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What breed is a black-and-white cat?
Black-and-white cats are mostly cow cats, a type of Chinese native cat. They are mixed-breed, randomly marked, hardy, energetic, playful, loyal, and easy to keep, and are cheap or free to adopt—great for beginners.
What Is the Cream Labrador Retriever Like?
The cream Labrador is the lightest shade of the yellow variety. Its body is milky white with some yellow fur evenly on the ears and topline; it is a variant color that some groups class as a fault, limiting breeding and shows, but it does not affect health or temperament.
What to Look for When Buying a Guinea Pig
When buying a guinea pig, avoid ones under one month old and prefer 1-5 months. Inspect the eyes, limbs, ears (for parasites), mouth and teeth, and rear for health, choose a shiny coat with good appetite and energy, and consider a same-sex pair so they settle in together.
Cymric
The Cymric, English name Cymric, is also called the Longhaired Manx or Longhaired Isle of Man cat. From its alias we know it is a longhaired cat; though long-haired, it's not hard to groom. Its most striking feature is having no tail, drawing immediate attention.
Siberian
The Siberian Forest Cat, shortened to Siberian Cat, has the earliest written records from the 11th century: it was a very common cat in Russian markets and Siberian villages. Living in a harsh country, it is covered in long fur with a thick ruff around the neck. Its outer guard hairs are hard, smooth, and oily, and its dense undercoat resists the Siberian cold.
Himalayan、Colourpoint Persians
The Persian is a widely known and popular breed; from its early crossbreeding emerged the Himalayan cat. The Persian's early evolution likely occurred on the cold Persian Plateau (today's Iran and Iraq). When Phoenicians and Romans brought these silky-longhaired cats to Europe, Europeans fell for them. Over the years, the Persian's long coat was deliberately retained and emphasized in breeding.
Russian Blue
The Russian Blue, also called Russian Blue, Archangel Blue, or Maltese cat, with English name Russian Blue, is known as the 'aristocrat of shorthairs' and 'elf of winter.' Originating in the 19th century, once only in Russia, now worldwide. Few in number globally; buying one costs at least tens of thousands. Cheap ones are hybrids.
Korat
The Korat cat, also called the Korat or Si-Sawat, originates from the Khorat Plateau in northwest Thailand and is an ancient breed. Introduced to the US in 1959 and recognized by American cat lovers in 1965, and by Britain 10 years later. Its coat, like the Russian Blue and Chartreux, is solid blue with no shading or pattern, with a silvery sheen, and it has a unique heart-shaped face.
Havana
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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.