Domesticated about 5 thousand years ago, beloved by many, representatives of the cat family are usually awarded the epithets “cute” and “pretty”. However, among them there are also those that people characterize as “the scariest cats.” But beauty is a subjective category and everyone makes their own judgments about a cat’s attractiveness. The material offered for review about non-standard cat appearances is also not without subjectivity (see photo).
Sphinx: “Am I scary or beautiful? I'm terribly beautiful!
Leader of all ratings
The world of felines is diverse. Among all this abundance, people have long identified their “heroes” and “antiheroes,” and the appearance of cats played a major role in this differentiation. According to the established general opinion, the leading position in the ranking of the ugliest cats is occupied by representatives of the “young” Likoi breed.
Yes, I'm the one leading here!
Kitten Likoy: I will grow up and also become a “leader”!
Devon rex
Hairless breeds took all the top positions in this ranking. Devon Rex is an exception! He has fur! A cat with a unique exterior resembles an alien. So he doesn’t look like the usual cute earthly cats. The thin body is covered with a suede curly fur coat. The awkward neck is completed by a tiny head with huge ears. And the expression of his elven face cannot be confused with anyone else.
In life, these pets are incredibly playful; cats occupy all the owner’s free time. As befits real space aliens, Devon Rexes are attracted by heights. Animals seek out and occupy the highest point in the room. It could also be the owner’s shoulders, if one is not found. Cats of this breed are extremely smart, easily learn commands, and perform tricks like a dog. The only command that Devons do not accept is “No!” when it comes to food.
What is the price
Kittens in Russia are offered for 25,000 – 75,000 rubles; in Ukraine – for 5,000 – 17,000 UAH.
Author's comment
These alien cats do not know moderation when it comes to food, often behave as if they have not eaten for a week, and do not disdain food from the human table.
Hairless breeds
Hairless breeds of cats, which are also called “lunar”, hinting at their unearthly origin, have won the love of many thanks to the magical attractiveness of their appearance and due to their inherent good nature, loyalty and devotion.
The Sphynx is a typical representative of hairless cat breeds
However, quite a few people characterize them as the ugliest cats.
The most common types of hairless cats are:
- Elf
- Don Sphynx
- Bambino
- Minskin - one of the Bambino variants
- Canadian Sphynx
- Sphinx subspecies: Brush, Brush-point, Flock
- Sphinx of Kohona
Sphinx: I laugh at your ratings!
Peterbald
These hairless domestic cats, belonging to the “oriental” group, have an equally shocking appearance. The long and narrow head is decorated with expressive almond-shaped eyes and framed by protruding ears. They have an elegant body with long legs and a long thin tail. The breed is recognized in three variants: completely hairless, with a suede-textured coat and a velvety short coat of the “velor” type.
The skin of hairless cats is very sensitive to irradiation, drying out and various types of mechanical stress. In areas caressed by the sun's rays and in places of friction, the skin acquires pronounced pigmentation. The spots are migratory in nature, appearing at the moment of exposure, like a tattoo, and disappearing at the same speed. To protect their delicate skin, nature has endowed Peterbalds with the ability to secrete a waxy lubricant of a red-brown hue.
By nature, Peterbalds differ from ordinary cats. Their character displays many dog-like traits: they respond to their name, come to the owner’s call, become strongly attached to all family members, and get along well with children and dogs. In general, they are smart, kind and active animals that remain playful throughout their lives.
Strange and unusual
The cat world is about 700 hundred varieties of 200 hundred breeds. There are strange and unusual cats and cats among them. Let's give examples.
The slightly “woolly” Sphynx is an atypical representative of hairless cats
Under the influence of genetic, environmental and other factors, unusual representatives of the mammal family appear in the world every now and then. For example, among humans these are identical twins, who have fused bodies and two heads. Among male cats there are also two-headed representatives. The two-headed cat Frank-and-Louis, who was born in the USA in 1999 and lived, despite the pathology, for 15 years, became famous. Frank-and-Louis had an unusual appearance - nature gave him two muzzles, three eyes (one of them he couldn’t see), two noses and two mouths.
The famous cat Frank-and-Louis
Thanks to the efforts of a caring woman who took him in and took him out, this unusual cat lived a good life by cat standards. His exclusive face is the only thing that made him stand out among other cats. Neither in behavior nor in cat habits, he was no different from them and led a normal life for cats. In 2011, at the age of 12, Frank-and-Louis was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest-living cat with this pathology.
Frank-and-Louis with his mistress
A long, slender cat, similar in appearance to the St. Petersburg Sphynx - Peterbald (he was bred in St. Petersburg in the early 2000s), only “woolly” rather than bald, was called an Oriental in 1977. This unusually strange cat was brought to the USA from Thailand. She is distinguished by her friendliness and great affection for her owner.
Many people find her appearance strange, as well as her unpleasant voice. Although, according to connoisseurs of this breed, an unpleasant voice is not characteristic of all Oriental cats, but only of some, being their natural feature.
Oriental cat
The “exotic” cat breed is artificially bred. Although in appearance it is very reminiscent of a Persian cat, it is characterized by stockiness, which is unusual for Persians. She has very expressive eyes, clearly defined cheeks on her muzzle, and a short snub nose. It is unusual because of its fur, which resembles plush, both in appearance and to the touch. It is often called the Persian cat for lazy people - caring for it does not require effort, for this reason the exotic breed is becoming increasingly popular in the world. There are, however, those who consider the breed strange and unusual, due to its similarity with toy plush cats and cats.
Exotic cat: either a cat or a toy
Cornish Rex
The cats resemble sphinxes, but unlike them, the body of representatives of this breed, which continues the “scary cats” rating, is covered with undercoat. Agree that a little fur is better than a naked body. Even if this “astrakhan” fur looks like it was cut to pieces with dull children’s scissors. The picture is completed by long thin legs, huge ears and the complex character of a tomboy.
Cornish Rexes are considered obsessive pets. Not only do cats prevent their owners from taking a step, but they also accompany every step with a loud “Meow!” Animals are very talkative; they have their own sound for every action. Smart pets are better than other cat breeds in learning to walk on a harness, follow commands, and surprise with tricks.
Price
In Russia – 15,000 – 45,000 rubles; 4,000 – 16,000 UAH.
Author's comment
The glands in cats' toes cause their paws to smell like "blue cheese."
Examples of cats with scary eyes
Chinchilla Persian Wilfred Warrior, who has the “title” of “the ugliest cat” in the world, lives in London. This bug-eyed, rarely blinking cat causes laughter, fear or regret in many people.
The famous cat Wilfred: either confused or surprised
And the range of feelings experienced by the felines themselves can be traced through the many images of this cat on the Internet. Perhaps every photograph of Wilfred found online is a visual representation of the emotions/feelings he experiences: humility, fatigue, confusion, surprise, despair.
And here Wilfred is tired and lost
The frighteningly captivating look of Wilfred the cat
Another cat with an unusual look lives in the USA, his nickname is Smush. This cat is known for his difficult fate, which, according to many, is reflected in his gaze.
His unusual appearance is very difficult not to notice. Born with a number of genetic abnormalities, the cat with a cut lip was doomed to die on the street when he lost his mother's care - his mother died. However, a happy accident intervened in the kitten’s life: he was discovered by volunteers and taken to the veterinary university. Smush's savior was veterinarian Lindsay Hidenrieth, whose efficiency and professionalism led to the cat quickly recovering.
Smush in childhood
Photos of an already adult Smoosh, often flashing on the Internet today, confirm the proverb “don’t be born beautiful, but be born happy,” because in them the look of Smoosh’s wide-set eyes is wise and calm.
Cat Smush today
THE PARABLE “THE UGLY CAT”
We live correctly in this world if we love it correctly...
Every person in our house knew how Ugly our Local Cat was.
Ugly Cat loved three things in this world, and these are: the struggle for survival, eating “whatever comes along” and, let’s say, love. The combination of these things plus being homeless in our yard left indelible marks on Ugly Cat's body.
To start. The Ugly Cat only had one eye. An ear was also missing on the same side, and the left leg had once been broken and healed at some incredible angle, giving the impression that the cat was always going to turn the corner. His tail was missing. All that was left was a small stub with a tassel at the end. And, if not for the many scars covering Ugly Cat's head and even shoulders, he could be called a dark gray tabby cat.
Anyone who even once looked at him had the same reaction: “What an UGLY cat!” All children were strictly forbidden to touch it. Adults threw stones at him in the yard to drive him away and slammed the door in his face so that he could not enter the apartment. Our janitor sprayed him with a hose when he tried to approach her.
Surprisingly, Ugly Cat always showed the same reaction. If he was watered with a hose, he obediently got wet until the tormentor got tired of this fun. If they threw something at him, he rubbed his feet, as if asking for forgiveness. If he saw children, he ran headlong towards them and rubbed his head against his hands and purred loudly, begging for affection. If someone did pick him up, he would immediately begin to suck on the corner of a blouse, a button, or anything else he could reach.
But one day the Ugly Cat ran into the neighbors' dogs. From my window I heard dogs barking, his cries for help and the commands “Fast!” the owners of the dogs, and immediately rushed to the rescue. When I reached him, Ugly Cat was terribly bitten, covered in blood and almost dead. He lay curled up in a ball. His back, legs, and back of his body had completely lost their original shape. His life was coming to an end. A tear trail crossed his muzzle.
While I carried him home, he wheezed. I ran to take him home! And most of all I was afraid of hurting him even more. Meanwhile, he tried to suck my ear...
I stopped and, choking with tears, hugged him to me. The cat touched his head to the palm of my hand, his golden eye turned in my direction, and I heard... purring!! Even experiencing such terrible pain, the Cat asked for one thing - a drop of Love! Perhaps a little bit of Compassion... And at that moment I thought that I was dealing with the most loving being I had ever met in my life. The most loving and internally the most beautiful. He just looked at me, confident that I would be able to alleviate his pain.
The Ugly Cat died in my arms before I could get home, and I sat for a long time at my entrance, holding his still warm body in my lap.
* * *
Subsequently, I thought a lot about how one unfortunate cripple was able to change my ideas about what true purity of spirit, faithful and boundless love is. That's how it really was. Ugly Cat taught me more about compassion than a thousand books, lectures, or conversations. And I will always be grateful to him. His body was crippled, and my soul was scratched. The time has come for me to learn to love truly and deeply. Give love to your neighbor without reserve.
Most of us want to be richer, more successful, strong and beautiful.
And I will always strive for one thing - to love like the Ugly Cat...
We live correctly in this world if we love it correctly!
Author's retelling by Vladimir Pugach, 2009.
Scary black cats
According to felinologists, there are 22 breeds of cats in the world that are completely black in color. They got this color of their coat due to a gene mutation, which also protected them from many diseases.
I'm used to the fact that people don't always like me
Standard thoughts that arise when meeting a black cat: there will be no luck. However, the experience of communicating with them proves that they are the cutest representatives of the cat family, although among them there may be outwardly unattractive and even ugly ones.
A computer-simulated image of a black cat: many people rate them as monsters
There are more black cats than black cats. I'm black, but not an imp, as many people think
Residents of some Asian and European countries have a special relationship with black cats and female cats. Cats of this color are considered here to be harbingers of a good harvest, and meeting them promises financial success, even if among them there are the following:
In Japan, they symbolize calm and luck; they are even dedicated to special holidays, and in Japanese cafes they play the role of hospitable hosts.
You will definitely be lucky with me
Cafe visitors are touched by the sight of these animals; cats put them in a positive mood.
It is worth noting that in Japan, a good sign is black cats or male cats that the newlyweds meet on their wedding day - this is a symbol that the marriage has been blessed by heaven.
Black Maine Coon: I bless you, my children
These photos prove that there is something demonic about cats :: Infoniac
Ecology
Cats idolize only themselves. At least that's what many of us think.
However, there are photographs taken by animal owners in which it seems that at least some cats know something about the other world, and in which something seems to have taken possession.
It may seem to you that your cat is just walking around the house or yard, but at this time she may well be performing some rituals. For what? Perhaps this is due to the desire to take over the world.
Here's some hard evidence that cats aren't as fluffy and cute as they might seem, and people might have a hard time:
Scary cats
1. Has the cat opened a portal to another dimension?
2. Demonic dance.
3. The look before you fall asleep.
List of cats with non-standard colors
One of the distinctive properties of cats and cats is their color, which usually indicates that the animal belongs to a particular breed.
Up to about six months, the color of a kitten’s fur may change.
Custom colored feline
Many people tend to choose cats solely based on their appearance. And here human preferences are diametrically opposed: lovers of fluffy cat breeds do not understand connoisseurs of hairless breeds, and vice versa. There are also those who, preferring to stand out from the general background, deliberately look for not a standard cat with a “cute” appearance, but one that stands out among others. For example, the Minskin breed has an unusual color.
Minskin kitten
Unusual two-color colors of hairless cats, as a rule: white-gray, gray-lilac, black-chocolate, are found in hairless cats - Sphynxes. There are also bicolor (white color combined with the main color), tabby color (pattern on the skin) and color point, reminiscent of the color of Siamese cats.
Gray-purple sphinx
In Bulgaria, in the city of Varna, a green cat lives on the street.
This is not photoshop! I am real!
Residents of Varna thought about the origin of such an extravagant color for representatives of the cat family. Bulgarian veterinarians rejected the version of its natural (natural) origin, the anthropogenic version was also excluded - humans were not involved in this. Everything turned out to be much simpler: this street cat chose an abandoned garage as a place to sleep, in which green powder paint was stored, on which the cat often slept. Having learned the answer, many regretted that nature itself did not give cats such a color, people loved it so much.
Albert
It’s not for nothing that Stern Albert is called “the angriest cat on the Internet.” His look seems to say: “Don’t come closer, otherwise it will be worse.” The breed of the animal is Selkirk Rex; it has wavy fur, which creates the impression of negligence and even unkemptness. By the way, thanks to her the cat got his nickname. The owners named it in honor of Albert Einstein. It’s worth mentioning separately about the expression of the animal’s muzzle; it shows the cat’s contemptuous attitude towards the whole world. Surprisingly, even when Albert is in a pleasant mood, his facial expression does not change. In 2015, this brutal macho became a new Internet star.
Top 5 scary breeds
According to many, the scary cat breeds are Lykoi, Sphynx, Devon Rex, Ukrainian Levkoi and Minskins.
Lykoi breed is associated with their external resemblance to werewolves, or lycanthropes (from the Greek wolves) - this is how werewolves were called in the Middle Ages in Europe. Lykoi became known about twenty years ago, their country of origin is the USA. Such unusual-looking cats appeared as a result of a natural mutation in the fur of the domestic cat.
The lack of hair on the face of Lykoi is the reason for their external resemblance to a werewolf. Their demonic, evil appearance arouses people's surprise and curiosity.
The fur of this cat resembles the fur of an opossum animal, its color is black mixed with gray hair. The body of the Lykoi is massive, but flexible and without excess mass. These cats have a special property: when they grow up, they shed completely. When their fur grows back, depending on the season, they shed again, etc.
A typical representative of the Likoi breed
The version that Lykoi is a subspecies of the Devon Rex or Sphinx has not been scientifically confirmed. It was found that the first Lykoi kittens appeared before their supposed ancestors. Today this breed is bred in a nursery in the state of Tennessee in the eastern United States.
Sphinxes are next on the list of ugliness.
Sphynx kitten
The reason for the lack of fur in representatives of this cat breed has not yet been fully established. The stable scientific answer to this question has been gene mutation. The characteristic feature of the sphinxes is the adoption of the “dreamer” pose.
Adult sphinx dreamer
Representatives of the Devon Rex breed are extraordinary in appearance: they have a small head and at the same time disproportionately large eyes and ears. The antennae on their muzzle are strongly curled and therefore almost invisible. They also have some curly fur. They are friendly by nature.
Young Devon Rex
Ukrainian Levkoys are fold-eared representatives of the cat family, they are distinguished by long legs, flexibility and grace. The breed owes its origin to the Don Sphynxes and Orientals.
Ukrainian Levkoy cats are noticeably larger than cats of this breed.
Ukrainian Levkoy: she and he
The top 5 of the ugliness rating is completed by the Minskin breed, a variety of the Bambino or “cat dachshund” breed. This cat breed was created in 1998 by crossing a Munchkin and a Sphinx with the addition of a Devon Rex and a Burmese. Representatives of the Minskins are, as a rule, feline “intellectuals”.
Minskin is a cat with highly developed intelligence
Minskin
A strange breed of cats is not a mistake of nature, but the work of human hands. This is the fruit of crossing two breeds: Munchkin and Sphynx. The cats' hairless bodies, inherited from sphinxes, have fur points. Short paws, inherited from munchkins, are covered with fur. Because of this, cats resemble hobbits from fantasy works. From the outside, the animals may resemble an otter with a thin long tail.
Rare pets with an ugly appearance have an affectionate character, quickly become attached to a person, and love company. Cats quickly adapt to changes in the situation; Minskins are happy where the owner is happy. How nice it is to stroke them! Warm, soft body that feels like cashmere.
Price
There are no nurseries of this breed in Russia and Ukraine. In foreign nurseries, the cost of kittens varies from 500 to 2000 dollars.
Author's comment
If you manage to get a rare kitten, do not leave your pet alone. Take it with you everywhere. Without an owner, the animal will get sick from melancholy.
Terrible on the face, but kind inside
In conclusion, we note: the eternal truth about the deceitfulness of appearances can also be applied to cats and kittens. Thus, the leaders in the rating of cat ugliness - Lykoi, are quite friendly, their disposition and behavior are not distinguished by any disgust, as many tend to think, looking at their specific appearance. They are very vulnerable and sensitive, however, they are not vindictive, and are strongly attached to their owners.
Thanks to their good nature, loyalty and devotion, hairless cats have won the love of many people.
A non-standard appearance, ugliness or a threateningly gloomy look is not a reason to consider cats as such inside. Often, it is these feline representatives who are good-natured and easy-going, which is what attracts people to them.
Lykoi: appearances are often deceiving
The rarest smooth-haired breeds of cats and cats
A special organization, the Cat Fancier's Association, conducts research annually, calculating how many cats of certain breeds were registered per year. The latest report was compiled in February 2016, and it included 42 breeds from around the world. Which smooth-haired pets are considered the rarest?
Dragon Li or Chinese Li Hua.
The rarest smooth-haired cat is Dragon Li, a pet that can only be purchased in China. The animal has a brindle coloration with contrasting stripes, and the breed itself was registered only in 2010. Experts explain the slow growth in popularity by the fact that outwardly this pet is not much different from outbred cats.
Elf
There was no place for this breed on the CFA list, despite its great rarity. Such pets were bred in the USA by crossing a Sphynx and a Curl. Such relatives can explain the strange appearance of the animal, because from the sphinxes the Elf inherited completely bald, wrinkled skin, and from the curl unusual ears, as if turned inside out. Despite their unusual appearance, these animals are considered very affectionate and quickly become attached to people.
Peterbald
The St. Petersburg Sphynx is one of the youngest breeds, because the first representatives were bred in the 90s of the last century. Outwardly, they resemble a sphinx. Just as graceful and slender. But, Peterbalds can be either bald or with sparse hair.
Havana
When studying rare breeds of cats with photographs, pet lovers often pay attention to the fact that such unique animals are no different from outbred ones. For example, the classic Havana cat does not have a remarkable black color and bright eyes, inherited from Siamese relatives, but the rarest variety, the Havana Brown, has a rich chocolate color
The breed was bred back in the 50s of the last century in Great Britain, but until the 90s the number of such cats around the world did not exceed 130 individuals. The parents of such a pet are considered to be black British and Siamese cats.
Korat
Externally, this cat, bred in Thailand, resembles bluish-silver oriental cats, Burmese pets, and the Russian blue cat. The breed itself appeared in the province of Thailand of the same name, from where it was brought to the USA in 1959. Such pets are popular in Europe and America, but sometimes only professionals can distinguish the Korat cat from similar relatives.
Singapore
In photos, rare cats often look unremarkable, but this rule does not apply to the Singapura breed. The animal is miniature in size, and the weight of an adult pet does not exceed 3 kilograms. At the same time, cats of the Singapore breed are distinguished by their dexterity, good disposition and accuracy. Such pets were bred by crossing the Abyssinian breed, Burmese and Singaporean street cats.
Khao-mani
A beautiful and graceful breed that has multi-colored eyes, especially contrasting against the background of snow-white fur. Pets were first mentioned in historical sources of the 19th century, when the King of Siam sent cats of the Kao-Mani breed to the consul in England. Since then, in Asia, animals have been considered a symbol of peace and prosperity.
European Burmese cat
The CFA organization recognizes the Burmese cat, bred in England, as a separate rare breed. The animals have light fur with a blue tint and a noble appearance. Such pets are distinguished by their independent disposition, and in appearance they are almost indistinguishable from ordinary Burmese cats.
Toyger
What could be more magnificent than a miniature tiger lying peacefully on the sofa? Indian breeders bred this miracle in the 80s of the last century. It is worth noting that, having inherited a bright, spectacular color from wild predators, toygers remain very kind and sociable animals, which makes them wonderful companions.
Asherah
The Asher is one of the most expensive breeds in the world, and the cost of such a kitten can reach $100,000. The animal appeared due to the crossing of a domestic pet and a predatory Asian leopard cat (serval). She is extremely leopard-like, has an elongated body and a noble posture. Some breeders claim that the breed is hypoallergenic, but this has not yet been officially proven.
The uniqueness of the breed also gives rise to inflated prices for pets. For example, a representative of the Elf breed costs about $2,000. However, inflated prices do not prevent cat lovers from breeding such rare pets, investing a fortune in their prosperous existence.
