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Beautiful & bald Peterbalds

Peterbalds are an exciting and relatively new breed to the cat fancy and as a breeder of these cats, the question I am most frequently met with is “Are they Sphynx?” and the answer is a resounding NO! Here’s more on Peterbalds. Like several other breeds, Peterbalds are the result of crossing two breeds, in this case, the two parent breeds were the Donskoy and the Oriental Shorthair. The Donskoy…

Khao Manee White jewel with colourful eyes

The Khao Manee (cow man EE – meaning ‘white jewel’ in Thai) has been bred and known in Thailand for hundreds of years, but only in the past few years have cat fanciers in Europe and the US come to know and appreciate this breed. Most stunning attribute of this breed is the eyes, one blue and the other yellow, green or gray or both eyes of the same colour. The fur of Khao Manee is always snow…

Smart and sporty Siberians

Siberians are attributed with very unique physical characteristics which eventually make their appearance and endurance significantly standout amongst other breeds. Their strong hindquarters help them jump exceptionally high. Let’s find out more about these gentle cats who are smart and sporty in nature. Defined to be sturdy cats with magnificently rounded body reminiscent of a barrel, paws of…

British Shorthair the cat with a happy smile

The chubby-faced British Shorthair with her chipmunk cheeks and happy smile is famous as the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. A dignified, affectionate cat, she is sometimes referred to as the Winston Churchill of the cat world, roaming her household dominion with all four feet on the floor. Peep into the past... British Shorthair traces its ancestry back to the cats of Rome…

Napoleon The Showstopper!

Without questioning if they are Munchkin or doll-faced Persian, Napoleons always stand out as champions at cat shows. Here’s more about the origin and salient characteristics of this showstopper cat breed! The history of Napoleon cat began with a newspaper article that featured a drawing of a Munchkin. One fine Monday morning on the 36th floor of Melton Building in downtown Pittsburg,…

The Gentle Giant!

If you are planning an addition of a Maine Coon to your family, you will be happy you did. One of the oldest natural breeds in North America, Maine Coon is generally regarded as a native of the state of Maine. Maine Coon was developed basically as a ‘working cat’, being able to fend for himself in rough, woody terrain and under extreme climatic conditions. In just looking at a Maine Coon one can…

Aristocratic blue!

The aristocratic Russian Blue is the gem of the feline world. Is it any wonder they are rumoured to have been the pets of the Russian Czars and a favourite of Queen Victoria? Here's more about this amazing breed. Sheer elegance combined with intelligence make Russian Blue a winner in the show ring and in the home. They hold out hearts with their great beauty, incredible intelligence and amazing…

Bold is beautiful

The Peterbald (also called Petersburg Sphynx, especially in its native country Russia) is a breed of hair-losing cats, rather than a hairless one. They distinguish themselves from other hairless breeds by more elegant boning, long and delicate legs, Oriental head and large set apart ears. They are actually naked Oriental Shorthair or Siamese. Handsome looks... The Peterbald is actually a naked…

Ragdoll Breeders

Ragdoll Breeders -Welcome to Love Ragdoll Cats! We are a group of small in home catteries that specializes in Blue Eyed Traditional Ragdolls and Rare Aqua Eyed Mink Ragdolls.

Picture purrfect!

Chausies don’t lie on the sofa…they drape themselves over it. They don’t run…they lope. They don’t sit…they pose. For many people, one Chausie is the beginning of a love affair with the breed. Which breed of cat looks like an Egyptian cat statue, but is too tall, too long, and far too deep-chested to be an Abyssinian? He doesn’t have long fur, but he has ear tufts and a unique tabby pattern.…

Snowshoes: kittens for life!

Snowshoe cats are like snowflakes, no two are the same; they vary in their own unique patterns and personalities. The alluring looks… The Snowshoe’s coat is very silky, with a bounce that’s close lying and short. All Snowshoes have beautiful blue eyes and white feet, except the colour points who do not have any white on them at all. The colour point pattern Snowshoes resemble the old style…

Charming Singapuras!

Elegant, muscular, affectionate, intelligent and inquisitive… Singapura Cat is an ideal companion! If you are blessed with one, you will definitely ask for more! Singapuras were first found in the harsh environment of the storm drains of Singapore and their physical attributes of large ears and eyes and intelligence make them very good hunters, quick to learn and very fast. In the mid 1970s, Tommy…

Mekong Bobtail: Friends forever

A little God in a beautiful graceful cat’s body! For many centuries these amazing cats have been admired, respected and even worshipped by their royal patrons. And today their spectacular exotic appearance, bright character and unusually high intelligence conquer the hearts! Once settled in your soul, the Mekong Bobtail will stay there forever. The Mekong Bobtail looks at people with Buddha’s…

From Russia with love

Long body, wide-set green eyes, long and dense fur, and mild disposition – that’s how a Nebelung kitty is! The origin… The Nebelung cat is a breed from Russia – a variety of semi-longhaired Russian Blue. The word Nebelung means ‘creature of the mist’. This is a rare breed, some breeders can be found in the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Canada, Germany, France and more recently in Great Britain.…

Egyptian Mau: Spots are beautiful!

Elegant, royal, sweet temperament, loving, caring and a melodious voice – is there anything more you want from your feline? Your search for a purrfect cat ends at the Egyptian Mau. Spotted beauty… Egyptian Maus are small-sized short-haired cats with naturally spotted coat. Slender and muscular, they are the progenitor breeds of the modern domestic cat. Their legs are shorter in the front than in…

Thai cats Gentle n’ elegant

Thai Cats are very devoted to their pet parents…they exactly know when you are in a happy mood and when you are sad. Here’s more about this amazing breed. Thai Cats, often called Wichien-Maat (meaning ‘moon diamond’ or ‘diamonds and gold’) or ‘Old-style Siamese’ are native pointed cats of Thailand. But these cats are very emotional and if you are looking for a close companion, this is the cat for…

Purring love – Tonkinese

Part puppy (following their pet parents around the house), part monkey (in their antics) and part elephant (the sound they can make while running through your house) - the colourful, warm and loving personality of the Tonkinese makes them an ideal addition to a feline loving family. The Tonkinese is a stunning feline who has attracted attention not only for their exceptional good looks but also…

Charming Exotic Shorthair!

There is no one comparable to an Exotic Shorthair... they have a sweet teddy bear look, a docile and loving temperament and are much easier to maintain and groom. The Lazy Man’s Persians… Aptly termed as Lazy Man’s Persians, Exotic Shorthairs were bred to make a perfect pet for people who are looking for the laid back personality and their look, minus the grooming hassles. Their short, dense coat…

Playful Pixiebobs!

Intelligent, affectionate, loving and playful…a Pixiebob can give you hours of entertainment…playing, loving and cuddling with you. Muscular and solid, Pixiebobs are medium to large cats. Their eyes are triangular in shape and their brows are heavy. They usually have a short tail of almost nothing to about six inches. They may have kinks and knots and curly cues. They are polydactyl, that is, they…

Savannah the Mini Cheeetah

Blessed with the marking and attitude of the magnificent Cheetahs and an affectionate temperament, the Savannahs are simply superb. Wild beautiful looks... Savannahs are the largest of all pet cats with the longest legs compared to body size of any cat in the world. They are the only cats to have hooded eyes, which is to cut out the sun’s glare whilst they are hunting. This gives the eyes an…
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