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Cocoa is a Domestic Medium Hair!
The gene for long hair is recessive in cats. This means that there must be one copy passed to the kitten from each parent. The mutation that created long-haired cats occurred centuries ago in Central Asia, probably as a survival mechanism to protect the cats from the cold climate. They were brought to Europe in the 1500's and were initially referred to as "Persians".
The Domestic Medium Hair cat combines qualities of both the long-hair and the short-hair cat. They have more playfulness than the long-hair and, yet, are usually calmer than the short-hair. Their body type can be either broad and stocky or slender.
The medium coat is caused by the cat having fewer secondary "down" hairs than the long-haired breeds and by the cat having a shorter growth and "shedding" cycle. Simply put, the coat has length without being as thick.
While most short-hairs can handle their own grooming, and the Domestic Long Hair needs help with regular grooming, the medium length of this cats' coat normally doesn't require extensive grooming on the part of the owner.
This cat's weight will vary, depending on its genetic background from 7 to 15 pounds, and its build can be either stocky or slender.
We are pleased to welcome Cocoa to our practice!
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