The hair coats of cats are not only available in two types as what most people think. In addition to short hairs and long hairs, some cats have semi long hairs, curly or wavy hair, while there are those with little or no fur.

Short-haired cats

Their smooth and sleek hair coats will only require a little grooming help from their owners. A weekly grooming can help keep their hair coats from becoming matted and tangled.

Long-haired cats

When you think about long-haired cats, the first breed that comes to mind is a Persian cat. There is also the domestic longhair, which is a general term that is used to refer to any moggie cat with slightly longer hair coat than the usual short one. These cats need to have their hair coat brushed twice a day to keep their coat free from knots and mats.

Semi-longhaired

Some semi-longhaired cats include Birmans, Maine Coons, Somalis, Ragamuffins, and Norwegian Forest cats. The hair coats of these cats are noticeably longer than shorthaired cats but not as long and thick as that of Persian cats.

Curly or wavy Hair

Rex cats – Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, and Selkirk Rex, etc. have curly or wavy hair. In these cats, it is assumed to be a mutant recessive gene, except in the Selkirk Rex where it is a dominant trait.

Cats with little or no fur

The so-called hairless cats actually have very fine hair. Their sparse coat is prone to greasiness, and they will benefit from an occasional bath. 

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