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California Spangled Cat
The California Spangled Cat is a rare historical experimental breed developed in the United States to resemble a small spotted wild cat…
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Chantilly / Tiffany
The Chantilly/Tiffany was a North American semi-longhaired breed known for a silky coat, plumed tail, gold eyes and an especially celebrated chocolate…
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Chartreux
The Chartreux is a sturdy French pedigree breed recognized for its blue-gray coat, copper-to-orange eyes, robust body and comparatively fine legs. The…
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Chausie
The Chausie is a tall, long-legged domestic pedigree breed developed using the Jungle Cat, Felis chaus, as a historical non-domestic source together…
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Cheetoh
The Cheetoh is an experimental domestic-cat breed developed primarily from Bengal and Ocicat lines to combine a large athletic body with conspicuous…
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Colorpoint Shorthair
The Colorpoint Shorthair is a CFA- and CCA-AFC-recognized Siamese-related breed developed to extend pointed colors beyond the traditional seal, chocolate, blue and…
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Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex is an athletic, long-legged breed with an arched back, tucked waist, large ears and a uniquely soft coat composed…
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Cymric
The Cymric is the longhaired expression of the Manx breed group: a round, substantial cat with powerful hindquarters, a dense double coat…
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