Five Unique and Exotic Cat Breeds

In the cat world, there are many breeds that are considered exotic and unique. Some cats are very beautiful, while others are funny looking. The following is a list of cats that are considered to be unique and exotic.

Egyptian Mau

The Egyptian Mau is one of the most fascinating cats in the world. This cat has a colorful history, has a interesting personality, and its coat is one of the unique of all cats. This cat was featured on the ancient Egyptian paintings and it is thought that this cat may have been domesticated from the wild cats of the time. These cats were once worshiped, they were animals who were loved, the laws kept them safe, and when these cats died, they were buried like the Egyptian king and queens. This cat is the only one who is naturally spotted, very smart, and is a loyal breed. They are not real active and if they are happy, they have a voice that chortles and a tail that waves back and forth with paws that digs and in out. A randomly spotted cat, the tail and legs have black bands, their eyes are meaningful, eyes that look like they have makeup on them, the face has concerned look, and they have a beautiful graceful walk. This breed can come in three colors that are used for showing: Silver, Bronze, and Smoke.

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Maine Coon

Maine Coons are one of the prettiest and fascinating cats. They are a long haired breed which originated in Maine. They are excellent mousers. They are a hardy breed bred for getting through some of the hardest winters and other climates associated with this area. Their nature is loving, kind, and very intelligent. They do well with children and other animals.

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Ragdoll

Ragdolls are large, are semi long haired with some of the most interesting blue eyes.The body tends to be lighter in the color variation than the rest of its body. They are bred carefully so they are creatures who are loving with three color variations. Two with white markings and one that has no white at all. They do not mature fast and their colors are out there when they are two years old. Ragdolls are more interested in humans than some cats. They do things that dogs would normally would do. They can be successfully trained and are cats that are not aggressive. They do not do what normal cats do and that is jump around. They have a coat that is silky and alot of it. If you have a lifestyle that is busy, these cats are for you.

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Russian Blue

Russian Blues are a strange looking cat with silvery and plush coats, eyes that look like emerald green, and a profile that looks flat. These cats are not aggressive, tending toward giving affection, and one of their most interesting aspects of their coats is short and tends not to be full. It looks like it has blue fur that has a silvery color in with it. They are fine boned, long, large ears, wide eyes, and they are well muscled. They do not have many demands and would be good to homes that are busy.

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Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold are a unique breed that has ears that are folded down and forward. They do come in two types, one with the ears down and the other is one that is pointed up. This cat is a cat that is uniquely its own, a medium type, with a round looking body that has lots of padding. Its coat is one that is resilient. They are a breed that is hardy, they have a disposition that is sweet. They are not very vocal animals. They love companionship and in their own way they will let you know how they feel. They are very adaptable animals.

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