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Is there no end to breeders creating new cat breeds? We\u2019ve made cats taller, leaner, squattier, cobbier. We\u2019ve bred cats with long fur, short fur, and no fur\u2014curly, straight, and in between. And what about their ears? I guess the only two we haven\u2019t come up with yet is a no-ear cat or a flop-ear cat (like the flop-ear bunny).<\/p>\n
Here are some cat breeds I\u2019ve never heard of Ever hear of the Khao Manee or Diamond Eye Cat? It\u2019s a pretty thing from Thailand. It\u2019s white with either blue or gold eyes\u2014some of these cats have one eye of each color.<\/p>\n One of the most interesting cats in the news in recent years is the Ashera. Some say this is a carefully bred cross between an Asian Leopard Cat, an African Serval, and a domestic cat. They can weigh between 26 and 33 pounds and there are four types\u2014common, hypoallergenic, snow, and royal There\u2019s also a large controversy about this breed\u2014some say it\u2019s simply a Savannah cat being passed off as something else. Here\u2019s that story: https:\/\/planetsave.com\/2013\/06\/25\/ashera-cat-hybrid-cat-controversy-cost-and-photos<\/a><\/p>\n Are you interested in owning an exotic cat? You might find this site informational. But before plunking down a bundle of cash for one of these cats, be sure you do your homework. I spent the night with a half-grown Savannah kitten once in Connecticut. It was like living in the jungle. That cat tore around the room all night long. I don\u2019t think I got a wink of sleep. https:\/\/pethelpful.com\/exotic-pets\/small-exotic-cats<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is there no end to breeders creating new cat breeds? We\u2019ve made cats taller, leaner, squattier, cobbier. We\u2019ve bred cats with long fur, short fur, and no fur\u2014curly, straight, and in between. And what about their ears? I guess the … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/catshowtxtiger-225x300.jpg\")
and I do a lot of research about cats. The Scottish Straight is a new one on me. It\u2019s the Scottish Fold, but with straight ears. Very cute. In fact, the story of how the Scottish Fold came to be is interesting. Here\u2019s a link you might enjoy: https:\/\/gokitty.com\/breed\/profile\/cat-breed-info\/scottish-straight<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NewYorkAli4Birthday-075-300x225.jpg\")
There\u2019s also the LaPerm and the Silkirkrex\u2014curly cats. The Silkirk has luxurious, thick fur.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Alaska2011-156-225x300.jpg\")
and, get this, they cannot reproduce\u2014they\u2019re sterile, there\u2019s only one place where you can purchase one and they cost between $17,000 and $96,000.<\/p>\n