What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“Modern show Siamese have long, slender bodies and sharp wedge-shaped heads, while "traditional" Siamese have rounder heads and sturdier builds, closer to how the breed looked in the early 1900s.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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What ancient manuscript describes the Siamese cat?
The Siamese cat is described in the Tamra Maew, or "Cat Book Poems," a collection of manuscripts from Thailand that may date back several centuries.
What is the difference between an American Shorthair and a domestic shorthair?
An American Shorthair is a pedigreed breed with a written standard, while a "domestic shorthair" is just a general term for a mixed-breed cat with short fur.