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Hey guys. I found this cat on the street and believe it is a feral cat. I would like to know what breed it is. Thank you!
In the U.S. feral means wild, never domesticated. If they have ever had a home, they are a stray, not a feral.
As far as I know, the proper definition of feral is a domesticated animal that has reverted to a wild state. Not wild as in a wild animal, wild as in not tame, but still a domesticated animal. I think. Tame cats who aren't currently owned are strays.
I would want to give a couple more definitions.In the U.S. feral means wild, never domesticated. If they have ever had a home, they are a stray, not a feral.
I don't mean to derail the thread. . .but are dictionary definitions only American? I always thought they leaned more toward a British slant. I can't find any proper definitions that mention mere homelessness as a definition for feral.And heaven forbid Americans should ever accept that other countries don't use the same terms. The OP didn't state what country they're in, so to say they're incorrect in using the term Feral isn't necessarily true.
We're well aware of the terms that Americans use, this is because we're aware of the world around us, not just our own countries. No point this being a world wide site if only US opinions matter or are "correct"
Your sweet prettie is a domestic, tabby and white. If you give a good photo from the side, we can see what exact tabby he is.same question please let me know if you find out!!!
Miss Kitty seems to bae a domestic short hair , gray and white as you say. She is probably a blue tabb and white. (blue = grey in cat fancier language)I have had Miss Kitty for going on 9 years and have no idea what breed she is. I always get compliments on how beautiful she is, but I wish I knew more specific info about her breed. She has short hair...white and gray.