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A complete list of wild-looking house kitties, from Bengals to Somalis
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With their wild spots and rosetta-patterned coats, it’s hard to believe that some cats don’t belong on the cover of National Geographic . Surprisingly though, plenty of domesticated cats bear a striking resemblance to some of nature’s most ferocious felines—and we’re here to show you which ones. Take a deep dive into the world of cat breeds and see if you recognize any of the names on this list.
Things You Should Know
- Bengal cats, Egyptian Maus, Ocicats, Cheetohs, and Serengeti cats all look remarkably similar to leopards and cheetahs.
- Toygers closely resemble tigers with their striped coat.
- Pixie-bobs look a lot like bobcats, and are easily recognizable by their short tail, unique coat, and extra toes.
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References
- ↑ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/bengal
- ↑ https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/bengal-cat-facts/
- ↑ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/egyptian-mau
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/egyptian-mau
- ↑ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/ocicat
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/ocicat
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/cheetoh
- ↑ https://savannahcatassociation.org/
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/savannah
- ↑ https://www.tica.org/breeds/browse-all-breeds?view=article&id=892:serengeti-breed&catid=79
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/serengeti-cat
- ↑ https://tica.org/breeds/browse-all-breeds?view=article&id=885:toyger-breed&catid=79
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/toyger
- ↑ https://www.tica.org/breeds/browse-all-breeds?view=article&id=866:pixiebob-breed&catid=79
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/pixie-bob
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/chausie
- ↑ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/abyssinian
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/abyssinian
- ↑ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/somali
- ↑ https://cats.com/cat-breeds/somali
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