Cats are mammal, called felines.  They have retractile claws unlike their cousin the cheetah who also has awakings in the dog family and no retractable claws.  In changing light a cats pupils go from large to thin lines.  The cheetah once it has been domesticated is more like a dog than a cat and breeds with difficulty.  Tigers and Jaguars also have difficulty in breeding if they have be come domesticated.  The lynx and wild cat takes a lot of patience & efforts to be domesticated, so often times they never are. 

Our kitty friends started as Mitridae's 40 million years ago.  Next came the Otaiidae - fur seal - they are well suited to catching fish, then the Canidae - fox and lastly the Felidae - wild cat.  Some people belive that our favorite kitty's are direct descendants of the wild cat.  While they are the same they are not.

The wild cat, especially the rare omes in Europe, are more heavily built, limbs are longer.  Their fur is usually a yellowish color, very thick on the tail, has black markings with black ears.  The Nubian Wild Cat is a subspecies - could pass for our domesticated cat - but the fur coloring is totally different. 

The Jungle Cat - Chaus - is between the lynx & the wild cat.  It resembles the lynx but is calmer and much more easygoing.  The Pallas Cat - Manual - is of lighter weight than the Wild Cat.  A very dangerous kitty in the roughest sense, bold and aggressive.  The Fishing Cat - Viverrine - has high dexterity - and while it prefers cats its not against killing domesticated animals irregardless of the breed.

BLUE CATS

Tall and strong in statue is a excellant hunter of mice.  It has little fear, intelligent and is easy going in nature.  A very affectionate cat, shy around people and is quite large.  Yellow eyes and a pointed face.  Likes kindness, but then who doesn't?  Below is listed some of the different breeds from the original.  Does not demand any special care. 

• Russian - American - Is leaner, more elegant body and a smaller more pointed face.  Green eyes with a better profile.  Fur coloring is basically the same, however this variety reflects a blue shine to its coat.  Affectionate. They enjoy fresh air. 

BURMESE CATS

They have dark brown coloring, which is lighter in the chest area and under the cat.  Burmese means Sacred.  They are similar in coloring to the Siamese but their fur is longer than the Persian.  Head is like a Persian while the eyes are like the Siamese - blue and almond shaped.  Not always trusting of humans.  They enjoy sunshine. 

DOMESTIC CAT

Will fall asleep in your arms or anywhere that is near to you.  Most are highly intelligent and can reason out a problem without interference of any kind.  It has delicate senses - hearing, touch, sight and size.  The smeller though is not as acute.  Easily trained, feels close bounds with its master.  A mostly friendly cat, however it can be trained to guard.  Some have great courage and can become aggressive if its owner is in danger.  Very affectionate and faithful when given by their owner in kind. 

Likes its sleeping basket to have sides that keep out the cold.  Enjoys cheese, cooked vegetables, fish and liver. Pork - salted or smoked - table scraps can cause painful inflammation.  They can get bronchitis, canker of the ear, pneumonia, rabies - when bitten by a rapid animal only.  They are usually cured easily. 

This cat has a flatness on the upper part of the skull, which is similar to the lynx. 

MANX CAT

Originated from the Isle of Man.  Almost no tail, great development in the hind legs while the front shows less development.  Has a strong gait, much like a rabbit.  The fur can be any color or marking.  Can be fickle but is a good cat for apartment living.

PERSIAN CATS

It is a deluxe furry cat and comes in various colors.  It does not display carnivorous instincts and is usually very slow and lazy.  However, it does have high intelligence.  Below is listed some of the different breeds from the original Persian cat.  Attaches itself to one person instead of several.  Adapts to its surroundings quickly. 

• Chinchillas - is an offshoot of the original Persian.  They have a bit of the silver tabby in them.  They have no stripes, fur is clear in color, breeding is extremely difficult, eyes are green or dark blue. Is prone to jealousy and is better in a one animal family.  Does not like a damp atmosphere. 
• Cream - Clear colour of fur with orange eyes and is graceful.  Likes its bed in a warm place. 
• Red - Sometimes are spotted, very rare - almost extinct - difficulty in breeding.  Likes to be petted.  Does not do well in a cold climate. 
• Silver - Resembles the Chinchillas in color, markings are those of a tabby cat, eyes are green or brown.  Makes a good friend.  Likes some kind of meat in it's diet. 
• Tortoiseshell - Always female.  Affectionate.  Loves milk.

SIAMESE CATS

Originally imported from England to the America's at the end of the 17th Century by the King of Siam.  Their physical appearance is vastly different from all other cats.  These cats are very independent, they hate being shut in, they like places that are green year around without near neighbors of any kind.  This cat is a great hunter of birds, except in rare cats, they do not hunt mice.  They love affection and jealous of other animals taking up their masters time.  They like being taken for walks and tolerate a collar and leash.  Will eat bread soaked in milk.