American Miniature:
American Miniature cats are usually from 1/3 to 1/2 the size of
normal cats of similar breeds, weighing from 3 to 8 pounds
(adult weight will be dependant on the breeds used for a litter)
and usually are 9 inches tall(this will also vary dependant on
breeding) at maturity. Hair length will vary as both short haired
and long haired cats are used for breeding. Tail length also
varies since there are some Manx in their bloodlines. Most
colors, from Siamese colored, calicos, tabby markings, solids,
and spotted appear. They are very dog/other animal friendly, playful, people
friendly, fun little cats! We have Am. Mini kitties Available!
American Polydactyl (Hemmingway):
How many toes can a cat have on one foot? Some American Poly-
dactyl Cats have up to seven. Perhaps the most famous American
Polydactyl Cats were those Ernest Hemingway wrote about, and
as a result this breed is sometimes known as the Hemmingway
Cat or Mitten Cat. In personality and care requirements, American
Polydactyl Cats are much like any other cat. Many owners have
made the observation, however, that their American Polydactyl
cats seem to have a more relaxed and mellow personality than
other cats they have owned. These cats are quite hardy and
can survive even in snowy weather. American Polydactyl Cats
adapt very well to indoor or outdoor life, or a combination of the
two. They make outgoing pets, and are reported to be affectionate and patient
even towards children. American Polydactyl Cats probably came to the United
States on ships in the Colonial Period. They were kept by sailors who considered
them to be extremely good luck when at sea. Their name, Polydactyl, means
multiple toes. American Polydactyl Cats are actually regular house cats, but with
a genetic mutation which gives them multiple toes, and sometimes a bobbed tail.
Polydactyl Cats may be found in any breed, but American Polydactyl Cats are
bred specifically for their extra toes, their temperaments, their good health, and
their color or size. Adult weight will vary depending on the breed.
Lambkin:
The Lambkin is a hybridization of two naturally occurring mutation breeds. By
breeding the Munchkin to the Selkirk Rex, we produce Lambkins. A standard
Lambkin is a short statured curly coated cat. Due to the nature of both the
Munchkin and the Selkirk Rex's dominate gene mutation, it is possible to create a
kitten that is both short and curly coated. Because both of these natural
mutations are dominant, only one parent needs to pass on their specific mutation
to the offspring. Of course, not every kitten in the litter will be both short and
curly, so sometimes we have "non-standard" kittens as well that are either short
with a straight-hair coat or long legged and straight coated or long legged and
curly.It is possible to get all types in the same litter and sometimes extremely
difficult to get all the attributes that will make the kitten standard all rolled up into
one little cat. This is one of the reasons that this new breed is not yet known to
many people.
Munchkin:
Munchkins owe their short legs to a naturally-occurring
genetic mutation, and not from human manipulation. The
gene responsible for the breeds short legs has been
likened to the same one that gives Dachshunds and
Welsh Corgis their diminutive stature. However, since the
spine of a cat is physically different from that of a dog,
Munchkins do not suffer spinal problems sometimes
associated with those canine breeds. It is important that
the legs be straight, never bowed or cow-hocked. The head shape is an
equilateral triangle. All colors and patterns, as well as both longhaired and short-
haired varieties, are accepted for competition. The longhaired Munchkins coat is
silky, semi-long and ends in a fully plumed tail. Munchkins are sometimes
described as "ferret-like" in their playfulness, as they run, chase, and play with
toys. They also have an endearing way of sitting up, rabbit-like, on their hind
legs, a trait which gave the Stalingrad cat the name of "Stalingrad Kangaroo
Cat". Because Munchkins may be bred to a wide number of breeds, an individual
cat's personality will depend on its inheritance. All-in-all, however, they have
been described as loving, sociable, and playful by Munchkin fans. Munchkins are
kittenish, outgoing and respond well to handling. Adult weight will vary but
normally between 8-12 lbs. We have munchkins Available!
Napoleons:
Napoleons are the results of crossbreeding a
Persian with a Munchkin. The result is a tiny kitten
with a gigantic personality! Our Napoleons help us
meet the ever growing desire for families to have
miniature, toy and tea cup size kitties. They come in all colors of the rainbow and
are known for their affectionate and fun-loving personalities. One of their
uniquely endearing traits is standing on their back legs for long periods of time,
they are so delightful to watch. The napoleon's distinctive short legs developed
from a spontaneous mutation. The short legs do not hamper mobility and in fact
the napoleon's legs can move them along at breakneck speed and enable them
to turn on a dime. Their run incorporates a little waddle with each stride, and
they can corner like they are on rails. The Napoleon tends to be laid back and
cuddly, but when its curiosity is peaked it will dart off in a moment. These kittens
love to snuggle as much as they love to play! They do well with all family
members, including the 4 legged variety.
Persians:
The Persian cat's body is medium to large, of the
"cobby" type, low on the legs, broad and deep
through the chest, equally massive across the
shoulders and rump, and with a sweet "pansy" face.
Contrary to its "fluffy" appearance, the Persian
has good muscle tone with no evidence of obesity. Its coat is long and thick, of
fine texture, glossy and full of life. A wide variety of colors and patterns is
permissable. With its glorious long-flowing coat and sweet face to match its
disposition, it is no wonder the Persian is the favorite cat among all pedigreed
breeds. Persians require a secure, serene environment, but once they feel safe,
they will be a constant source of pleasure to the lucky household that is owned
by a Persian. The Persian requires regular maintenance to keep the beauty of
that coat, so consider carefully before making what should be a lifetime
commitment to this glorious cat. Persian cats are calm and gentle animals that
are lovable and hard to resist. They enjoy being admired and pampered. They
enjoy company but are not demanding of attention. You may leave the house for
a few hours and find the cat was quite capable of entertaining himself without
tearing everything apart. They also have a quality of serenity that enables them
to sit like a statue for long periods of time. Adult weight about 15 lbs.
Ragdoll:
The Ragdoll is a large cat with heavy boning, a firm, muscular body,
with moderately long legs. Males can reach 25 pounds, and females
20; like other larger breeds, Ragdolls take three or more years to
reach full size. The Ragdoll coat is moderately long, with abundant
guard hairs, shorter fur on front legs, longer on rear legs. Ragdolls shed very
little, just a bit in the spring & fall. Ragdoll kittens are born white, acquiring their
coloring & coat pattern as they age. Full color development may not be evident
until they are 2-3 years of age. A wide array of pointed colors is available in bi-
color, van, mitted, shaded and smoke patterns. All pointed Ragdolls have
beautiful blue eyes. Ragdolls are said to have been named for their proclivity to
relax entirely when held. The Ragdoll adores its humans and would generally
prefer to be wherever you are. Don't be surprised to have a Ragdoll shadow as
you go from room to room, talking to you in her sweet musical voice. Ragdolls
are considered ideal pets for a house or apartment, getting along well with
children, dogs and other cats, and are equally happy in a one-human
household, as long as you give them the affection they need and deserve.
Selkirk Rex:
They are curious, tolerant, extremely sociable cats that
enjoy spending time with their preferred persons. People
-oriented without being clingy, Selkirks have a generous
measure of love and loyalty for their human companions.
Selkirks fit in well with other family members including
children, and usually get along well with other companion
animals. Because they are very social, they do not do
well in isolation or when left alone for long periods. Selkirks are fun-loving cats
that stay playful and kittenish well into adulthood. They enjoy a good game of
fetch and particularly enjoy games in which their guardians take active roles.
Laser lights, feather toys, catnip mice and even a wad of paper can keep them
entertained for hours. Due to the unique genetics of this breed straight haired
kittens do turn up in litters. The straight haired kittens are similar to British
Shorthairs. The Selkirk Rex come in all colors and patterns in both long and
shorthair varieties. Their coats are easy to groom as the curls are separate
strands that rarely knot. They are large cats with a full curly coat, special care
has been taken with this breed to develop a healthy cat with a wonderful well
rounded personality, they really love people. Adult weight- Around 11 lbs.
Snowbobs
All snow cats are actually derivations of the very same albino
gene often found in Nature, which shows up in many wild species.
In its full expression, the albino gene will cause the individual to
be white-haired and have pink eyes. Probably the best known
snow color is the seal lynx point a gene often found in the Siamese gene pool….
Later, introducing the Burmese cat gene pool, the colors seal mink snows and
seal sepia snows became well known. Sepias and Minks are considered
genetically different from each other. A seal mink snow is usually a green-eyed
cat, born light beige in color…with the making developing to be a medium brown
color. A seal sepia is usually gold to green eyed and born medium to dark brown
in color…Snow cats can be both spotted or marbled in color. When breeding lynx
point to sepias or minks, a litter of both colors will result. To get scientific, lynx
point, mink, and sepia are the result of a mutation of the C gene series for full
pigment…therefore, they are really not "colors" but varying "dilutions" of color.
Distribution of color density gives us these amazing varying colors and patterns.
Breeding to get snow kittens can be a bit of a challenge. Of course, when
breeding a snow to a snow, you will have snow kittens, but, when one parent or
both only "carry" the recessive snow gene, there will be a variety of colors
possible. Difficulty arises when guessing whether or not, a brown spotted cat
carries the recessive gene. There are those who feel they can tell just by
looking…but in fact, the only way to know for sure is to breed and hope for a
snow baby. If the litter contains at least one snow, you know that both parents
carry the snow gene…it MUST BE PRESENT on both sides. Most people believe
that the Snowbob is a breed of it's own...and this is not the case. The Snowbob
is the only color registry. This means that the bobtail breeds that produce
kittens in the snow color range can duel register the kitten in their main existing
breed and again as a Snowbob. That is why you will see Snowbob's in a litter
with non-snow colored kittens. This also gives the Snowbob's a lot of diversity
when wanting to breed for a all Snowbob litter. As the registry grows so does the
snow mutation gene, giving us more snow colors than there was in the past.
What the future holds for this color breed is always exciting, never knowing what
shades of snows will be possible. In the future the Snowbob may become a
breed of it own, as more and more breeders breed for all Snowbob litters, or it
just may stay a color breed. From www.windsweptcats.com
American Miniature cats are usually from 1/3 to 1/2 the size of
normal cats of similar breeds, weighing from 3 to 8 pounds
(adult weight will be dependant on the breeds used for a litter)
and usually are 9 inches tall(this will also vary dependant on
breeding) at maturity. Hair length will vary as both short haired
and long haired cats are used for breeding. Tail length also
varies since there are some Manx in their bloodlines. Most
colors, from Siamese colored, calicos, tabby markings, solids,
and spotted appear. They are very dog/other animal friendly, playful, people
friendly, fun little cats! We have Am. Mini kitties Available!
American Polydactyl (Hemmingway):
How many toes can a cat have on one foot? Some American Poly-
dactyl Cats have up to seven. Perhaps the most famous American
Polydactyl Cats were those Ernest Hemingway wrote about, and
as a result this breed is sometimes known as the Hemmingway
Cat or Mitten Cat. In personality and care requirements, American
Polydactyl Cats are much like any other cat. Many owners have
made the observation, however, that their American Polydactyl
cats seem to have a more relaxed and mellow personality than
other cats they have owned. These cats are quite hardy and
can survive even in snowy weather. American Polydactyl Cats
adapt very well to indoor or outdoor life, or a combination of the
two. They make outgoing pets, and are reported to be affectionate and patient
even towards children. American Polydactyl Cats probably came to the United
States on ships in the Colonial Period. They were kept by sailors who considered
them to be extremely good luck when at sea. Their name, Polydactyl, means
multiple toes. American Polydactyl Cats are actually regular house cats, but with
a genetic mutation which gives them multiple toes, and sometimes a bobbed tail.
Polydactyl Cats may be found in any breed, but American Polydactyl Cats are
bred specifically for their extra toes, their temperaments, their good health, and
their color or size. Adult weight will vary depending on the breed.
Lambkin:
The Lambkin is a hybridization of two naturally occurring mutation breeds. By
breeding the Munchkin to the Selkirk Rex, we produce Lambkins. A standard
Lambkin is a short statured curly coated cat. Due to the nature of both the
Munchkin and the Selkirk Rex's dominate gene mutation, it is possible to create a
kitten that is both short and curly coated. Because both of these natural
mutations are dominant, only one parent needs to pass on their specific mutation
to the offspring. Of course, not every kitten in the litter will be both short and
curly, so sometimes we have "non-standard" kittens as well that are either short
with a straight-hair coat or long legged and straight coated or long legged and
curly.It is possible to get all types in the same litter and sometimes extremely
difficult to get all the attributes that will make the kitten standard all rolled up into
one little cat. This is one of the reasons that this new breed is not yet known to
many people.
Munchkin:
Munchkins owe their short legs to a naturally-occurring
genetic mutation, and not from human manipulation. The
gene responsible for the breeds short legs has been
likened to the same one that gives Dachshunds and
Welsh Corgis their diminutive stature. However, since the
spine of a cat is physically different from that of a dog,
Munchkins do not suffer spinal problems sometimes
associated with those canine breeds. It is important that
the legs be straight, never bowed or cow-hocked. The head shape is an
equilateral triangle. All colors and patterns, as well as both longhaired and short-
haired varieties, are accepted for competition. The longhaired Munchkins coat is
silky, semi-long and ends in a fully plumed tail. Munchkins are sometimes
described as "ferret-like" in their playfulness, as they run, chase, and play with
toys. They also have an endearing way of sitting up, rabbit-like, on their hind
legs, a trait which gave the Stalingrad cat the name of "Stalingrad Kangaroo
Cat". Because Munchkins may be bred to a wide number of breeds, an individual
cat's personality will depend on its inheritance. All-in-all, however, they have
been described as loving, sociable, and playful by Munchkin fans. Munchkins are
kittenish, outgoing and respond well to handling. Adult weight will vary but
normally between 8-12 lbs. We have munchkins Available!
Napoleons:
Napoleons are the results of crossbreeding a
Persian with a Munchkin. The result is a tiny kitten
with a gigantic personality! Our Napoleons help us
meet the ever growing desire for families to have
miniature, toy and tea cup size kitties. They come in all colors of the rainbow and
are known for their affectionate and fun-loving personalities. One of their
uniquely endearing traits is standing on their back legs for long periods of time,
they are so delightful to watch. The napoleon's distinctive short legs developed
from a spontaneous mutation. The short legs do not hamper mobility and in fact
the napoleon's legs can move them along at breakneck speed and enable them
to turn on a dime. Their run incorporates a little waddle with each stride, and
they can corner like they are on rails. The Napoleon tends to be laid back and
cuddly, but when its curiosity is peaked it will dart off in a moment. These kittens
love to snuggle as much as they love to play! They do well with all family
members, including the 4 legged variety.
Persians:
The Persian cat's body is medium to large, of the
"cobby" type, low on the legs, broad and deep
through the chest, equally massive across the
shoulders and rump, and with a sweet "pansy" face.
Contrary to its "fluffy" appearance, the Persian
has good muscle tone with no evidence of obesity. Its coat is long and thick, of
fine texture, glossy and full of life. A wide variety of colors and patterns is
permissable. With its glorious long-flowing coat and sweet face to match its
disposition, it is no wonder the Persian is the favorite cat among all pedigreed
breeds. Persians require a secure, serene environment, but once they feel safe,
they will be a constant source of pleasure to the lucky household that is owned
by a Persian. The Persian requires regular maintenance to keep the beauty of
that coat, so consider carefully before making what should be a lifetime
commitment to this glorious cat. Persian cats are calm and gentle animals that
are lovable and hard to resist. They enjoy being admired and pampered. They
enjoy company but are not demanding of attention. You may leave the house for
a few hours and find the cat was quite capable of entertaining himself without
tearing everything apart. They also have a quality of serenity that enables them
to sit like a statue for long periods of time. Adult weight about 15 lbs.
Ragdoll:
The Ragdoll is a large cat with heavy boning, a firm, muscular body,
with moderately long legs. Males can reach 25 pounds, and females
20; like other larger breeds, Ragdolls take three or more years to
reach full size. The Ragdoll coat is moderately long, with abundant
guard hairs, shorter fur on front legs, longer on rear legs. Ragdolls shed very
little, just a bit in the spring & fall. Ragdoll kittens are born white, acquiring their
coloring & coat pattern as they age. Full color development may not be evident
until they are 2-3 years of age. A wide array of pointed colors is available in bi-
color, van, mitted, shaded and smoke patterns. All pointed Ragdolls have
beautiful blue eyes. Ragdolls are said to have been named for their proclivity to
relax entirely when held. The Ragdoll adores its humans and would generally
prefer to be wherever you are. Don't be surprised to have a Ragdoll shadow as
you go from room to room, talking to you in her sweet musical voice. Ragdolls
are considered ideal pets for a house or apartment, getting along well with
children, dogs and other cats, and are equally happy in a one-human
household, as long as you give them the affection they need and deserve.
Selkirk Rex:
They are curious, tolerant, extremely sociable cats that
enjoy spending time with their preferred persons. People
-oriented without being clingy, Selkirks have a generous
measure of love and loyalty for their human companions.
Selkirks fit in well with other family members including
children, and usually get along well with other companion
animals. Because they are very social, they do not do
well in isolation or when left alone for long periods. Selkirks are fun-loving cats
that stay playful and kittenish well into adulthood. They enjoy a good game of
fetch and particularly enjoy games in which their guardians take active roles.
Laser lights, feather toys, catnip mice and even a wad of paper can keep them
entertained for hours. Due to the unique genetics of this breed straight haired
kittens do turn up in litters. The straight haired kittens are similar to British
Shorthairs. The Selkirk Rex come in all colors and patterns in both long and
shorthair varieties. Their coats are easy to groom as the curls are separate
strands that rarely knot. They are large cats with a full curly coat, special care
has been taken with this breed to develop a healthy cat with a wonderful well
rounded personality, they really love people. Adult weight- Around 11 lbs.
Snowbobs
All snow cats are actually derivations of the very same albino
gene often found in Nature, which shows up in many wild species.
In its full expression, the albino gene will cause the individual to
be white-haired and have pink eyes. Probably the best known
snow color is the seal lynx point a gene often found in the Siamese gene pool….
Later, introducing the Burmese cat gene pool, the colors seal mink snows and
seal sepia snows became well known. Sepias and Minks are considered
genetically different from each other. A seal mink snow is usually a green-eyed
cat, born light beige in color…with the making developing to be a medium brown
color. A seal sepia is usually gold to green eyed and born medium to dark brown
in color…Snow cats can be both spotted or marbled in color. When breeding lynx
point to sepias or minks, a litter of both colors will result. To get scientific, lynx
point, mink, and sepia are the result of a mutation of the C gene series for full
pigment…therefore, they are really not "colors" but varying "dilutions" of color.
Distribution of color density gives us these amazing varying colors and patterns.
Breeding to get snow kittens can be a bit of a challenge. Of course, when
breeding a snow to a snow, you will have snow kittens, but, when one parent or
both only "carry" the recessive snow gene, there will be a variety of colors
possible. Difficulty arises when guessing whether or not, a brown spotted cat
carries the recessive gene. There are those who feel they can tell just by
looking…but in fact, the only way to know for sure is to breed and hope for a
snow baby. If the litter contains at least one snow, you know that both parents
carry the snow gene…it MUST BE PRESENT on both sides. Most people believe
that the Snowbob is a breed of it's own...and this is not the case. The Snowbob
is the only color registry. This means that the bobtail breeds that produce
kittens in the snow color range can duel register the kitten in their main existing
breed and again as a Snowbob. That is why you will see Snowbob's in a litter
with non-snow colored kittens. This also gives the Snowbob's a lot of diversity
when wanting to breed for a all Snowbob litter. As the registry grows so does the
snow mutation gene, giving us more snow colors than there was in the past.
What the future holds for this color breed is always exciting, never knowing what
shades of snows will be possible. In the future the Snowbob may become a
breed of it own, as more and more breeders breed for all Snowbob litters, or it
just may stay a color breed. From www.windsweptcats.com
