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Is it true that cats smother babies?
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Only the annoying ones.
It's just that cats love to cozy up to anything nice and warm. And in some rare cases, they block the airway and cause the baby to suffocate.
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Is it true that white cats are deaf?
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Don't know. Don't know any white cats.
Some of them are. It's hereditary and it may affect one or both ears. And it's often seen in white cats with blue eyes and sometimes, white orange-eyed cats.
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Is it true that Persians make good indoor cats?
Any cat which has a face like that should stay indoors!!
Persians generally have a placid nature which seems to adapt well to indoor life. And it will certainly make it easier to manage their long, silky coat.
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Is it true that there is a breed of cat which likes water?
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No! We all hate water! Hate it!!
Yes, the Turkish Van has a natural affinity for water and can even be good swimmers. They originated from around Lake Van in Turkey, hence their name. Check out:
www.swimmingcats.com
Err, the water kinda looks cold today. Photo © Vhantoms Turkish Van
Is it true that there is a breed of hairless cat?
That's because the stupid humans shaved off their fur!!
Yes, there's a breed called the Sphynx has a body which is totally bald except for a small amount of short downy hair. The defrosted Mr. Bigglesworth from Austin Powers is an example of one.
A face only Dr. Evil can love! Photo courtesy of j_orda_n@yahoo.com
Is it true that there is a breed of tail-less cat?
Yeah, one of their ancestors lost his tail in a poker game.
Yes, they're called Manx. The taillessness is a hereditary deformity and it may cause problems. The tail is used to help coordinate movements as well as to communicate with other cats, and the lack of tail may often leads to deformations. A lot of Manx cats have hopping gaits on their hind legs and a few have serious spinal deformities.
No more poker games for us!
Is the Abyssinian cat the ancestor of all domestic cats?
No, but the Abys would like you to think so.
They sure have a striking resemblance in terms of body type and colour but it's unclear whether they are descended from the ancient Egyptian cats.
An Abyssinian calling its human slave
How did the Rex Cat get its curly fur?
Hair salons!
They were bred from cats which has mutations in hair growth. These characteristics were carefully nurtured by breeding programmes to produce distinct purebred lines.
I ask for a Beatle mop top and look what they gave me. Photo © Carole Goodwin
Do Bengal cats retain the character of its wild relatives?
They're wilder than most. I hear they can party for seven days non-stop.
The wild leopard cats are either very aggressive or very timid. The Bengal cats, which is a crossbreed between domestic cats and leopard cats, have very striking leopard markings but as they are a few generations aways from the original crosses, they are like most other cats.
We're wild! We like to partyyyyyyy!
Do Siamese and Burmese cats need any special care?
Yup, air-conditioned rooms, soft fluffy pillows, gourmet food...
Their physical needs are no different from any other cats but they are very vocal and will complain loudly if they do not get the love and attention they need. Now you know exactly how living with Chuwy is like - and he's only half Siamese.
Hey, where's my temperature controlled room?
What are Oriental shorthairs?
Chinese, Japanese and Koreans with crew cut hair.
They are Siamese cats without the typical Siamese colouring, such as dark points (darker colour at the ears, face, legs and tail) and blue eyes. Chuwy has blue eyes and brown spotted fur, so I'm not quite sure what he is to tell you the truth.
I'm adorable, that's what I am!
Chuwy is Siamese?
If my cat is five years old...
It would be having it's midlife crisis just about now.
Check the table below.
Check your cat's age here!
All photos used with permission
Devon Rex photo (C) Carole Goodwin
Swimming Cat photo (C) Vhantoms Turkish Van
Text in light blue based on The Cat Owners' Q & A Book by Bradley Viner
Text (C) Chulalongkat & LionessLynn
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