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- From: dan@msen.com (Dan Sugalski)
- Newsgroups: rec.pets.cats
- Subject: Re: snowshoe cats
- Date: 24 Dec 1992 19:50:47 GMT
- Organization: Msen, Inc. -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Jack Webb (Jack_Webb@mindlink.bc.ca) wrote:
- : The snowshoe cat is a recent, manmade breed of cat. They look kind of like
- : Birmans, but without the long hair. They are also known as Silver Lace cats.
- : They are not widely recognized by any animal associations yet, so there
- : aren't really any set standards for how they look.
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- : They have the same kind of points as a siamese (mask, ears, legs, tail), but
- : at the end of each paw is a white mitten. Usually found in seal point or
- : blue point.
-
- : I understand that they are medium size cats, have a loving character, and
- : need a good amount of attention. Hope that helps!
-
- The Snowshoe is registered by both the American Cat Association and the
- Cat Fanciers' Federation. CFF recognizes the breed for championship
- competition.
-
- Here in Michigan, there seem to be a few showing in HHP classes at CFA shows.
-
- Karen
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