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OJOS AZULES - RARE CAT FOUND IN AUSTRALIA? IS "WOMBAT" AN OJOS AZULES?

by A.M. SCHNEIDER
(AUSTRALIA)

IS WOMBAT AN OJOS AZULES?

IS WOMBAT AN OJOS AZULES?

THIS CAT WOMBAT WAS FOUND BY US AS A KITTEN IN THE MIDDLE OF A COUNTRY ROAD NEAR WINDELLAMA N.S.W. IN AUSTRALIA OVER A YEAR AGO.

HAS SHE GOT THE SAME GENETIC MAKEUP AS THE OJOS AZULES?

IS SHE MERELY AN AUSTRALIAN FERAL MOGGIE OR HAS SOMEONE BEEN IMPORTING THESE RARE AMERICAN CATS INTO AUSTRALIA AND DUMPING THEM IN THE BUSH NEAR WINDELLAMA?

HOW RARE IS A CAT THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS? AT LEAST SHE IS PRETTIER THAN THE RATHER ORDINARY KITTEN WHICH IS THE ONLY OTHER BLUE EYED SOLID PICTURED ON THIS SITE.

WE HAVE NOT DESEXED HER YET AS SHE IS KEPT INSIDE AND WE WERE NOT SURE WHETHER ANYONE ELSE WOULD BE KEEN TO BREED FROM HER. SHOULD SHE BE KEPT ENTIRE AND BRED FROM OR SHOULD WE GO AHEAD AND GET HER DESEXED?


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OJOS AZULES - RARE CAT FOUND IN AUSTRALIA? IS "WOMBAT" AN OJOS AZULES?

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Nov 09, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hi Erika
by: Michael (PoC Admin)

Message to Erica.

Thanks for the comment. Sorry for the delay in responding. If you would still like to send a picture or two please send them to this email address:

mjbmeister [at] gmail.com

Your English is great by the way!
Nov 08, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		DON'T!!!!
by: Noel

I would not get wombat desexed if she is one of that breed ,their the rarest cat I know of and so cute besides I've had cats desexed before and after they died of old age regerted it alot because I only had a few pictures to remeber them by , I'd wait and get her checked by a vet, rabies shots ext... then see if you can breed her it's a very pretty cat
Oct 31, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ojos Azules cat
by: erika

Hi,
I'm a cat lover as many of you are. I came looking in the internet about orange cats with blue eyes. Let me explain... I've had cats my entire life and I know about cat breeds, I have books on the matter... I'll get to the point. My boyfriend has a lot of cats, they breed with each other. the youngest litter of kittens were all orange in color- 3 with blue eyes. I thought they were going to change to green/hazel with time. but two of them did not. I adopted two, 1 - female with green eyes and her little brother - orange with blue eyes.
They are like 5 months now and I've seen little to the blue eyed one, there's only a little green in the center, not very noticeable. The rest It's bright blue.

I took a photo. I can send it to you if you want to examinate it. I'm not really sure if this is a "ojos azules" but I know that there's the rarest fur color/eye combination I've ever seen in cats.

By the way, I'm from Mexico. Sorry about my english.
Oct 09, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blue Eyes
by: Allison

It's a shame that blue-eyed cats tend to have health problems when they are bred (whether deafness, being crossed-eyed, etc.) because that eye color is very pretty. But health concerns must come first. We can enjoy the trait as a recessive one when it appears. I hope to have a blue-eyed cat one day, but I'll just get one from an animal shelter.

What I don't understand is the outrage against the Ojos Azules as a breed. If done well, there should be no problem establishing them as a breed. The manx breed has the same problem with lethal genes, and most accept it as a breed. Like the Ojos azule, the manx tail-less trait is a lethal trait when the manxes are bred to each other (it's a lethal homozygous dominat trait, I believe-- those with that genotype die as fetuses). To off-set this, breeders breed manxes to either tailed manxes (or stumpies) or even to Domestic shorthairs. That way the kittens only get one copy of the tail-less gene.

Oh well, everyone's entitled to their opinion, and hopefully breeders of this new breed will strive to create as healthy a breed as possible.

Wombat is adorable. I'm glad you decided not to breed her and had her spayed; there are enough cats out there that need homes, blue-eyed ones included. Enjoy her as a pet!
Nov 02, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		All of the below
by: Anonymous

Don't know how old this is but it is wise to get all animals to be fixed and not allow them to breed just for money or rarity. I'm 16 and have nine cats and all have been fixed to avoid any unwanted litters all my cats are in good health and thats all that matters, not cute little fluffy kittens being born every two month. Wombat everyone will agree that having the cat de-sexed is a good idea wereas if you let the cat have kittens any problem could arise such as a stuck birth, which can also be fatal for the mother and the offspring. Everyone here as the cats best interests at heart, and yes she is a stunning cat and will make a lovely cat, and i'm not saying you don't care but, if you loved Wombat so much it wouldn't bother you about getting her de-sexed.

One question does Wombat has a white tailtip? if so no doubt she is a Ojos azules
Sep 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Pests
by: Jenny

I dont believe I ever said to kill any cats or harm them. I just wish to see them all desexed and not to be bred from. I dont blame the cat and I am fully aware that the problem was caused by man. Thanks for pointing that out though! By the way, I am a cat lover, and have worked in an animal shelter for the past few years so I have seen first hand cats destroyed due to lack of homes. Doesnt make sense to breed more when cats are on death row, does it?
Sep 28, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feral cats - Jenny's comment
by: Anonymous

Jenny, I think you have forgotten that people caused the feral cat problem that so upsets a large number of Australians.

As we created the problem we should deal with it in a human and reasonable manner. We shouldn't call feral cats "pests". There should be a gradual reduction in feral cat populations by the tried and tested trap, neuter, return process.

Inhumane and cruel killing of cats is I believe unacceptable and indicates a less than good standard in human behavior
Sep 27, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aussie Pests
by: Jenny

Desex 'Wombat' and any other cat in Australia. Cats are the most widespread pest in our country and we have no room for any more. Try rehoming some unwanted cats before considering breeding supposed rare or exotic breeds and spare a thought for our already overcrowded animal shelters packed to the rafters with unwanted moggies. Spare a thought for our wildlife and consider our unique country rather than the unique colouration of a killers fur or eyes.
Jun 26, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Farewell Ojos Azules
by: Wombat

Hi, this is Wombat from Windellama, I am going in for my desexing today, the Ojos Azules breed is stuffed and they have missed out on the opportunity for me to have blue eyed kittens. I could have added new blood to the breed but now I never will. I resume my life as a pet - feral moggies of the world unite against these pretentious breed societies - we are just as pretty as any of your inbred, expensive freaks!
Jun 03, 2008
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by: Anonymous

Hi,

Thanks for the posts after mine. I agree; it seems as if this is an Ojos Azules but further research needs to be done. This is a rare cat but that is on the basis of registered (with cat associations) Ojos Azules. There may be more unregistered than we think.

Thanks though for the original submission and the comments.

Regards
Michael
POC Admin
Jun 03, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		wow
by: Anonymous

Wow that is a rare cat.
Jun 03, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		do not desex wombat!!!
by: Anonymous

If Wombat is an ojos azules then the earlier post would be right. But that is not for sure. Wombat could have a separate mutation for blue eyes. Perhaps this mutation does not carry the deformities of ojos azules. If there is a way to find out i suggest you try it, but do not breed this cat to a ojos azule because if it indeeed is the same mutation it could be fatal to the litter. I do not know any other way to find out besides genetic testing, which is expensive. On the plus side this cat certainly has eyes of a deeper blue than the picture of the ojos azule. i would suggest you do not desex it yet as that is very final.
May 14, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Breeding Ojos Azules
by: Anonymous

Hi, Thanks for your submission.

Yes, you seem to have found a rare cat as she/he has blue eyes and is not a color point cat.

According to my research this is one of the rarest cat breeds. See the page on rare cat breeds.

In answer to your question, please have another look at the Ojos Azules page on this site. You'll see that in my view it is not wise to breed this cat.

That of course is my view. Others may think differently. You might get a second opinion on this cat by the way. In seems that the genetic mutation that produces blue eyes in non-color point cats happens from time to time (it is recessive I understand) and all over the world.

In the West it is considered a rare cat breed. But your cat would not satisfy the cat associations as he/she has no pedigree (unless she is a lost purebred pedigreed cat). There are a lot of things to consider before embarking on breeding and my firm view is enjoy and care for this cat and do no more. You'll get a sure reward. Cat breeding is difficult and not very profitable if done to a high standard.

I would spay/neuter as this is considered the best course of action generally as cats can breed very successfully and whole cats can spray too much and be plain difficult due to mating instincts.

Michael
POC Admin



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