alkyd albertine: Olympic Cats!

norwegianforestcat 196x300 Olympic Cats!

The Norwegian Forest Cat (you'll have to read article to find out what this cutie is competing in)

Every wonder what breeds are the most popular in various countries?

Curious about the personality traits of each breed would impact what they competed in if they were Olympic athletes? What, just me?

Well, now you can find out. Find out about the most popular cat breeds, where they are popular, and just for fun, how you say ?cat? in each language AND how the cats say ?meow.?

What? You thought they said ?meow? everywhere? Nope. Each country has its own way of saying what cats, well, say.

Enjoy this one. It?s a LOT of fun.

Ethiopian or Egyptian Team
The history of the Abyssinian Cat is confused; is it from Ethiopia or Egypt? Is it just a hybrid of a bunch of English cats? No one really knows.
But the Abyssian is well known for its energy and ability to jump, so clearly in the Olympics, this kitty would be a high jumper.
In Amharic (the most common language in Ethiopia) cats are called "demate". In Arabic, cats are "Qit."
Image Credit: Flickr/Magpie372

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Team USA! American Shorthair
This kitty, of course, is a popular cat in the USA, and with it's long and lean frame is clearly a distance runner.
As you all know, likely, reading this, we call them cats in the USA and cats here say, "meow."
Image Credit: Flickr/LisaCee

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France Competitor: The Birman
This stately cat nearly died out during WWII, leaving just one breeding pair. Eventually the line was restored, and the Birman is THE cat in France.
In France, cats are "chat" and say, "Miaou."
As loyal friends that are less active than other cats, clearly the Birman is a skeet shooter.
Image Credit: Flickr/Jorbasa

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China: The Dragon Li
Ah, the lovely Dragon Li cat of China is known for its small stature and strong muscles.
CLEARLY a gymnast.
In China, cats are both called and say, "Mao."
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Denmark: The Exotic Shorthair
This kitty was bred to be a short-haired Persion so that you can have the personality of the Persia without the mess of hair. Very popular in Denmark.
With their stocky build and flat faces, I bet they are weight lifters.
In Denmark, you call a cat a "kat" and cats say "maivv."
Image Credit: Flickr/ah7trude

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Spain: The Maine Coone
The largest of the domestic cats, the Maine Coone is clearly a basketball player.
In Spanish, cats are called, "Gato" and say, "Miau."
Image Credit: Flickr/ToddQuinn

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Norway: The Norwegian Forest Cat
This gorgeous cat is, sadly, a member of the winter Olympics team, so he's just enjoying the show this time around.
In Norway, cats are called, "Katt" and say, "Mjau."
Image Credit: Flickr/Sheepies

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Korea: The Oriental
No, really, this breed is very popular in Korea. These cats are highly vocal, fiercely loyal, and thin and wirey.
Obviously, they are runners.
In Korea, cats are called, "Koyangi" and say, "Nyoang."
Image Credit: Flickr/Lilshepard

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Japan: The Persian
Ah, the Persian, with their beautiful fur and smooshed faces! Of COURSE they are popular in Japan.
The Persian is another winter olympic competitor, in ice skating. NATURALLY.
In Japan, cats are called, "Neko" and say, "Nyan."
Image Credit: Flickr/Magnusbrath

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Britian: The Ragdoll
The Ragdoll kitty is as cute as a persian but doesn't have the smooshed face. Wildly popular in the US, it's also a big favorite of the Brits, who are housing the Olympics this year!
Yeah, in England cats are cats and say meow.
Image Credit: Flickr: Andreas Solberg

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Hungary: The Siamese
The noisiest cat in the world, the Siamese doesn't actually compete in the Olympics, but is the parent of an Olympic Champion. You can hear their cries across the gym.
In Hungary, cats are called "Maska" and say "Miaaau."
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Russia: The Sphinx
This cat (who is named DROID, which is adorable) is very popular in Russia (and is frequently tattooed, alas).
The Russians compete in everything and often win, but I believe the Sphinx would definitely be one of those teeny, tiny, freakishly thin female gymnasts.
In Russian, cats are "Koshka" and say, "Myau."
Image Credit: Flickr/Just Chaos

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