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Judges at cat shows must be trained and certified. Purebred cats are judged on health, temperament, and how well they fit the official standard for their breed. Mixed-breed cats are judged on health, temperament, and general appearance. All cats are expected to be amenable to handling; a cat may be disqualified if it bites or otherwise injures a judge.
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The California Spangled Cat is truly a designer cat: it was featured in the Neiman Marcus catalog in the early 90's. Like the Ocicat, it was developed to resemble a spotted wild cat. This breed is not widely recognized.
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Once only owned by Japanese nobility, this friendly cat is now known as the ''Family Cat'' of Japan. In addition to being a pet in many homes, figurines of them are kept in stores as a good luck symbol. The Japanese Bobtail’s most distinguishing trait is its short tail, which, unlike other short-tailed breeds, occurs naturally.
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Below are some of the more popular cat breeds and the ones accepted by the CFA. The CFA Breed Councils are comprised of individuals experienced in their chosen breed/division section, and who meet other eligibility requirements established by the CFA Executive Board. Each Breed Council channels opinions and suggestions from the individual breeder to the Board through the specific breed secretary, and the breed standard is updated as the breed progresses. From time to time, each breed council ... updates its breed profile, a more informal introduction to the breed.
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Individual cat breeds vary in size, colour, hair length and temperament. Certain breeds have a reputation for being playful, for instance, while other breeds are more sedate. Some breeds tend to attach themselves to one person, while others are more family oriented.
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The Black Footed Cat of South Africa, specifically Botswana and Namibia, inhabits the steppe and savannah regions, where it hunts small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. This small wild felid is thought to be mainly nocturnal, arboreal, very anti-social, and quite fierce.
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