Apr29: The Russian Blue Cat

Fact 1: The color of their coat is actually a blueish gray tone. It grows short and thick in two layers, also known as a “double coat”
Fact 2: The Russian Blue made his first appearance on the world stage of the cat fancy at an exhibit of cats held at London’s Crystal Palace in 1875. Labeled an Archangel Cat, because he was said to be from the Russian island of Archangel.
Fact 3: The Russian Blue has a reputation as a gentle, quiet cat, somewhat shy, but don’t get the wrong idea. This cat may have a reserved nature, but he loves to play and enjoys jumping or climbing to high places where he can study people and situations at his leisure before making up his mind about whether he wants to get involved.

Apr27: The Ragdoll Cat

Fact 1: The Ragdoll cat was first developed by breeder Ann Baker in Riverside, California, in the 1960s.
Fact 2: Ragdolls are known for their striking blue eyes. However, not all Ragdolls have them. Some Ragdolls have blue-green or gold eyes, depending on their pattern.
Fact 3: There are many myths surrounding Ragdolls, although most of them are thought to have been started by their creator Ann Baker. Among them, Ragdolls are said to be fearless, impervious to pain, alien hybrids, and products of genetic modification.

Apr25: The Persian Cat

Fact 1: Persians have many different color variations. There are more than 80 different fur colors that occur.
Fact 2: This is a calm, quiet breed that won't destroy your possessions. It doesn't need constant attention and is perfectly content to curl up on a chair and doze while you are gone.
Fact 3: Persians tend to be a bit shy and this breed does not do well with loud noises or lots of disruption in the home.

Apr18: The American Bobtail Cat

Fact 1: Known as a relatively new cat breed, the American Bobtail is constantly in demand in the cat world for it’s warm personality, strong loyalty, and lovable nature.
Fact 2: The American Bobtail is an uncommon breed of domestic cat which was developed in the late 1960s.
Fact 3: American Bobtails require two to three years to develop, slower than many domestic cat breeds.

Apr17: The Devon Rex Cat

Fact 1: The Devon Rex breed originated in Devon, England, in 1960.
Fact 2: The fur of a Devon Rex is soft, short and curly. It's also not uncommon for the breed to have bare patches in its coat.
Fact 3: The Devon Rex can weigh 5 to 10 pounds.

Apr14: The Ocelot Cat

Fact 3: Ocelots are solitary and territorial. The females defend their exclusive territory, which can be as much as 9 sq. miles, while the male’s territory is larger and overlaps that of 1 or more females (can be as large as 35 sq. miles). 

Fact 1: Ocelots' fine fur has made them the target of countless hunters, and in many areas they are quite rare, including Texas, where they are endangered. Ocelots are protected in the United States and most other countries where they live.

Fact 2: Ocelots are strongly nocturnal, resting in trees or dense brush during the day. Ocelots are very active, traveling from one to five miles per night.

Apr13: The American Shorthair Cat

Fact 2: The American Shorthair weighs 7 to 12 pounds.

Fact 3: The American Shorthair is considered to be the shorthaired cat that is native to the United States. However, this breed was bred out of cats that probably originated in Europe. They were brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats.

Fact 1: In 1906, the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) officially recognized the American shorthair (then called the Domestic shorthair) as one of its first five registered breeds. Pictured are some early examples of American shorthair show cats

Apr12: The Siamese Cat

Fact 1: The Siamese Cat name means 'moon diamond'.
Fact 2: Originally from Thailand (formally Siam), the blue-eyed kitties were treasured members of the royal family, and images of the regal cat have been found in ancient manuscripts dating as far back at 1350.
Fact 3: Queen Elizabeth II was given a seal point kitten as a wedding present to celebrate her marriage to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Apr11: The Selkirk Rex Cat

Fact 1: These cats developed their curls through a natural genetic mutation.
Fact 2: A life expectancy of around 14 years is usual.
Fact 3: The Selkirk Rex is a very affectionate breed and is often described as being patiently tolerant, making it ideal as a family pet with children. It has a very laid-back nature and is happy to sit on a lap, being as cuddly as it looks, and yet it is still very playful and inquisitive, enjoying playing with toys well into adulthood.

Apr10: The Scottish Fold Cat

Fact 1: Even though this breed hails from a European country, it doesn't officially exist in the eyes of the European Cat Fanciers' Association.
Fact 2: All Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears. After about 3-4 weeks, the cat’s ears either fold or don’t fold. So, yes, some of these cats will end up having straight ears!
Fact 3: This is a smart, moderately active cat. The Scottish Fold enjoys teaser toys that test his agility and puzzle toys that challenge his intelligence. His favorite activity is anything that involves human interaction.

Apr9: The Elf Cat

Fact 1: The elf cat  is a hybrid of two well known cat breeds, the Sphynx Cat and the American Curl. 
Fact 2: The fact that elf cats get on rather well with almost any other type of cat makes them a growing favorite amongst many cat owners while their loyalty and affection are at higher levels than most cats.
Fact 3: The elf cat should ideally be groomed on a weekly basis in order to maintain the cleanliness of the coat.

Apr8: The Norwegian Forest Cat

Fact 1: King Olaf V of Norway designated the Norwegian Forest cat the country’s national cat.
Fact 2: Typical male Norwegian Forest cats can range anywhere from 13 to 22 pounds.
Fact 3: The Norwegian Forest Cats have sturdier claws than most breeds, allowing them to achieve impressive climbing feats.

Apr7: The Sphynx Cat

Fact 1: A Sphynx may look hairless at first glance, but their bodies are actually covered with a thin layer of down that resembles peach fuzz.
Fact 2 : Despite such an ancient rooted name, the Sphynx originated in Canada in 1966 as the result of a mutant gene that produced the first ever hairless kitten.
Fact 3 : With a body that runs at a higher temperature, this breed requires almost 2 to 2.5 times more food than any other breed to keep their body heat up.

Welcome to My Blog!

     This blog will be about about the different breeds of cats. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will post an image of a cat with the type of cat it is and some cool facts about that cat breed. I will start this blog on the 7th of April 2016. If you have any recommendations for me or just wish to give me feedback you can contact me at CATastropheMittens@gmail.com.