries Around the World, BLACKLIST Breeders Cats/Cattery Cats, Exposing Bad Catteries & Educating for Change and GOOD Catteries Around the World Reference and Reviews!
If you’re in the UK you can check Felis Brittanica’s Suspension List.
Breed Specific Groups
Abyssinian Kitten Scams and Breeder Search Guidelines
Bad Sphynx Catteries/Breeders!!!
Black List Bengal Breeder!
The Maine Coon Blacklist
Posts to Read
r/cats Bruce the Minuet
American Burmese vs. European Burmese
American Shorthair vs. Domestic Shorthair
Brachycephaly in Cats
Chinese-type Ragdoll
The Different Bobtail Genes
Gen. Ticked British Shorthair
Highlander/Highland Lynx Health
Hypertype Oriental Shorthair & Siamese
Is It a Bombay?
Is It a Nebelung?
Karelian Bobtail vs. Kurilian Bobtail
Maine Coon Phenotype
New Style vs. Old Style Maine Coons
Patriarca Gucci Ragdolls
Peterbald vs. Sphynx
Siamese vs. Oriental
Sphynx Health & Hygiene
What Is Rufousing?
TICA’s Generative AI Bullshit
Tortoiseshell or High Rufousing?
Yeast in Devon and Cornish Rex breeds
York Chocolate: Extinct
Now introducing Fractious, the official mascot of the blog as illustrated by @jambiird based on the results of the Create A Cat poll series. Icon by @smallear.
They’re a blue silver classic tabby mitted mink longhair.
For Fun!
Is This A Nebelung? Quiz
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I’m not affiliated with these blogs and not familiar enough with phenotype/genotype of other species to comment on their accuracy.
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