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<title>Identify a Turkish Angora cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Examine the fur. Angoras have soft fine silky fur. There is no undercoat present. In the summer, they almost resemble a shorthair cat but with the onset of winter, their coat rapidly thickens.								                                    					Look]]></description>
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<title>Identify a LaPerm Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Look at the shape of the cat's head. It is much like the Siamese in its triangular shape, but is a bit more rounded. The forehead is pretty flat from ear to ear. As with their curly coat, their whiskers are also curly.								                     ]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Siamese</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Measure the head. The traditional Siamese has a softer, rounder face and runs about 3 inches at the widest point, which is just below the ears. The later breeds have triangle-shaped heads and measure less than 2.8 inches at the widest]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Selkirk Rex</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Examine the cat's coat and note characteristics. The Selkirk Rex comes in both long and short hair varieties. Both types have pronounced curly hair. The appearance is soft and plush. The most notable place to find the curly hair is on the flanks,]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Hemingway Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Observe the cat from a distance, noticing its paws. Do the paws seem to be oversized? Maybe it is the way the fur falls. Or, are there extra toes?								                                    					Approach the cat carefully, unless you already know]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Bengal Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Look at the overall appearance of the exotic Bengal cat. It is a medium-sized, muscular breed of domesticated cats. Its hindquarters are slightly higher than the shoulders, adding to its sleek, predatory stance. The feet are large and round, and]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Scottish Fold Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Look at the physical stature. A Scottish Fold is a medium-sized cat with a rounded body. The tail should be flexible, not stubby or rigid.								                                    					Note the shape of the head. Eyes should be large and owlish.]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Persian Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Study the cat's face. Traditional Persians have "doll faces," which distinguish them from the Ultra or flat face of later breeds. You can identify the Ultra breeds by their "bulldog" face, which makes the cat look as though he's frowning.								 ]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Colorpoint Shorthair Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Pick it up. Colorpoint shorthairs are thin cats with long and slender bodies. They are often firm to the touch, since they don't have a lot of body fat.								                                    					Define the facial characteristics. These cats]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Korat Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Check the roots of the cat's hair to see if they are a light bluish color. The hair then darkens in color, and becomes silver at the very tip. The silvery sheen over the cat's entire body looks like a halo or silver colored aura.								          ]]></description>
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<title>Identify a European Burmese Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Examine the body of the cat. The European Burmese has a more rounded body than a typical Oriental. The coat is glossy and smooth, almost satin-like. The coat is however very thick.								                                    					Check the neck of]]></description>
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<title>How to Identify a Japanese Bobtail Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Pet the cat. Japanese Bobtail coats are usually short and very soft but can be semi-long and silky as well. They frequently have rough patches around their necks.								                                    					Characterize the coloring. There are]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Cornish Rex Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Feel the fur of the cat and examine it closely. The Cornish Rex cats have an undercoat that is curly and wavy but lacks the presence of a top coat or guard hairs. Their fur feels very fine, silky and close fitting.								                         ]]></description>
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<title>How to Identify a British Shorthair Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Check the coloration. British Shorthair cats have a variety of colors. They do have a color shape that sets them apart from many other cats as they do not have the colorpoint formation. The color can present itself as one large angled stripe]]></description>
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<title>How to Identify an Egyptian Mau</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Count the spots. This once-worshipped breed of cat is the only breed to be naturally spotted. These cats have stripes on their chests that mimic a necklace and markings above the cheeks commonly referred to as mascara lines.								               ]]></description>
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<title>Identify an American Curl</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Check out the cat's ears. The defining characteristic of American Curl cats are their curled back ears. The ears are bent backward at least slightly and can be bent backward as much as 180 degrees. Fur shoots outward and forward from the curled]]></description>
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<title>How to Identify a Devon Rex Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Look while he listens. Devon Rex cats have low-set, oversized ears.								                                    					Inspect the eyes. Large eyes and a small, upturned nose give this cat a face often described as a pixie quality.								           ]]></description>
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<title>How to Identify a Chartreux Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Count the colors. You only have to count to one. Chartreux are single-colored cats that are any shade of blueish gray.								                                    					Smile back. This breed is known for looking like it's smiling.								          ]]></description>
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<title>Identify a Himalayan Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Rub the belly. Himalayans are medium- to large-sized cats and often have fat reserves around their stomachs.								                                    					Check the floor. Himalayan cats are playful but tend to amuse themselves in localized]]></description>
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<title>How to Identify a Burmese Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[											                                    					Check the color. Burmese are single-color cats that may have slight variations throughout the coats. This type of cat comes in sable, champagne, blue and platinum.								                                    					Pick up the cat. Burmese are dense]]></description>
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