Cat Breeds

American Shorthair at a glance History Appearance Personality Care

At a glance

• Origins: Europe, North America
• Lifespan: 12-14 years
• Eyes: Hazel, green, gold, blue
• Energy: Medium
• Temperament: Independent, friendly, easygoing and playful
• Weight: Males 5 – 6 kg (11 – 13.2 lbs), females 4 – 5 kg (8.8 – 11 lbs)
• Colours: Every colour is accepted
• Grooming: Requires weekly grooming

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At a glance History Appearance Temperament Care Health

Norwegian Forest Cats at a glance

• Origins: Norway
• Also known as: Wegies, Norsk skogkatt, Norsk granskogskatte and Norsk skaukatt
• Lifespan: 12-15 years
• Eyes: Green, gold, copper
• Energy: Medium
• Temperament: Easygoing, mild-mannered, friendly
• Weight: Females 6-7 kg (13.2 – 15.4 lbs), Males 6.5-10 kg (14 – 22 lbs)
• Colours: All colours except pointed and dilute (chocolate and lilac)
• Coat: Longhair
• Grooming: Daily
• Cost: $1,000 – $1,600
  

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About

One of the largest domestic cat breeds, the Norwegian Forest Cat is a natural breed of cat which originated in Northern Europe. The magnificent long, waterproof coat long coat is perfectly adapted to keep these cats warm in the freezing Northern Hemisphere winters.

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Scottish Fold at a glance

• Origins: Scotland, 1961.
• Also known as: Scot Fold
• Lifespan: 12-14 years
• Eyes: Hazel, green, gold, blue
• Energy: Low
• Temperament: Intelligent, affectionate, sweet and loyal
• Weight: Males 5 – 6 kg (11 – 13.2 lbs), females 4 – 5.5 kg (8.8 – 12.1 lbs)
• Colours: All colours and patterns accepted
• Grooming: Weekly
• Good with children? Yes
• Cost: $800 – $1,400

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About History Appearance Temperament Colours Health

At a glance

• Origins: United Kingdom
• Lifespan: 12-14 years
• Eyes: Hazel, green and yellow
• Energy: Medium to high
• Temperament: Playful, outgoing, curious and loving
• Weight: Males 4.5-5.5 kg (9.9 – 12.1 lbs) and females 4-5 kg (8.8 – 11 lbs)
• Colours: All colours except pointed
• Coat: Short
• Grooming: Requires weekly grooming
• Talkative: Moderate
• Cost: $800 – 1,500

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