Post by Silent on May 29, 2011 12:22:16 GMT -5
Here is a sample of some domestic and wild cat breeds for you to think about, to help you create your characters.
House Cats;
There are far too many domestic cat breeds to count, so, use sites like this- Click To find them!
Wild Cats;
Bobcat
A 12-25 pound bobtailed cat native to North America. Bobcats are often considered as pets because of their small, managable size and familiar appearance. However, a propensity for spraying can make the adult bobcat an outdoor-only pet. ..
Caracal
A 20-40 pound cat with spectacular tufted ears, caracals look like small lynx with cougar coloring. They are popular as pets, although not as common as the serval, and are comparable in size and care requirements.
Cougar / Mountain Lion / Puma
The largest "small cat," cougars range from 75-250 pounds. They can be very affectionate, and although their size and strength should not be underestimated, they are more suitable pets than other large cats like tigers. Petting a cougar and hearing him purr in response is an unforgettable experience....just don't let the attraction blind you to the realities of owning a powerful predator who eats pounds of meat daily and needs a large enclosure to roam in.
Eurasian Lynx
Resembling a large bobcat, the many subspecies of lynx can be found across the world.
Serval (Popular as pets)
A 20-40 pound spotted cat native to Africa, the serval resembles a miniature cheetah. Intelligent and affectionate, servals are the species most often found in pet homes and reccommended as a "beginner's" exotic cat. They tend to adapt well to life with humans.
Cheetah
These endangered African cats are the fastest mammal in the world. They tame easily and form close bonds with "their" humans, but they are not available as pets due to strict permit requirements and difficulty breeding.
Clouded Leopard
The smallest member of the "big cat" family, clouded leopards have long canine teeth reminiscent of a sabre-toothed cat. Since they are both rare and endangered, they are rarely kept strictly as pets, although there are some private breeding programs.
Tiger
Rare in the wild but common in captivity, these magnificent cats require no description. The charismatic tiger attracts many, but the challenges, hazards, and regulatory complications of owning a tiger may make you reconsider
Don't forget Lions and other well known cats too! Like I said, this is simply a sample. If you know something else, or want to research one to find, by all means go for it! Variety is the spice of life.
House Cats;
There are far too many domestic cat breeds to count, so, use sites like this- Click To find them!
Wild Cats;
Bobcat
A 12-25 pound bobtailed cat native to North America. Bobcats are often considered as pets because of their small, managable size and familiar appearance. However, a propensity for spraying can make the adult bobcat an outdoor-only pet. ..
Caracal
A 20-40 pound cat with spectacular tufted ears, caracals look like small lynx with cougar coloring. They are popular as pets, although not as common as the serval, and are comparable in size and care requirements.
Cougar / Mountain Lion / Puma
The largest "small cat," cougars range from 75-250 pounds. They can be very affectionate, and although their size and strength should not be underestimated, they are more suitable pets than other large cats like tigers. Petting a cougar and hearing him purr in response is an unforgettable experience....just don't let the attraction blind you to the realities of owning a powerful predator who eats pounds of meat daily and needs a large enclosure to roam in.
Eurasian Lynx
Resembling a large bobcat, the many subspecies of lynx can be found across the world.
Serval (Popular as pets)
A 20-40 pound spotted cat native to Africa, the serval resembles a miniature cheetah. Intelligent and affectionate, servals are the species most often found in pet homes and reccommended as a "beginner's" exotic cat. They tend to adapt well to life with humans.
Cheetah
These endangered African cats are the fastest mammal in the world. They tame easily and form close bonds with "their" humans, but they are not available as pets due to strict permit requirements and difficulty breeding.
Clouded Leopard
The smallest member of the "big cat" family, clouded leopards have long canine teeth reminiscent of a sabre-toothed cat. Since they are both rare and endangered, they are rarely kept strictly as pets, although there are some private breeding programs.
Tiger
Rare in the wild but common in captivity, these magnificent cats require no description. The charismatic tiger attracts many, but the challenges, hazards, and regulatory complications of owning a tiger may make you reconsider
Don't forget Lions and other well known cats too! Like I said, this is simply a sample. If you know something else, or want to research one to find, by all means go for it! Variety is the spice of life.