Being the most popular in the world, cats have been associated with people for at least 10 thousand years. Compared to dogs, cats do not have this variety. According to the Fanciers Association, there are about 50 officially registered cat breeds. We bring to your attention unusual cat breeds with a truly unique appearance. These are the 10 weirdest cat breeds, but you must admit that they can still be loved in their own, unique way.
Read on to find out about the 10 weirdest cat breeds.
10. Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail is one of the weirdest cat breeds in Japan and Southeast Asia. They are born with a rabbit tail and some of them even jump like rabbits instead of running. Japanese bobtails are well known and popular in Japan for centuries, and they are mentioned in folklore and art. Japanese Bobtails are medium in size and thin, but muscular. According to the name of the breed, their most distinctive feature is a short tail about 10 centimeters in length, sometimes it twists into a corkscrew, which makes it look even shorter.
9. Scottish Fold cat
Like the American Curl, the Scottish Fold cat gets its name from the shape of the ears. It looks like he has no ears at all, this is especially noticeable against the background of large round eyes. His ears appear normal at birth and begin to fold in 21 days. Most Scottish Fold cats have short, silky coats, but there are some with long coats. They are mostly friendly, affectionate cats and get along well with other animals.
8. American Curl
American curls are like any other cat in every way except for one thing - the unusual shape of the ears. In kittens, the ears curl up to the temples and back until they are about 4 months old. Then their ears stop and don't change anymore. The American Curl, being one of the weirdest cats, is known in the USA, Spain, France, Japan, Russia and many other countries.
7. Snow-shu
This is one of the strangest cat breeds that appeared in the United States in the 60s. Despite the fact that it has existed for 53 years, snow shoos are quite rare due to the fact that it is difficult to breed cats with the correct color.
Snow shoo are generally gentle, with a gentle disposition and affectionate. They love to be in the company of people and, as pets, get along well with children and other pets. They are social and obedient, showing great devotion and love to their masters.
6. Anatolian cat
Originally from Thailand, she is distinguished from others by her white hair and diamond-like eyes. Known for its high cheekbones, has a rather unusual appearance, this is a rare breed of cats that have existed for several hundred years. She is snow-white with a short and smooth coat. These cats can have blue, gold or fancy eyes, each a different color. Anatolian cats with multi-colored eyes are the species most preferred. They are muscular, athletic and generally active, outgoing and intelligent. The breed is sometimes referred to as "diamond eyes".
5. Persian cats
Persian cats are over average in size with well balanced bodies and a nice face. They have a large, round head, small ears, and a relatively short tail. Their name refers to Persia, the former name of Iran, where similar cats live. The breed usually had a short muzzle, but over time this feature was exaggerated, particularly in North America.
4. Ukrainian levkoy
This is a breed of cats with a special appearance (similar to dogs), they have curled ears and short hair or no hair at all. Having certain similarities with the Sphinx, they are medium in size with a long body, while being muscular and thin at the same time. They have thin, elastic skin, which gives them a wrinkled appearance. Ukrainian Levkoy is quite new as a breed. The first representative of this breed was born in 2004. They were obtained by crossing female Don cats and Scottish Fold cats.
3. Minskin
This is one of the strangest breeds known as the "dwarf breed". They were obtained by crossing munchkins and sphinxes. They look like very small sphinxes with the same coat color. This is an extremely new breed, they appeared in 1998. The first Standard Minskin was born in 2000. By 2005, there were already about fifty of them.
2. Munchkin (cat-dachshund)
This is a new breed of cat characterized by short legs, medium size and long body, walnut-shaped eyes and triangular ears. This cat bears similarities to an ordinary house cat. They are usually playful, people-loving, good-tempered, and intelligent. The fact that they have short legs does not prevent them from running and jumping well. Their wool comes in different colors and patterns. They have short and long coated varieties, both of which can hunt in any weather.
1. Sphinx
The Sphynx, or Canadian Hairless, is perhaps one of the more well-known strange looking cat breeds. These cats are born without hair. Depending on your point of view, the breed is exotic or slightly intimidating. They tend to have skin folds that are difficult to see. Because of the thickness, their leather is often compared to warm suede. Sideburns and eyebrows may or may not be present. Another strange feature of these is wrinkles. Near the shoulders, between the ears, around the muzzle are the places where wrinkles tend to be the most.
They tend to be energetic, smart, curious and very attached to their masters.
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In this video, you will see the rarest and most unusual breeds of cats that you have hardly heard of before and which most likely you have not seen for sure.
