Cat Breeds Of The World

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1. This breed was first reported as a spontaneous mutation by Joe and Grace Ruga of Lakewood, CA. Their cat, Shulamith, had a kitten with an ear mutation. What breed is it? Sphynx Cornish Rex Scottish Fold American Curl

2. This cat is considered a native American breed that occurred naturally. It has a medium to large, muscular, broad chested body. It is considered the largest of all pure breed cats. What breed is it? Norwegian Forest Cat American Curl Shorthair American Shorthair The Maine Coon Cat

3. This cat was found in the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, and is also considered a spontaneous mutation. Which breed of cat is it? Cymric Manx Ocicat Scottish Fold

4. This breed is considered a spontaneous mutation which was discovered by William and Mollie Ross in 1961. The ear mutation came in the form of a kitten named Susie. Susie was bred to a normal eared male, and their offspring created the foundation stock for this breed. Which breed is it? Sphynx Scottish Fold American Curl Cornish Rex

5. This cat is a natural breed that originated in Turkey, and is a working cat from a remote, snowy region. The tail is foxlike and strongly ringed. Which breed is it? Turkish Angora Norwegian Forest Cat Somali Turkish Van

6. This breed is a spontaneous mutation that was discovered in 1950 in England. The mutation of this cat was its coat, which has deep, even waves over the entire body. Which breed of cat is it? Devon Rex Tonkinese Korat Cornish Rex

7. This cat is a spontaneous mutation that was discovered in England in 1960. The mutation of this cat was its coat, which has soft, wavy fur, with a more relaxed wave to its coat. Which breed is it? Devon Rex Korat Cornish Rex Tonkinese

8. This cat is one of the rarest registered breeds in North America, and is not often seen at cat shows. It is the only naturally spotted domestic cat. Which breed of cat is it? Abyssinian Ocicat Egyptian Mau Singapura

9. This breed is a hybrid created by crossing Siamese and Abyssinians. It was the unexpected result of a breeding experiment by CFA breeder, Virginia Daly, in 1964. Which cat is it? Ocicat Singapura Egyptian Mau Abyssinian

10. This cat is a natural breed that was imported to the United States in 1975. This cat has a ticked coat pattern, similar to the Abyssinian. It is said to look like a miniature cougar. Which breed of cat is it? Singapura Balinese Siamese Tonkinese