The Egyptian cat does not have hair or more exactly it has a very fine layer of hair that is almost imperceptible to the human eye and touch. Their whiskers are very, very short and some specimens lack them.
The munchkin has very short legs and a very long body. It would be the dachshund of the cat world but with a stuffed face.
There are cats that do not have a tail or if they do, its size is insignificant, it is strange to see it in a domestic feline. We are talking about breeds such as the manx and the pixie bob, the latter looking very similar to the lynx (a wild cat that actually has a miniature tail).
Another aspect for which to classify certain breeds of cats as rare is the peculiar shape of the ears of the individuals that form it. We refer to the Scottish fold, whose minimal ears are folded forward in contrast to a large round head, and the elf cat, a hairless feline with back ears, like those of a goblin.
There is a breed whose fur is curly, a characteristic that draws attention within the feline world, dominated by short, long or semi-long but smooth hairs. Cornish rex’s hair grows curly and short, very curious.
What are these special characteristics due to?
On many occasions, that a cat has a body similar to that of a dachshund, is hairless or does not have a tail, is the result of a genetic mutation that occurs at a certain time. However, these special patterns tend to repeat themselves with selective crosses. This is how these cat breeds recognized by the relevant organisms come to light.
We present you some very special cats that we are sure will surprise you. And, as always, if you have been thinking about having a cat for a while and would like to get a copy of one of these peculiar breeds, we recommend giving a second chance to kittens waiting in animal shelters. It is an experience that will enrich his life but also yours. Dare to take the step!
