top 10 cat breeds of the united states
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Top 10 Cat Breeds of the United States. 1. Persian. Affectionate & loyal Need groomed every day #1 breed since 1871 Flat face with round eyes. 2. Maine Coon. Gentle and loving Largest cat breed Don’t require as much grooming as the Persian Mane is for warmth Ear tufts. 3. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Top 10 Cat Breedsof the United States
Persian
• Affectionate & loyal• Need groomed every
day• #1 breed since 1871• Flat face with round
eyes
1
Maine Coon
• Gentle and loving• Largest cat breed• Don’t require as much
grooming as the Persian• Mane is for warmth• Ear tufts
2
Exotic Shorthair
• Similar to the Persian but with short hair
• Groom twice per week
3
• Yowl- Talking to owners• Very athletic• Loving but gravitate
toward one person• Deep blue almond
shaped eyes
Siamese4
Abyssinian
• Playful, friendly and active
• The “runway model”• Long, lean, muscular
body• Oversized ears• Originated in Abyssinia
(Ethiopia)
5
Ragdoll• Also a large breed• Go limp in your arms when
you pick them up• Would not likely defend
themselves well outside so should always be an indoor cat
• Very docile• Born white but may develop
darker spots as they age• Blue eyes
6
Birman• Doglike personality
– Friendly– Outgoing– Come when called– Greet owner at the door
• Long silky hair that does not require a lot of grooming
• Always born with four white paws
• White body with darker points• Expressive blue eyes• Mat-free coat
7
American Shorthair
• Came to America on the Mayflower
• Quiet with good health• Bred for hunting• Especially good with
children• Known for their gentle
expression• Over 80 color variations
8
Oriental
• Looks and behaves like a Siamese but quieter
• More color variation (300) than the Siamese
• Two fur lengths• Large ears with a wedge
shaped head• Lanky body
9
Sphynx
• The “Naked Climber”• Loyal and loving requiring
a lot of attention• A very fine, light coating
of short down• Come in a variety of skin
colors and patterns• Whiskers and eyebrows
are sometimes but not always present
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Birman
Ragdoll
Siamese
American Shorthair
Persian
Sphynx
Oriental
Abyssinian
Exotic Shorthair
Maine Coon