The Genetta Cat
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| Body | Their medium boned bodies should be long and tubular in shape and the neck should also be slender and long. These dwarf cats should have lean, firm muscles and should not be bulky. |
| Legs | The Genetta feline has short legs with the hind legs being slightly longer than the forelegs. |
| Tail | The tail should be longer than the body and thick. |
| Head | Their heads should be longer than they are wide (narrow wedge) and should have an elongated appearance. They have weak chins and a muzzle which is weasel like in appearance. |
| Ears | The Genetta has large ears with rounded tips. It is important that the ear tip should be only marginally smaller than the base of the ear. |
| Eyes | The eye color ranges from brilliant green, deep amber to dark brown. Set at a slant, their large eyes have a U-shape to the bottom lid and moderate arch to the top lid. |
| Coat | The coat comes is Marbled and Spotted patterns and they come in Brown Tabby and Silver Tabby. The coat should be thick, soft and short. A glittered or glossy coat is preferred. |
To establish the status of the breeds registration and recognition in your country, we would suggest that you visit our All Breeds of Cat page for a list of international cat associations.
Personality and Temperament
They are sociable and friendly, active and playful. An alert, intelligent cat that displays a great deal of confidence. Their short legs do not restrict them in anyway. Climbing is not a problem, they will find inventive ways of getting onto beds and cupboards.
Health and Grooming
The Genetta cat is a medium to low maintenance cat breed. Health or genetic issues, if any, have not as yet been identified as the breed is still under development.
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