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felinefractious · 10 days

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Do you consider brachycephalism in cats as serious as in dogs? I'm in veterinary medicine but I don't encounter many brachy kitties and would love to hear your thoughts on it.

Brachycephaly is a problem.

Schlueter et al (2009) categorized brachycephalic head shapes into four categories randing from mild to severe.

Moderate brachycephaly is where we begin to really see problems and profound or severe brachycephalic cats are going to have a real issue.

The British Shorthair (left) is a breed where mild brachycephaly is part of the standard compared to an Exotic Shorthair (right) where profound - severe brachycephaly is desireable.

On the left with have a British Shorthair, in the center an Exotic Shorthair and on the right a Persian.

One of the problems we see with brachycephalic breeds is stenotic nares, which are narrow nostrils. You can’t even make out the nares on the Persian shown above and, as one may expect, this affects how much air they move through them.

We can see similar obstructive effects in cats with nasopharyngeal polyps, masses or reconstruction due to scarring from chronic rhinosinusitis problems.

Due to their inability to breath normally through their nose these cats tend to be heat and exercise intolerant and can run into trouble more quickly during high stress events.

Stenotic nares can be surgically corrected but I don’t think this is as common in cats as it is in dogs, at least I haven’t encountered many cats who’ve undergone the procedure. I don’t know if it’s not as necessary, if cats don’t respond as well or if cat owners are less likely to seek treatment.

Or maybe it is as common and my lack of experience is the outlier.

Brachycephaly is also associated with malocclusion and dental disease, chronic epiphora, facial dermatitis related to the chronic tearing and ocular issues such as conreal sequestrum or entropion related to the protruding eye structure.

I know globe proptopsis is a problem in some brachycephalic dog breeds like pugs but I haven’t heard of this specifically happening in brachycephalic cat breeds.

Exotics and Persians are obviously the worst when it comes to brachycephaly in cats but the Bombay and (American) Burmese are also offenders.

There are other breeds which don’t call for a brachycephalic head shape (or even default it) or call for only a mild version but certain breeders are selecting for extreme typeing anyways because even though their cats might not win any shows they can sell them as designer variants for more.

On the left we have a Sphynx and in the right we have a Devon Rex both with an extreme head type contradictory to the breed standard.

So yes, unfortunately the brachycephalic head type is a problem in cats. Some try to argue that brachycephalic animals often live long lives which means the abnormal structure isn’t a problem… but longevity is only one measure of a breeds ethical soundness, quality of life and history are also important in my opinon.

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norapotwora · 5 months

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Pet illustration commission for Sarah of her beautiful creature, Sketch!

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theravenzzz · 29 days

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I feel like if Rex Splode was a cat, he would be a Samoli cat ⭐️

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the-adventures-of-dave · 1 year

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im not saying this to come at you, as a bengal owner myself (though i do not plan to purchase any more of them), but aren’t there issues of ethicality surrounding the bengal breed as well, because of their wild cat blood? in particular ive heard stories from vets online regarding the fact that they do not handle visits the way fully domestic animals do and can be dangerous as a result. i see this in my own bengal as well despite his coming from a reliable and reputable breeder and regularly receiving comments from vets that he is very well behaved for the breed. despite being generations down, the wild blood has a clear effect on how well he handles shots, flea treatments, etc. however, outside of vets, very few people seem to actually discuss this matter in relation to the breed. i had personally not even thought about it until i saw them compared to wolfdogs, so i thought to bring it up to you in case you were the same.

Hey there anon, it's no trouble at all! I'll split this into two parts. It's gonna be a long one, so take a look under the cut for my answers (and a very cute photo of Kep).

The question about aggression is interesting to me, as I've never actually heard of bengal-specific aggression before. To vetblr and catblr, what are your experiences with bengal aggression? Do you find the breed leans one way or another?

On that note, let's look at aggression. Like I said, this ask is actually the first I've ever heard of bengal cats being aggressive! Of all the bengal owners I've talked to, both breeders and your average folk, none mentioned anything about human or cat aggression in bengals. As a high energy breed, bengals are known to be environmentally destructive when understimulated, but I can't find anything supported by science stating the breed is any more or less human/cat aggressive than your regular tabby. In talking to both my vet and acquaintances that work at vet clinics, they've all only had positive things to share about bengal personalities.

In my own F7 bengal experience Kepler is as sweet as a button, and even in high stress situations like parties or vet visits he is calm and friendly. He's never had issues with shots, ultrasounds, flea treatments, or handling from the vet. (Dave my domestic shorthair, on the other hand, needs multiple drugs including complete anesthetic to prevent him from hurting himself or veterinary staff, and has a greater history of aggressive behaviour). I actually purchased Kepler because the bengal personality seemed a lot safer and more consistent than adopting a dsh from the shelter and risking owning two aggressive cats.

(A photo of Kepler at the fear free vet, allowing them to lay him on his back for an ultrasound and urine collection.)

Regarding ethics, the issue most look to is the Wild x Domestic cross of the asian leopard cat and domestic shorthair. In the United States and other countries with lax animal welfare laws, poaching and private ownership of servals to create the Savannah breed is an ongoing issue, so it makes sense to want to apply the same logic to bengals.

The reason the cross is not an issue to me personally is that the bengal is considered a "closed breed" under the TICA and CFA, meaning that breeders can no longer register and show <F4 bengals or create new bengal bloodlines by outcrossing to the asian leopard cat. As of this change reputable registered bengals are considered a fully domestic cat and not a wild cross.

(The CFA breed standard stating no bengal can be outcrossed to asian leopard cats.)

This means that so long as you source your pet from a registered and reputable breeder, you are not contributing to the poaching or the unethical breeding of wild mixes. It's a fantastic inclusion, as it also actively discourages people from poaching, owning and breeding wildlife. It also makes it clear to potential cat owners like myself which breeders to avoid (ie. those that don't register or show their "bengals").

As an Albertan Canadian I also have further peace of mind as it is illegal for people in this province to own or import wildlife or wild mixes F4 or below, so there is no chance of getting a poached cat (or its offspring) unless I went to the black market or a particularly shady breeder.

Are there people in the United States and other countries that still cross domestics with ALCs? Most definitely. But I personally don't think that owning a cat that is;

Purchased from a reputable breeder;

Barred by law to be a recent outcross; and

Registered under a cat fancy that discourages outcrossing

actively supports modern poaching or unethical wildlife ownership. Cat fancy has taken steps to minimize the harm of bengal breeding and ownership on wildlife while still preserving a bit of cat history. Those steps are sufficient enough for me to be comfortable with it, and I hope that breeds like the savannah cat follow in their footsteps with a closed breed standard.

That being said, if the history of the bengal upsets you or is something that rubs you the wrong way, I wouldn't fault you for it. Wildlife and animal welfare is a bit of a tricky business, and it's not always black and white. Just make sure to do your research and be open to multiple opinions. I appreciate you reaching out to me, and I hope my own thoughts have given you something to think about, even if you don't agree. Cheers!

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mirtadraws · 10 months

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cat breeds! Round #1: Abyssinian, American Bobtail, American Curl, Maine Coon, Cornish Rex, La Perm

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the-mercs-as · 1 year

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Week Fifty-One, The Mercs As ...

CAT BREEDS

(Suggestion credit: @rorys-regular-blog)

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mink-thedrawingresearcher · 9 months

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There are so many beautiful and cute cat breeds out there. All of them are precious! So I made a drawing tutorial about them a while ago!

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kilgorezouzou · 1 year

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We wanted to figure out what breed Zouzou (left) and Kilgore (right) our cats might be. You've probably seen that massive chart floating around for identifying cat breeds.

Because they're from the street and clearly don't have any specific pedigree, it means they're going to be a mix of something. However we did narrow down a few things.

Since they are "black and white" that means they're black cats first. Which is confirmed by some of their paw pads and Kilgore's nose. They're also probably part tabby because of the hazel eyes, and because their tails are faintly tabby striped when you see them in bright light. Zouzou's striping is more pronounced.

So if they're black and white cats, that means they're bicolor:

They have mixed black and pink pads and toe beans, and Zouzou has a fully pink nose. They're definitely somewhere on the right half of the chart:

Zouzou is somewhere between Van or Magpie (bottom left, bottom middle) and Seychellois Huitième (middle left). She does have splotches on her legs, and her head/ear patterns aren't quite Van:

Kilgore seems to be some variation of Seychellois Huitième but he has no color splashes on his face. He does have a couple splashes on his legs and paws, like the "wedding ring" someone pointed out once on his left ring finger (no, we don't know the spouse. presumably estranged):

So yeah, that's our cats. They're basically black cats with a really big white spot. Or just black and white :)

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felinefractious · 2 months

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Could we have a side by side comparison of the "old style" Maine Coones and the "newer look" Maine coones?

MetatronEyes (Left) was my favorite cattery, unfortunately they’re no longer breeding but many of their cats are a good examples of how a Maine Coon should look as well as what to look for in a breeder.

Meanwhile Tassel Magic (Right) is among the worst offenders when it comes to producing “new type” Maine Coon’s and has an appropriately poor reputation to boot because of how many sick cats they’ve sold.

This can be a little subjective since cats are not cookie cutter and there is some variation to be expected, not every individual will be show quality and that’s alright. You’ll notice some of MetatronEyes cats are more type heavy than others.

On top we have a well-balanced queen from Mångravs compared to the excessively type heavy queen on the bottom from Blue Ridge.

Another MetatronEyes cat (Left) this time compared to a MarvelForest cat (Right), another frequent offender with “new style” variants of the breed.

On the left we have a cat from TaigaLynx as a good example of the breed and on the right we have a cat from Caring Lions which is… a less stellar example.

The Maine Coon is supposed to be an impressive, functional breed. European lines are often more type-y than American lines and that’s fine, many good breeders work with both… but this is not an ornamental breed, they should not look like bad taxidermy.

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theravenzzz · 25 days

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If Mark Grayson was a cat, I think he would be a brown spotted tabby

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burning-thistles-bt · 6 months

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hey im new to tumblr and you guys are my first fandom i follow i just wanna ask what breed of cat is airleap cuz based from the art his breed is really cute (if it isnt a real breed can you tell me the closest breed to it?) -Love tigerclaw43

most cats you see both in warrior cats and in real life dont have breeds! they're all just domestic short/longhairs! so Airleap is a domestic shorthair

but if i had to make him into a Fancy Breed.... Havana Brown with white spotting. the square elongated muzzle for sure fits him

and if i just wanted to go absolutely crazy.... Snowshoe/Ragdoll

its brown✅ its white✅ its Airleap✅

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mirtadraws · 8 months

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last of my cat breed designs: Exotic Shorthair, Kurilian Bobtail, British Shorthair and Burmese

rounds ONE and TWO

#illustration #cat breeds #exotic shorthair #kurilian bobtail #british shorthair #burmese #cat art #character design #felis catus

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skzdatingdoorsforyou · 8 months

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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫

𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭.

𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫:

𝟏 / 𝟐 / 𝟑

𝟒 / 𝐱 / 𝟓

𝟔 / 𝟕 / 𝟖

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*✧･ﾟ: *✧

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qirvana · 4 months

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I wish I was a cat breed and colour and genetics nerd sm,,,

like imagine someone says

“this is a cool cat!” And you reply

“oh yeah that’s a colourpoint 28 mix breed British fatass, pretty rare unique.”

like omg

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the-hawthorns-ocs · 1 year

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In my personal opinion, and my personal experience, I prefer including those breeds in Warriors and Warriors-related content because: a) you’re able to spread the word about why they’re bad and their breeding shouldn’t be encouraged, and b) people have those same problems, and it’s a nice way to include relatability while spreading information.

Take for example: my Scottish Fold Firestar design. Scottish Folds are riddled with health issues, but they still exist, and the word should be spread about them and their ailments until it’s common knowledge. Include little tidbits of information about the breed and their issues in the post itself, not in the tags. Another reason I’ve made him a Scottish Fold is for personal relatability: chronic pain.

Obviously it’s not ideal, maybe it’s not even a good solution to the issue, but it’s how I’ve chosen to tackle it :) Hope this helps! <3

Ok! I think I may still do some designs inspired by Lykoi, but if I do I will make sure to say that I don't condone the breed!

I probably won't make any designs that look 100 percent like lykoi tho, I just may take inspo a bit.

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mink-thedrawingresearcher · 7 months

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Learn pretty much everything you need to know to draw cats in any pose, age, emotion and breed you want! The 5 tutorial video series is free to watch here:

#cats #series #tutorial #how to draw #how to paint #art #drawing #feline #cat breeds #kittens #cat emotions #anatomy

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