34 CURIOUS LOXG-HAIRED CAT. 



I do not remember having seen a white Russian " long- 

 hair," and I should feel particularly obliged to any of my 

 readers who could supply me with further information on 

 this subject, or on any other relating to the various breeds 

 of cats, cat-life and habits. I am fully aware that no two 

 cats are exactly alike either in their form, colour, movements, 

 or habits ; but what I have given much study and attention 

 to, and what I wish to arrive at is, the broad existing 

 natural distinctions of the different varieties. In this way I 

 shall feel grateful for any information. 



The above engraving and description of a very peculiar 

 animal is from Daniel's "Rural Sports," 1813 : 



" This Cat was the Property of Mrs. Finch, of Maldon, 

 Essex. In the Account of this Liisus Natures^ for such 

 it may be deemed, the Mother has no other Likeness 

 of her Production, than her Colour, which is a taivny 



