FAKTA UNIK TENTANG KUCING

FAKTA UNIK TENTANG KUCING

Berikut adalah bebrapa hal yang mungkin saja belum anda ketahui tentang si manis :

1.       1. Kucing memiliki sekitar 30 gigi dalam mulutnya

   

2. Kucing tidur selama 16 jam sehari

3. Kuicng dengan bulu putih dan mata biru biasanya terlahir tuli, walaupun begitu indera lainnya tetap berkembang sebagai gantinya 

1.   4. Dalam kerajaan binatang, IQ kucing hanya dapat dilewati oleh monyet dan simpanse ternyata kucing anggora atau kucing persia yang lucu sangat pandai

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1.  5.  Kucing lebih mungkin selamat jika terjatuh dari lantai 20 daripada lantai 7. Alasannya karena kucing membutuhkan waktu setara dengan 8 tingkat untuk menyadari apa yang terjadi, tenang dan membetulkan posisinya.

6.  6. Kucing bisa berjerawat

1.    7.Sama dengan frekuensi mesin diesel yang tidak sedang bekerja, kucing bergumam 26 putaran/detik.

1.   8.Kumis pada kucing sangat sensitif dan dapat merasakan perubahan tekanan udara bahkan yang kecil sekalipun. Kemampuan ini membuat kucing dapat menggunakannya sebagai penuntun alternatif untuk bergerak dalam kegelapan ketika ia tidak dapat melihat

9. Semua kucing berjalan dengan jinjit

1.   10. Walaupun kucing memiliki 5 jari di kaki depan, mereka hanya mempunyai 4 jari pada kaki belakang. Namun pada beberapa kucing dapat terlahir dengan jari banyak sampai 7 bahkan dengan tulang tambahan.

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BRITISH SHORTHAIR

History
The British Shorthair is native to Great Britain in the same way that the American Shorthair is native to America?long ago it was transported there from somewhere else. However, the progenitor of the Brit is probably Great Britain?s oldest natural breed of cat, and was roaming around Great Britain for centuries before its cousin journeyed to the New World.

The Brit?s progenitor was a common street cat once called the European Shorthair. This breed (whose conformation is much different from the Brits you?ll see in show halls today) came to Great Britain some 2,000 years ago, courtesy of the Roman Empire. The Romans, who kept cats as pets and for rodent control, transported this shorthaired breed to northern Europe and eventually to their outlying provinces in the British Isles.

For centuries, this rugged cat hung out in Great Britain?s alleys and barns. In the late 1800s cat fancier Harrison Weir, well known for his contributions to the emerging cat fancy, was instrumental in establishing the British Shorthair as an officially recognized breed. Through his efforts, British Shorthairs were featured in England?s first cat show at the Crystal Palace of London, and quickly became popular with the British cat fancy.

Just before the turn of the century, longhaired exotics caught the cat fancy?s eye and British Shorthairs declined in popularity. Nevertheless, Brits held their own until the chaos of World War II decimated the breed (along with many other European breeds as well).

After the war, breeders dedicated to preserving the British Shorthair gained permission from the British Governing Council of the Cat Fancy to interbreed their Brits with other cat breeds to rebuild the gene pool. Persians were bred into the existing bloodlines, and shorthaired breeds such as the Chartreux were also added. These efforts transformed the Brit into its current form: a large, powerful mini-teddy bear with a full, round face and a placid disposition.

American cat fanciers took little notice of the British Shorthair until the 1960s, and it wasn?t until 1970 that ACFA recognized the blue British Shorthair under the now obsolete moniker ?British Blue.? (Blue was, and still is, the most common color both here and in Great Britain, due to the large number of Chartreuxes and blue Persians bred into the bloodlines after the war.)

The breed slowly earned supporters in the United States, and between 1970 and 1980 the remaining associations accepted the Brit into the North American cat fancy.

Personality
If you?re looking for a cat that will loot your refrigerator and swing dizzily from your chandeliers, then the British Shorthair is not for you. Brits are quiet, even-tempered, undemanding cats with a bit of typical British reserve, particularly when they?re first introduced. When they get over their initial shyness, however, they become extreme-ly faithful companions. British Shorthairs tend to show their loyalty to the entire family rather than select one person with whom to bond. British Shorthair breeders describe Brits as cats that like to keep a low profile?sweet and affectionate but not clingy ?in-your-face? type cats. They tend to be independent and if left on their own can usually adapt quite well.

Conformation
Like the American Shorthair, the British Shorthair is known for its health and vigor. The breed is cobby in design?compact and powerful with a round, massive face and head. This head design sets the breed apart from other breeds developed from domestic shorthairs. A very dense, short, resilient coat is important in the show British Shorthair. The fur feels solid to the touch?like sinking your fingers into firm, warm velvet. The coat is not double-coated or woolly, which makes up-keep easier; however, regular grooming is important. Although blue is the most common, the British Shorthair comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

	The British Shorthair is a compact, well-balanced, and powerful cat, with a short, very dense coat.
	Medium to large, well knit and powerful; back level; deep broad chest.
	Round and massive; set on short thick neck; round face; forehead rounded with slight flat plane on top of head; chin firm and well developed; muzzle distinctive and well developed with a definite stop beyond large, round whisker pads; nose medium, broad, and in profile has a gentle dip.
	Medium size; broad at base; rounded at tips; set far apart, fitting into rounded contour of head.
	Large, round, well opened; set wide apart. Color depends upon coat color.
	Medium length; thicker at base; tapering to rounded tip.
	Short; very dense; well bodied; resilient and firm to touch; no double or wooly coat.
	Any color or pattern except those that show evidence of hybridization, such as chocolate, lavender, the Himalayan pattern, or these combinations with white.
	Incorrect eye color; tail defects; long or fluffy coat; locket or button; any evidence of poor dentition or malocclusion.
	None.

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AMERICAN BOBTAIL

AMERICAN BOBTAIL

History
Until recently the American Bobtail has received little attention, so most people are surprised to learn that it has been catting around America for as long as the better-known Japanese Bobtail, first imported to the United States in the late 1960s. The American Bobtail appeared on the scene in the 1960s as well, but because of the haphazard debut of the Bobtail, the word is just now beginning to spread about this breed.

The cats history is uncertain. The original Bobtail bloodline came from a mating between a short-tailed brown tabby male named Yodie and a seal point Siamese female. Yodie was obtained by John and Brenda Sanders of Iowa while they were vacationing near an Indian reservation in Arizona. The parentage of Yodie is unknown, but was thought to have been a bobcat/domestic cat hybrid because of its stubby tail.

Birman, Himalayan, and a Hima-layan/Siamese cross were then added to the bloodline. Mindy Schultz (now Mindy Cave), a friend of the Sanders and the earliest Bobtail breeder, wrote the first provisional standard in the early 1970s. However, at that time the breed experienced setbacks due to the usual obstacles?developing and promoting a new breed of cat is an endeavor that requires the patience of Job, the wealth of Midas, the wisdom of Solomon, and the tenacity of the Terminator.

What happened in those early years seems immaterial at this point. Most of the early bloodlines have been phased out. In the mid-1980s a group of Bobtail breeders decided to break away from the original blueprint of the cat, which was essentially a short-tailed pointed longhair with white mittens and a white face blaze. Breeders were having difficulty working with the complicated combination of genes required for the bobbed tail, Himalayan color pattern, and the white spotting factor. The original line became too inbred to be usable.

The new and improved American Bobtail comes in all colors, categories, and divisions. The trend among today?s breeders is toward a sweet, domestic cat that has the natural, wild look of the bobcat. The new Bobtail lines were reputed to have begun in Florida with trysts between domestic cats and bobcats, the kittens of which fell into the hands of breeders working with the Bobtail. However, these matings cannot be documented since they appear to be on the order of: ?Well, our cat got out, and there were these bobcats running around all over the place, and then the kittens were born with those stubby little tails. . . .?

While it is possible for the bobcat (Felis rufus, an indigenous North American spotted cat closely related to the larger lynx) to mate with domestic cats, bobcat/domestic cat hybrids, particularly the males, would most likely be sterile. Possibly the short, bobcat-like tail occurred as a spontaneous mutation within the domestic cat population, or is related to the dominant Manx gene.

Outcrossing the Bobtail to domestic stock is still allowable. The goal is to keep the gene pool healthy since it is still quite small. Neither Manx nor Japanese Bobtails are used in the matrix, nor are bobcats bred into the existing lines. Originally recognized only as a longhair, a shorthair standard has now been written and accepted. 

Personality
While the breed is still developing, breeders say that Bobtails are playful, energetic, and friendly, and possess an uncanny intelligence for Houdini-type escapes from closed rooms and fastened cages. Very people-oriented, they are not above demanding human attention by meowing or commandeering available laps.

On the cat activity scale (with, perhaps, the Persian as a serene ?1? and the Abyssinian as an animated ?10?), the Bobtail rates a 7 or 8 ? fun-loving and frisky but not overactive. 

Conformation
Bobtails are slow to develop, reaching maturity somewhere between two and three years. Like the bobcat?s, the Bobtail?s hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs, and the feet are large and round and may have toe tufts.

The Bobtail?s most noted feature?its succinct tail?is one-third to one-half the length of an ordinary cat?s, and should not extend below the hock. Like the Manx, the Bobtail?s tail appears to be governed by a dominant gene. The tail is straight and articulate but may curve, have bumps or be slightly knotted. Bobtails with no tails (also called rumpies) are not acceptable because of the health problems associated with the shortened spine.

	(TICA standard) The ideal Bobtail is a naturally occurring short-tailed cat. Being a product of natural selection, it is a hearty breed, with all the intelligence and skill that nature demands of her creatures.
	Moderately long and substantial; semi-cobby; stocky; noticeable rectangular stance; boning substantial; chest full and broad; hips substantial, almost as wide as chest.
	Broad modified wedge, without noticeable flat planes; size in proportion to body; concave curve between nose and brow, can have rise to prominent brow; muzzle broad, never pinched; whisker pads noticeable but not prominent; nose wide, gently sloped; jaws full, strong.
	Wide at base with slightly rounded tips; size medium, as much on top of the head as on the sides; furnishings desirable; lynx tipping preferred.
	Shape oval to large almond; size in proportion to head; aperture angled to base of ear; medium wide apart and set deep. Color depends upon coat color.
	May be straight, slightly curved, have bumps, or be slightly knotted; tail is short, halfway to hock (in repose); should be carried erect; must be long enough to be clearly visible above the back and not so long as to extend past the hock of hind leg.
	Shorthair: length medium-short; texture resilient; all-weather; double coat; undercoat present. Longhair: length semi-long; shaggy; tapering to slightly longer hair on ruff, britches, belly, and tail; non-matting; somewhat resilient; all-weather; double coat; undercoat present, not extremely dense. Seasonal variation should be recognized.
	All categories; all divisions; all colors.
	No tail or full length tail; bad hips.
	None.

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DEVON REX

DEVON REX

 

 

History
The Devon didn?t settle into the unsuspecting laps of us humans until 1960. The father of the Devon breed, a feral, curly-coated tom, lived around an abandoned tin mine near Devonshire, England. He mated with a straight-coated calico female that produced a litter of kittens in the garden of cat fancier Beryl Cox. One of the kittens, a brownish-black male that Cox named Kirlee, had the same short, curly coat as his father. Breeders think that the calico female and the curly-coated male must have been related, since the Devon Rex gene that governs the curly coat is recessive and must be present in both parents to manifest in the offspring.

At first, Kirlee was thought to be related to the Cornish Rex. Subsequent matings between Kirlee and the cats of Cornish breeder Brian Stirling-Webb resulted in only straight-coated offspring, from which Cox and Webb concluded that the two breeds were unrelated. The name Devon Rex was adopted for the new breed, and a breeding program established.

The first Devon was imported to the United States in 1968. In 1972 ACFA became the first United States association to accept the Devon for Championship. The Devon was accepted by TICA in 1979 (the year TICA formed). The CFA recognized the Devon for Championship in 1983.

Through careful outcrossing, breeders have expanded the Devon Rex gene pool while retaining the integrity of the breed. While it has never quite caught up to the Cornish Rex in popularity, the Devon has made great strides and is seen more and more frequently in the show halls and judging rings. 

 

Personality
Devons have been compared to pixies, elves, and, of course, space aliens for their jumbo-sized satellite-dish ears, large, mischievous ?window-to-the-soul? eyes, and ethereal appearance. Fanciers laud the ?poodle cat? (as the breed is affectionately called), as people-oriented snugglers that love nothing better than to cuddle up with you at night and wake you in the morning with hugs, kisses and purrs of affection. And since the Devon sheds less than other breeds, you can snuggle back without fear of covering yourself in cat hair.

But there?s lots of other reasons to acquire a Devon besides their coats: their loyalty, devotion, playfulness, courage, and intelligence, just to name a few of the qualities that make them a good choice for the cat-obsessed. Devons are shoulder perchers, lap sitters, tail waggers, and retrievers of tossed cat toys. They have a well-developed sense of curiosity and want to be involved in whatever you?re doing, whether it?s peeling potatoes for dinner or showering for a Saturday night date. 

Conformation
While the Cornish?s coat lacks guard hairs, the Devon?s coat contains all three hair types (guard, awn, and down), but the guard hairs are typically fragile and stunted, and the whisker hairs are often missing altogether. The hairs break easily and therefore this breed can develop bald patches that remain until the next hair growth cycle (typically fall and spring). Devons need very little grooming; their favorite grooming tool is your hand, applied on their heads and down their backs.

	The Devon Rex is a breed of unique appearance. Its large eyes, short muzzle, prominent cheekbones, and huge ears create a characteristic elfin look.
	Hard and muscular; slender; medium length; broad chest; medium fine boning; body carried high on the legs.
	Modified wedge; head broad but slightly longer than broad; face full-cheeked with pronounced cheekbones and a whisker break; in profile, nose has strongly marked stop; muzzle short and well developed; prominent whisker break; chin strong and well developed.
	Strikingly large and set very low; very wide at base; tapering to rounded tops; well covered with fine fur.
	Large and wide set; oval; sloping toward outer edges of ears. Color depends upon coat color.
	Long, fine, and tapering; well covered with short fur.
	Cat is well covered with fur with the greatest density occurring on the back, sides, tail, legs, face, and ears; bare patches a serious fault; however, down on the underparts should not be misinterpreted as bareness; texture soft, fine, full-bodied; length short to very short. A rippled wave effect should be apparent when coat is smoothed with the hand.
	All colors and patterns including the Himalayan pattern.
	Extensive baldness; kinked or abnormal tail; crossed eyes; weak hindquarters.
	American Shorthair and British Shorthair for litters born before May 1, 1998.

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BRITISH SHORTHAIR

BRITISH SHORTHAIR

      

 

 

History
The British Shorthair is native to Great Britain in the same way that the American Shorthair is native to America?long ago it was transported there from somewhere else. However, the progenitor of the Brit is probably Great Britain?s oldest natural breed of cat, and was roaming around Great Britain for centuries before its cousin journeyed to the New World.
The Brit?s progenitor was a common street cat once called the European Shorthair. This breed (whose conformation is much different from the Brits you?ll see in show halls today) came to Great Britain some 2,000 years ago, courtesy of the Roman Empire. The Romans, who kept cats as pets and for rodent control, transported this shorthaired breed to northern Europe and eventually to their outlying provinces in the British Isles.
For centuries, this rugged cat hung out in Great Britain?s alleys and barns. In the late 1800s cat fancier Harrison Weir, well known for his contributions to the emerging cat fancy, was instrumental in establishing the British Shorthair as an officially recognized breed. Through his efforts, British Shorthairs were featured in England?s first cat show at the Crystal Palace of London, and quickly became popular with the British cat fancy.
Just before the turn of the century, longhaired exotics caught the cat fancy?s eye and British Shorthairs declined in popularity. Nevertheless, Brits held their own until the chaos of World War II decimated the breed (along with many other European breeds as well).
After the war, breeders dedicated to preserving the British Shorthair gained permission from the British Governing Council of the Cat Fancy to interbreed their Brits with other cat breeds to rebuild the gene pool. Persians were bred into the existing bloodlines, and shorthaired breeds such as the Chartreux were also added. These efforts transformed the Brit into its current form: a large, powerful mini-teddy bear with a full, round face and a placid disposition.
American cat fanciers took little notice of the British Shorthair until the 1960s, and it wasn?t until 1970 that ACFA recognized the blue British Shorthair under the now obsolete moniker ?British Blue.? (Blue was, and still is, the most common color both here and in Great Britain, due to the large number of Chartreuxes and blue Persians bred into the bloodlines after the war.)
The breed slowly earned supporters in the United States, and between 1970 and 1980 the remaining associations accepted the Brit into the North American cat fancy.


Personality
If you?re looking for a cat that will loot your refrigerator and swing dizzily from your chandeliers, then the British Shorthair is not for you. Brits are quiet, even-tempered, undemanding cats with a bit of typical British reserve, particularly when they?re first introduced. When they get over their initial shyness, however, they become extreme-ly faithful companions. British Shorthairs tend to show their loyalty to the entire family rather than select one person with whom to bond. British Shorthair breeders describe Brits as cats that like to keep a low profile?sweet and affectionate but not clingy ?in-your-face? type cats. They tend to be independent and if left on their own can usually adapt quite well.


Conformation
Like the American Shorthair, the British Shorthair is known for its health and vigor. The breed is cobby in design?compact and powerful with a round, massive face and head. This head design sets the breed apart from other breeds developed from domestic shorthairs. A very dense, short, resilient coat is important in the show British Shorthair. The fur feels solid to the touch?like sinking your fingers into firm, warm velvet. The coat is not double-coated or woolly, which makes up-keep easier; however, regular grooming is important. Although blue is the most common, the British Shorthair comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
The British Shorthair is a compact, well-balanced, and powerful cat, with a short, very dense coat.

Medium to large, well knit and powerful; back level; deep broad chest.

Round and massive; set on short thick neck; round face; forehead rounded with slight flat plane on top of head; chin firm and well developed; muzzle distinctive and well developed with a definite stop beyond large, round whisker pads; nose medium, broad, and in profile has a gentle dip.

	The British Shorthair is a compact, well-balanced, and powerful cat, with a short, very dense coat.
	Medium to large, well knit and powerful; back level; deep broad chest.
	Round and massive; set on short thick neck; round face; forehead rounded with slight flat plane on top of head; chin firm and well developed; muzzle distinctive and well developed with a definite stop beyond large, round whisker pads; nose medium, broad, and in profile has a gentle dip.
	Medium size; broad at base; rounded at tips; set far apart, fitting into rounded contour of head.
	Large, round, well opened; set wide apart. Color depends upon coat color.
	Medium length; thicker at base; tapering to rounded tip.
	Short; very dense; well bodied; resilient and firm to touch; no double or wooly coat.
	Any color or pattern except those that show evidence of hybridization, such as chocolate, lavender, the Himalayan pattern, or these combinations with white.
	Incorrect eye color; tail defects; long or fluffy coat; locket or button; any evidence of poor dentition or malocclusion.
	None.

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