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Tabby siamese mix kitten8/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Mixed breed flame point cats can be much more variable in size. But the weight range of the typical male extends a bit higher. As you would expect, Colorpoint Shorthairs are very similar in shape and size. You can see a beautiful example of a cat which matches that description in the picture below. There are usually visible stripes of darker color within it.ĭue to a quirk of how red pigment is inherited by cats, around three quarters of flamepoint Siamese cats are male. The exact hue of their points can vary from golden apricot to deep copper. So it’s quite possibly more likely that you’ll meet a mixed breed cat with flame point coloring than a purebred cat! What Do They Look Like?Ĭats described as flame point Siamese have a typically Siamese silhouette, and a short cream coat with red points covering their muzzle, ears, legs and tail. In the UK for example, over 92% of all cats are thought to be mixed breed. Where they are accepted as a possible Siamese color, they are still somewhat rare, because the traditional colors remain more popular and sought after.īut, besides flame point pedigree cats, there are lots of kittens still being born from accidental (or deliberate) matings between cats of different breeds, mixed breeds, or unknown ancestry. So, the breed status of your flame point cat depends upon where you live and which breed registry you’re affiliated to! Are Flame Point Siamese Cats Rare?ĭepending where you live, flame point Siamese cats are somewhere between “somewhat rare” and “nonexistent due to registration rules”. However, the International Cat Association does accept flame point cats onto their Siamese register. A cat identical to the Siamese but with colors that include red or apricot flame points. Instead of recognizing flame point Siamese cats, the CFA accepts another breed onto their registry – the Colorpoint Shorthair. In the United States the main cat breed registry – the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) – only recognises Siamese cats with seal, blue, chocolate, or lilac points. And some people in the cat community don’t accept that they are Siamese cats at all. Does The Flame Point Siamese Cat Actually Exist?īecause there are orange tabby cats in the family tree, the exact status of flamepoint Siamese cats isn’t universally agreed upon. ![]()
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