Group II Cats: Classification Of Breeds According To The FIFe

The International Feline Federation has the task of identifying and grouping cats according to their characteristics. In today’s article we talk about the cats belonging to the second group in the FIFe classification. Don’t miss it!

Which cats belong to group II?

The breeds that fall into this group are a total of 9. Among them stand out:

1. American Curl Cat

The FIFe makes a distinction between long-haired and short-haired specimens, but as this is the only difference, we will consider them as one breed. One of the main characteristics of the American Curl is the shape of its ears, particular for the way they fold back. The cartilaginous tissue of this cat is very fragile, therefore, although the kittens are born with straight ears, after 10 days they “deform”.

It is a medium-sized cat, with a strong build and with almost no genetic defects, unlike many other pure breeds. The tail is as long as the body and can weigh up to 5 kg. The eyes are yellow or green and well separated from each other.

2. LaPerm

LaPerms are also divided between long and short hair. They are of American origin and have a curly coat. The name derives in fact from the diminutive of “permanent”. Curls are most visible at the base of the ears, throat and belly. The coat can be of various colors and stains.

This group II cat breed is very affectionate and does not give confidence to any other cat, with the exception of the Devon Rex. She is elegant and athletic in appearance, is very active, outgoing and does not generate allergies like other felines. The creators of the LaPerm come from Oregon, in the United States, and the first example was called Curly. The offspring is very similar to the Curls, from which they differ only in the color and length of the hair.

3. Maine Coon

He too is originally from the United States and is known by other names such as Mancoon and “Maine raccoon”. Legend has it that when Marie Antoinette decided to escape from France and embark for North America, she took her Turkish Angora with her. Although the Queen did not succeed in her intent, her animals did: they arrived at the city of Wiscasset, located in the north-east of the state of Maine. The hub Tom Coon adopted them and, after crossing them with local cats, he obtained the breed we know today.

These are large cats – males can weigh 11 kg and females 8. The head is medium, the cheekbones prominent, the ears long and pointed, the eyes large and oval, the body muscular and covered with resistant hair. water. They can be of any color.

As for their temperament, Maine Coons are quite affectionate, a little lazy but at the same time agile in hunting mice and other prey. They love being outdoors and in the company of other felines. When they meow they can use different tones. They eat abundantly and in some cases suffer from obesity. They are very popular in their home country and are often seen in beauty pageants.

4. Turkish Angora

It is one of the oldest existing cat breeds and is native to the Turkish region of Ankara (the capital). Their rarity outside the country has favored the fact that they were not crossed with other breeds and that they did not undergo alterations over the years. The symbol of purity par excellence is the Angora with a white coat and eyes of two different colors. They also exist with fur of other colors: blue, red, brown, gold, cream and brindle.

The temperament of the Angora, one of the cats of group II, is characterized by intelligence, curiosity, agility and hyperactivity. They usually meow often, prefer to live indoors with one or two people, are very peaceful and devoted to their masters (they follow them with their eyes wherever they go). They love to be the center of attention, they love cuddles enough, they are polite and perfect for a city apartment.

5. Siberian

Another of the cats belonging to this group is native to the north of Russia and was born from the crossing of a wild cat of the Siberian woods with a European cat. Its abundant coat allows it to withstand the extreme temperatures of the area (which can go as low as -30 ° C). Up to 3 months it has short hair, is always brindle in color and changes it during the summer.

He is very friendly and playful, can weigh 9 kg, is agile and fast, and is used for rodent hunting. He is remarkably intelligent and affectionate. When they live indoors, the male stays next to the female during delivery and the first few days of the puppies’ life.

These were the cats of group II: did you like them?