Related: Oriental Shorthair Cat's Barely-Audible 'Honks ... This breed is the cousin of the Siamese cat, though Oriental Shorthairs can come in a wide variety of coat colors.

Spotted cat breeds are both rare and beautiful. They are popular with owners but can be expensive to purchase as there are not that many breeders. Some are entirely domestic but others are hybrid ...

The CFA and the Canadian Cat Association both recognize a separate breed, called the colorpoint shorthair, which is essentially a Siamese with more allowable colors and patterns, including lynx point.