How To Know The Breed Of My Cat? Identification Guide

Distinguishing the breed of a cat is not easy. exist over 70 recognized breeds in the world and all this without counting the variants, and there is hardly any difference in size as in the case of dogs. To differentiate one breed from another, you must look at various aspects such as its fur, its nose, its head, and its body, among other features. Keep reading because we are going to tell you about the differences between the main feline breeds.

Scottish Fold

We start with the scottish fold, these cats have a larger heads compared to their body. Its body is very robust and its head seems quite round. It has a not very long tail and the nose is a bit flat and small. It has large, round eyes that give it a very sweet and friendly expression. The ears are short and slightly flexed forward. It has a soft, short, brindle-type coat. It is also common for them to have light hair, with white touches, although there are more varieties of color.

Maine Coon

Another well-known breed is the maine coon, very recognizable by its long and fluffy tail that flares out at the tip. He has an ovoid-shaped face, with prominent cheekbones that point upwards. Its ears are long and point rigidly towards the ceiling. His mustaches are long and impressive. His eyes are round and separated by a fairly wide nose in proportion to the forehead. The most characteristic feature of this breed is its long, silky fur on the back, tail, and chest. On the legs and face, it is equally silky but shorter. The colors of this breed also vary quite a bit, but due to the other features mentioned, it is a cat that is very different from the rest.

Expand the information by consulting the article What is the maine coon cat like.

Feline Breed

Other feline breed you should know is the american short hair A breed native to North America whose coat is dense and thick. He has very long eyebrows and whiskers. The ears have a round tip like its lower eyelid. The upper eyelid has a slight curve in the shape of a hazelnut. The eyes are very large and open, usually green or gold.

Another similar race is the british shorthair It has a robust body, with rounded legs and feet. His head appears larger than normal because of the amount of hair. Its fur is silky and fluffy, which, being more detached from the skin, gives the impression of being a very bulky cat. Its tail is very long and rounded ears. The nose is wide and small. It has round eyes but they end with a certain almond shape on the outside.

The Siamese

Another of the most famous breeds is the siamese A cat with a flexible, muscular and slender appearance. It has a triangular head and large ears that end in a point. His eyes are almond-shaped, oblique and mostly blue. Its neck is thin, long and slightly arched. Its tail is long, narrow and delicate. It has fine, short, silky, shiny hair that lies close to the body. Its color is very characteristic, with the darkest coloration in the tail, head, ears and limbs, the rest of the body is beige, or almost white, and darkens over time. There are varieties according to the color of the extremities. There are dark brown (seal point), light brown (chocolate point), dark gray (blue point), light gray (lilac point), light orange (cream point) or dark orange (red point).

In the following article we explain how to care for a Siamese cat.

Russian Blue

Another breed you should know about is the russian blue An elegant feline, with an elongated and muscular body. Its head is wedge-shaped, short, and has a flattened forehead and skull. His chin is strong and his nose is straight. It has wide-set, large, almost round eyes, usually a deep green color. Its neck is thin, long, and its legs are strong and robust. It has a long, straight tail with a very wide base that narrows when it reaches the end. Its coat is dense, short, silky and with a very thick undercoat. The color that defines this breed is intense gray with silver tips. His nose is dark gray with mauve pads.

Turkish Angora

Another of the cat breeds most popular is Turkish Angora. A breed that is defined by its medium size and its fine, muscular and elongated body. His head is triangular and small. It has a slightly rounded chin and muzzle. The ears are pointed, high, large and tufted. His eyes are slightly almond-shaped and oblique and can be of different colors. His neck is fine and stylized. Its legs are elegant and slender. The anterior ones are somewhat longer than the posterior ones. They have tufts of hair between their fingers. Their fur is fine, silky, and longer on the neck, back of the thighs, and belly. It has a long, feather-like tail. Although there are more than 20 color variants, the most common is white.

 The Persian

And we end up with another of the most common races, the Persian It is a medium to large sized cat. It has short limbs, a strong body, and long, impressive fur. Its head is voluminous with a wide skull and a rounded forehead. He has full cheeks, strong cheekbones, and a wide, short nose. Its snout and jaws are wide. It has separate ears with rounded tips. Their eyes are very large and separated, and the color is usually consistent with their fur. Its color is usually deep and intense. His neck is short and very strong. Its straight legs are consistent with the rest of its body. The tail is not very long, but it is very showy. It has a dense, long and very soft coat. The most classic varieties are uniform, with or without stripes, they can have tortoise fur, smoketwo-color, type tabby (with wide stripes), tabby mackerel (with parallel stripes that run the length of your spine), spotted tabby (speckled) and chinchilla Persians.

In the following article you can learn about how to care for a Persian cat.

In the event that you are not very clear about what breed your cat is, it is best to consult your veterinarian to clear up doubts and inform you about all the care that you should provide to your pet.

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