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Have you ever wondered how many cat breeds there are that began as shorthair breeds and were developed into longhair varieties? We\u2019re all familiar with the Siamese and her long-furred counterpart the Himalayan. But did you know that the beautiful copper-colored Somali is the longhair version of the Abyssinian?<\/p>\n
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longhair, the domestic long- and shorthairs and the American bobtail comes in a shorthair and a longhair version. And some cats even come with wirehair, curly hair and no hair.<\/p>\n
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Have you ever wondered how many breeds include cats with red (or orange) fur? I was surprised to learn it\u2019s quite a number. I found 26 of them including the Persian, Maine coon, American shorthair\/longhair, British shorthair\/longhair\u2026<\/p>\n
Breeders have found ways over many years to appeal to every cat connoisseur in the size, shape, style, color, and fur type of the cats they breed. What\u2019s your preference?<\/p>\n
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Have you ever wondered how many cat breeds there are that began as shorthair breeds and were developed into longhair varieties? We\u2019re all familiar with the Siamese and her long-furred counterpart the Himalayan. But did you know that the beautiful … Continue reading