American Cats

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, smooth, lustrous, close to body Color: seal point, blue point, white paws Temperament: needs to be with people, loving, should be kept indoors, playful The Snowshoe is December’s Cat of the Month The Snowshoe got its name because of its 4 white paws. This cat […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short and smooth Color: yellow to gold, gray and silver, all with black spots and solid black Temperament: affectionate, gentle, intelligent, good with all humans and pets April’s Cat of the Month Although the Serengeti looks like a wildcat, it’s a very gentle American breed. Where […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short or long, soft, thick, loose curls Color: All colors of cat Temperament: very affectionate, playful, loves people Where does the Selkirk Rex come from? Thanks to the breeding efforts of Jeri Newman of Montana, a Persian breeder, the Selkirk Rex was developed. In 1987, when […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, smooth Color: browns, silvers, black all with spots or marbling Temperament: intelligent, can be trained like dogs, good with children & other pets Where does the Savannah come from? The Savannah is a cross between a serval and a domestic cat. This rare breed was […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & long-haired varieties Color: many varieties including points Temperament: loving, sociable, playful, good with children & other pets Where does the Munchkin come from? There were short-legged cats found in Europe, but attempts to breed them failed. Munchkins are a U.S. breed. In Louisiana, Sandra […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & long-haired varieties, both curly, soft Color: all cat colors Temperament: gentle, very affectionate, intelligent, active What is the origin of the LaPerm? The LaPerm is a mutation that came into being in 1982 in the Columbia River area of the U.S. A barn cat […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: long, thick, glossy Color: point colors are seal, chocolate, blue, flame, lilac, tortie or blue cream Temperament: gentle, sweet, loving Where does the Himalayan come from? There were several unsuccessful attempts to produce a long-haired Siamese type cat. In England, a Mr. Stirling Webb did succeed […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short and long-haired Color: spotted patterns, lynx points & solid points in a wide range of colors Temperament: devoted, intelligent, playful, good with children & other pets October’s Cat of the Month Highlander Cat with its distinctive curled ears is a great pet, devoted, intelligent, and […]

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: double, very thick Color: all colors & patterns of cat Temperament: variable, can be good with children & other pets June’s Cat of the Month This large, intelligent cat’s ancestors made their way to America via the Mayflower and the help of the Pilgrims. Where does […]