Draft:Ceylon Cat

Ceylon Cat
Ceylon Cat
Origin	Sri Lanka
Breed standards
WCF	standard
	Domestic cat (Felis catus)

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The Ceylon cat is a short haired cat breed from Sri Lanka. It is still relatively unknown.

History

The Ceylon cat owes its name to the island of Sri Lanka, which was formerly a British Colony called British Ceylon. Unlike most other pedigree cats, it originated there as a natural breed without any deliberate breeding by humans. Since Sri Lanka is home to only two other species of small cats besides domestic cats, the Jungle cat and the Rusty-spotted cat, it is possible that the different species interbred, resulting in the formation of the Ceylon cat.

Paolo Pellegatta discovered the Ceylon cat on his travels through Sri Lanka and was so enthusiastic about the breed that he took several Ceylon cats back to Italy with him. In the following years, he returned to Sri Lanka mutiple times to bring more cats to Italy, where they have since become very popular and are bred by clubs.

In 1984, the Ceylon was presented for the first time at an international cat show in Erba (Lombardy), where it delighted the audience. The 'Club Amatori del Gatto di Ceylon' (Friends of the Ceylon Cat) was founded with the aim of promoting the spread of the Ceylon cat. The FIAF (Federazione Italiana Associazioni Feline) recognised the Ceylon as a separate breed in 1989, as did the World Cat Federation shortly afterwards.^[1]

Appearence

The Ceylon cat varies in size from small to medium and has a fine structure. The hind legs are usually slightly longer than the front legs. Their paws are small and round. Their tail is relatively short and slightly wider at the base than at the rounded tip.

The Ceylon's head is large and has prominent cheekbones. The nose is relatively long and has a slightly pronounced stop. Its ears appear relatively large in proportion. They are set close together and sit high on the head. It has large, wide-set, almond-shaped eyes, the colour of which varies between yellow and green. The base coat colour is agouti with tabby stripes on the legs, tail and face. Another characteristic feature of the Ceylon cat is the distinct M-pattern on the forehead. Overall, the males are slightly more robust than the females.^[2]^[3]

All natural colours are permitted. There are special drawing variants of the Ceylon; Benota (ticking is evenly distributed on the back, shoulders and flanks, while the head, tail and extremities are striped and the belly is spotted), Chaus (even ticking, with less distinct stripes), Continental (even tabby in blotched, spotted or mackerel). The only forbidden variant is the absence of the tabby pattern.^[4]

Behaviour

The Ceylon is a very active cat that is considered particularly affectionate and sociable. It is also very adaptable and friendly towards strangers. It usually gets along well with other pets or cats, especially if they have grown up together. As the Ceylon is very lively, owners should ensure that it gets enough exercise. If the home is large enough and has a cat-proof balcony, the Ceylon does not necessarily need access to the outdoors due to its adaptability.^[5]

References

^ "Gatto di Ceylon". Tutti Pazzi Par i Gatti. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
^ "Ceylonkatze – quirliger Wirbelwind auf vier Pfoten". Fressnapf. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
^ The Complete Cat Breed Book. DK Publishing. 2013. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-4654-0851-8.
^ "Gatto di Ceylon". Tutti Pazzi Par i Gatti. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
^ "Ceylonkatze – quirliger Wirbelwind auf vier Pfoten". Fressnapf. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

[1] "Gatto di Ceylon". Tutti Pazzi Par i Gatti. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

[2] "Ceylonkatze – quirliger Wirbelwind auf vier Pfoten". Fressnapf. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

[3] The Complete Cat Breed Book. DK Publishing. 2013. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-4654-0851-8.

[4] "Gatto di Ceylon". Tutti Pazzi Par i Gatti. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

[5] "Ceylonkatze – quirliger Wirbelwind auf vier Pfoten". Fressnapf. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

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