Is Tom a Russian Blue cat?

Tom from the “Tom and Jerry” cartoon is often considered to be a Russian Blue because of his blue-gray coating. The Russian Blue only comes in one color – a blue-gray. The lifespan of the Russian Blue ranges from 15-20 years. The Russian Blue is a medium sized cat, weighing between 10 and 15 pounds.

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Is my cat a Korat or Russian Blue?

A simple way to tell these cats apart is by their head shape. The Korat has a heart-shaped head, giving it a plush, loving look unless it's annoyed. The Russian Blue cat has a wedge-shaped head, so it has a more severe look to it.

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What cat breed is Tom and Jerry?

Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse

Tom (originally called "Jasper") is an adult bluish grey and white domestic shorthair tuxedo cat. He is usually, but not always, portrayed as living a comfortable and pampered life, while Jerry (originally called "Jinx"), a young brown house mouse, always living in close proximity to Tom.

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What kind of breed is a Russian Blue cat?

Oriental Cat Breed - Facts and Personality Traits | Hill's Pet.

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How do you tell if a cat is a true Russian Blue?

Russian Blues stand out because of their bright green eyes. They are also slenderer in build with a wedge-shaped head, while their blue cousins tend to be stockier and rounder in the face. Russian Blue cats grow to be approximately 10 inches tall and weigh 7-15 pounds.

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Why are Russian Blue cats so special?

Russian blues are known for their thick, gorgeous blue-gray coat and bright eyes. These cats are sweet, loyal, and cautious animals who love having a routine. A loving temperament, independent streak, and low grooming requirements make the Russian blue a great family pet.

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What cat breed is Garfield?

The Persian Tabby, the breed that both Garfield and Nermal are in the iconic comic strip, is a wonderful and loving breed of cat. They are an overall low maintenance cat who just loves to lay around and enjoy the company of their human owner, making them an excellent first pet option.

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What breed is the Harry Potter cat?

Mrs. Norris, the cat of Hogwarts caretaker, Argus Filch, is a long-haired striped cat with red eyes and first appears in the first movie, “Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone.” She is portrayed by a Maine Coon cat in the movies. You will most likely see Mrs. Norris following Filch around the castle.

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Why is it called Tom Cat?

Etymology. From Tom + cat, popularised by The Life and Adventures of a Cat (1760), by an anonymous author, in which the male cat was called Tom.

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Do all Russian Blue cats have green eyes?

Though they have emerald green eyes once fully grown, Russian Blue cats are born with yellow eyes. Most cats are born with very light blue eyes that get darker as they age - eventually turning brown. Oddly, Russian Blue cats are born with yellow eyes instead!

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Are there different types of Russian Blue cats?

Some Russian Blue cats were exported in the USA and the breed kept developing there. The development of the breed in different areas resulted in 3 types of Russian blue: the American type, the British type, and the Scandinavian type.

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What color are Russian Blue cats paw pads?

Their paw pads are mauve as opposed to most other domestic cat breeds, which have grey paw pads. Their green eyes. Having a thick double coat, consisting of both the shorter plush coat Russian Blues are known for as well as a longer coat of “guard hairs.”

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How do you tell if your cat is a Tomcat?

A male will have a much greater distance between the genitals and anus than females — ½ inch apart on a male kitten or over 1 inch apart on a male adult cat. Conversely, if the two are almost adjacent on a kitten or less than 1/2 inch apart on an adult, it's a female.

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Why are TOM cats so friendly?

The most important factor is the tomcat's genes, which determine the kittens' friendliness to humans and response to handling. This factor is called the "friendly tom" effect because friendly tomcats produce friendly kittens, while aloof fathers create aloof offspring.

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Is Tom Cat gray or blue?

He is an adult blue/gray anthropomorphic cat who first appeared in the 1940 Oscar nominated short Puss Gets the Boot. Tom was originally known as "Jasper" during his debut in that short, however, beginning from his next appearance in The Midnight Snack and onward, he is known as "Tom" or "Thomas".

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What breed is Dobby cat?

Meet Dobby!

Introducing Dobby, a beautiful red Sphynx cat with bags of character and big, beautiful green eyes. He is very fashion-conscious, Dobby loves to wear clothes (that and they keep his hairless body warm).

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What is Hermione's cats called?

2. Crookshanks – “It was either a very big cat or quite a small tiger,” Harry remarked the first time he met Hermione's squashed-faced, bowlegged ginger cat Crookshanks. Half-Kneazle, he was intelligent, rambunctious, and the perfect companion for a night by the fire in the Gryffindor common room. I was pretty jealous.

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Is Hermione's cat half cat?

Being half-cat, Crookshanks is always armed, and is clearly not afraid to use his claws and teeth when he feels the need.

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What cat breed is closest to a lion?

Abyssinian

Keeping an Abyssinian breed is the closest you can ever get to living with a lion. This cat breed is among the oldest on Earth. The most common types are in ruddy or red shades, but they appear in different coat colors. All cats in this category also have tabby ticking.

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What kind of cat is Hello Kitty?

Character. Hello Kitty is a gijinka, an anthropomorphism or personification of a Japanese Bobtail cat. Official character profiles list her full name as Kitty White (キティ・ホワイト, Kiti Howaito), born in the suburbs of London, England, on November 1. Her height is described as five apples and her weight as three apples.

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Do Russian Blues like to be held?

This breed has a sensitive personality, so cuddling your Russian Blue cat can help prove to them that you care about them. This is important to do as they've been known to appear hurt if they feel ignored.

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What is a Russian Blue cat worth?

How Much Does a Russian Blue Cost? It costs around $75-$150 to adopt a Russian Blue. Conversely, it can be prohibitively expensive to buy a Russian Blue from a breeder, somewhere in the $600-$800 range.

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Do all Russian Blue cats have blue eyes?

The eyes are yellow while the Russian Blue is a kitten, and by four months there is a bright green ring around the pupil. As the cat matures, the eye color graduates into a bright, vivid green, aesthetically intensifying the already remarkable blue-silver coloring of the cat.

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