FUGLY.

Keep that little crushed-in face away from me. Gives me the heebie-jeebies.

I think this little guy is adorable. In fact I think they’re tinkering with the fabric of the universe breeding something this cute.

Reblinky: I did not think anyone was personally insulting my pets. I was merely giving an example of how they can be perfectly healthy and wonderful animals. I consider myself to be pretty knowledgable about exotics so I was only hoping to share that information.

However, I did see people personally insulting a breeder I’ve spoken to on more than one occasion and who I know to be a kind person. That’s ridiculous on a website that’s purpose is to cheer people up with pics of cute animals.

It’s ironic to read all the posts about the importance of spaying/neutering and pet overpopulation because purebred cats are some of the least overpopulated animals you can find. All of the breeders I’ve ever spoken to required the new owner to get the cats fixed (and show proof of it) before they would release their papers. I know they do it because they don’t want the new owner to make money off the cat’s potential kittens, but in reality, it does promote spaying and neutering.

Laura

I Don’t really understand why everyone is taking the arguments here so personally like this is the U.N. deciding the fate of the planet or something. The people who feel that breeding animals in a country that puts down millions of perfectly good pets per year (whose points I wholeheartedly agree with) should be able to make that point – - and people who feel that responsible breeders are not hitlers should be able to make their point… without everyone getting their bunny ears tied up in knots. Just because someone says they are against breeding in a world with so many homeless animals does NOT mean they are personally insulting YOUR pets that you got from a breeder. Geesuz. We all know that animals have been and continually are bred by some nutty people to be cuter, bigger eyes, stubbier legs (i.e.exaggerating the already natural hallmarks of “cute”) … and I think we all can somewhat agree that that is not really in the best interests of the animal kingdom or fair to the animals that do develop health problems – it is good for us to educate ourselves on these issues. If you love animals you would respect people posting their concerns about this and not flip out. Meanwhile, if you are not near a shelter, try going online or looking at an adoption board at a pet supply store. I have not been to a town in the U.S. that does not have a homeless domesticated animal population in it somewhere, and good samaritans trying to deal with the “cute (homeless) overload.”

I agree with Laura, but I cannot agree with Tara. “Ugly pointy faces?!” My goodness, cats aren’t fashion accessories.

And character-wise, all cats are different. I’ve had a British Blue (a rescue cat) who would let kids crawl over him, and I’ve had a gorgeous bog-standard tabby moggie who would do the same. It’s got nothing to do with the breed.

Yes, cats are cruel sometimes, but that’s part of what they are. Breeding their nature out of them just isn’t right. If you don’t like it, get a hampster.

As for dog breeds, the teddy bear above is obviously a healthy shape. Can’t stand pugs, breeding that kind of dog is asking for health problems.

To the people saying that it is a mutant and ugly and whatever, seriously, shut up. I have 2 of these cats, a mother and daughter, and they are the most sweet natured, affectionate and loving animals. I dont actually like cats, but like these cats because they dont act like regular viscious ones, and dont have ugly pointy faces like them either. The exotic shorthair comes from Persian cats which are one of the oldest breed of cat, so calling them mutants is just ignorant. I would not be suprised if the people making comments about how the cats make them feel ill are racist, such is you extreme reaction to anything that doesnt look normal. Shock horror, you can actually get pedigree cats from rescue centres. When people come round and see them for the first time they fuss over them and cuddle them, they are so friendly and look like ewoks that everyone loves them. you dont like them, fine, no need to get nasty about it.

OMG PEOPLE HOW CAN YOU NOT THINK THIS IS ADORABLE? http://www.purfurvid.com/mudhoney2008/blutabLH5.jpg

Dang it! Stop! Enough! It just a frakking picture. Don’t get one, do get one,it’s up to you. Just look at the photo or pass by. Go spout off about something you CAN change at another site. Do something positive with your time instead of bitching about what a cat looks like and whether or not it’s miserable (I can assure you he’s not). I usually enjoy a good commentroversy, but today you folks are just too much. Come down off your soapboxes, no one wants to hear your preaching.

Im only going to say this to everyone who thinks this kitteh is ugly….You were not that good lookin when you were born either and look atcha now.

I have three rescue regular cats and three rescue persian cats – everyone deserves a loving home no matter how funny looking they are! (BTW those alien-looking exotic kittens more often than not grow up into beautiful and handsome adults!)