Jeepers you guys are experts! What kind of kitty might I be?

[jenn812]

This is my Kirby! He is our first kitty - adopted January 2007. He's going to be 8 years old this summer.

He's a biiiiig boy! 15 lbs! Stocky looking legs and giant paws....not to mention the fluffiest tail you've ever seen!

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• jenn812
• Feb 4, 2014

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• jenn812
• Feb 4, 2014

 

[jenn812]

Oh, and if you need more photos we have LOTS!!!

 

[blueyedgirl5946]

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As you can see, your Kirby looks like my Speedboat's twin. My kitty is gone now, and seeing your picture brought back some memories. He is beautiful.

 

[jenn812]

As you can see, your Kirby looks like my Speedboat's twin. My kitty is gone now, and seeing your picture brought back some memories. He is beautiful.

Awww I'm sorry to hear about your kitty! They leave imprints on our hearts forever! 

Thanks for the compliment! Kirby is a handsome guy!

 

[GemsGem]

Awww he is a beautiful looking cat !

He has a bit of a Maine coon look about him. His size, boxy muzzle and tall ears all look right for a Maine coon.
He might not be but he certainly makes a good look a like.

 

[jenn812]

Awww he is a beautiful looking cat !

He has a bit of a Maine coon look about him. His size, boxy muzzle and tall ears all look right for a Maine coon.
He might not be but he certainly makes a good look a like.

Thanks!

That's what we were thinking...he looks a bit Maine coon like. I also saw an orange Norwegian forest cat that could be his twin!

 

[GemsGem]

Thanks!

That's what we were thinking...he looks a bit Maine coon like. I also saw an orange Norwegian forest cat that could be his twin!

Norwegians have a straight profile. Meaning when viewed from the side they don't have a dip from the top of their head to the end of their nose. A bit like a roman nose or like a horses face. They also have more of a pointy muzzle than a Maine coon

 

[jenn812]

Interesting! Good to know!

 

[jenn812]

I've kind of thought he looked a little like a Siberian as well.  Who knows where our mixed bag of tricks boys come from!

 

[jenn812]

Close up!

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• jenn812
• Feb 4, 2014

 

[armina]

Awww he is a beautiful looking cat !

He has a bit of a Maine coon look about him. His size, boxy muzzle and tall ears all look right for a Maine coon.
He might not be but he certainly makes a good look a like.

 He definitely has some Maine Coon mixed into him. All of your kitties are stunning. 

 

[StefanZ]

Norwegians have a straight profile. Meaning when viewed from the side they don't have a dip from the top of their head to the end of their nose. A bit like a roman nose or like a horses face. They also have more of a pointy muzzle than a Maine coon

Yes, and the total impression is usually of a triangular face.   Its not always clear cut, I have seen pics of pure breed MCO who were almost NFC look-alikes, but usually you dont need to hesitate much "this is a NFC, or at least, a look alike".

 

[sarah2cats]

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• sarah2cats
• Feb 7, 2014

My jasper is so big I think he may be a breed?

 

[StefanZ]

My jasper is so big I think he may be a breed?

If he is big, visibly bigger and heavier than the average longhaired moggie, yes you may suspect there is some big boned breed in him.   If you live in the USA the  Maine Coon is the most near to suspect.

Especielly, the Maine Coon were purebred from a natural cat population in the North East USA.   And this natural cat population is still out there...   This explains why there are so many Maine coon look alikes.

So, Jasper may be a direct descendant from these natural cousins to Maine Coon,  OR he may have a purebred MCO among his near ancestors.  We cant know.

Good luck!

 

[sarah2cats]

I live in Wales in UK. Was interesting reading this. Thank you x

 

[sarah2cats]

This is his sis

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• sarah2cats
• Feb 9, 2014