What Breed is My Cat?

[mrblanche]

Taillessness is a fairly common mutation.  Who knows what she might have in her background?  There might be a Manx or a Japanese Bobtail or who knows what somewhere back there.  Without papers, of course, all she is is a domestic longhair.
 

 

[StefanZ]

She reminds me of something, gives me a feeling.  I guess I want to say, if you want to compare her to some breed, see a somewhat look alike in her, so think Maine Coon or Siberian.  But by some reason, without the tail.   Btw, I see clearly only the two first picts.   Does she has a masque (point) or is it only just as it almost looks?

A very pretty kitten!

Consider perhaps to participate in Cat Shows. Allmost all shows do have a class for domestic / pets.

Welcome to our Forums!

Good luck!

 

[diana chen]

By masque do you mean if the tip of the nose is a bit lighter than the other grey areas of her body? 

Unfortunately she took a turn for the worse suddenly and is sick =(. I drove to the only vet that was open on Sunday and he didn't know what was wrong with her. I am going to take her to her regular vet tomorrow and hopefully he can help her. I think she is anemic =(.

 

[northernglow]

She reminds me of something, gives me a feeling.  I guess I want to say, if you want to compare her to some breed, see a somewhat look alike in her, so think Maine Coon or Siberian.  But by some reason, without the tail.   Btw, I see clearly only the two first picts.   Does she has a masque (point) or is it only just as it almost looks?

A very pretty kitten!

If you're talking about Diana Chen's cat, she's a blue ticked tabby with white.

 

[nawal90]

I've been told that Bailey is part Persian, and part something else seen as how he's so big. He just

turned 7 years old. He's 6 kilos at the moment and quite strong -even for me & my dad-

Hope yall can help me! Any ideas about what breed he could be?

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[missymotus]

Just looks like a domestic long hair to me, moggies come in all shapes and sizes doesn't mean there's a pedigree cat mixed in

 

[carolina]

I disagree.... I know that a cat without paper is a moggie.... It appears to me though that this has become the answer of choice whenever a kitty is posted here, IMHO.

IMHO Bailey is a mix - not sure if with a Persian.... That cat to me resembles a Raggie or a Ragamuffin.... Then you talk the size... Raggies get pretty big (6kg is not big for a male).
I would not say that it is 100% moggie though - this to me, is an example of a mixed cat right there. I can't see the colors well, but I would not even doubt if there is a lot of Ragdoll or Ragamuffin in it. His face is Raggie all the way IMHO.

 

[orientalslave]

I disagree.... I know that a cat without paper is a moggie....

Which makes it the only possible answer!  It is possible, sometimes, to say a cat looks a bit like a particular breed, but that doesn't mean there is any of that breed in it.  Only 3% or so of cats are pedigrees, and for some reason when people ask if their cat is breed X it's often the rarest of breeds they pick - Chartreux came up one time and they almost as rare as hen's teeth.

A far better question that 'what breed is my cat' is 'what breed does my cat look like'.  Even then the answer most of the time is 'no breed in particular'.

 

[carolina]

Which makes it the only possible answer!  It is possible, sometimes, to say a cat looks a bit like a particular breed, but that doesn't mean there is any of that breed in it.  Only 3% or so of cats are pedigrees, and for some reason when people ask if their cat is breed X it's often the rarest of breeds they pick - Chartreux came up one time and they almost as rare as hen's teeth.

A far better question that 'what breed is my cat' is 'what breed does my cat look like'.  Even then the answer most of the time is 'no breed in particular'.

but not only 3% of the cats are mixes.
And, if the automatic answer is "your cat is a moggie" what is the point of this thread anyways? :dk: just to tell the same thing to people over and over? Frankly, there are times where that answer might be less than fit, imho, and this is one example, imho.

 

[missymotus]

Yes the answer is always the same and people don't listen. There's a sticky saying the same thing, also in the past threads like this were closed as the answer is the same every time.

The opening post of this thread reads:

Without a confirmed pedigree, the only answer anyone can give you is this: Your cat is a mixed-breed domestic, either long, medium or short-haired cat. It's that simple.

 

[orientalslave]

And from the sticky that no-one seems to read:

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/what-breed-is-my-cat

The Short Answer

Unless your cat came with official papers delineating her or his ancestors, then your cat is not a pedigreed cat of any breed. You won’t be able to show him or her at any breed category in any cat show, nor should this cat ever be a part of a breeding program.

Purebred cats can “lose their papers” and end up in a shelter, where they will later be adopted by curious new owners. That is not a likely scenario where ethical breeders make sure, through various means, that the cats leaving their cattery never end up in a shelter. However, it can happen and all that’s left in that case is to try and say which breed the cat most resembles - it will never regain it’s pedigreed status, unless clearly identified (for example, using its microchip to trace the breeder).

 Remember also that people outside the cat fancy including most vets are very bad at identifying breeds.  Any large fluffy cat gets labelled Maine Coone, any blue shorthair Russian Blue (or British Blue in the UK), and any shorthair pointed cat as Siamese.  So even if you know the parents, unless they have papers they are probably not the breed they are alleged to be.

The other point is that I'm sure BYBs are not above forging pedigrees.  The process of registering verifies the pedigree.

 

[andrya]

Her coat has a unique quality, she's quite beautiful. Almost like a Selkirk Rex.

 

[orientalslave]

Of course she's beautiful - she's a cat! 

 

[mammie2283]

I have recently adopted a little one(top pics).. she is a very vocal kitty, loves to conversate. I am really curious about what mixture of breeds she might be. I understand that there is no way without getting a pedigree on her to know for sure. But I will post a pic of her and my other 2 cats that are brothers... tell me what you think.Thanks

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• Aug 7, 2012

( Krizzie)

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• Aug 7, 2012

(Krizzie)

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• Aug 7, 2012

( LT. Dangle)

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• mammie2283
• Aug 7, 2012

(Rusty and Lt. Dangle all grown up)

 

[StefanZ]

Masque??   the latest cat, "ragdoll mix" as Caroline suggests.  I dont see clearly, does he has a little of masque? the last, third photo feks.

If yes, chances good he is not barely a half mix, he may even be a real, pet quality ragdoll / ragamuffin.

If not, just some markings, now wonder. the masque gene is recessive, so a mix will prob lose it (unless got the gene back from the moggie parent too).

Ragdolls are quite common, so... Ragamuffins more rare.

 

[StefanZ]

Mammie. I believe this is a rabbit you do have here.  The others are three very pretty kittens, I think domestic short hair (or moggie as they say). No particular breed.

Welcome ot our Forums!

Good luck!

 

[speakhandsforme]

Mammie. I believe this is a rabbit you do have here. 

:lol3::lol3::lol3:

 

[orientalslave]

I was trying to see the rabbit as a cat until I noticed the ears!

 

[kb123]

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• kb123
• Aug 18, 2012

What breed is my cat? I actually know but just to test you guys out.

 

[risalat1080]

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• risalat1080
• Aug 19, 2012

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• risalat1080
• Aug 19, 2012

can anyone please tell me what breed he is...??