The Siamese Cat
February 1, 2008
Named after their Siam country of origin (now currently known as Thailand), members of this breed are said to have traveled to England as a gift.
It didn’t take long for the sleek appearance & matching character of the Siamese to gain popularity across shores & throughout the U.S.By the early 1900’s, the breed had made its 1st debut in the American show-cat-ring.So, what, you may ask, makes this cat breed so premium?
Widely recognized for their arresting and sophisticated appearance, Siamese cats all share a characteristically Read the rest of this entry »
January 2008 Featured Cat Breed – the Turkish Van
January 1, 2008
The Turkish Van is a particularly unique and striking feline breed on many levels.
Recognized as one of the largest of the domestic cat breeds, Turkish Vans are known to reach up to 20lb. in weight upon full maturity.
The breed’s large, muscular frame is covered by an extremely soft, predominantly white, semi-longhaired coat, characteristically accented by ring-like markings along their “bottlebrush” tail and head region.
Large paws and a wedge-shaped head framed by a mane-like ruff and adorned with two large, round eyes in a golden, amber, green, blue, or even bi-eyed tone are also customary.
Roots of the Turkish Van breed’s Read the rest of this entry »
