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. British Shorthair Exotic Shorthair American 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. La Perm American Curl Scottish Fold Selkirk Rex

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

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. Exotic Shorthair Ocicat Egyptian Mau Chartreux

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. Singapura Tonkinese Havana Brown Burmese

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

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

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 Devon Rex Havana Brown Bombay

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

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. Oriental Shorthair Balinese Siamese Burmese

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

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 Sphynx Ocicat Egyptian Mau

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

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

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. Ocicat Singapura Bengal Bombay

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 Curl Sphinx Scottish Fold American Wirehair

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. Chartreaux Munchkin Snowshoe Korat

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. Korat Havana Brown Bombay 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. Tonkinese Balinese Bengal 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 Tonkinese Pixiebob Bengal