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1. This shorthaired Persian has the gentle personality and soft, squeaky voice of its parent breed. Its appearance lives up to its name.
2. Thick-legged and well-muscled, this breed is surprisingly heavy with large round eyes. They originated in Great Britain in the 1880's.
3. The lack of a tail is this breed's most obvious characteristic, but it also has a unique 'bunny-hop' gait.
4. This cat has folded ears, but also a distinctive, rounded look, with a short neck, round head, and compact body.
5. An easy-going, self-sufficient, and no-nonsense cat which is uncommon outside the United States and Canada.
6. This cat's short legs, stockiness, and dense, close coat hide its true size. It is a big, powerful, late-maturing cat. Its blue coloring often causes it to be confused with the Russian Blue.
7. This breed is elegant and graceful and is a very physical breed. It stands high for such a moderate-sized animal, and is heavy for its size. Kittens and young adults have ghost tabby markings that disappear with age, leaving an even shade of brown, tending toward mahogany.
8. One of the most popular show cats, they have an almost translucent coat pattern. They are attention demanding, natural athletes, and excellent climbers.
9. This is the first breed to be developed entirely in Australia. They have been bred to have a playful and home-loving nature.
10. These cats have a peaceful temperament and are rather petite. They are distinctive in their one recognized coat, a ticked tabby color called sepia.
11. This majestic breed has a coat like jet black patent leather. It also has a pleasant, distinctive voice, and a gregarious personality. It is also an excellent lap cat.
12. What are the four main types of Asian cat groups?
13. Possibly the world's most instantly recognizable cat breed, it is also the most vocal. They have dark ears and feet with pointy heads.
14. Playful and affectionate, this cat is most notable for its 3-4 inch tail, and was often portrayed in ancient art.
15. What are the four types of Rex cats?
16. Known as a hairless cat, this breed is not actually hairless, but is covered with short, silky 'peach-fuzz'.
17. What are the two types of Burmese cats?
18. This cat took its name from the Egyptian word for cat. It has a spotted pattern and is friendly and intelligent.
19. Another spotted cat which is a perfect blend of its Siamese and Abyssinian blood. They are muscular and solid, and males are much larger than females.
20. Name one shorthaired cat breed with a short or nonexistent tail.
21. This cat's most notable characteristic is its coat. Distinctive to the touch, it feels like stroking a steel wool pad. They often have curly whiskers and are busy and occasionally bossy.
22. This rare breed is named for its characteristic white mittens. It is a cross between a Siamese and an American Shorthair and is active and friendly.
23. Another breed similar to the Russian Blue, but has a single rather than double coat and peridot green rather than emerald eyes. These cats are demanding and opinionated.
24. This cat is a hybrid of the Burmese and Siamese. They possess an attractive and distinctive eye color known as 'aqua'. They are sociable and intelligent.
25. This rare breed has a distinctive and luxurious coat. It is the result of breeding an Asian leopard cat, household cats, and Egyptian Mau, and an Indian street cat.
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