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The Thai is a wonderful choice in a cat for any fancier. It’s calm temperament makes it well suited for multiple environments, be it apartment living or a country setting. They are patient with children and calm enough to make good pets for seniors as well. The Thai is similar to the Siamese, yet its appearance is much rounder and it has a more moderate body and head. The Thai is a medium sized cat weighing 11-15 pounds for males, and 8-12 pounds for females at maturity. The accepted colors are also similar to the Siamese, being blue, chocolate, lilac and seal point colors. Point refers to the areas of the tail, paws, face and ears. The Thai kitten will be born almost entirely white, with its points developing as it matures. This cat is muscular and athletic. Its dazzling blue eyes add an extra sparkle to this already handsome breed. They are a healthy breed and typically live 15-20 years. It is not rare to find a Thai cat over 20 years of age.

Health

Thai’s can be prone to cross-eyes and kinked tails, but these are merely physical problems and do not detract from their health. These cat’s require little grooming and keep themselves very clean, with little maintenance on the part of the owners.

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The Thai is a wonderful choice in a cat for any fancier. It’s calm temperament makes it well suited for multiple environments, be it apartment living or a country setting. They are patient with children and calm enough to make good pets for seniors as well. The Thai, also known as the ‘Traditional Siamese’ or the ‘Applehead Siamese’ is an intelligent cat who takes pleasure from resting in your lap as equally as playing with a favorite toy. Because they are so intelligent, training can be tricky. Some are very open to training and will learn after the first ‘no’ that they must cease and desist whatever it is they are doing, and they will not repeat it. Others, however, may have a more playful nature and will ‘test’ their owners by trying things they know are forbidden when they have the first opportunity to do so. This is usually the first moment after their owner’s backs are turned. These cats thrive on the attention of people and are not shy to ask for it, even from people they do not know, but because they are so intelligent they also like to do things we sometimes wish they would not do. They get along well with other cats and dogs, particularly if the Thai is raised with them. Like most cats, having a second cat companion is a wonderful idea. But the second cat can not be a replacement for human companionship and it should never be used as a substitute. The Thai like the Siamese, can be a very vocal cat who likes to let its owner know exactly what is on his mind, though some rarely ‘talk’. Their voices can be similar to the Siamese, while others have soft gentle meows.

Origin

Thailand

History

This breed is overly common and it is not widely recognized as a distinct breed. In a lot of registries they are registered as Siamese, however, there are many people who own Thai’s that do not register them. For these reasons, exact numbers may not be known. Similarly, some Thai’s may be advertised that have not maintained the pure lines. As one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats, the Thai maintains the look of the ancient Siamese, much as it was when it was first introduced from Siam centuries ago. The Thai is a descendant of this original breed.

Common Foods

cat food, milk

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The Toyger is a breed of striped domestic cat. The Toyger is descended from Bengal cat stock crossed with domestic cats. The aim of this cross was to produce a striped ‘toy tiger’. It was recognised for ‘Registration only’ by The International Cat Association in the early 1990s. There are several breeders in the United States and one breeder in the UK working to develop the breed The Toyger is a designer cat. It is designed and bred with the demands of modern apartment life as a human companion foremost in mind. Glittered, pelted, dramatic pattern appeals to both the high-tech glamour and nature-loving, wild dreams of city-caught people while the laid back, easily trained character of these cats make them a joy to live with.

Health

Certainly general health and longevity must be of top concern to breeders and pet owners alike. Toygers are generally robust and healthy. Although it is too early in the breed to see much difference from most domestics, active lifespan seems to be similar to most random breds at about 10 to 15 years with several of the few retired early TGs born in the last ’80s still going strong.

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Behavior

Loving, intellegent, laid-back but active and alert. Highly trainable. Gets along well with other animals and children. Some lines like other cats better than other lines at this time. Some lines are noisy at this time.

Origin

United States

History

The Toyger is a breed in development. Recognized by TICA for Registration Only early in the 1990’s, Preliminary New Breed in 2000 and lovely even now, the goals for the breed are long term and the prospect even more exciting! Several of the features proposed have never before been recognized as possible in a domestic cat. Progress is slow but steady in all areas from companionability to appearance. The Toyger will be showing in its new TICA status of Advanced New Breed May 2006.

Common Foods

cat food, milk

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This shorthaired cat possesses many of the same attributes of the standard Abyssinian cat. Yet it differs in the following ways; it is generally larger in body than the average Abyssinian. Weighing any where from 9 to 17 pounds (4-7.5kg). And it also has a curious ‘M’ shaped marking on its forehead, which is described by some as a ‘frown’. Also, it has other dark markings on several areas of its body, a pattern standard Abyssinians lack. These differing markings appear as dark rings on the tail and neck and dark bars on the legs. With these features in mind, some have described the Wild Abyssinian as appearing like a cross between a Tabby Cat and an Abyssinian. With its stunning dark markings and rich golden brown coat this cat can only be described as handsome. The coat of the Wild Abyssinian is short lying, dense and fine. Its paws are large in comparison to the rest of its medium body, and are oval shaped. Its face is intermediate shaped with a pink nose and large round eyes, lacking the slant of the oriental breeds.

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Habitat

Europe and the United States

Behavior

The Wild Abyssinian is a wonderful addition to any household seeking an independent friendly cat. Its name is misleading as it implies a ‘wild feline’. This cat is in no way wild or feral and closely resembles the modern Abyssinian in many ways.

Origin

Italy

History

Although its ancestors originated in Singapore, this breed was developed in Italy the 1980’s. At this time it is not widely recognized. Currently established breeding programs are being maintained in Europe and the United States.

Common Foods

cat food, milk

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