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Description : when you mean a seal point in a siamese cat does that mean lighter brown or chocolate on the coat.

Last Answer : The seal point Siamese cat has dark brown points. The points include the face, ears, tail and paws. The body of the cat is ivory or pale tan. Chocolate point Siamese are exactly that, the color of chocolate, lighter than the seal point.

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Last Answer : Cats who looked like Felix the Cat, a cartoon character of silent films were popular in the 1920s. Himalayans, a cross between Persians and Siamese made their debut in the 1920s and were well received. ... to name one breed that stands out. There are more cat owners even today than dog owners.

Description : HOW CAN I CONTACT SOME BREEDERS OF THE HIGHLANDER CAT. IM LOOKING FOR A FEMALE LONG HAIRED HIGHLANDER, PLEASE SUPPLY AS MANY BREEDER NAMES & PHONE NUMBERS AS POSSIBLE OR THEIR WEB SIGHT. THANK YOU, DOTTIE BERNATOWICZ

Last Answer : There is an excellent site called Highlander Breed Group Website at www.highlanderbreedsection.com. They list breeders in the U.S. naming states where they can be found along with websites and/or phone numbers.

Description : Are cats faster than dogs?

Last Answer : It depends on the breed of dog. Cats can reach a speed of 30 miles per hour. Greyhounds can run 43 miles per hour. Some other breeds that can run at a minimum of 30 miles per hour or more ... Terriers and Doberman Pinschers. So if a cat raced against a Greyhound or Doberman, it would be the loser.

Description : Why is a cat's tongue rough and scratchy?

Last Answer : Cats' tongues have tiny barbs all over except for the tip that look like hooks. The scratchy-feeling tongue helps that cat remove dirt and loose fur from its coat, similar to a brush. It was once ... milk in its mouth, but research has shown that cats lap milk with the smooth tip of the tongue.

Description : Someone once told me that all calico cats are female. Is that true or is it a old wives tale?

Last Answer : Coat color of cats is linked to gender. Female cats have 2 X chromosomes while the male has 1 X chromosome and 1 Y chromosome. White is a separate gene. The colors black and orange are found on the ... female. A calico cat may be male but it is an extremely rare occurence and it is usually sterile.

Description : I have never had any pets before and have heard that cats are fairly easy to take care of. They are certainly beautiful animals and I'd ready to share my life with one. What breed of cat should I get?

Last Answer : It depends on your personality and your lifestyle. Cat people have their preferences, but every cat, even within a specific breed, has its own personality. The best way to choose a cat is to go ... set on a purebred, Persians and Ragdolls are usually laid back and good choices for first time owners.