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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Whte Cats





Show of hands, how many of you have ever had a white cat?
One of the big draws for these cats is their pristine beauty.
Of the many cats who have owned me, the one closest to my heart was white. I had him for twelve years before he succumbed to cancer.
Fifteen to forty percent of white cats may have blue eyes or a blue eye and a yellow eye or a blue eye and a green eye. White, blue-eyed cats are also frequently deaf.
Because of their light coloring, they are prone to skin cancer and are better off indoors.
The down side to these beautiful felines is that they shed heavily. And a little interesting piece of cat trivia. Black cats don't.
One of the most popular cat breeds is the white Persian. Beside the Persian you can also get Maine Coons, Oriental Longhairs, Siberians and American shorthaired white cats.
Have you had a white cat that didn't fall into the above mentioned breeds?

9 comments:

Rhobin said...

I've never had a white cat. Used to want one, but with Bill's and my propensity to keep dumpies, we are usually too full to actually go looking for another addition. P.S. He didn't even like cats when we were first married! Now he brings them home.

Sandra Cox said...

Sounds like you've been a positive influence on him, Rhobin:)

Jewel Adams said...

I enjoy your articles Sandra :) My Maine Coon has really filled out. She is no longer a kitten, but a mighty hunter lol.

Julia Barrett said...

What a big white cat! Never had a white cat myself.

Sandra Cox said...

Which one? :)

Mona Risk said...

THey are such cuties.

Sandra Cox said...

Hi Mona, They are pretty aren't they. How are you? How are sales?

Jewel Adams said...

All of them Sandra :)
I did have an almost all white. She had a black thumb-print on her forehead. She was shorthair and I believe she had some Siamese in her, but not sure. I raised her from a day old.
Jewel

Sandra Cox said...

Ahh,she sounds pretty. How long was she with you?