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American Ringtail Kittens for Sale
American
Ringtail
(Ringtail Sing-a-Ling)
This is Soloman, the American Ringtail
Cat -
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Description |
Susan Manley hopes to have this
future breed resemble its founder Soloman. The muscles in the tail are
both larger and stronger at the base than those found in cats without
ringtails. The bones in the tail are not fused and motion of a ringtails
tail is not restricted in any way. The American Ringtail also put their
tail to more use than other cats. Not only is the tail used for balance
(held over their back, instead of behind them like
in other cats), but they also curl it around someone's hand when they are being
petted, use their tail to slow their decent on the cat tree and around Susan's
bottom banister when they went down stairs as kittens. Ringtails only hold
their tails in a ring when they are relaxed and confident. Body Type: Long lean muscular Foreign to Oriental type. The back is highly
flexible and long. The tail should equal the length of the back have a
wide muscular base and be of substantial bone and not whippy. The feet are
medium sized with long webbed toes that spread wide when climbing or in play. |
Coat |
Shorthaired, the fur is described as
"soft plush velvet". Susan anticipates adding a low maintenance
medium length coated version of the cat to the breed standard in the future. |
Colors and Patterns |
It is expected that most colors and patterns will be
acceptable in the breed. All eye colors are accepted. |
Temperament |
Friendly active curious cat with a
reserved attitude to strangers. These cats are terrific in a family
setting and do well around
dogs, other pets, and older children. Ringtail Sing-a-lings (TM) tend to
have a special bond with one member of the family, but tend to make the rounds
and create relationships with everyone. They are communicative with their
owners and make small trilling greeting sounds when talked to (the source the
the "sing-a-ling" in the breed name.) They are fascinated with water,
toys of all sorts, bags and boxes and love to climb. These cats learn
their names responding to them when called. Some wild cat traits still
exist in the population including attempting to bury their food when they are
done eating, seeking out running water to drink from and a strong interest in
mousing. Their toys will be found in "catches" around the house
including under the couch, in the magazine rack and probably your sock drawer if
you let them. An interesting side fact is that these cats are fascinated
with the smells of mint and or bleach reacting to them as if exposed to catnip. |
Weight |
Males: 8-15 pounds (3.3-7 kg.), Females 7-13 pounds
(3.1-5.9 kg.) |
Health Problems |
As of this time none. |
Living Conditions |
It is necessary to provide a large cat tree for this
breed. Their playful nature and urge to climb require it. They
respond well to leash training and will readily go for walks outside on a
leash. Their curious and loving nature demands interaction with their
owner on a regular basis. |
Grooming |
The fur does not shed much though combing with a flea
comb once a week brings their plush fur to a high sheen and keeps it soft and
healthy. |
Origin |
In 1998 a two day old kitten was found underneath a
temporary classroom of Washington High in Fremont, California. Susan
Manley's niece took this kitten home with her and it was given to Susan to raise
because of the care needed to hand raise such a young kitten. Fortunately,
the kitten named Solomon grew into a healthy and happy cat. While Solomon
was still a kitten a remarkable thing was noted: Solomon carried his tail in a
ring with the tip centered over his back. After some research Susan found
that other cats, both purebred and mixed breed, share this trait with Solomon,
particularly in the local area of Fremont, California. After consulting
with Dr. Leslie Lyons a geneticist at UC Davis and Dr. Solveig Pflueger who is
on the genetics board at TICA, Susan decided to breed Solomon to a mixed breed
cat possessing the Oriental look and a loving, outgoing personality named Audrey
Catburn. Audrey gave birth in 1999 to eight kittens. All eight
kittens possess the ringtail trait to some degree, but none to that of
Solomon. A litter born in 2000 to one of Solomon's daughters however
contained perfect ringtails. The American Ringtail was formally called the
"Ringtail Sing-a-Ling", but the name has since been changed to "American
Ringtail." |
Outcross Breeds |
At this time no approval has been asked for to use
other breeds as outcrosses. This may change in the future since some
breeders of other cat breeds have ringtail kittens appear within their lines,
and these breeders have expressed an interest in the American Ringtail breedings. |
Recognition |
None, due to the fact that they are considered an
experimental breed. |
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This is Soloman.
Photos Courtesy of Ring Tailed House Cats Home Page.
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This is Soloman.
Photos Courtesy of Ring Tailed House Cats Home Page.
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