cats-db.json

{
  "Abyssinian Cat": {
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    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/abyssinian",
    "breed": "Abyssinian Cat",
    "size": "Small to medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 6 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium",
    "color": "Ruddy, red, blue, fawn",
    "description": "Abyssinians are highly intelligent and intensely inquisitive. They love to investigate and will leave no nook or cranny unexplored. They\u2019re sometimes referred to as \u201cAby-grabbys\u201d because they tend to take things that grab their interest. The playful Aby loves to jump and climb. Keep a variety of toys on hand to keep her occupied, including puzzle toys that challenge her intelligence.Seemingly always in motion, she\u2019ll slow down occasionally to curl up next to you on the couch or in bed. Although independent, she does best with another Aby companion to match her high activity levels while you\u2019re away. Abyssinians love attention from you and respectful children and get along well with cat-friendly dogs, as well as other pets, like large parrots and ferrets.",
    "lifespan": "9 to 15 years",
    "colors": "Abyssinians have what is known as a \u201cticked\u201d coat, which alternates light and dark bands of color on each hairshaft. The warmth glow of their coat resembles wild cats like cougars. The coat comes in four primary colors: ruddy brown, red, blue and fawn. Some associations permit additional colors, however.",
    "did_you_know": "The Abyssinian has a wedge-shaped, yet rounded head with broad ears and almond-shaped eyes in shades of gold or green. Her body is muscular and athletic, but slim, and supported by fine-boned legs.An Abyssinian was first exhibited in 1871 at the Crystal Palace cat show. She took third place. There are no records of her origin, but her owner said she had been imported from Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) during the war. Although this story gives the breed its name, genetic tests have suggested Abys originated from the coastal regions of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, brought to Europe by British and Dutch traders.They were first imported to the U.S. in 1900, but a breeding program wasn\u2019t implemented until the 1930s when more Abyssinians were imported from Britain. Only a dozen or so of the cats survived the decimation of World War II in Europe, but thanks to their import to the U.S., the breed bounced back and has steadily grown in popularity.Some call Abys \u201cCats from the Blue Nile\u201d, believing they\u2019re the sacred cat of Egyptian Pharaohs.Others believe the breed was created in Britain by crossing silver and brown tabbies with \u201cticked\u201d coats.The Somali is a longhaired Abyssinian."
  },
  "American Bobtail Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/AmericanBobtail_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/american-bobtail",
    "breed": "American Bobtail Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 12 to 16 pounds and females weighing 7 to 11 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium (shorthair) and long (longhair)",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lavender, cinnamon, fawn, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "Confident and friendly, the American Bobtail is a highly intelligent breed with a clownlike personality. Looking much like a bobtailed wildcat, this rare and athletic breed can be taught to walk on a leash. The American Bobtail has two coat varieties, shorthair and longhair, and does not reach adulthood until 2 or 3 years old. A devoted family companion, this cat interacts well with people of all ages and is ideal with children.",
    "did_you_know": "The American Bobtail has a naturally short bob tail that can be seen clearly above the back when the cat is alert. No tail is exactly the same, but the average length is 1 to 4 inches."
  },
  "American Curl Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/AmericanCurlSHA_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/american-curl",
    "breed": "American Curl Cat Breed",
    "size": "Small to medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Short (shorthair) and semi-long (longhair)",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lilac, silver, golden, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The American Curl has distinctive curled ears that form a graceful arc, giving an alert, perky expression. This breed is known as the \u201cPeter Pan\u201d of cats due to retaining its kittenlike personality throughout life. The Curl has two coat varieties, shorthair and longhair. With her outstanding temperament, the Curl is a people-oriented breed that makes an affectionate soul mate and easily adjusts to other pets and children.",
    "did_you_know": "The American Curl has an autosomal dominant ear curling gene that is responsible for the breed\u2019s famous curled ears. Kittens are born with straight ears that begin to curl backward after three to five days."
  },
  "American Shorthair Cat": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/AmericanShorthair_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/american-shorthair",
    "breed": "American Shorthair Cat",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 11 to 15 pounds and females weighing 8 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Short",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream and silver, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "Formerly used to keep rodents and vermin away from food stores, the American Shorthair still enjoys exercising her hunting skills on unsuspecting insects. As a smart, moderately active feline, she enjoys learning tricks and challenging her intelligence with puzzles and interactive toys.She\u2019s adaptable and good-natured, which makes her the ideal family companion. Although she loves attention from her people, including children, the American Shorthair does not like being carried and is fairly independent. She may curl up in your lap on occasion, but she may prefer to sit alongside you instead. She\u2019ll get along fine with a cat-friendly dog, but her hunting instincts may take over with pet birds and other small animals.",
    "lifespan": "15 to 20 years",
    "colors": "American Shorthairs are a diverse breed with an array of colors and patterns. Silver tabby is one of the most common and popular, however.",
    "did_you_know": "As a working cat, American Shorthairs have a stocky, muscular build. Their muscular legs lend themselves to the American\u2019s agility and endurance. They have a large head and full face, medium-sized ears and large, wide eyes.American Shorthairs may have descended from other domestic shorthairs brought over on the Mayflower in 1620, or even earlier by the first settlers of Jamestown or even Spanish explorers in Florida. A 1634 publication credits these domestic shorthairs with saving New England crops from squirrels and chipmunks. They were exhibited at the first U.S. cat show in 1895 and Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognized them as a founding breed in 1906.The breed wasn\u2019t called \u201cAmerican Shorthair until 1966, when it was given the name to distinguish it from other domestic shorthairs and random-bred shorthairs.Because they resemble so many other domestic shorthair cats, the only way to know yours is American is with certified breed papers.An American Shorthair was named CFA\u2019s \u201cCat of the Year\u201d in 1965, 1984 and 1996."
  },
  "American Wirehair Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/AmericanWirehair_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/american-wirehair",
    "breed": "American Wirehair Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 12 to 15 pounds and females weighing 8 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium",
    "color": "Average, considered moderately talkative and an enthusiastic purrer",
    "description": "Distinguished from other breeds by its wiry, dense coat that is described as feeling like steel wool, the American Wirehair is considered a national treasure. This intelligent and highly adaptable breed is playful and keenly interested in her surroundings. Easy to care for, the American Wirehair has a relaxed, loving, sweet personality, making her an ideal companion for families with children 6 and older and having other pets.",
    "did_you_know": "The American Wirehair was discovered in 1966 from a mating of two ordinary barn cats in upstate New York. A spontaneous, incomplete dominant gene mutation occurred in a red-and-white male kitten, named Council Rock Farm Adam of Hi-Fi, which resulted in the wiry coat for which the breed is known."
  },
  "Balinese-Javanese Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Javanese_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/balinese-javanese",
    "breed": "Balinese-Javanese Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 12 to 16 pounds and females weighing 8 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium",
    "color": "Balinese - seal point, chocolate point, blue point and lilac point, plus various patterns and shadings; Javanese \u2013 red point, cream point and seal point, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "A Siamese in every nature except for her long, silky ermine coat, the Balinese, also known as the Javanese, has a distinctive luxurious tail plume. This long, slender cat is lithe but muscular. An easygoing breed with a clownlike personality, the Balinese adores people. This regal, aristocratic, intelligent cat is talkative, though less vocal than the Siamese. A healthy breed, the Balinese can live up to 20 years.",
    "did_you_know": "The long, elegant body of the Balinese prompted the breed being named after the graceful dancers from the island of Bali."
  },
  "Bengal Cat ": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Bengal_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/bengal",
    "breed": "Bengal Cat ",
    "size": "Medium to large with males: 10 to 18 pounds and females: 6 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium",
    "color": "Bright orange to light brown, with dark spots or a distinctive marbling pattern",
    "description": "This docile house cat has what some would call a rambunctious personality. Bengal cats are playful and love to chase, climb, investigate and be part of the action. They seek out a lot of attention, are always on the move and can easily get into mischief around your home.Most Bengal Cats are up for adventure and can even be trained to walk on a leash to safely explore the outdoors. She\u2019s intelligent, curious and may splash in a fish tank or even hop in the shower with you.",
    "lifespan": "12 to 16 years",
    "colors": "One of the most distinctive features of this feline is its unique coat pattern and color. Most Bengal Cats\u2019 coats have rich, highly contrasted shades of bright orange to light brown, with dark spots or a distinctive marbling pattern. Some even have a \u201cglitter\u201d to the tips of their fur, which glistens when the light hits it.",
    "did_you_know": "Bengal Cats have an athletic appearance with well-defined muscles, creating a lean, balanced appearance. They feature high cheekbones, dark markings around the eyes and the ears are small and pointed but round at the tips. Their coats have a unique, plush feel unlike any other cat breed.The Bengal Cat is a hybrid of a domestic cat with the wild Asian Leopard Cat. The first crossbreed was performed by Jean Mill in 1963, but the hybrid wasn\u2019t perfected until the mid-1980s. Today, Bengals are bred only with each other.The Bengal Cat\u2019s name comes from the scientific name for the Asian Leopard Cat, Prionailurus bengalensis.Bengals are the only domestic cat with rosettes that resemble the markings on leopards, jaguars and ocelots.The International Cat Association (TICA) accepted the Bengal for championship status in 1991 and the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) accepted the breed shortly thereafter.The ACFA rescinded their acceptance after second-generation felines reportedly caused problems at cat shows. The Bengal was reinstated to ACFA in 1997 with the caveat that any cats shown had to be fifth generation."
  },
  "Birman Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Birman_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/birman",
    "breed": "Birman Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 9 to 15 pounds and females weighing 6 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium to long",
    "color": "Seal point, blue point, chocolate point, lilac point",
    "description": "With her marvelous, social personality, the Birman doesn\u2019t like being the only animal in the house. She is active and playful but quiet if you are busy. This healthy, long-lived breed has an outstanding semi-long silky coat that does not mat and a luxurious, long bottle-brush tail. Brilliant blue, almost-round eyes are prominent features of her sweet expression.",
    "did_you_know": "A cat of mystery and legend, the Birman was the sacred cat of Burma, believed to be the companions of the priests of the temple."
  },
  "Bombay Cat": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Bombay_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/bombay",
    "breed": "Bombay Cat",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 8 to 11 pounds and females weighing 6 to 9 pounds",
    "coat": "Short",
    "color": "Black",
    "description": "The Bombay is an easy-going, yet energetic cat. She does well in quiet apartments where she\u2019s the center of attention as well as in lively homes with children and other pets. She\u2019ll talk to you in a distinct voice, and you\u2019re likely to find her in the warmest spot in your home, whether that\u2019s in the sunlight from a window or curled up under the covers in bed with you. Bombays are smart and learn tricks quickly, so keep them entertained by teaching them new tricks and providing them interactive toys to play with.",
    "lifespan": "12 to 16 years",
    "colors": "Bombays have a dramatic and deep black coat. The black coat is dominant, but occasionally a litter produces a sable-colored kitten, and some associations permit these kittens to be registered as Burmese. Bombay eye color ranges from gold to copper.",
    "did_you_know": "Aside from her black coat, the Bombay resembles the Burmese. She has a larger and longer body, however, and longer legs. Her rounded head is topped with straight, wide-set, medium-sized ears and she has a medium-length tail.Nikki Horner, a breeder from Louisville, KY, began developing the breed in the 1950s by crossing a sable Burmese with a black American Shorthair. The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognized the Bombay in 1978 and it\u2019s recognized by all cat associations today. Although outcrossing to black American Shorthairs and sable Burmese is still permitted, it\u2019s done infrequently due to the breeds\u2019 differences in body type.The Bombay was bred to resemble the black leopard found in India. Horner named the breed for the exotic port city where this wild feline is found.Many Bombays are entirely black, including their paw pads, which isn\u2019t a common trait in other black cats."
  },
  "British Shorthair Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/BritishShorthair_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/british-shorthair",
    "breed": "British Shorthair Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 12 to 18 pounds and females weighing 9 to 15 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, plush, dense",
    "color": "Blue, white, black, red, cream, smoke, silver and golden, plus a variety of patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The British Shorthair is an easygoing feline. She enjoys affection but isn\u2019t needy and dislikes being carried. She\u2019ll follow you from room to room, though, out of curiosity. British Shorthairs aren\u2019t lap cats, but they do enjoy snuggling next to their people on the couch.As they age, British Shorthairs become increasingly sedentary, however males are often more rambunctious than the reserved females. They get along well with gentle and respectful children and don\u2019t mind cat-friendly dogs.",
    "lifespan": "12 to 17 years",
    "colors": "Although their coats come in almost every possible color and pattern, the most popular color is blue (gray). These cats are sometimes referred to as British Blues.",
    "did_you_know": "British Shorthairs are round all over, with a broad chest and strong legs. Their coats are short, thick and plush. Eye color depends on coat color, but you can expect British Blues to have gold eyes and those with point coloring to have blue eyes. Other eye colors range from golden to copper.As the oldest breed in England, the British Shorthairs are thought to have descended from domestic cats imported from Egypt, accompanying the Romans when they invaded Great Britain in 43 AD. They grew in popularity during the Victorian era, when stricter breeding standards were implemented. In the early 1900s, the British Shorthair was crossed with the Persian, introducing a longhair gene.After both World Wars, the breed was nearly extinct. Thanks to cross-breeding, British Shorthairs were revitalized. In 1967, the American Cat Association accepted the breed. It wasn\u2019t accepted by The International Cat Association (TICA) until 1979 and the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) a year later. The breed is now recognized by all cat associations.Two of the most famous fictional cats are British Shorthairs: Puss in Boots and the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland.British Shorthairs were the only pedigreed cats exhibited at some of the earliest cat shows."
  },
  "Burmese Cat": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Burmese_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/burmese",
    "breed": "Burmese Cat",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing from 8 to 12 pounds and females weighing from 6 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Short",
    "color": "Sable, champagne, blue, platinum",
    "description": "The Burmese thrives on companionship with her humans and other cats. Like her Siamese ancestors, she enjoys conversation, but has a much softer, sweeter voice. She\u2019s energetic, curious and playful well into adulthood and loves interactive toys and learning new tricks. She loves to give and receive attention, so expect her to follow you around, sit on your lap and snuggle next to you in bed. Guests will be surprised by her outgoing, dog-like nature.",
    "lifespan": "10 to 16 years",
    "colors": "The original Burmese cat was sable, a solid, dark brown color. Newer lines of Burmese come in several other shades, including blue, champagne and platinum, and some associations even permit tortoiseshell, lilac and red to be shown. Sable kittens\u2019 coats darken as they mature and all colors have green or golden eyes, depending on their coat color.",
    "did_you_know": "Their compact body is solid and muscular with a rounded head and sweet, expressive eyes. Their ears are medium sized, with rounded tips that tilt slightly forward.Dr. Joseph Thompson brought the first Burmese cat to America in 1930. Her name was \u201cWong Mau\u201d and she was bred with Siamese cats. Through selective breeding, Thompson was able to achieve the sable coat color and isolate it for further breeding.The breed was registered with the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in 1936, but registration was suspended in 1947 because Siamese cats were still being used in breeding programs. Once this practice was eliminated, registrations resumed in 1953. The Burmese cat was accepted by The International Cat Association (TICA) in 1979.The Burmese cat resulted from a cross of the Siamese with the \u201ccopper cat\u201d of Burma (present-day Myanmar).They may have been kept by priests in temples and palaces.\u00a0The Burmese was one of the original breeds accepted by TICA."
  },
  "Chartreux Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Chartruese_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/chartreux",
    "breed": "Chartreux Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 10 to 15 pounds and females weighing 6 to 11 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium",
    "color": "Any shade of blue, from ash to slate",
    "description": "Often called the smiling cat of France, the Chartreux has a sweet, smiling expression. This sturdy, powerful cat has a distinctive blue coat with a resilient wooly undercoat. Historically known as fine mousers with strong hunting instincts, the Chartreux enjoys toys that move. This is a slow-maturing breed that reaches adulthood in three to five years. A loving, gentle companion, the Chartreux forms a close bond with her family.",
    "did_you_know": "According to legend, Carthusian monks bred Chartreux at the Grande Chartreuse Monastery in southeast France. The breed was named after the monks\u2019 world-famous yellow and green Chartreuse liquors, and the cats were selectively bred to have quiet voices so as not to disturb the monks\u2019 mediations."
  },
  "Cornish Rex Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/CornishRex_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/cornish-rex",
    "breed": "Cornish Rex Cat Breed",
    "size": "Small to medium, with males weighing 6 to 9 pounds and females weighing 5 to 7 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, extremely soft and silky",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lavender, silver, smoke and tabby, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "Bat-eared, big-eyed and wavy-coated, the Cornish Rex has a distinctive look and exceptionally silky coat due to not having guard hairs like other breeds. This active cat has a small, whippetlike body and loves to climb, leap and sprint. With kittenlike antics that last a lifetime, this feline likes to be where the action is. The Cornish Rex is perfect for those who want a cat to participate in their family life.",
    "did_you_know": "On July 21, 1950, in Cornwall, England, Nina Ennismore discovered that her domestic British Shorthair, a tortoiseshell-and-white cat named \u201cSerena,\u201d had given birth to a cream-colored male with tight rows of tiny curls that looked like a miniature lamb. Ennismore named the kitten \u201cKallibunker\u201d and the breed Rex as it resembled the wavy fur of the Astrex rabbits she raised and exhibited."
  },
  "Devon Rex Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/DevonRex_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/devon-rex",
    "breed": "Devon Rex Cat Breed",
    "size": "Small to medium, with males weighing 8 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Short",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lavender, cinnamon and fawn, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The Devon Rex is sometimes called a poodle that purrs, due to her curly coat and wagging tail when she is happy. Also described as the pixie of the cat world, the Devon Rex has a pixielike face and large, inquisitive eyes. This extraordinarily social cat is a wonderful family pet that gets along well with cats and cat friendly dogs. A highly active breed, the Devon Rex is known for her clownlike antics.",
    "did_you_know": "Originally, it was thought that Devon Rex and Cornish Rex shared the same spontaneous genetic mutation responsible for their curly coats. When breeders realized that the cats had separate genetic variations, the first rexed cats, the Cornish Rex, were referred to as Gene I Rex and the Devon Rex as Gene II Rex."
  },
  "Egyptian Mau Cat": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/EgyptianMau_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/egyptian-mau",
    "breed": "Egyptian Mau Cat",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 10 to 14 pounds and females weighing 6 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Short to medium",
    "color": "Silver, bronze and smoke",
    "description": "The Egyptian Mau is fiercely devoted to her humans and vocally shows signs of happiness and affection by meowing in a pleasant voice. She\u2019ll also slowly swish her tail and knead with her front paws. She loves to display her hunting skills by chasing and retrieving a toy. As a moderate- to highly active breed, you may find her on top of your refrigerator or bookshelves.Egyptian Maus also love playing with water and are smart enough to learn how to turn on the faucet. Despite her high energy levels, she adores curling up in your lap for a snuggle session. She\u2019s great with playful children and other cat-friendly pets who can keep up with her active and energetic lifestyle, though reserved and wary around unfamiliar guests.",
    "lifespan": "12 to 15 years",
    "colors": "The Egyptian Mau\u2019s spotted coat comes in 3 different colors: silver, bronze or smoke, which is black-tipped, pale silver fur. The breed can come in several other colors, including solid black, blue silver, blue spotted, blue smoke and solid blue, but they aren\u2019t allowed in the show ring. In addition to their unique spots, Maus also have large, uniquely colored eyes in what many refer to as \u201cgooseberry green\u201d.",
    "did_you_know": "A wedge-shaped, but soft head sits atop her muscular body. The forehead features an \u201cM\u201d shape, and her cheeks have \u201cmascara\u201d lines, all of which create a slightly \u201cworried\u201d look. Medium-to-large ears top the wedge-shaped head. Her spots range from small to large and vary in shape. The hind legs are longer than the front and she has small, delicate feet. Her tail is long and banded with a dark tip.Although the breed\u2019s exact origins aren\u2019t known, ancient Egyptian texts and paintings dating back to 1550 BC depict spotted cats worshipped by the Egyptians. Although the breed was recorded in Europe prior to World War II, the war nearly wiped out the Egyptian Maus. Natalie Troubetskoy, a Russian princess, was gifted a silver female kitten while living in Rome.She named her \u201cBaba\u201d, and when she moved to the U.S. in 1956, Baba and her two kittens tagged along. To ensure the breed\u2019s survival, Troubetskoy developed a standard and began breeding the Egyptian Maus. The breed was recognized by the Cat Fanciers Federation in 1968, followed by the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in 1977 and The International Cat Association (TICA) in 1979. It\u2019s recognized by most associations today.\u201cMau\u201d is the Egyptian word for cat.The Egyptian Mau is the only naturally spotted domestic cat, meaning the unique markings were not created through human manipulation.Egyptian Maus are the fastest domestic housecat. They\u2019ve been clocked running at speeds up to 30 miles per hour."
  },
  "European Burmese Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/EuropeanBurmese_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/european-burmese",
    "breed": "European Burmese Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 10 to 14 pounds and females weighing 7 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, fine, glossy",
    "color": "Brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, brown tortie, blue tortie, chocolate tortie, lilac tortie",
    "description": "The European Burmese is similar to the Burmese except for her body and eye shape, having a slim, elegant body that is roundly contoured and eyes that are slightly curved and slanted toward the nose. The European Burmese has a sweet, loving disposition and is extremely loyal to her family. An intelligent cat, this breed is an ideal pet that gets along well with cats and cat friendly dogs.",
    "did_you_know": "According to legend, Burmese were temple cats and the pets of royalty long before the Siamese claimed the honor. Each Burmese cat was assigned a novice monk whose duties included indulging every whim of his feline charge."
  },
  "Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Exotic_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/exotic-shorthair",
    "breed": "Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 7 to 14 pounds and females weighing 6 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, plush, think",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lilac, silver, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "Known as the lazy man\u2019s Persian, the Exotic Shorthair has the body type and easygoing nature of the Persian but without the coat length and need for daily grooming. With her thick, dense, plush short hair and round face, the Exotic Shorthair has a soft teddy bear look. This sweet feline is affectionate and loyal. The breed is athletic, fun-loving, yet also quiet and sensitive.",
    "did_you_know": "Originally the Exotic Shorthair was named Sterling due to the breed\u2019s beautiful silver coat. They later were named Exotic Shorthair because the silver wasn\u2019t a color previously found in American Shorthairs, making it exotic."
  },
  "Havana Brown Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/HavanaBrown_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/havana-brown",
    "breed": "Havana Brown Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 8 to 10 pounds and females weighing 6 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Short to medium, smooth, lustrous",
    "color": "Brown",
    "description": "The Havana Brown is called the puppy of the cat fancy because this breed loves to follow her owners everywhere. Outgoing, playful and charming, Brownies are intelligent and easily trained to fetch. Unlike cats that use their sense of smell to investigate curiosities, this feline extends her paws, often appearing to be holding out a paw of friendship. The Havana Brown is social and doesn\u2019t like being left alone too long.",
    "did_you_know": "The Havana Brown was named for the similarity of her lovely burnished, mahogany-toned, glossy coat to the brown color of Havana cigars.The Havana Brown is exclusive to North America. The Chestnut Brown, the European version of the Havana Brown, is the equivalent of the chestnut Oriental Shorthair."
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  "Himalayan Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Himilayan_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/himalayan",
    "breed": "Himalayan Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 9 to 14 pounds and females weighing 7 to 11 pounds",
    "coat": "Long",
    "color": "White to fawn body with color points that include chocolate, seal, lilac, blue, red, cream tortie, blue-cream, chocolate-tortie, lilac-cream, seal lynx, blue lynx, red lynx, cream lynx, tortie lynx, blue-cream lynx, chocolate lynx, lilac lynx, chocolate-tortie lynx and lilac-cream lynx",
    "description": "The Himalayan Cat is a sweet and mild-tempered feline. She\u2019s affectionate but selective. Although she loves lying in your lap and being pet, she may be reserved around guests. Serene, quiet environments with few day-to-day changes are best for the Himmie.She\u2019s content staying home alone and won\u2019t climb your curtains or jump on your counters. That doesn\u2019t mean she doesn\u2019t enjoy playtime, though, with toy mice or even a ball of crumpled paper.",
    "lifespan": "9 to 15 years",
    "colors": "The Himalayan has a light-colored body with darker facial mask, ears and tail, like the Siamese. Himmies come in a wide range of point colors, ranging from chocolate to lilac to red and everything in between. Unlike her Persian ancestor, the Himalayan Cat\u2019s eyes only come in blue, like her Siamese ancestors.",
    "did_you_know": "Aside from her colorpoint and eye color, she resembles the Persian in nearly every other way. Himalayans have a large, round head with wide-set, round eyes, a short nose and full cheeks. Her face is topped with small, round-tipped ears. Himalayans are not fat cats, but instead have a sturdy, muscular body with a thick neck and short, strong legs.In 1931, cat breeder Virginia Cobb, together with Dr. Clyde Keeler of Harvard, began crossing the Persian with the Siamese to study how the colorpoint gene was passed on. In the 1950s, breeders in Britain and North America worked to further develop the breed using Cobb\u2019s and Keeler\u2019s methods. Once the breed was firmly established, they sought recognition from cat associations.The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) acknowledged the Himalayan as a distinct breed in 1957, but in 1984, reclassified the breed as a variety of Persian. The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes the breed as part of their Persian group, but the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) and other associations give the Himalayan her own group.The first Himalayan kitten was named \u201cNewton\u2019s Debutante\u201d.Himmies are the most popular pedigreed cat.They are a manmade breed."
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  "Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/JapaneseBobtailSHOddEyed_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/japanese-bobtail",
    "breed": "Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 7 pounds",
    "coat": "Long (longhaired) and short (shorthaired)",
    "color": "White, black, red, blue and cream, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "One of the oldest cat breeds, the Japanese Bobtail is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The two coat varieties, longhair and shorthair, are exactly the same except for coat length. This delightfully mischievous feline enjoys a good game of fetch and likes to carry things in her mouth. A healthy breed that lives an average of 15 to 18 years, the Japanese Bobtail is social and particularly good with children.",
    "did_you_know": "In August 1968, Elizabeth Freret, a well-known Abyssinian breeder, imported three Japanese Bobtails to the U.S. These cats became the foundation stock in this country, though the Japanese Bobtail, the national cat breed of Japan, had existed for centuries in the Orient."
  },
  "Korat Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Korat_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/korat",
    "breed": "Korat Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males ranging from 8 to 10 pounds and females weighing from 6 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, glossy, fine",
    "color": "White",
    "description": "A rare Thai breed, the Korat is an affectionate constant companion that is gentle and good with children. Though this cat has an action-packed personality, the Korat moves slowly and cautiously and does not like sudden, loud noises. The breed is said to have extraordinary powers of hearing, scent and sight. The Korat\u2019s silver-tipped blue coat, described in Thailand as rain-cloud gray, has a shimmering effect.",
    "did_you_know": "Discovered in the Korat province of Thailand, the Korat has been cherished in her native Thailand for centuries as a symbol of good fortune. The expressive, oversized eyes of the Korat have an intense gaze that is said to take one\u2019s breath away. The eyes are blue at birth but change to amber with green around the pupil during adolescence and then luminous green in two to four years."
  },
  "LaPerm Cat": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/LaPerm_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/laperm",
    "breed": "LaPerm Cat",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing from 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing from 5 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Short or long, soft, wavy",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn and lavender, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "Distinguished by her curly, rippled coat and people-oriented personality, the LaPerm is calm and friendly, yet at other times energetic and inquisitive. This feline thrives on attention and likes to be close to her human companions. Though curious, this breed is content to be a lap cat and close to whatever is going on. The LaPerm blossoms with a loving family.",
    "did_you_know": "The LaPerm coat ranges from wavy to ringlets to long corkscrew curls. Those with longhair have curly plumed tails and a full, curly ruff, and those with shorthair have more texture, no ruff and a bottle-brush type tail. The tightest curls are found on the belly, throat and base of the ears."
  },
  "Maine Coon Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/MaineCoon_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/maine-coon",
    "breed": "Maine Coon Cat Breed",
    "size": "Large, with males weighing from 12 to 15 pounds and females weighing from 9 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Shorter on the shoulders and longer on the stomach, smooth, shaggy",
    "color": "Most commonly brown tabby, but other colors and patterns are possible",
    "description": "Maine Coon cats are gentle natured and friendly, making them good companions. They are often tenderly playful and curious, making them kitten-like throughout their lives.",
    "lifespan": "10 to 13 years",
    "colors": "The most common color for Maine Coon cats is brown tabby. However, they can be nearly any color and pattern. Their eye colors, too, have a wide range from blue to green to gold, and can include odd-eyes (i.e. two different colored eyes).",
    "did_you_know": "The most recognizable characteristics of adult Maine Coon cats are their large size and long, bushy tail. Their paws are big and well-tufted to be suitable for walking in snow, as can be seen in both adult and kitten Maine Coon cats. In addition, their ears are tufted, often with points of hair at the tips.Many folktales surround the history of Maine Coon cats. Some involve Marie Antoinette, others surround an English seafarer named Captain Coon. One genetically impossible myth claims Maine Coons are the result of domestic cats mating with raccoons.It is believed Maine Coon cats are descendants of domestic short-haired cats that bred with Scandinavian cats brought to North America by Norsemen. As such, the Maine Coon cat may be related to the Norwegian Forest Cat.In 1985, this all-American breed became the official state cat of Maine.The winner of the first cat show in North America, at Madison Square Garden in 1895, was a Maine Coon cat.The Maine Coon is not a cross between a cat and a raccoon."
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  "Manx Cat": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/ManxSH_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/manx",
    "breed": "Manx Cat",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing from 9 to 13 pounds and females weighing from 7 to 11 pounds",
    "coat": "Longhair \u2014 medium, dense, soft, silky; shorthair \u2014 short, dense, glossy",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream and silver, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "When she\u2019s not hunting bugs or rodents or standing guard, the Manx is an affectionate, even-tempered and playful cat. She loves to follow her favorite person from room to room and curling up on their lap for a snooze. Your Manx will even carry on a conversation with you in her quiet trill.When exposed to new activities, people and animals from a young age, the Manx is adaptable and even enjoys meeting and greeting new people. She\u2019s smart enough to learn tricks like fetch and walking on a leash. Your Manx makes a great road-trip companion, as she enjoys riding in cars, and she likes to play with water. She can learn to open doors and turn on faucets. As a people-oriented cat, she needs lots of attention so don\u2019t leave her alone for hours at a time.",
    "lifespan": "8 to 14 years",
    "colors": "Manx cats come in a vast range of colors and patterns, from solids to tabbies to calicos. The pointed pattern (as seen in the Siamese) is not permitted, nor is chocolate or lavender.",
    "did_you_know": "Although the breed is known for their lack of tail, not all Manx are tailless. Some have normal-length tails (known as \u201clongies\u201d) while others have nubs or stumps (called \u201cstumpies\u201d). The tailless Manx are called \u201crumpies\u201d and a rumpy with a rise of bone at the end of her spine is called a \u201criser\u201d.In addition to the variations in tail length, Manx are a round cat overall. They have a round head with large, round eyes, a stout body, broad chest, and round rear. Their front legs are much shorter than their hind legs, so their rear sits higher than their shoulders. Manx can have short or long coats. Longhaired Manx are called Cymric in some cat associations.Although their origin isn\u2019t entirely known, records date the Manx to 1750 or later. The breed may have originated on the Isle of Man off the coast of Britain, or a tailless cat may have hitched a ride on a ship to the island, spreading her genes upon her arrival.The island became known for the tailless cats, which is how they got their name. It was one of the first cats represented at some of the first shows held in Great Britain and was one of the founding breeds of the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in 1906. It wasn\u2019t recognized by The International Cat Association (TICA) until 1979 and is now recognized by many associations.The Manx is the only cat bred to be tail-free.A genetic mutation is the cause of their tailless trait, which was intensified by the breed\u2019s isolation and inbreeding.Only rumpies and risers are permitted in the show ring."
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  "Norwegian Forest Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/NorwegianForestCat_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/norwegian-forest-cat",
    "breed": "Norwegian Forest Cat Breed",
    "size": "Large, with males weighing 10 to 16 pounds and females weighing  8 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Long, dense, glossy, smooth",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream and silver, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The Norwegian Forest Cat is a gentle giant. They\u2019re large and athletic, so you may find them sitting atop the highest point in your home, and they have no qualms about jumping down. Norwegian Forest Cats are fond of their family but are reserved with visitors.As a laid-back and independent breed, they don\u2019t demand constant attention. Norwegian Forest Cats are content to simply sit in the same room with their humans and will happily entertain themselves while alone. These felines are moderately active, enjoying spurts of activity followed by long cat naps, and are happy to play in water. They get along with other dogs and cats, as well as mild-mannered children.",
    "lifespan": "14 to 16 years",
    "colors": "The Norwegian Forest Cat\u2019s coat comes in an array of different colors and patterns, except for color point (think Siamese).",
    "did_you_know": "Their most distinguishing characteristic is their long, thick coat and large size. The Norwegian Forest Cat\u2019s head is shaped like an inverted triangle, topped with heavily tufted medium-to-large ears.Large, almond-shaped eyes vary in color from stunning green to gold and copper. They have a large chest, muscular thighs, round paws, and a long, bushy tail.The Norwegian Forest Cat hails from Norway and originated hundreds (or even thousands) of years ago. There\u2019s speculation about their ancestry. They may have descended from long-haired cats from Turkey, brought back to Norway by Scandinavian warriors serving the Byzantine Empire. Or, they may be related to the Siberian cat from Russia.The large feline was first exhibited at an Oslo cat show in 1938, but World War II interrupted plans to develop the breed further. Norwegian Forest Cats were finally registered as a breed in 1977 with Europe\u2019s Federation Internationale Feline. They were exported to the U.S. in 1979 where their popularity quickly grew. In 1987, the breed was presented to the Cat Fanciers Association and was accepted for full champion status in 1993.The breed appears in a Norwegian fairy tale, which states the Norse goddess Freya\u2019s chariot was pulled by these six giant cats.In Norway, they\u2019re called \u201cskogcatts\u201d, which translates to \u201cforest cats\u201d.The Norwegian Forest Cat has been nicknamed \u201cWegie\u201d.\u00a0King Olaf V designated the breed the official cat of Norway."
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  "Ocicat Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Ocitcat_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/ocicat",
    "breed": "Ocicat Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 10 to 15 pounds and females weighing 7 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, smooth, satiny",
    "color": "Tawny, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lavender, fawn, ebony silver, chocolate silver, cinnamon silver, blue silver, lavender silver, fawn silver",
    "description": "The Ocicat is the only spotted domestic breed selectively bred to emulate cats of the wild. This muscular, athletic breed can be trained to play fetch and walk on a leash. A people-devoted feline, the Ocicat loves companionship and doesn\u2019t like being left alone too long. This cat does well with other cats and cat friendly dogs. A healthy breed, the Ocicat may live to be 15 to 18 years old.",
    "did_you_know": "In 1964, Virginia Daly of Berkleg, Mich., experimentally crossed a Siamese with an Abyssinian hoping to produce an Aby-point Siamese. A male kitten in the litter was ivory with golden spots and copper eyes. Daly\u2019s daughter named the breed Ocicat because the kitten, \u201cTonga,\u201d resembled the spotted wildcat. Tonga was neutered and sold as a pet. A noted geneticist at Georgia University, Dr. Clyde Keeler, wanted to see a domestic cat that mimicked wild species that were becoming extinct. At his request, the breeding of Tonga\u2019s parents was repeated, producing another spotted male, Dalai Dotson, who became the father of the Ocicat breed."
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  "Oriental Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/OrientalSH_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/oriental",
    "breed": "Oriental Cat Breed",
    "size": "Small to medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Longhair \u2014 medium, fine, silky; shorthair \u2014 short, fine, glossy",
    "color": "Blue, chestnut, cinnamon, cream, ebony, fawn, lavender, red and white, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The Oriental is a sleek, elegant cat with large, flaring ears and almond-shaped eyes. A playful, spirited breed, the Oriental has a vivacious personality. This people-oriented feline usually forms a close bond with one person. Those who give an Oriental the affection she needs will find she does anything to please them. This is a healthy breed that can live for 15 years or longer.",
    "did_you_know": "Originating in the 1950s, the Oriental was selectively bred from Siamese. The breed has two coat varieties, shorthair and longhair, both of which can appear in litters. The Oriental longhair actually has a medium-length coat and is considered rare."
  },
  "Persian Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/PersianSolid_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/persian",
    "breed": "Persian Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 9 to 14 pounds and females weighing 7 to 11 pounds",
    "coat": "Long, thick, glossy",
    "color": "White, blue, black, red, cream, chocolate, lilac",
    "description": "The docile Persian is a quiet feline who enjoys a calm and relaxing environment. Although she enjoys sitting in her humans\u2019 laps and being pet, she\u2019s just as happy to sit and observe everyone\u2019s comings and goings from afar. Persians are independent and selective in who they show affection to.They enjoy playful activities but are also content to drape themselves over an armchair rather than attempting to climb atop a bookcase. Persian kitties do well with mild-mannered children and laid-back dogs.",
    "lifespan": "15 to 20 years",
    "colors": "The original Persian Cat had shiny, gray fur. Due to selective breeding, however, they now boast an array of different colors. In fact, there are 7 different coat color divisions total for competition purposes.These range from silver and gold to white, smoky and solid-colored. Their eye color corresponds to their coat color. For example, white Persians tend to have deep blue or copper eyes, whereas silver or golden Persians have green eyes and solid-colored cats have copper eyes.",
    "did_you_know": "The Persian kitty has some distinct features, including a round head with a short face and snub nose. She also has chubby cheeks, big, round eyes and small, rounded ears. Persians have short, strong legs to support their sturdy bodies.Persian Cats originated in Mesopotamia, which later became Persia and is now modern-day Iran. Their soft features and docile personality attracted the attention of Pietro Della Valle, an Italian nobleman who is credited with bringing these felines to Europe in the 17th century. The Persian kitty was a favorite of Queen Victoria and the breed was imported to the U.S. in the late 19th century.Modern Persian Cats are available in over 80 different color combinations.The Persian participated in the first modern cat show, which took place in London in 1871.There was a push in the U.S. to make the Silver Persian its own breed called \u201cSterling\u201d. This was rejected, however, and silver and goldens are considered within the Persian category at cat shows."
  },
  "Peterbald Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Peterbald_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/peterbald",
    "breed": "Peterbald Cat Breed",
    "size": "Small to medium, with males weighing 8 to 10 pounds and females weighing 6 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Hairless",
    "color": "All colors and/or markings are acceptable",
    "description": "The elegant naked Peterbald is an athletic breed that looks like she is performing aerial ballet when she plays. This highly intelligent, social feline gets along well with adults, children, dogs, and other pets, but does not like to be left alone for long periods. The Peterbald\u2019s curiosity and spirited nature are entertaining, and her affectionate disposition makes her a beloved companion.",
    "did_you_know": "The Peterbald coat ranges from smooth bald to a short brushed coat. Kittens usually are born with hair, but lose the coat as they mature, which can take up to two years. Though hairless, Peterbalds should be wiped down regularly to remove the sebaceous oils that collect on their skin and could become sticky to the touch."
  },
  "Pixiebob Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/PixieBob_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/pixiebob",
    "breed": "Pixiebob Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 12 to 17 pounds and females weighing 8 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Longhair \u2014 medium, soft, silky; shorthair \u2014 short, soft, resilient",
    "color": "Brown-spotted tabby",
    "description": "A muscular, brawny cat that resembles the wild Coastal Red Bobcat found in the Pacific Northwest, the Pixiebob has the loving personality of a domestic cat. This active, intelligent feline is often called a dog in disguise because she can be taught to fetch and walk on a leash. The Pixiebob is an easygoing, relaxed cat that is a loving companion for children and enjoys other pets.",
    "did_you_know": "The Pixiebob is the only breed that accepts polydactyls \u2013 up to seven extra toes is allowed -- and comes in two coat varieties, longhair and shorthair."
  },
  "Ragamuffin Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/RagaMuffin_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/ragamuffin",
    "breed": "Ragamuffin Cat Breed",
    "size": "Large, with males weighing 12 to 20 pounds and females weighing 8 to 15 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium-long, thick, plush",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "A gorgeous, massive breed with large, expressive eyes, the RagaMuffin is sweet and loving, often described as being like a teddy bear. This feline thrives on attention and is a wonderful family pet that gets along well with other cats and cat friendly dogs. The RagaMuffin has an easygoing, calm temperament and can be trained to walk on a leash, play fetch and sit up to beg. This healthy breed reaches adulthood at 4 years old.",
    "did_you_know": "The RagaMuffin is similar, but not identical, to the conformation and temperament of the Ragdoll due to years of separation between the breeds. The RagaMuffin has a wider variety of colors and the body type is slightly different, though both breeds are descendants from the original Ragdoll bloodlines. The RagaMuffin is sometimes called not a new breed but an old one with a new name."
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  "Ragdoll Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/KhaoManee_body_0.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/ragdoll",
    "breed": "Ragdoll Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium weighing 10 to 15 pounds",
    "coat": "Semi-long, plush, silky",
    "color": "Seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red and cream, plus various patterns and shadings, including bi-color, van, colorpoint and mitted",
    "description": "Ragdolls are loving, smart and playful. They show affection to their people by greeting them, following them around, sitting in their laps and snuggling in bed. Ragdoll cats can also learn tricks and certain behaviors with positive reinforcement.They may come when called and can even learn to play fetch. This sweet but playful feline prefers to remain on the same level as her people, rather than perched atop a bookcase or shelf. She\u2019s good with children, other cats and dogs.",
    "lifespan": "12 to 17",
    "colors": "With point coloring similar to the Himalayan or Siamese breed, Ragdolls have light-colored bodies with darker extremities. With a color palette ranging from seal to blue to chocolate to cinnamon and more, the combinations of colors and patterns are almost endless. Ragdolls also have distinct blue eyes.",
    "did_you_know": "Ragdolls are one of the largest domestic cat breeds. They have a large head in a softer wedge shape than the sharp angular face of the Siamese.With a long, soft coat, oval-shaped blue eyes and medium-sized ears with rounded tips, their appearance matches their docile personality. They have a solid neck with a large and long, yet solid body, supported by a sturdy bone structure.Ann Baker, a breeder in California, developed the breed in the early 1960s using free-roaming cats she found in her neighborhood. As time went on, she grew eccentric and other breeders broke distanced themselves to maintain the integrity of the breed.In 1993, the breed was registered with the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), receiving full recognition in 2000. The American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA) also recognized the breed.Ragdolls aren\u2019t bred with any other breeds.These felines get their name from the way they collapse limply into the arms of anyone holding them.Ann Baker, the breeder credited with their origin, made outlandish claims about the Ragdoll, including influence from aliens, CIA experiments and infusions of human genes."
  },
  "Russian Blue Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/RussianBlue_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/russian-blue",
    "breed": "Russian Blue Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium",
    "weight": "8 to 15 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, dense, fine, plush",
    "color": "Blue with silver tips",
    "description": "The Russian Blue is gentle, quiet and even shy around strangers, but she\u2019s affectionate and loyal toward her people. She\u2019ll follow you around and even ride on your shoulder.She can entertain herself while home alone but loves to play games of fetch with her people. You may also find her jumping and climbing so she can observe everything from above. If you need an alarm clock, this feline relies on routine and will wake you each morning so she doesn\u2019t miss breakfast. She\u2019s tolerant of children and other cat-friendly pets.",
    "lifespan": "10 to 15 years",
    "colors": "Although Russian Blues have gray coats, in cat shows, this color is referred to as blue. The tips of their fur are silver, so her coat glistens in the light.",
    "did_you_know": "The Russian Blue has a unique body type. It\u2019s known as \u201csemi-foreign\u201d and is in between the short and compact-bodied breeds like the Persian and angular breeds like the Siamese. She has a medium-sized, wedge-shaped head with large, pointed ears. Her round, wide-set green eyes are stunning, and her long neck and firm, muscular body is covered with a short, thick and plush double coat.The precise origins of the breed are unknown, but many believe these cats hail from Russia based on their warm double coat. The Russian Blue likely arrived in England and Europe in the mid-1800s on boats from the continent. They were first shown in 1875 in London, competing with other blue cats. In 1912, however, they were given their own competition class.After World War II, English and Scandinavian breeders worked to revive the breed through outcrossing with similar breeds like blue British Shorthairs and blue point Siamese. North American breeders later imported Russian Blues of both varieties to achieve the best features of each.Some Russian Blue kittens are born with a hint of stripes, known as a \u201cghost stripes\u201d. These stripes are a nod to the tabby gene all cats carry, though they usually fade with age.The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) only accepts Russian Blues with blue coats, but other associations accept them in other colors, including white and black.Some people believe the breed descended from cats of the Russian Czars.They\u2019re sometimes called \u201cArchangel Cats\u201d after their point of origin in the Archangel Isles."
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  "Savannah Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Savannah_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/savannah",
    "breed": "Savannah Cat Breed",
    "size": "Large weighing 12 to 25 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, slightly coarse",
    "color": "Black, brown spotted tabby, black silver spotted tabby, black smoke",
    "description": "The Savannah Cat\u2019s personality is playful, adventurous and loyal. Unlike most cats, she loves to play in water and can even be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch. Don\u2019t be fooled by her dog-like personality, though.Savannah Cats have strong hunting instincts, so they aren\u2019t always suitable for households with pets like fish, hamsters, and birds. Her temperament is mild, though, so she\u2019s a great companion to other cats and dogs, children and other humans in her home with proper socialization as a kitten.",
    "lifespan": "12 to 20 years",
    "colors": "If you want an exotic-looking cat, the Savannah is a beautiful choice. Resembling their African Serval ancestors, Savannahs are typically black, brown or silver tabbies with black or dark brown spots. Some may have lighter colors or a smoked pattern, however.",
    "did_you_know": "Although later generations of the breed are similar in weight to other breeds, they appear larger due to their height. Savannah Cats are characterized by their long, slender necks, triangular heads and large, wide ears that sit on top of their heads. They also have longer-than-average legs.The Savannah Cat breed is a crossbreed of a domestic cat with an African Serval. The first kitten, named \u201cSavannah\u201d, was born on April 7, 1986 and the first generation possessed traits of both domestic cats and African Servals. They had the Serval\u2019s size but the tameness of a domestic cat. In 2012, The International Cat Association (TICA) accepted the Savannah Cat as an official breed.The Savannah Cat\u2019s back legs are slightly longer than her front legs.It takes approximately 3 years for her to fully mature and reach adult size.Savannahs are excellent jumpers. They can jump up to 8 feet horizontally and climb easily.They are banned in several states, including Hawaii, Massachusetts and Georgia because of their \u201chybrid\u201d status.A first-generation Savannah Cat can cost more than $20,000. The cost for later generations is much lower, but can still top $1,000."
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  "Scottish Fold Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/SchottishFoldLH_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/scottish-fold",
    "breed": "Scottish Fold Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium with males weighing 9 to 13 pounds and females 6 to 9 pounds",
    "coat": "Longhair \u2014 medium-long; shorthair \u2014 medium-short, dense, plush",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream and silver, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The smart and friendly Scottish Fold loves playing with challenging, puzzling toys to test her intelligence. She also loves human interaction with her people and loves attention. Scottish Folds prefer the company of their humans or other cats (or cat-friendly dogs), rather than being left alone for hours at a time.You may find this outgoing feline perched in strange postures, like lying flat on the floor with her legs splayed out, on her hind legs, sitting up like a meerkat or lying on her back, paws in the air.",
    "lifespan": "11 to 15 years",
    "colors": "The dense, plush and soft coat of the Scottish Fold comes in a full range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby and more. Their coat color often dictates their eye color. For example, a white Fold will have blue eyes, whereas a red or brown tabby may have copper-colored eyes.",
    "did_you_know": "A natural genetic mutation creates the unique folded ears for which Scottish Folds are known, but their ears work just as well as any other cat\u2019s. They\u2019re often described as resembling an owl. The ear folds range in appearance from a loose, single fold to tighter double and triple folds, which are closer to the head. Their folded ears may also appear perked. The Scottish Fold has a round face, round eyes and a round body.Every Scottish Fold can trace her heritage back to a barn cat named \u201cSusie\u201d. She was a white cat with unique, folded ears, working as a mouser in a barn in the Tayside region of Scotland. She got the attention of William Ross, a shepherd, in 1961. He was given one of Susie\u2019s kittens and named her \u201cSnooks\u201d.When Snooks eventually had kittens, one of the males was bred with a British Shorthair, which began the breed\u2019s development. The mutated gene that results in the folded ears is dominant, so it produces the trademark ear folds about 50 percent of the time. In addition to this gene, Susie also passed down a gene for long hair. Longhaired cats are known as \u201cHighland Folds\u201d with some cat associations.Scottish Folds weren\u2019t imported to the United States until the Early 1970s. By the mid 70s, they were recognized by most cat associations throughout North America.Scottish Folds were first known as \u201clop-eared cats\u201d.They are not recognized as a breed in Scotland due to concerns about an increased risk of ear infections and deafness.Kittens are born with straight ears and the folds appear around 3 weeks of age. About 50 percent of a litter will have folded ears.Only Folds with folded ears are permitted in show rings."
  },
  "Selkirk Rex Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/SelkirkRex_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/selkirk-rex",
    "breed": "Selkirk Rex Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 11 to 16 pounds and females weighing 6 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Longhair \u2014 long, dense, soft, curly; shorthair \u2014 short, dense, soft, curly",
    "color": "White, black, red, cream, chocolate and lavender, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The naturally curly Selkirk Rex is one of the newest natural breeds. With a large, dense body, similar to a British Shorthair, this cat has two coat varieties: shorthair and longhair. A wonderful, people-oriented breed, the Selkirk Rex also gets along well with other cats and cat friendly dogs. Patient and tolerant, the Selkirk Rex adapts easily to most living situations. This healthy, sturdy breed is clever, intelligent and entertaining.",
    "did_you_know": "Selkirk Rex litters can have both curly coated and straight-haired kittens. Those with curly coats are born with an extremely curly coat, but at about 16 weeks of age, the coat begins to straighten. At 8 to 10 months old, a kitten will begin to regain her curls, which increase in curliness until the cat reaches 2 years of age."
  },
  "Siamese Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Siamese_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/siamese",
    "breed": "Siamese Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 11 to 15 pounds and females weighing 8 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, fine, glossy",
    "color": "Seal point, chocolate point, blue point, lilac point",
    "description": "Siamese Cats are incredibly social, intelligent and vocal\u2014they\u2019ll talk to anyone who wants to listen, and even those who don\u2019t. They also play well with other cats, dogs and children. In fact, they thrive on companionship, so it\u2019s a good idea to get them a playmate to interact with throughout the day. Although they\u2019re active and curious, they also love curling up on their human\u2019s lap or snuggling up next to them in bed.This highly intelligent feline will seek out things to occupy her mind. So if you don\u2019t want your cat getting into mischief, give her puzzle feeders, games and more to keep her entertained.",
    "lifespan": "11 to 15 years",
    "colors": "Their distinct coloration makes Siamese Cats easily recognizable. Their point coloring, meaning their ears, feet and tails are darker than their body, can range from brown to chocolate to a blue gray and even lilac. Other point color variations include tabby and other patterns. The body is light in color and usually appears as ivory, cream and even glacial white.",
    "did_you_know": "Their point coloring isn\u2019t the only distinguishing feature of Siamese Cats. They also have a distinct, wedge-shaped head with large, triangular ears. The Siamese have a long and slim physique, with longer hind legs and a long, thin tail. Perhaps their most stunning feature is their deep blue eyes, which are almond-shaped and slightly slanted.The Siamese Cat originated in Siam (now Thailand) and was not exported until the late 19th century. In 1878, U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife received one of these exotic felines as a gift. In 1906, she was officially recognized as a breed by the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA). The Siamese has contributed to the creation of several other breeds, including Himalayan, Burmese, Balinese and more.The Siamese was one of the original breeds of pedigreed cats.It was believed that when a member of the royal family in Siam died, the Siamese Cat received their soul. The cat was then moved to a temple, where she lived the rest of her life in luxury.Siamese Cats have been featured in popular films like The Aristocats and Lady and the Tramp."
  },
  "Siberian Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Siberian_body_6.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/siberian",
    "breed": "Siberian Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large weighing 8 to 17 pounds",
    "coat": "Semi-long",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream and silver, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "This friendly and affectionate feline will follow you around as you go about your day, and purr in your lap as you comb her coat. Siberian Cats love their humans but aren\u2019t shy around strangers.They\u2019re an active and playful breed, enjoying games like fetch and learning tricks that stimulate them mentally. Their athleticism allows them to climb and perch themselves from the highest heights. This bold cat loves to play with water and gets along well with other pets and children.",
    "lifespan": "11 to 15",
    "colors": "Siberians come in a full spectrum of colors and patterns.",
    "did_you_know": "The Siberian\u2019s head is wedge-shaped with soft contours, topped by medium to large tufted ears. Their nearly round eyes range from shades of green to gold to copper, though white Siberians or those with white markings or patches may have blue eyes or eyes of different colors. Strong-boned legs and round, tufted paws support their muscular body and long, thick tail.Because of the subarctic climate of its homeland in Russia, the Siberian\u2019s coat is long, thick and protective. References to Siberian Cats date back at least 1,000 years, and they were prized for their ability to keep mice and other rodents away from food sources.They weren\u2019t exported until after the Cold War and were first imported to the U.S. in 1990. In 1996, The International Cat Association (TICA) recognized the breed, followed by its acceptance to the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) in 1999 and the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in 2006.The Siberian Cat appears in Russian fairy tales, folktales and children\u2019s books.Records about the breed weren\u2019t kept until the 1980s, although references to the feline date back to 1,000 A.D. They may even be the ancestors to other longhaired cats, including the Norwegian Forest Cat and Maine Coon.They are sometimes referred to as Siberian Forest Cats or Moscow Longhairs.There are claims Siberians are hypoallergenic, but this hasn\u2019t been scientifically proven."
  },
  "Singapura Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Singapura_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/singapura",
    "breed": "Singapura Cat Breed",
    "size": "Small, with males weighing 6 to 8 pounds and females weighing 5 to 6 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, fine, silky",
    "color": "Sepia",
    "description": "The smallest domestic cat breed, the Singapura is an extroverted, playful feline sometimes called a \u201cpesky people cat.\u201d This breed thrives on attention and interactive play. Called Pura for short, these cats are intelligent and keenly observant. Friendly and social, they enjoy cats and cat friendly dogs, but dislike loud noises so are not ideal for busy households with boisterous children.",
    "did_you_know": "The Singapura originated from small brown cats with ticked coats known as \u201cdrain cats\u201d because they lived in Singapore\u2019s storm drains. These cats fought for their share of fish on the Malaysian island\u2019s shipping docks. Singapura is the Malaysian word for the Singapore, which means \u201clion city\u201d and explains why the breed is known as \u201clittle lions of love.\u201d"
  },
  "Somali Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Somali_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/somali",
    "breed": "Somali Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 10 to 12 pounds and females weighing 6 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium, fine, soft",
    "color": "Ruddy, red, blue, fawn",
    "description": "Strikingly beautiful, the Somali looks like a small wild fox with her full bushy tail and britches, large ears and dramatically ticked coat. This highly intelligent feline is known to open cupboards and fetch toys. The Somali loves attention and affection. The breed also is known for loving to play and having a zest for life. Highly adaptable, the Somali adjusts easily to new people and situations.",
    "did_you_know": "Contrary to popular belief, the Somali did not originate in Somalia. Rather, the breed is essentially a longhaired Abyssinian that resulted from a recessive gene. Originally, Abyssinian breeders were not happy when these longhaired kittens showed up in litters. It is believed the Somali resulted when longhaired cats were used by British Abyssinian breeders following World War II to repopulate the breed or possibly were due to a mutation."
  },
  "Sphynx Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Sphynx_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/sphynx",
    "breed": "Sphynx Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 8 to 12 pounds and females weighing 6 to 9 pounds",
    "coat": "Hairless, though some have a fine down",
    "color": "White, black, blue, red, cream, chocolate, lavender, cinnamon and fawn, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "The hairless Sphynx is muscular with broad ears and a wide-eyed, friendly expression. This sweet-natured, lively cat is inquisitive and loves being the center of attention. A devoted, affectionate feline, the Sphynx follows her human companions everywhere, purring with delight. This breed does not do well when left alone all day. The Sphynx is a healthy, hardy cat.",
    "did_you_know": "Though mostly a hairless breed, some Sphynx have a fine down on their body. Despite being hairless, the Sphynx requires weekly sponge baths to remove sebaceous oils from their skin, as they do not have hair to absorb the oils like most cats. If the oils are not wiped down, these cats could feel sticky to the touch and could develop skin problems."
  },
  "Tonkinese Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Tonkinese_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/tonkinese",
    "breed": "Tonkinese Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 8 to 12 pounds and females weighing 6 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Medium-short, fine, silky",
    "color": "Natural mink, champagne mink, blue mink, platinum mink, natural solid, champagne solid, blue solid, platinum solid, natural point, champagne point, blue point, platinum point",
    "description": "The colorful personality of the Tonkinese is one of the breed\u2019s greatest attributes. Muscular and active, with a sense of humor, this feline enjoys playing, climbing and whizzing by at warp speed. With her warm, loving personality, the Tonk craves human attention and shouldn\u2019t be left alone for long periods. This is a lap cat that prefers playmates, including children, other cats and cat friendly dogs.",
    "did_you_know": "The Tonkinese, like her ancestral breeds, the Burmese and Siamese, becomes darker as she ages. A pointed Tonkinese is born white, with the point colors beginning to develop when kittens are a few days old. They do not develop their full, rich colors for several years"
  },
  "Toyger Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/Toyger_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/toyger",
    "breed": "Toyger Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 10 to 15 pounds and females weighing 7 to 10 pounds",
    "coat": "Short, plush, soft",
    "color": "Brown mackerel tabby",
    "description": "With her beautiful bold stripes and powerful body, the Toyger looks like a jungle tiger. This breed has a friendly, outgoing temperament and delights in being with people, even strangers, and gets along well with other pets. Highly intelligent, the Toyger is easy to train to go on leash walks and to play fetch. The Toyger is generally robust and healthy.",
    "did_you_know": "Bred to resemble wild tigers in a domestic package, the Toyger has a unique coat pattern for a domestic cat. Instead of the vertical stripes of the mackerel tabby or the rounded rosettes of some spotted tabbies, the Toyger has broken, or branched, bold vertical stripes in a random pattern."
  },
  "Turkish Angora Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/TurkishAngora_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/turkish-angora",
    "breed": "Turkish Angora Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium, with males weighing 7 to 10 pounds and females weighing 5 to 8 pounds",
    "coat": "Semi-long, full, silky",
    "color": "White, black, blue, cream and red, plus various patterns and shadings",
    "description": "An elegant, beautiful breed, the Turkish Angora has a soft, silky coat on a slender, finely boned frame with a full, tapering tail. This active, playful feline is sometimes called the ballerina of the cat fancy due to her gracefulness. One of the most extroverted cat breeds, the Angora loves being the center of attention and enjoys entertaining her human companions. This healthy breed usually lives a long life.",
    "did_you_know": "The Turkish Angora may have been the first longhair cat in Europe and is believed to have descended from longhair cats in Turkey, Russia and Persia. The breed is named for the former Turkish capital of Angora, today known as Ankara."
  },
  "Turkish Van Cat Breed": {
    "img": "https://www.purina.com/sites/g/files/auxxlc196/files/TurkishVan_body_7.jpg",
    "url": "https://www.purina.com/cats/cat-breeds/turkish-van",
    "breed": "Turkish Van Cat Breed",
    "size": "Medium to large, with males weighing 9 to 20 pounds and females weighing 7 to 12 pounds",
    "coat": "Semi-long, fine, cashmere-like",
    "color": "Red, cream, black, blue, red tabby, cream tabby, brown tabby, blue tabby, tortoiseshell, dilute tortoiseshell, brown patched tabby and blue patched tabby",
    "description": "The beautiful Turkish Van is distinguished by her chalk-white body and colored markings on the head and long, plumed tail. This curious feline has powerful hind legs that allow her to jump on otherwise hard-to-reach spaces. The sweet, loving breed likes to be involved in whatever is going on and enjoys curling up on a lap. A slow-maturing breed, the Turkish Van takes three to five years to reach maturity.",
    "did_you_know": "The Turkish Van is a rare, ancient breed that developed in central and Southeast Asia, in areas known today as Iran, Iraq, southwest Soviet Union and eastern Turkey."
  }
}