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{{Notice|American Ringtails are a new and experimental breed of cat, and there is not really an extensive history for me to describe so this article might be a little shorter than others. If you notice a problem in this article, maybe it needs more references, maybe it needs a grammar check, please do not hesitate to reach out on my talk page to tell me these things so I can correct them BEFORE you reject this draft, Thank you! -[[User:WPGalaxyCat1|GalaxyCat1]] Edit from [[User:WPGalaxyCat1|GalaxyCat1]] - This page has been certified unique by Grammarly plagiarism detecter, Duplichecker, and Editpad Plagiarism Detector, admins feel free to check it yourself.|header=Disclaimer:}}{{Infobox cat breed|name=American Ringtail|image=Jupiter 300DPI.jpg|alt=An American Ringtail cat, sitting in a crouch and looking upwards.|altname=Ringtail Sing-a-Ling|origin=Northern California|cfastd=|fifestd=|ipcbastd=|ticastd=https://trend.tica.org/vol45no2/files/basic-html/page17.html#:~:text=XRT%20Experimental%20American%20Ringtail%0AXRL%20Experimental%20American%20Ringtail%20Longhair%20XST%20Experimental%20American%20Satin|wcfstd=}} |
{{Notice|American Ringtails are a new and experimental breed of cat, and there is not really an extensive history for me to describe so this article might be a little shorter than others. If you notice a problem in this article, maybe it needs more references, maybe it needs a grammar check, please do not hesitate to reach out on my talk page to tell me these things so I can correct them BEFORE you reject this draft, Thank you! -[[User:WPGalaxyCat1|GalaxyCat1]] Edit from [[User:WPGalaxyCat1|GalaxyCat1]] - This page has been certified unique by Grammarly plagiarism detecter, Duplichecker, and Editpad Plagiarism Detector, admins feel free to check it yourself.|header=Disclaimer:}}{{Infobox cat breed|name=American Ringtail|image=Jupiter 300DPI.jpg|alt=An American Ringtail cat, sitting in a crouch and looking upwards.|altname=Ringtail Sing-a-Ling|origin=Northern California|cfastd=|fifestd=|ipcbastd=|ticastd=https://trend.tica.org/vol45no2/files/basic-html/page17.html#:~:text=XRT%20Experimental%20American%20Ringtail%0AXRL%20Experimental%20American%20Ringtail%20Longhair%20XST%20Experimental%20American%20Satin|wcfstd=}}'''American Ringtails''' are a breed of domestic [[cat]], mostly recognized for their curly, ring-shaped tail. |
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American Ringtails are a breed of domestic [[Cat]], mostly recognized for their curly, ring-shaped tail. |
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== Background == |
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In 1998 a woman named Susan Manley "discovered" the Ringtails when she found Solomon as a two-day-old [[kitten]]. She bottle-fed him and he started to grow. Around the four-weeks-old-mark she noticed he had an unusually curly tail, so she took him to a veterinarian to investigate. The veterinarian said that Solomon was healthy and that no medical issue had caused the curly tail.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Selvaggio |first=Lisa |date=2021-12-30 |title=American Ringtail Cat Information and Pictures - PetGuide |url=https://www.petguide.com/breeds/cat/american-ringtail-cat/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Petguide.com |language=en}}</ref> One year later in 1999 she decided to breed this new ring-tailed [[cat]]. A few years later in 2005 she partnered up with a few breeders and the ring-tailed cats were bred with [[Domestic short-haired cat|Domestic Shorthairs]], a well-known and common cat.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Selvaggio |first1=Lisa |date=December 30, 2021 |title=American Ringtail Cat |url=https://www.petguide.com/breeds/cat/american-ringtail-cat/ |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=petguide.com |publisher=Lisa Selvaggio |ref=1}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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In 1998 a woman named Susan Manley. "discovered" the Ringtails when she found Solomon as a two-day-old [[kitten]]. She bottle-fed him and he started to grow. Around the four-weeks-old-mark she noticed he had an unusually curly tail, so she took him to a veterinarian to investigate. The veterinarian said that Solomon was healthy and that no medical issue had caused the curly tail. One year later in 1999 she decided to breed this new ring-tailed [[cat]]. A few years later in 2005 she partnered up with a few breeders and the ring-tailed cats were bred with [[Domestic short-haired cat|Domestic Shorthairs]], a well-known and common cat.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Selvaggio |first1=Lisa |date=December 30, 2021 |title=American Ringtail Cat |url=https://www.petguide.com/breeds/cat/american-ringtail-cat/ |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=petguide.com |publisher=Lisa Selvaggio |ref=1}}</ref> |
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== Description == |
== Description == |
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American Ringtails have an unusually curly tail, they have this because of a genetic mutation that was most likely present in Solomon, the first [[cat]] in Susan Manley's breeding program.<ref>{{cite web |last1= |first1= |date=2018-09-11 |title=American Ringtail |url=https://icatcare.org/advice/american-ringtail/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE |ref=}}</ref> |
American Ringtails have an unusually curly tail, they have this because of a genetic mutation that was most likely present in Solomon, the first [[cat]] in Susan Manley's breeding program.<ref>{{cite web |last1= |first1= |date=2018-09-11 |title=American Ringtail |url=https://icatcare.org/advice/american-ringtail/ |access-date=April 11, 2024 |website=INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE |ref=}}</ref> |
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== Behavior == |
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American Ringtails can be shy around strangers but are mostly very friendly toward people and children.<ref name="Omer Ashraf, American Ringtail Cat">{{Cite web |title=The Enigmatic American Ringtail Cat: A New Breed on the Horizon |url=https://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/pets/the-american-ringtail-cat.html |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Articles Factory |language=en}}</ref> They have some habits that may be remnants of their genes, maybe even dating back to Solomon, these habits include hiding their food and once they have finished eating, they will sometimes attempt to bury their food. When talking to an American Ringtail, they tend to emit trilling noises, probably as a way of communicating back or showing their love.<ref name="Chantelle Fowler, American Ringtail Cat, hepper.com.">{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Chantelle |date=2022-08-30 |title=American Ringtail Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts |url=https://www.hepper.com/american-ringtail-cat/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Hepper |language=en-US}}</ref> |
American Ringtails can be shy around strangers but are mostly very friendly toward people and children.<ref name="Omer Ashraf, American Ringtail Cat">{{Cite web |title=The Enigmatic American Ringtail Cat: A New Breed on the Horizon |url=https://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/pets/the-american-ringtail-cat.html |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Articles Factory |language=en}}</ref> They have some habits that may be remnants of their genes, maybe even dating back to Solomon, these habits include hiding their food and once they have finished eating, they will sometimes attempt to bury their food. When talking to an American Ringtail, they tend to emit trilling noises, probably as a way of communicating back or showing their love.<ref name="Chantelle Fowler, American Ringtail Cat, hepper.com.">{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Chantelle |date=2022-08-30 |title=American Ringtail Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts |url=https://www.hepper.com/american-ringtail-cat/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Hepper |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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American Ringtail | |
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Other names | Ringtail Sing-a-Ling |
Origin | Northern California |
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TICA | standard |
Domestic cat (Felis catus) |
American Ringtails are a breed of domestic cat, mostly recognized for their curly, ring-shaped tail.
Background
In 1998 a woman named Susan Manley "discovered" the Ringtails when she found Solomon as a two-day-old kitten. She bottle-fed him and he started to grow. Around the four-weeks-old-mark she noticed he had an unusually curly tail, so she took him to a veterinarian to investigate. The veterinarian said that Solomon was healthy and that no medical issue had caused the curly tail.[1] One year later in 1999 she decided to breed this new ring-tailed cat. A few years later in 2005 she partnered up with a few breeders and the ring-tailed cats were bred with Domestic Shorthairs, a well-known and common cat.[2]
Description
Appearance
American Ringtails are a medium to large breed of cat. They weigh around 7-15 pounds and are 8-10 inches tall, almost a foot.[3]
Coat Colors
American Ringtails have been bred with many different cats, including purebreds and American Shorthairs so they can come in many different colors and patterns.[4]
Tail
American Ringtails have an unusually curly tail, they have this because of a genetic mutation that was most likely present in Solomon, the first cat in Susan Manley's breeding program.[5]
Behavior
American Ringtails can be shy around strangers but are mostly very friendly toward people and children.[6] They have some habits that may be remnants of their genes, maybe even dating back to Solomon, these habits include hiding their food and once they have finished eating, they will sometimes attempt to bury their food. When talking to an American Ringtail, they tend to emit trilling noises, probably as a way of communicating back or showing their love.[7]
References
- ^ Selvaggio, Lisa (2021-12-30). "American Ringtail Cat Information and Pictures - PetGuide". Petguide.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Selvaggio, Lisa (December 30, 2021). "American Ringtail Cat". petguide.com. Lisa Selvaggio. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Adams, Christian (2023-11-15). "American Ringtail Cat Breed Info: Traits, Personality & Pictures". Catster. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Adams, Christian (15 November 2023). "American Ringtail Cat". catster.com. Christian Adams. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "American Ringtail". INTERNATIONAL CAT CARE. 2018-09-11. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "The Enigmatic American Ringtail Cat: A New Breed on the Horizon". Articles Factory. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Fowler, Chantelle (2022-08-30). "American Ringtail Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts". Hepper. Retrieved 2024-04-15.