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Long-haired white [2 records]

Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
  • Genetics
  • Pets
OBS

Long-haired cats used to be called Persians and a long time ago Angoras // the -- were introduced into France (...) they were called Angoras [p.38. Also: angora cat, MECAT 72 127]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats
  • Génétique
  • Animaux d'agrément
OBS

le -- (...) est un exemple typique d'une race de luxe, dont la constitution délicate ne s'adapte pas aux milieux froids et humides.

Spanish

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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
  • Genetics
  • Pets
OBS

The coat of this breed should be pure white without a single colored hair. The eyes may be either deep blue or orange.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats
  • Génétique
  • Animaux d'agrément
OBS

Le Persan blanc [...] Les yeux des persans blancs, d'un bleu topaze, sont simplement merveilleux.

Spanish

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