Cat Breeds
This is the official list of all Goofy Tails cat breeds.
Abyssinian Cat
Breed Name: Abyssinian Cat
Origin: Ethiopia, South East Asia, Indian Ocean
Abyssinian Cat History: An ancient cat breed with an inexplicable origin, the Abyssinian cat is probably linked with ancient Egypt. This breed was introduced in the late 1800s, gaining attention for its charming looks and distinctive coat. Abyssinians are famous for their jolly nature, medium-size, and loving temperament, which make them a cherished and popular cat breed around the world.
Features:
Size: Adult males (4.5 to 7.3 Kg) and females (2.7 to 4.5Kg)
Height: 8 to 10 inches
American Bobtail
Breed Name: American Bobtail
Origin: United States
American Bobtail History:
The establishment of the American Bobtail breed is rooted in the wild domestic cat, which has natural bobtails. A breed of domestic cat, the American Bobtail was introduced in the late 1960s. It is believed that this breed is the result of natural mutation and features a unique short tail. In the 1980s, the selective breed began to attract attention for its friendly nature and wild appearance. The American Bobtail breed has gained immense popularity as a lovable and unique companion.
Features:
Size: Medium to Large
Height: 7 to 16 pounds
American Curl
Breed Name: American Curl
Origin: United States
Breed History:
Originated during the 1980s, the American curl feline breed was famous for its unique backward-curling ears, resulting in a harmless genetic mutation.
Features:
Size: Small to Medium
Height: 8 to 10 inches
American Shorthair
Name: American Shorthair
Origin: Europe, North America
Breed History:
The American Shorthair was brought by the first settlers of Jamestown on the Mayflower in 1620 or even earlier by Spanish explorers to Florida. In 1634, a publication credited these tiny hairs with protecting New England crops from chipmunks and squirrels. In 1895, this cat breed was first exhibited at the United States Cat Show and was later recognized as a founding breed by the Cat Fanciers' Association in 1906.
Features:
Size: Medium to Large
Height: 20 to 25 cm
American Wirehair
Breed Name: American Wirehair
Origin: United States
Breed History:
The American Wirehair first occurred as a mutation in Vernon in 1966 in upstate New York. A cat breeder, Mrs Joan O’Shea, takes an interest in American wirehair and bought it for $50. The wirehair kittens are developed and sold to interesting breeders. CFA recognized it in 1967 and 1978 and accepted it for the championship competition.
Features:
Size: Medium to Large
Height: 9 to 11 inches
Balinese Cat
Name: Balinese Cat
Origin: United States
Breed History:
First seen in the 1940s, American breeders finalized to separate Balinese and Siamese. For this reason, they breed these kittens together to see if they could reliably give birth to long-haired kittens with the same Siamese look. No other feline breed has been incorporated in the ancestry of the Balinese, and they were first sent to the United Kingdom in the year 1973.
Features:
Size: Medium-sized feline
Height: 8-11 inches
Bengal Cat
Breed Name: Bengal
Origin: United States
Breed History:
The Bengal is a modern cat developed in the 1990s in the United States. It crossed the Asian Leopard cat with domestic tabby cat and other short hair breeds such as the Burmese, Egyptian Mau, and Abyssinian. The International Cat Association in 1986 accepted the Bengal cat. It gained TICA championship status in 1991.
Features:
Size: Medium to Large
Height: 13 to 16 inches tall.