Shorthaired Cats

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1. This shorthaired Persian has the gentle personality and soft, squeaky voice of its parent breed. Its appearance lives up to its name. Exotic Shorthair American Shorthair British Shorthair European Shorthair

2. Thick-legged and well-muscled, this breed is surprisingly heavy with large round eyes. They originated in Great Britain in the 1880's. European Shorthair Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair American Shorthair

3. The lack of a tail is this breed's most obvious characteristic, but it also has a unique 'bunny-hop' gait. Munchkin Manx Siamese Scottish Fold

4. This cat has folded ears, but also a distinctive, rounded look, with a short neck, round head, and compact body. American Curl Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex La Perm

5. An easy-going, self-sufficient, and no-nonsense cat which is uncommon outside the United States and Canada. Bombay American Wirehair American Shorthair Korat

6. This cat's short legs, stockiness, and dense, close coat hide its true size. It is a big, powerful, late-maturing cat. Its blue coloring often causes it to be confused with the Russian Blue. Ocicat Exotic Shorthair Chartreux Egyptian Mau

7. This breed is elegant and graceful and is a very physical breed. It stands high for such a moderate-sized animal, and is heavy for its size. Kittens and young adults have ghost tabby markings that disappear with age, leaving an even shade of brown, tending toward mahogany. Tonkinese Havana Brown Burmese Singapura

8. One of the most popular show cats, they have an almost translucent coat pattern. They are attention demanding, natural athletes, and excellent climbers. Korat Abyssinian Burmese Bengal

9. This is the first breed to be developed entirely in Australia. They have been bred to have a playful and home-loving nature. Chartreaux Ocicat Cornish Rex Spotted Mist

10. These cats have a peaceful temperament and are rather petite. They are distinctive in their one recognized coat, a ticked tabby color called sepia. Singapura Spotted Mist Siamese American Burmese

11. This majestic breed has a coat like jet black patent leather. It also has a pleasant, distinctive voice, and a gregarious personality. It is also an excellent lap cat. Korat Bombay Havana Brown Devon Rex

12. What are the four main types of Asian cat groups? Exotic, American, Oriental, British Burmese, Singapura, Siamese, Oriental Blue, Sepia, Ticked, Lilac Shaded, Smokes, Selfs, Tabbies

13. Possibly the world's most instantly recognizable cat breed, it is also the most vocal. They have dark ears and feet with pointy heads. Balinese Siamese Burmese Oriental Shorthair

14. Playful and affectionate, this cat is most notable for its 3-4 inch tail, and was often portrayed in ancient art. Manx Japanese Bobtail Cornish Rex Sphinx

15. What are the four types of Rex cats? Cornish, Devon, Selkirk, Bombay Selkirk, Cornish, Devon, La Perm Korat, Bombay, Tonkinese, Burmese Russian, American, British, Japanese

16. Known as a hairless cat, this breed is not actually hairless, but is covered with short, silky 'peach-fuzz'. Cornish Rex Egyptian Mau Ocicat Sphynx

17. What are the two types of Burmese cats? Oriental and Russian American and European American and British Exotic and Shorthair

18. This cat took its name from the Egyptian word for cat. It has a spotted pattern and is friendly and intelligent. Ocicat Egyptian Mau Sphinx Devon Rex

19. Another spotted cat which is a perfect blend of its Siamese and Abyssinian blood. They are muscular and solid, and males are much larger than females. Bengal Bombay Singapura Ocicat

20. Name one shorthaired cat breed with a short or nonexistent tail. Answer: (One or Two Words)

21. This cat's most notable characteristic is its coat. Distinctive to the touch, it feels like stroking a steel wool pad. They often have curly whiskers and are busy and occasionally bossy. American Wirehair Scottish Fold American Curl Sphinx

22. This rare breed is named for its characteristc white mittens. It is a cross between a Siamese and an American Shorthair and is active and friendly. Munchkin Chartreaux Korat Snowshoe

23. Another breed similar to the Russian Blue, but has a single rather than double coat and peridot green rather than emerald eyes. These cats are demanding and opinionated. Bombay Korat Havana Brown Oriental Shorthair

24. This cat is a hybrid of the Burmese and Siamese. They possess an attractive and distinctive eye color known as 'aqua'. They are sociable and intelligent. Bengal Tonkinese Balinese Egyptian Mau

25. This rare breed has a distinctive and luxurious coat. It is the result of breeding an Asian leopard cat, household cats, and Egyptian Mau, and an Indian street cat. Ocicat Bengal Pixiebob Tonkinese