Aegean cat
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| Aegean | |
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 Male brown tabby Aegean cat | |
| Origin |  Greece |
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Occurs naturally throughout Greece and Turkey, originates from the Cycladic islands | |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
Aegean cats (
History
The Aegean cat, as its name suggests, originates from the
Aegean cats as pets
Although the Aegean has only very recently begun to be bred systematically, it has been domesticated for many centuries and thus has become adapted very well to humans. It is a social pet that tolerates living in an apartment rather well. It is intelligent, active, lively and also communicative, not hesitating to draw a person's attention.
Aegean cat characteristics
Aegean cats are a medium-sized, muscular, semi-longhaired cat.[dubious ] The coat is bicolour or tricolour with one of the colours being almost always white. White usually takes up between 1/4 to 9/10 of the body. The colour of their coat might include many other colours and patterns.[2] Their paws are medium in size and have a round shape. Their tail can be long and "hooked".[2] The ears have a wide base and rounded tips and are covered by hair. The eyes have an almond shape and their color can be any shade of green, blue and yellow.
Aegean cats are noted for their affinity for water and fishing.[2] Because the breed was allowed to develop through natural selection, rather than selective breeding, Aegean cats are free from most feline genetic diseases.[2]
