Cats
domestic longhairs).
In some recently established shorthair breeds, recessive longhair genes are now coming to
light. The Bengal Longhair arose due to recessive genes from foundation Abyssinian cats. It
has a fluffier coat than the Bengal and a plumy tail and distinct ruff. Although frowned upon
by Bengal breeders, some breeders are working with this as a distinct variety. For the same
reason, longhaired Ocicats appear in Ocicat litters. The Australian Mist Longhair has also
arisen due to recessive longhair genes, again probably from Abyssinian foundation cats. A
Singapura Longhair has occurred, but the only known example was neutered. It was identical
to the Singapura in all respects apart from the semi-longhair coat which may have been due to
recessive genes or to a spontaneous mutation.
There are many others, with new breeds appearing. Only a few are described in any detail.
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