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Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex, English name Cornish Rex, originates from England. Its ancestor is a non-purebred shorthair, dating to 1950, with a childlike, mischievous personality. The breeder mated the first kitten, Kallibunker, with its mother, producing more cats. This is the origin of the Cornish Rex breed.
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.
Tonkinese
The Tonkinese, also known as the Vietnamese cat, is not from Vietnam but a purebred short-haired breed produced by crossing the Siamese with the Burmese, first appearing in North America in the 1930s. With pointed coloring softer than the Siamese and a short, silky coat like the Burmese, the Tonkinese is famously affectionate, active, and people-oriented.
Burmilla
The Burmilla, also called the Pommila cat, has the Latin name Burmilla. This breed was born in Britain in 1981 and successfully exhibited two years later, immediately drawing wide attention. In fact, the Burmilla's birth came from a beautiful union, an 'out-of-wedlock' kitten between a lilac Burmese and a silver Chinchilla Longhair.
Persian
The Persian cat, also called Persian, Chinchilla, or Himalayan, with the Latin name Persian, represents nobility in people's minds. In China, most people's first pet cat was a Persian. However, most kept Persians are not purebred but non-purebred bred by merchants to meet the market; purebred Persians cost over a thousand dollars. Originating in Persia (Iran), it was developed in Britain over more than 100 years from Afghan longhair and Angora cats.
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.
SingapuraใKucinta
The Singapura originates from Singapore and is also known as the Lion City Cat. With the English names Singapura and Kucinta, it is the smallest cat breed in the world, attracting much attention from cat lovers. Its less pleasant nicknames, drain cat and sewer cat, come from its living environment: early on, the Singapura was unwelcome among locals and forced to live in drains or sewers, hence the names.
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold's ears fold neatly forward over the head, earning it a place among the 'elf' cats. It is said that in 1961, a farm cat in Scotland gave birth to a litter containing a strange kitten with white fur, folded ears, and an owl-like face. Named after its birthplace near Coupar Angus, Scotland, and its folded ears, the breed became known as the 'Scottish Fold'.
Ocicat
The Ocicat, despite being mistaken for a wild cat, is a wholly domestic breed developed in the United States from Abyssinian, Siamese, and American Shorthair ancestors. After a winding path to recognition, a decade of bloodline management won it acceptance. With its spotted, wild-looking coat and friendly, active nature, the Ocicat is a striking yet affectionate companion.