Cyprus Aphrodite
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It is believed that the Aphrodite cat developed in the mountainous regions of Cyprus. Their massive size enabled them to hunt large prey.
In 5 Words
- Affectionate
- Demanding
- Loving
- Relaxed
- Social
Snapshot
Size: Large
Weight: >15pounds
Origin: Cyprus
Life Span: average of 15years
Colour: All colours with the exception of chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn, pointed colours and mink. Solid colour should be without white. In bicolour non regular colour setting is desired.
Characteristics
Learn About the Cyprus Aphrodite
It is believed that the Aphrodite cat developed in the mountainous regions of Cyprus. Their massive size enabled them to hunt large prey. Their long back legs, which makes them appear to always be ‘walking downhill’, aided them in climbing steep slopes and, as with other animals, their larger ears probably helped them to stay cool during the extremely hot summers. Conditions in the mountains were harsh and so they developed their luxuriant coats to combat the cold in winter. Still to be found in the mountain regions, the Aphrodites are scarce around the coast of Cyprus.
With proper care, nutrition and preservation of the true Aphrodite strain, we believe that this will prove to be one of the largest breeds in the world.
- Head – From the front a long triangle, cheek line straight. Long straight muzzle and nose, with a slight dip under the height of the eyes. Strong chin and teeth. Front slightly rounded, slight dome to the forehead.
- Eyes – Olive shaped, from a bit rounder to a bit more oval. All colours allowed. Pale blue and light yellow is valued to be as good as dark blue and green. Colour should be uniform.
- Ears – Wide at the base, medium to large ears, placed in form of an open V with a slightly rounded space between the ears on the top-head.
- Body – Big and strong. Elegant, lean muscular body, not cobby. Long back and neck. Muscular shoulders and hips. Big body measurements. Morphology develops quickly. Due to development of breed, kitten could be less muscular but big boned from the beginning. Back legs slightly longer than front legs.
- Tail – Medium to long and in balance with the body measurement. In shorthair variety tip of tail more slender than the heavy root.
- Coat – Soft cotton-woolly semi-long coat with undercoat in winter, in summer much shorter and no undercoat. Not much topcoat covering, neither in summer nor in winter. Only on back very little (water-resistant) coat. Coat very soft to the touch. The longhair variety has a full, well plumed ostrich feather tail.
- Colour – All colours with the exception of chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn, pointed colours and mink. Solid colour should be without white. In bicolour non regular colour setting is desired.
Aphrodite cats have wonderfully calm temperaments and make ideal house cats. They are extremely loving and sociable and, should there be a vacant one, they like nothing better than spending hours on someone’s lap. Their coats, in general, tend not to mat but they enjoy being groomed and spoiled. It is easy to lose one’s heart to an Aphrodite as they give so much in return.
No major health issues at the moment, proper care like other cat breeds are recommended.
This breed needs a proper care like other cat breeds, there is no special care needed for this breed.
Cyprus Aphrodite History
It is believed that the Aphrodite cat developed in the mountainous regions of Cyprus. Their massive size enabled them to hunt large prey. Their long back legs, which makes them appear to always be ‘walking downhill’, aided them in climbing steep slopes and, as with other animals, their larger ears probably helped them to stay cool during the extremely hot summers. Conditions in the mountains were harsh and so they developed their luxuriant coats to combat the cold in winter. Still to be found in the mountain regions, the Aphrodites are scarce around the coast of Cyprus.
With proper care, nutrition and preservation of the true Aphrodite strain, we believe that this will prove to be one of the largest breeds in the world.
Cyprus Aphrodite Description
- Head – From the front a long triangle, cheek line straight. Long straight muzzle and nose, with a slight dip under the height of the eyes. Strong chin and teeth. Front slightly rounded, slight dome to the forehead.
- Eyes – Olive shaped, from a bit rounder to a bit more oval. All colours allowed. Pale blue and light yellow is valued to be as good as dark blue and green. Colour should be uniform.
- Ears – Wide at the base, medium to large ears, placed in form of an open V with a slightly rounded space between the ears on the top-head.
- Body – Big and strong. Elegant, lean muscular body, not cobby. Long back and neck. Muscular shoulders and hips. Big body measurements. Morphology develops quickly. Due to development of breed, kitten could be less muscular but big boned from the beginning. Back legs slightly longer than front legs.
- Tail – Medium to long and in balance with the body measurement. In shorthair variety tip of tail more slender than the heavy root.
- Coat – Soft cotton-woolly semi-long coat with undercoat in winter, in summer much shorter and no undercoat. Not much topcoat covering, neither in summer nor in winter. Only on back very little (water-resistant) coat. Coat very soft to the touch. The longhair variety has a full, well plumed ostrich feather tail.
- Colour – All colours with the exception of chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn, pointed colours and mink. Solid colour should be without white. In bicolour non regular colour setting is desired.
Cyprus Aphrodite Temperament
Aphrodite cats have wonderfully calm temperaments and make ideal house cats. They are extremely loving and sociable and, should there be a vacant one, they like nothing better than spending hours on someone’s lap. Their coats, in general, tend not to mat but they enjoy being groomed and spoiled. It is easy to lose one’s heart to an Aphrodite as they give so much in return.
Cyprus Aphrodite Lifespan
12 to 14 years
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