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Cat Breeds (3871 words) |
 | The Chausie is a new breed - a hybrid of domestic cats and the wild jungle cat of Asia. |
 | The breed originated in Cornwall, and is distinct from the Devon Rex, though the coat appears similar to the untrained eye. |
 | This native New England breed is well-adapted to that harsh climate, with a heavy, shaggy coat, bushy tail, and tufted ears and toes. |
| Cat Breeds and Their Hair Types (675 words) |
 | Cat owners attempted to duplicate certain traits that their cat possessed, so they interbred them to produce a new breed. |
 | Here we loosely group cats according to the length of their coat, but there are many variations within each, some breeds being found in more than one group. |
 | A number of cat breeds are touted as being "hypoallergenic," and it's true, some breeds do produce fewer allergens and may cause fewer allergic symptoms among those with cat allergies. |