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Siamese Cat ExotiBRophair Cat
1988
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Balke
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SIAMESE AND EXOTIC SHORTHAIR
First Day of Issue: February 5, 1988
First Issue Location: New York, New York
Descended from the “royal cats of Siam," Siamese cats
once inhabited the spectacular palaces of Thailand
(Siam). Today, they are known for their affectionate na-
tures. And, though their voices are mournful and nag-
ging, Siamese Cats use them to "talk" to human friends.
Surely it is this rare combination of beauty, grace and a
gentle disposition which has made the Siamese one of
the most desired cats of all. The Exotic Shorthair is a
domestic cat related to the Persian. Like all domestic
shorthairs, this breed is proud, but sports an easygoing,
faithful nature. For show, this cat should display ears
well set apart and rounded at the tip, rounded eyes and
a broad, full-cheeked face. With a muscular body and
broad chest, the Exotic Shorthair is generally an excellent
show cat. Many cities sponsor such shows with national
associations setting the accepted standards for judging.
But show, or not, these two breeds will always have the
attention of American pet-owners, because of their ex-
ceptional good looks and interesting traits.
No. 88-6
©1988 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Don Balke.
