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Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a large, rectangular, muscular cat with a shaggy weather-resistant coat, substantial ruff, tufted ears and a long flowing…
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Manx
The Manx is a rounded, powerful breed associated with the Isle of Man and defined by a spectrum of tail lengths, from…
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Minuet (Napoleon)
The Minuet, formerly called the Napoleon, was developed by crossing Munchkin cats with Persians and related breeds. It combines short legs with…
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Munchkin
The Munchkin is defined by shortened limbs caused by a dominant genetic variant affecting bone growth. Standard short-legged and nonstandard normal-legged kittens…
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