For this post we are going to discuss and reevaluate a blog post by
abcsofanimalworld.blogspot.com. This post is all about the most beautiful cats. Cats are also called Felis catus, I think the famous cartoon Felix the Cat is derived from this. They are also called Silvetris catus which is also a famous cat name Sylvester. These domestic, furry, carnivorous mammals are considered also as men's bestfriend like the dogs. Dogs guard are house by barking while cats on the other hand hunt many household pests like rats. A male cat is called tom or tomcat, this is where the name of Tom in Tom and Jerry is derived also. A female cat on the other hand is called molly. There are many accounts of the origin of the word cat. The ultimate source of its origin is the Afroasiatic, from late Egyptian caute which is the feminie of caus "wilcat". Other origin accounts are listed below.
- Old English - catt
- Latin - cattus
- Greek - κάττα
- Portuguese - gato
- Spanish - gato
- French - chat
- German - katze
- Lithuanian - katė, puižė
- Slavonic - kotka
- Dutch - poes
- Low German - puuskatte
- Swedish - kattepus
- Norwegian - pus, pusekatt
- Irish - puisín
Now here is your top 10 most beautiful and gorgeous cats in the world.
TOP : 1
Maine Coon
These oldest breeds of beautiful domesticated cats are native to the state of Maine in North America, where it is named after. These cats are noted for their large bone structure, rectangular body, and long flowing coat. Maine Coons are also considered as the largest breeds of domestic cats. They can live up to more than 12 and 1/2 years of age. They are also called American Longhairs.
TOP : 2
Cymric Cat
These cute and cuddly breeds of domestic cats are considered to be a variety of the Manx breed. They are commonly semi-long-haired with muscular, compact, ranging from medium to large cats. They have sturdy bone structure and can weigh up to 7 to 13 pounds. They are mainly recognized for their cobby body and unusual rounded appearance. Cymrix cats are also called Longhair Manx. Accounts said that the name Cymrix originated from Welsh "cymru". There are four different breeds of these cats according to their tails listed below.
- rumpy - tailless
- rumpy-risers - short knob of tail
- stumpies - short tail stump
- longies - fully tailed
TOP : 3
Kurilian Bobtail
These breeds of cats love to play in the water and really are great fishercat and hunter. They are popular in Japan, Russia and other parts of Europe. Kuril cats originated from Kuril Islands where it was named after. They are usually short or long haired having semi-cobby body and distinct short floppy tail. These cats are also called;
- Kuril Islands Bobtail
- Kuril Bobtail
- Curilsk Bobtail
TOP : 4
Tabby Cat
These breeds of cats mare distinguished for having the M shape pattern on its forehead. They are mainly coated with so many distinctive stripes, dots, lines or swirling patterns. There are many accounts for the origin of the word Tabby as follows;
- 1630s - striped silk taffeta
- French - tabis which means a rich, watered silk
- Middle French - atabis
- Arabic - attabiya
- a neighborhood of Baghdad - Attabiy (named for Prince 'Attab)
- Spanish - ataviar (meaning to decorate or to dress or wear)
There are also 4 tabby cats patterns which includes the following;
- Tabby patterns
- Mackerel tabby
- Classic tabby
- Ticked tabby
TOP : 5
Toyger
This beautiful and so called "Toy Tiger" cat or Toyger for short is a breed of domestic cat created by Judy Sugden. It is the result of breeding domestic short-haired tabbies. They really looked like a real small tiger for their striped coat is reminiscent of a tiger.
TOP : 6
Turkish Van Cat
These cool white cats are also called Turkish Vankedisi. It is also famous with its nickname "swimming cat". They are native and originated from Turkey. Commonly, these beautiful cats have blue or amber eyes, or be odd-eyed, having one eye of each color.
TOP : 7
British Longhair
These cute cats are also called Highlander, the Highland Straight and Britannica. British Longhairs are domestic cats originated from Great Britain. With a lustrous coat and a physique stout these cats are really easy to keep within one's house. Since they are long-haired breeds of cats they require brushing because they are prone to matting.
TOP : 8
Manx
Manx cats are also spelled Manks. They are domestic cats (Felis catus) native and originated in British Isles. Manx cats are totally tailless and that's their trademark. These cats have 4 main sub-breeds as follows.
- Cymric (Manx Longhair)
- Isle of Man Shorthair (tailed
- Isle of Man Longhair (tailed)
- Tasman Manx (curly-coated)
TOP : 9
Siberian Cat
These domestic cats breed originated in Russia. They are also called Siberian Forest cats and Moscow Semi-Longhair. These cats are having high hypoallergenic qualities specially males, so it is suggested that those allergic families must adopt a female Siberian cats because they produce low level of Fel d 1 (the primary allergen present on cats and kittens).
TOP : 10
Persian Cat
This beautiful and gorgeous cat is commonly long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and shortened muzzle. Persian cat got its name from the former name of Iran which is Persia. In Britain these cats are also called Longhair or Persian Longhair. They are the most popular breed of pedigree cats in the United States.
I really love cute cats, specially rounded one. Mean while, what can you say about this top 10 most beautiful cats? Do you have some other cute cats that are not included for this list? You can comment below if you want too, we will be glad to hear them out from you.
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