The Persian or Persian Longhair is a popular pedigreed cat in North America. The first Persian ancestors arrived in Italy from Persia about 1620.
Ragdolls are famous for their color point coats and blue eyes. They are huge, muscular, and have a silky, semi-longhair coat. Ann Baker invented Ragdolls in the 1960s.
One of the biggest cat breeds, the Maine Coon has the fluffiest coat! They have a bushy tail and thick, silky hair. They also have furry paws.
One of the biggest cat breeds, the Maine Coon has the fluffiest coat! They have a bushy tail and thick, silky hair. They also have furry paws.
The Norwegian Forest Cat has a thick, glossy, waterproof topcoat, warm, woolly undercoat, and bushy tail to stay warm. In winter, their puffy coats shed.
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In 1994, the Ragamuffin was separated from the Ragdoll. Breeders crossed Ragdolls with Persians, Himalayans, and other domestic long-haired cats to add more colors.
Birmans are stockier than Thai Siamese and have silky coats and white feet. They are born white and develop their markings.
Long-haired, thick undercoats are whitish near the skin and deepen toward the ends. This keeps cats warm in winter and makes their coats sparkle.
The lazy man's Persian, this fluffy cat breed was designed as a short-haired Persian. Originally named Sterling, the Exotic Shorthair now comes in Persian hues and patterns.