| Species | Cat |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Size Category | Large |
| Category | Cat |
| Original Purpose | Companion |
| Weight Range | 3.6–7.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 23–33 cm |
| Lifespan | 13–15 years |
| Juvenile Stage Ends | 48 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 11 years |
| Exercise Needs | 30 min/day |
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| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) | adult | low | Yes | Recommended |
| Cryptorchidism | kitten | low | Yes | N/A |
| Dystocia | adult | medium | No | N/A |
| Cystic endometrial hyperplasia | adult | low | No | N/A |
| Obesity | adult | high | No | N/A |
| Risk Level | high |
|---|---|
| Ideal BCS | 5/9 |
| Daily Activity | 30 minutes |
| Litter Size | 3–5 |
|---|---|
| Dystocia Risk | medium |
| CHIC Required Tests | Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Blood Type, Polydactyly |
| Neonatal Weight | 240–642 g |
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| Anxiety Proneness | low |
|---|---|
| Top Triggers | new environments, loud noises, separation |
| Calming Interventions | structured play, puzzle feeders, quiet sleep zones, clicker training, interactive toys |
| Cognitive Dysfunction Risk | medium |
| Locomotion | graceful rolling gait, quick sprints, sudden stops, quiet stalking, climbing |
|---|---|
| Social | following humans from room to room, getting along with dogs and other cats, highly sociable with strangers, bonding with children |
| Comfort | curling up on lap, rubbing cheeks, resting in quiet raised spots, sleeping in enclosed beds |
| Stress/Displacement | furniture scratching in new areas, sudden standoffishness, territorial pacing, persistent vocalization, rough pouncing mid-play |
| Breed-Specific | dog-like behavior, playing fetch, leash walking, water affinity, head butting |
| Types | chirps, chatters, trills, growls, low growling |
|---|---|
| Tendency | medium |
| AI-Trainable Signals | tail flicks, ear rotation, slow blinks, Halloween posture, feline-specific stress signals |
|---|---|
| Context-Dependent Vocalizations | staring without blinking, emotional withdrawal after bonding, territorial pacing without urine marking, chirping instead of meowing |