Is this a Bengal or a Moggy?

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MrsE wrote: »

I've put my finger on why it is I'm draw to the flat faced cats, they are humanised, even baby faced & I think thats why I find them so appealing.

yes, apparently thats exactly the psychology believed to be behind it and why we have selectively bred flat faced pet animals- likewise with pug dogs - they look baby faced and it is more instinctive for us to be drawn to them.

However, although this look appeals to us on some level, its sadly less than ideal for the animals - natural cats do have a nose, and for a very good reason, if a flat nose was healthier and more likely to ensure survival that is what they would have!

lowis

yes, apparently thats exactly the psychology believed to be behind it and why we have selectively bred flat faced pet animals- likewise with pug dogs - they look baby faced and it is more instinctive for us to be drawn to them.

that's interesting...i am not at all drawn to babies / baby faces or round faces in humans, let alone animals...maybe this is why i like the oriental / pointy face cats best...and have no children!

MrsE_2

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

yes, apparently thats exactly the psychology believed to be behind it and why we have selectively bred flat faced pet animals- likewise with pug dogs - they look baby faced and it is more instinctive for us to be drawn to them.

However, although this look appeals to us on some level, its sadly less than ideal for the animals - natural cats do have a nose, and for a very good reason, if a flat nose was healthier and more likely to ensure survival that is what they would have!

I'm not a great fan of the "ultra" type faces, I prefer the open "doll" face.

Ted had an open persian face, still easily recogniseable as a persian, but no breathing or eye problems.
Molly does have the more ultra face & her eyes need to be wiped:rolleyes:
But my DD picked Molly & she loves the ultra faces.

PS I still think big nosed cats look odd:rotfl:

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MrsE wrote: »

I'm not a great fan of the "ultra" type faces, I prefer the open "doll" face.

Ted had an open persian face, still easily recogniseable as a persian, but no breathing or eye problems.
Molly does have the more ultra face & her eyes need to be wiped:rolleyes:

hmm, well I cannnot see how breeding a cat whose eyes need to be wiped is in any way good breeding - I know she probably has an impeccable pedigree but its not really ideal for the cat, who IMHO nas been bred with an impairment!