Group II Cats: Breed Classification According To FIFe

The International Feline Federation is in charge of identifying and grouping these animals according to their characteristics. In the following article we will tell you which are the group II cats in the FIFe classification. Do not miss it!

What are group II cats?

In total there are 9 breeds that belong to this group, of which we can highlight:

1.American Curl

The FIFe separates them between long hair and short hair. The differences between the two only have to do with the coat. Therefore we will put them together. One of the main characteristics of the American Curl is the shape of its ears, since they are folded back. Cartilage tissue is very fragile, and a peculiarity is that the pups are born with straight ears, but after 10 days they “become deformed”.

It is a medium-sized cat, with a strong constitution and almost no genetic defects that can be common in pure felines. The tail is as long as the body, and it can weigh up to 5 kg. The eyes are yellow or green, and well separated from each other.

2. LaPerm

They are also divided into long hair and short hair. It is of American origin and has curly fur, which is why it bears that name. Perm relates to “permanent”. Curls are most visible at the base of the ears, throat, and belly. The cloak is of different colors and patterns.

This group II breed of cats is very affectionate and is not related to almost any other, with the exception of the Rex. With an elegant and athletic complexion, he is very active, outgoing, and does not cause allergies like other cats. The creators of the LaPerm are from Oregon, United States, and the first copy was called Curly. The offspring is very similar to the first, unlike the color or length of the hair.

3. Maine Coon

It is also originally from the United States and can be known by other similar names: Mancoon and Maine Coon. According to legend, when Marie Antoinette wanted to escape from France, she set sail for North America carrying her Turkish Angora cats. Although the Queen could not achieve her goal, her pets did. They arrived in the city of Wiscasset, in Maine (northeast of the country). The Cabbage Man Tom Coon adopted them and after crossing them with local cats, he achieved the breed as we know it now.

It is a large cat, since males can weigh 11 kg and females 8 kg. The head is medium, the cheekbones are prominent, the ears are long and pointed, the eyes are large and oval, the body is muscular, and the water-resistant hair is of any color.

In relation to its temperament, the Maine Coon is quite loving, somewhat lazy, but at the same time agile at hunting mice and other prey. They like to be outdoors and in the company of other cats. It can meow with different tones. He eats a good deal and in some cases he suffers from obesity. It is very popular in its home country and in beauty pageants.

4. Turkish Angora

It is one of the oldest breeds of cat that exists and originated in the Turkish region of Ankara (the capital). Their rarity outside the country helped them not to be crossed with other races or suffer alterations over time. The symbol of purity par excellence is that of the white cloak and eyes of uneven color. There are also other shades of fur: blue, red, brown, silver, cream and brindle.

The temperament of this Angora, one of the group II cats, is characterized by intelligence, curiosity, agility and hyperactivity. He usually meows a lot, he prefers houses where one or two people live, he is very peaceful and devoted to his owners (he follows them with his eyes all the time). He loves to be the center of attention, he is quite cuddly, polite and perfect for a flat in a city.

5. Siberian

Another of the cats in this group is native to northern Russia and was created after crossing a wild cat from the Siberian forests with a European cat. Its abundant hair allows it to withstand the extreme temperatures of the area (which can reach -30 ° C). Up to 3 months he has short hair. They all have a brindle coat that they shed during the summer.

It is very friendly and playful, it can weigh 9 kg, it is agile and fast, being widely used for hunting rodents. Remarkably intelligent and cuddly. When they are domestic, the male remains with the female during the birth and the first days of the cubs.