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u/pshutts62 Jul 16 '22
Why do I have the urge to put my face in the center of a cats belly when they are laying on their backs? Do I resist the urge? No.
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u/LisaWinchester Jul 16 '22
And then go like this: "Blpblp blpblpblp!"
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u/Wimbleston Jul 16 '22
Giving cats raspberries is perfectly manly
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u/panzerboye Jul 16 '22
Bro it's not about being manly, it's more about the damn scratches on the face. Those claws are razors sharp man, I would hate to get one of them on my face.
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u/firebox1771 Jul 17 '22
I did this all the time when I had my two cats. One was cool with me doing it but the other didn't care for it much.
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u/Superswaghotboi Russian Blue Jul 16 '22
adorable! looks like a domestic longhair/medium hair, btw <3
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u/johnisom Jul 16 '22
Cats don’t have breeds like dogs do. Vast majority of cats are mutts.
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u/krazyboi Jul 16 '22
Is that why we're always just calling them cute and fluffy cats? I thought it was just for fun.
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u/blablahblah Jul 17 '22
"Purebred" dog breeds were mostly made up in the late 19th century by bored rich folks looking to play God by controlling evolution. It never took off with cats to the same extent.
There are cat breeds too but particularly with how many strays get adopted, most pet cats don't have any particular pedigree tracing back to one of those aristocratic breeding programs.
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u/drew1010101 Norwegian Forest Cat Jul 16 '22
Cats 100% have breeds, most are domestic short hairs AKA mutt.
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u/spritecranberry777 Jul 16 '22
I- wha- eh?? Cats also have breeds like dogs do, the 'mutts' as you call them are often shorthaired breeds but people often don't know the exact breed.
Also, I would like to know where you got your 'info' from
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u/johnisom Jul 16 '22
Yeah I think it came across wrong. The thing is, most dogs belong to a breed, however most cats are mutts. However there are definitely cat breeds that exist, they’re just quite rare in comparison
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u/spritecranberry777 Jul 16 '22
Ahh okay, now I understand more clearly. Sorry for the inconvinience
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u/Weavercat Jul 16 '22
What they mean is that there are cat breeds but if they dont come from a lineage that is documented they are not that breed. They may superficially resemble a maine coon, Siberian, or a NFC but without documentation it's just a cat. Cats are just cats unless they're a special cat.
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u/spritecranberry777 Jul 16 '22
Yeah that explanation seems fair but I don't understand why they used the term 'mutt' when it means inferior. Also I believe there are similar cases with dogs so wouldn't that mean cats and dogs are both for a part 'mutt'?
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u/Weavercat Jul 16 '22
They used mutt because its not a purebred animal from a documented lineage. Therefore a MUTT! Or a MOGGIE/MOGGY if you want the cat-specific term.
The problem with new cat people being obsessed over breed is because unlike dogs you cannot tell what a cat is. Most dogs are so highly derived you can spot the breeds in the mix. Cats are not so derived as they were not bred to 'work' like dogs were (even toy dog breeds 'worked/came from working lines') and are still, just a cat.
Mutt doesn't mean inferior, at least not in this context. Means randombred. Mutt is only a slur if you're a sensitive human who cares about purity like a weirdo. Who cares if it's a mutt, moggie, mongrel, randombred, streetcat? It's a cat that superficially resembles one of the popular medium/longhaired breeds.
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u/spritecranberry777 Jul 16 '22
Ah okay. The reason I thought mutt was meant as a degrading term was probably because I only ever hear the word 'mutt' as an insult. So I probably thought they meant a similar thing
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u/crankyandcreaky Jul 16 '22
The pointed ear tufts and long coat might mean there is some Maine Coon in him.
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u/Iluminiele Jul 16 '22
Oh, that's super easy. Just look at the documents and it should be mentioned.
If the cat didn't come with any documents then it's not purebred, just a mix
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u/SoaringPikachu Jul 16 '22
Medium hair- domestic. I have one exactly like him but mine is a girl. She’s so fluffy and loves taking naps on the windowsill :)
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u/stellar_pussycat Jul 16 '22
I'm not sure but it got maybe a tint of maine coon
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u/stellar_pussycat Jul 17 '22
I'm sorry but I just thought so. I have maine coons by my house and see them every day. Its definitely not a pure one but the face, snoot and ears just reminds me of it
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u/SouthParkTaughtMe Jul 16 '22
Oh this is an easy one..... Flufficus Maximus!
Prepare yourself for lots of furry clothes and furniture. You and all of your house belong to the cat now
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u/Orwick Jul 16 '22
Go put an inch of water in the bath, and put him. That will answer the breed question.
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u/denisen18 Jul 17 '22
Adoranle floofy boy. Could be part Maine Coon but hard to say. Who cares, he's fluffy and orange!!
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u/zEdgarHoover Jul 17 '22
Am I the only one who read the title as "Hubbie..." and had to look on that basis?
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u/MrsKravitz Jul 17 '22
"Puts on glasses"
Peers closely. Nose touches pic.
This here is one of them exoctic felines of the "rubmybelleh" variety.
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u/Bjorneo Jul 17 '22
There may be some Maine Coon in there someplace? Ear tufts, chin and those paws say Coon to me. Anybody else? Very beautiful cat what ever it turns out to be.
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u/rterrebo Jul 17 '22
He has the same tippy ear hair my eldest boy has. Maybe they're relate?
I'll call them the "tippy ear hair clan".
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u/-DanceswithBees- Jul 17 '22
Unlike most cats here he might be partly Maine Coon. His ear tufts, snout, and long fur hint towards that. However, he's most likely just a Domestic Long Hair (DHL).
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u/Total_Guarantee8252 Jul 17 '22
Long haired tabby ? I think most orange cats are also male , the majority of the time . He /she is a cutie 💓
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u/freya_kahlo Freya & Giles: rescue cats Jul 17 '22
Part Maine Coon, I think. But 100% handsome orange boy floof. 10/10 would join a cult based on this cat.
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u/DaneldorTaureran Jul 17 '22
is he super duper laid back?
if so he's probably a Ragamuffin (aka Ragdoll but that's trademarked by an asshole of a lady)
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u/FreshStepOfficial Jul 19 '22
Sooo relaxed 😸 We'd love to share your pic on our social media channels and credit you, let us know if you'd be interested!
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u/clique18 Jul 19 '22
I would love that! 😄
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u/FreshStepOfficial Jul 19 '22
Great! Would you like us to credit your Reddit username or another social account?
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u/clique18 Jul 19 '22
My Instagram if you wouldn't mind. Its magda_paulina
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u/FreshStepOfficial Aug 01 '22
We'd love to also share this in our Fresh Step monthly newsletter, would that be ok?
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u/VioletPrincess360 Jul 16 '22
The orange fluffy kind 🧡