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Somali
The Somali cat looks much like the Abyssinian—slender, slightly rounded, with big V-shaped ears and almond eyes—but with a semi-long, soft, dense coat. Developed in the US and Canada from a spontaneous long-haired mutation of the Abyssinian, the Somali is intelligent, gentle, playful, and water-loving, though its abundant coat needs regular grooming.
Canadian Hairless
The Canadian Hairless, also called the Sphynx, is an extremely rare hairless genetic variant that appeared during the breeding of American or European domestic cats. Although it shares the skin pigment of domestic cats, its skin bears only a few hairs. With a wedge-shaped body, large ears, and a bulky frame, its head looks like Yoda's. The whole look makes it seem not cute but rather frightening compared with domestic cats.
Nebelung
The Nebelung is essentially a long-haired Russian Blue, a rare variant recognized by TICA in 1987 and hailed as the 'nobility of long-haired breeds.' Apart from its coat, it is identical to the Russian Blue. Quiet, shy, and gentle, yet intelligent and adaptable, it is well suited to calm households.
Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail, also known as the Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko), is very popular in Japan. Cat lovers, upon hearing 'lucky,' want one. It is a native Japanese breed with a history tracing back centuries. Bred in the US after introduction, it is said an American cat lover in Japan found a cat with a short rabbit-like tail and brought several back after WWII; these are the ancestors. The Japanese Bobtail sits with one front paw raised, said to represent good fortune.
Siamese
The Siamese cat, also called the Thai cat, with English name Siamese, traces its origins to Thailand in the 14th century from non-purebred Asian cats. Once living in royal palaces and temples, it was later given as a diplomatic gift to other countries. Famous for its striking color points, blue almond eyes, and vocal, affectionate personality, the Siamese is a beloved and distinctive breed.
Ragdoll
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American Shorthair
Among cat breeds, the American Shorthair is hugely popular with cat lovers. Its honest, good-natured looks are enough to make us want to bring one home. Below we discuss the American Shorthair breed, along with its price and how to buy one.
Dwarf Hotot
The Dwarf Hotot, also called the Dwarf Panda Rabbit, is a small, lively pet rabbit with an all-white coat and distinctive black eye markings. Easy to keep like other pet rabbits, it needs a secure cage, daily grooming, and unlimited hay.
Britannia Petite
The Britannia Petite is one of the smallest domestic rabbit breeds, preserved through selective breeding and prized for its petite, alert, upright posture. Originating in England and Poland, it is an active, lively companion rabbit that needs careful feeding and a clean, well-lit environment.
Silver Fox Rabbit
The Silver Fox Rabbit is a standard fur-breed rabbit with a soft, beautiful coat, but it has weak adaptability and has not been widely promoted or kept. Originating in the former Soviet Union, it is a precious fur-breed variety valued both for its pelt and as a pet.