Tiffany/ Chantilly
History
Tiffany is also known as Chantilly. It originated in mid 1980s. Tiffanie is the longhaired version of the Burmilla, which was a cross between Chinchilla and Burmese. The Tiffanie was given Preliminary GCCF recognition in 1991, and Provisional status in June 1999.
Appearance
Tiffany is a medium-sized cat with a fine and a silky coat. It has a striking Appearance resulting from the combination of its rich color and full, silky semi-longhair coat, plumed tail, contrasting neck ruff, and ear furnishings. Eyes are clear and luminous mainly found in any shade of green with variations depending on coat color.
Personality
Tiffanies are outgoing, gentle, and loving in nature. They are extremely devoted to their humans. Tiffanies are extremely playful and intelligent. They adapt very well to other pets and animals. They don't like talking to strangers.
Tonkinese Cat
History
Planned breeding of Tonkinese was started in 1960s. But the early versions of the breed have been in existence for centuries. The Tonkinese was originally produced by crossing the Burmese and Siamese breeds. These cats were first imported to England in the early 1800s as "Chocolate Siamese". In United States these cats were introduced by Dr. Joseph Thompson in 1930. Tonkinese achieved championship status in 1984.
Appearance
Tonkinese are medium-sized cats with well-developed muscular strength. They are very dense and surprisingly heavy when lifted. Tonkinese are famous for their brilliant aqua eyes and beautiful sleek, soft coat featured in an unique pattern known as "mink". Tonkinese come in a rainbow of colors intermediate between their Burmese and Siamese parent breeds. The main color is mink, but other coat colors include blue, champagne, honey, natural and platinum colors with some Tonkinese having pointed and solid colors, too.
Personality
Tonkinese are active, alert, playful and people-oriented cats. They are warm and loving and crave for attention and interaction. They are very intelligent and supervise all their human's activities. They delight their owners with playful antics. They mingle well with humans and other pets.
Turkish Angora
History
There is no authentic account regarding the origin of Turkey Angora. They probably originated from the Manul cat domesticated by the Tartars. The Angora was introduced in Europe in early 17th century and in America in the late 18th century. In 1962, the Angora was rediscovered by American servicemen in the Ankara Zoo in Ankara, Turkey. In 1970 the CFA accepted the Turkish Angora for registration. In 1973 the CFA gave Championship status to Angora.
Appearance
Turkish Angora is a medium-sized cat. It is finely boned with firm muscular structure. They have large, almond shaped eyes with color ranging from green, gold, green-gold, copper, blue, or odd-eyed. While pure white is the main color of Turkish Angora, they come in other colors too. They have a kinked or abnormal tail.
Personality
Turkish Angora are very devoted to their humans and have a strong bonding with them. An Angora is totally involved with what the owner is doing. They are very intelligent and are renowned for their swimming prowess
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Non-white Turkish Angora cats do not have kinked or abnormal tails. They are structurally normal. Also, swimming is a trait of the Van, not Turkish Angora, though many of them are not shy about playing in water.
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