Here's a thought.

[Elaine]

Just to try and educate ourselves, well me really as i am pretty much breed ignorant and moggy lover, why dont we start a new comp, a sort of guess the breed game?

All those in favour say aye:lol:

[dandysmom]

Aye from here! Explain a bit more, not exactly sure what you want. You mean things like "colors accepted are red and ruddy"?

[alexgirl73]

as long as it's not too hard for me lol

[angieh]

Aye - I'm trying to educate myself in this respect too, so it would be good for me. Not sure if I know enough to guess X breeds - !!!!!

[Elaine]

Well, I thought we could start off easy at first by posting ppictures and guessing the breed. Once we are all bored of that we could find a way to make it more difficult I guess;)
Suggestions welcome.

[Elaine]

posting ppictures

I seem to have developed a stutter this morning, must have been the bang on the head yesterday:lol:

[dandysmom]

What breed is this beauty?

http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/ocicat3.gif

[PoshPuss]

I'll have a go...
a BENGAL ?
my friend has one called Tia; I think she looks like this .

[Elaine]

An Ocicat?

[dandysmom]

An Ocicat it is, Elaine! Well done!

[Elaine]

Really? I just said that coz Bengal had already been taken:lol:

[dandysmom]

Yep, really. Who's this?

http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/jpgs-bob/russian3.gif

[Elaine]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/turkishvan.jpg

Can you tell what it is yet?;)

[dandysmom]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/turkishvan.jpg


Can you tell what it is yet?;)


A Turkish Van?

[Elaine]

A Turkish Van?
How on earth did you get that? I would have had no idea. Your too good at this Eileen, I'm off to sulk coz i thought you'd be guessing for ages:lol: :lol: :lol:

[dandysmom]

Awww, don't go off and sulk! I saw one at a show; stunning cats. Try to guess the blue boy, it's not a Chartreux!

[Kazz]

A Russian Blue Eileen?

[Moli]

Russian Blue DM???

[dandysmom]

You're both right; Russian Blue! Lovely cats.....

Someone else post now, I don't want to be a hog ........

[Mags]

http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/breederspages/catbreedpages/catphotos/selkirkrex.jpg

Can you name this beauty?

[Kazz]

Thats like someone's cat on here isn't it....darn whats it called......*hits head against wall*

[Kazz]

Selkirk but a Rex

[angieh]

What about this little beauty?

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/mau.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/egyptmau_1.gif

Sorry Mags, we've been posting at the same time.

[Mags]

Correct Kazz :-D

[Kazz]

No idea Angie but he or she is beautiful.....smashing markings.

[dandysmom]

Angie's beauty is an Egyptian Mau....I want one.....!!!!!!!

[angieh]

Quite right dandysmom - a particularly beautifully marked one that. You're good at this!

[Mags]

http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/breederspages/catbreedpages/catphotos/burmese.jpg

???

[alexgirl73]

singapura?

[angieh]

Devon Rex?

[angieh]

My last offering for tonight - this is evidently quite rare!

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/snowshoe.jpg

[Mags]

No sorry!.........

[dandysmom]

I'm stumped on that one, Angie.......

[Moli]

Thats a Snowshoe...??

[dandysmom]

http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/breederspages/catbreedpages/catphotos/burmese.jpg


???
Mags, is that a Tonkinese?

[Mags]

No it's not Eileen..:)

[Moli]

Its a snowshoe ladies...:D

[dandysmom]

No it's not Eileen..:)

Can't guess it then; thought the eye color was wrong for a Tonk, but that was all I could come up with.......:(

[Mags]

Can't guess it then; thought the eye color was wrong for a Tonk, but that was all I could come up with.......:(
It starts with 'B' ;)

[Moli]

Burmese??............

[Mags]

Correct Moli! :D

[Moli]

http://z.about.com/d/cats/1/6/k/t/2/DollyHimalayan640x426.jpg (http://cats.about.com/od/catspicturecalendar/ig/Misc-Cat-Breeds/DollyHimalayan.htm)Whats this??

[Elaine]

Hmmm thats a toughie:?

[dandysmom]

Seal point Himalayan?

[Elaine]

I've got it!!! its a dolly hymalayan:D

[Moli]

Seal point Himalayan?
Right DM:D

[Elaine]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/ElainePirie/Pixie-Bob20Cat.jpg

[Moli]

Not sure, a tabby cat??

[dandysmom]

Looks like a DSH to me....???

[Elaine]

Nope and Nope:-D

[Moli]

Pixie Bob???

[Elaine]

Correct:D

The Pixie-Bob Cat according to legend, is a hybrid offspring of a domestic cat Also consider:, CASPIAN Horse (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/caspian_horse/574/1), Patterdale Terrier (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/patterdale_terrier/497/1)and a bobcat. The legend has not been suported by DNA testing however, which fails to show that Pixie-Bobs are related to bobcats.
The Pixie-Bob has a large body with big feet, and usually a short, bobbed tail Also consider:, Maine Coon (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/maine_coon_cat/275/1), Turtles (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/turtles/192/1)and a gentle See:, Bichon Frise (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/bichon_frise/224/1), Turtles (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/turtles/192/1)personality. Most Pixie-Bobs are short-haired, with the less common long-hair Pixie-Bob more closely resembling a bobcat. Its markings resemble those of a bobcat, with spots, stripes and swirls. This breed See:, Goffin's Cockatoo (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/goffins_cockatoo/146/1), Hackney Pony (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/hackney_pony/181/1)is currently the only one accepted by any major club to allow polydactyls, cats Including:, Golden Retriever (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/golden_retriever/216/1), Budgie / Budgerigar (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/budgie_budgerigar/140/1)having more than the usual number on toes on each foot (five for the front paws, four for the back). Adult males weigh 16–22 lbs (7–10 kg), and females Try:, Skye Terrier (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/skye_terrier/477/1), Maine Coon (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/maine_coon_cat/275/1)weigh 8–12 lbs (3.5–5.5 kg).
Carol Ann Brewer is credited with the creation of the Pixie-Bob in the mid 1980s. She took two different "Legend cats", believed to be the result of natural breeding between bobcats and domestic cats, Other resources include:, Dog Care Basics (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/dog_care_basics/9/1), Basset Hound (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/basset_hound/223/1) and bred them to create the first Pixie-Bob domestic cat. Consider also:, Patterdale Terrier (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/patterdale_terrier/497/1), Dingo (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/dingo/401/1) This first cat Consider also:, Eclectus Parrots (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/eclectus_parrots/145/1), Amazon Parrots (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/amazon_parrots/133/1)was named Pixie, hence the name Pixie-Bob. DNA testing shows that Pixie-Bob cats See:, CASPIAN Horse (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/caspian_horse/574/1), Boxer Dog (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/boxers/209/1)are domestic, Also consider:, British Shorthair (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/british_shorthair_cat/262/1), Perro de Presa Canario (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/perro_de_presa_canario/492/1) and not wild or an exotic hybrid, as the early advertisements had alleged, but some people are still unsure if this is entirely true. Pixie-Bob cats More interesting articles:, Spiders Level 1 Flex1 (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/spiders_level_1_flex1/88/1), Kooikerhondje (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/kooikerhondje/435/1)share many of the physical and personality characteristics of bobcats, except they are approximately half the size, and do not have some of the wild characteristics. Pixie-Bobs are a paradox. They look and act very much like Bobcats, but are legally defined as domestic cats. More interesting articles:, General Fish Afflictions (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/general_fish_afflictions/128/1), Small Munsterlander Pointer (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/small_munsterlander_pointer/475/1) For a cat And:, Spanish Mastiff (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/spanish_mastiff/456/1), Feeding your Fish (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/feeding_your_fish/549/1)to be considered a Certified TICA Pixie-Bob cats, Including:, Hackney Pony (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/hackney_pony/181/1), Dingo (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/dingo/401/1) they cannot be bred with bobcats, and one of their parents must be traced back to Pixie the cat. Consider also:, Kooikerhondje (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/kooikerhondje/435/1), Climbing gourami (Labyrinth fish) (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/climbing_gourami_labyrinth_fish/531/1)

Physical characteristics
Pixie-Bobs are approximately 50% larger then most domestic cats More interesting articles:, Spanish Mastiff (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/spanish_mastiff/456/1), Boxer Dog (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/boxers/209/1)(which weigh 5.5–16 lbs or 2.5–7 kg). Most Pixie-Bobs have black fur and skin on the bottom of their paws, tipped ears, Including:, Golden Retriever (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/golden_retriever/216/1), CASPIAN Horse (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/caspian_horse/574/1) heavy ear See:, CASPIAN Horse (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/caspian_horse/574/1), Spiders Level 1 Flex1 (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/spiders_level_1_flex1/88/1)hair, black lips, and white fur around the eyes but with black eye skin. Their chins have white fur, but often have black skin under the white fur. Some of their whiskers change from Black (root - about 25%) to White (to the tip - about 75% of the whisker).Tiger-like fur pattern, but often have reddish tones mixed in. Stomach is often reddish-gold in color with some ticking (broken stripes). Most are short-haired, but some are long-haired. Eyes are almond shaped and tilted. Eyes are blue when kittens, See:, British Shorthair (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/british_shorthair_cat/262/1), Patterdale Terrier (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/patterdale_terrier/497/1) then change to green, and finally to gold when several months old (some don't change completely to Gold, but have a Gold with a green tint). Tails Try:, Feeding your Fish (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/feeding_your_fish/549/1), Redbone Coonhound (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/redbone_coonhound/490/1)can be non-existent (rumpy), or 2-4 inches (desired - TICA required), or long tails Also consider:, Turtles (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/turtles/192/1), Feeding your Fish (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/feeding_your_fish/549/1)(Pixie was a long tail). The head is usually-pear shaped. The head and tail See:, Carolina Dog (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/carolina_dog/321/1), Dutch Warmblood (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/dutch_warmblood/344/1)are considered the important characteristics. They grow for 3 years instead of 1 year like most domestic cats. Try:, Dog Care Basics (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/dog_care_basics/9/1), Dingo (http://www.mypets.net.au/flex/dingo/401/1)

[Elaine]

I dont know why all those links came with the copy and paste as they weren't there when i read the article:shock:

[Moli]

very good article Elaine....

[Moli]

http://z.about.com/d/cats/1/6/H/0/1/japbobtail_mijo640x480.jpg (http://cats.about.com/od/catspicturecalendar/ig/Misc-Cat-Breeds/japbobtail_mijo640x480.htm)

[Elaine]

Is it a turkish van with its tail missing?:lol:
Looks very like the turkish van i posted earlier.

Or is that its tail tucked under its belly?

[angieh]

Fish and budgies???? They aren't breeds of cat now are they - you're pulling my leg.

By the way - you were quite right Moli - it was a Snowshoe (can't even go off to have my supper now!) Bet that Mags read the link title!?

[Moli]

Is it a turkish van with its tail missing?:lol:
Looks very like the turkish van i posted earlier.
:lol: :lol: :lol: Not its not a van with its tail chopped off Elaine:lol:

[Elaine]

Does it have a tail?

[Moli]

Nope................

[angieh]

I'm saying Goodnight now. Can't focus on whether that cat has a tail or not! Sleep well, dream of those beautiful cats.

It's a bobcat!

[Elaine]

Then it must be a turkish bob cat then:lol:

[Moli]

Wrong coun try Elaine...

[Mags]

A Manx??????

[Moli]

Nite Angie...sleep well...

[Mags]

I'm saying Goodnight now. Can't focus on whether that cat has a tail or not! Sleep well, dream of those beautiful cats.

It's a bobcat!
Nite Angie, sleep well! :)

[Moli]

Nope, it is a Bob Cat but where from??

[Elaine]

Wrong country eh?

Well it looks warm and sunny where ever it is so I'll guess its an american bob cat?

[Moli]

Japanese...

[Moli]

Have you seen the MastiffXBoxers in the P&J Elaine...

[dandysmom]

Japanese bobtail?

[dandysmom]

Bump ........

[Elaine]

Have you seen the MastiffXBoxers in the P&J Elaine...

No.........................

[dandysmom]

This pic isn't off the Net, it's one I took at a CFA show when I was there with my breeder friends. I'd never seen this breed before, and was so taken with her sweet face...what is she?

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/dandysmom/th_DSCN1191.jpgActually that pic isn't as clear as I'd like, so here's a better one off the Net..
http://z.about.com/d/cats/1/0/K/U/geordie_ev.jpg

[Moli]

have not got a clue....American Shorthair?

[dandysmom]

Sorry, no, Moli......

[PoshPuss]

:-D just a little tease here, but is she an 'upside down ear cat' ... sweet faced cutie tho :lol:

[angieh]

Sorry, no idea!

[dandysmom]

Hint: the breed originated in the northern part of the UK .......

[Mags]

Scottish Fold?

[Soupie]

Yes they are scottish fold cats :D

[Moli]

http://z.about.com/d/cats/1/0/K/U/geordie_ev.jpgWhat a beauty...

[dandysmom]

Right you are, Scottish Folds! I love their little faces, look a bit like owls!

[angieh]

What about this little lovely?

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/korat.jpg

[dandysmom]

A Korat? .......

[angieh]

Well done DM - a Korat it is!

[angieh]

Now how about this one?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/ragamuffin.jpg

[dandysmom]

It was either that or a Chartreux; I always confuse the two!

But I'm stumped on the black-and-white beauty! One of Eva the Diva's relatives, lol?

[angieh]

Does look like La Diva, doesn't it?

[dandysmom]

Does look like La Diva, doesn't it?

Right down to the "little white feets! :D

[Moli]

Ragamuffin??

[angieh]

Yea Moli - you're right! Well done - isn't that a lovely looking cat?

[Moli]

Yea Moli - you're right! Well done - isn't that a lovely looking cat?
He is a real beauty too...:)

[Moli]

http://www.giveusahome.co.uk/breederspages/catbreedpages/catphotos/americanwirehair.jpg

[angieh]

OK last one for tonight for me - this picture looks curiously like a painting! But what are they?
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/somali.jpg

[angieh]

Moli - your cat looks as if it might have a curly coat?

[angieh]

Is it LaPerm?

[Moli]

No, sorry...

[dandysmom]

American Curl?

[Moli]

American Curl?
Right country DM, wrong cat...;)