Curiosities about cats

Have you found a kitten? Or maybe it was given to you as a gift, but you don't know if it's male or female? It's normal, when they are small it's difficult to know. Although if you look closely you can find out. Maybe you know that if the kitten has three colours it is female, an almost exact rule that is justified by genetics, specifically, the sex chromosomes.

It is not the first or the last time that we have heard ‘what can I do so that my rabbit is not afraid of me’, ‘what can I do so that my dog is not afraid of the noises in the house’, ‘my guinea pig gets scared when I pick it up’... And then, when we go to a pet fair (dogs, cats, rabbits...) we see that these animals are totally calm: they eat, drink, sleep and groom themselves without anything seeming to disturb them (especially small animals), is it magic? If there are lots of people and...

The ocicat is a breed of cat from the United States. Its name comes from the contraction of the English words ocelot (ocelot) and cat (cat), as it has a spotted coat as if it were a wild beast in scale.

The munchkin is a breed of cat that arose from a natural genetic mutation, maintained by selective breeding, resulting in cats with shorter than normal legs. However, the short length of their legs does not seem to interfere with their running and jumping abilities.

Australian mist is the name of a little known feline breed that has characteristics that make these cats exceptional companions in any home. Affectionate, calm and non-aggressive, they can coexist in families with children and animals.

Mau is the Egyptian word for cat. The Egyptian mau resembles the cats depicted in Ancient Egyptian wall paintings. The breed is descended from specimens that were taken in the mid 10th century from Cairo to Italy and then to Canada.

The most outstanding characteristic of the LaPerm is its curly coat, which forms loose, soft curls varying from tight curls to loose waves. These curls may be present all over the body, including the tail, legs and belly. LaPerm cats have a medium to large build, with a rounded head, large expressive eyes and large furry ears.

The Korat cat, a feline breed of Thai origin, is noted for its elegant appearance, soft, shiny coat and charismatic personality. This breed has captured the hearts of cat lovers with its distinctive charm and history rooted in Thai culture. Indeed, the Korat has long been considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Traditionally, it was given as a gift as a gesture of good fortune.