Appearance: Physically, the Abyssinian is a medium-sized cat, tremendously powerful, yet lithe and graceful, and regal in bearing. Its moderately wedgeshaped head is framed with large, alert ears. The eyes are large and almond-shaped, in gold or green color. Striking tabby markings around the eyes accentuate the typical Abyssinian expression - at once sweet and wild. Abyssinians, or ''Abys,'' enjoy people and are very loyal. The regal-looking Aby has a very distinct appearance that is both elegant and wild looking.
American Bobtail
Overall Appearance:American Bobtails are a medium to large, bobtailed cat. It is a noticeably athletic animal, well muscled, with the appearance of power. Their tails are short, straight, and may be slightly curved or knotted. Personality: American Bobtails are domesticated and loving, and make pleasant family pets. Recently, new Bobtail breeds have been discovered around the world, but the American Bobtail was the first of this breed to be recognized.
American Curl
American Curls easily adapt to almost any home situation and adjust to other animals remarkably well. The ideal American Curl is a medium sized, alert animal with an elegant appearance and a sweet, open expression complimented by their remarkable ears. Both longhair and shorthair Curls have soft, silky coats, but the longhair Curl has the distinction of sporting a beautiful plumed tail. American Curls are easily distinguished by their ears, which curl back in an arc giving the cats an alert, perky, surprised expression.
American Shorthair
American Shorthairs are medium to large sized cats, with powerful legs and strong paws. Their muzzle is squarish. Their coat is short, with the fur being thick, dense, and stiff to protect them from cold, moisture, and superficial skin injuries. American Shorthairs are very affectionate, long-living, and disinclined to behavioral problems; they get along well with other family members, including dogs. The American Shorthair is also an excellent hunter, but its sunny and gentle disposition make it ideal for families with small children. American Shorthairs come in over a 100 different varieties of colors (blacks, whites, silvers, creams, reds, browns, greys, and tabby mixes), but their eyes, pad color, and nose will always match their coloring. Their tail tapers to a blunt tip and has no kinks.
American Wirehair
The unique wirehair coat is genetically dominant over a normal coat, unlike the gene that creates rex fur. The fur is springy, dense and coarse, and even their whiskers are often curled. Many find it pleasant to the touch. Apart from the wiry coat, they are strong, muscular cats, built similarly to American Shorthairs. The main differences between the two breeds is a mutated gene that causes the hair to be kinky. They come in a variety of colors. American Wirehair personality is described as intelligent, and affectionate.
Australian Mist [a.k.a. Spotted Mist]
Australian Mist are short-haired cats of moderate size and build. They have a round head and large, expressive eyes in a range of greens. The nose, chin and whiskerpads are broad, giving the face a generous expression. Australian Mist cats presently come in six colors: warm brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, gold and peach. Australian Mists are outstandings affectionate and gentle. They are very tolerant of handling and disinclined to scratch, which makes them ideal with even small children. They have inherited the affectionate, people-loving temperament, general size and shape of the Burmese, the intelligence and agility of the Abyssinian, and the health and vitality of the Domestic.
Balinese
The traditional Balinese cat has a coat approximately two inches long over its entire body and it is a sturdy and robust cat with a semi-rounded muzzle and ears. The head is wedge-shaped, with large, alert ears which follow and complement the shape of the wedge. The eyes are distinctly Oriental, slanted slightly to fit in with the overall head shape, and sapphire blue, the deeper the colour the better. The nose is straight, with no break or rise between the eyes.
