History of the Cat

Articles about the history of the feline with emphasis on the purebred and pedigreed breeds

Titles marked with a red asterisk * are for PandEcats.com members only.

• Brighton Cats
  The internet is awash with funny photos of felines. Even more so during the holidays. There are cats in hats... cats in costumes... cats in Christmas trees. Cats behaving badly... kittens being adorable. It seems that we humans are obsessed with taking photos of their cats that make us laugh, but this is not a new phenomenon. In fact, in the 1800's, there was a photographer who was renowned for his amusing photos of kitties...
  
  January 2013


• Cat Fancy Is Born
  Over 400 years ago the first cat show was held in the town of Winchester, England with the winner being awarded the coveted title of 'Best of Mouser'.
  
  February 2016


• * Cream Persian: An Historical Perspective
  An excerpted chapter from 'The Book of the Cat', published over 100 years ago.
  
  February 2008


• * Himalayan History
  Follow the history of the acceptance and progress of Himalayans in CFA including photos of the first Grand, first National Winner and first D.M.
  
  February 2002


• * History of Lynxpoint Himalayans
  Although the Himalayan breed itself was the result of decades of planned breedings, the Lynx Point really came about by accident.
  
  February 2002


• * In Search of Cats, Part 1
  Cats have been held in esteem throughout most of recorded time. Author Christopher Brock reviews collections of art and information about cats around the world.
  
  September 2004


• * In Search Of Cats, Part II
  The story about the collections of art and information about cats around the world concludes.
  
  October 2004


• * Platinum Beginnings
  The story of Silver Persian kittens who turn to Golden as adults.
  
  March 2003


• * Silver & Golden Persians
  Janice Reichle of Diadem Silver Persians discusses the origins and challenges of breeding and exhibiting in the Silver & Golden division.
  
  July 2004


• * Silver Roots: Part 1
  The first in a three part series on the beginnings of the Silver Persian.
  
  January 2003


• * Silver Roots: Part 2
  Part 2 of the history of the Silver Persian.
  
  February 2003


• * Silver Roots: Part 3
  The final article in the series detailing the history of Silver Persians.
  
  February 2003


• * Silver Tabby Persians: An Historical Persepctive
  Enjoy this historical perspective on the development of the silver tabby Persian.
  
  April 2008


• * Summer of Fire & Ice
  Enjoy a journey detailing the first appearance of the Blue Golden Persian.
  
  June 2003


• Tracking The Cat
  A five year genetic study of over 1000 felines of 22 breeds confirms that the domestication of cats about 10,000 years ago originated in an area known as the Fertile Crescent, which stretches from Turkey to northern Africa and to modern-day Iraq and Iran.
  
  August 2008


• * Very Early Golden
  This is the early history of Silver & Golden Persians
  
  August 2004


• Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 2) - The History of CFA 1906-1919, Part 1
  Learn about the early history of CFA ...
  
  March 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 3) - The History of CFA 1906-1919, Part 2
  Learn about the early history of CFA ...
  
  April 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 4) - So You Want To Put On A Show, Part 1
  Take a look at what was involved in putting on a cat show in 1959, 50 years ago!
  
  April 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 5) - So You Want To Put On A Show, Part 2
  More about the challenge of organizing early cat shows in CFA ...
  
  May 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 6) - Cats of Yesteryear - Masked Silver
  A trip back to the cats of yesteryear reveals the history of the Masked Silver Persians....
  
  June 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1959 (Part 7) - Cats of Yesteryear - The Angora
  This installment in the article series tells about the development of the Angora cat...
  
  June 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 1) - Overview & Grand Parade
  23 cats granded in the year 1960 - all Grand Champions, no Grand Premiers. This was the year a cream Persian earned his GC title at 14 years of age! Take a look back at the history of CFA ...
  
  September 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 2) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1919-1932 - Part 1
  Learn more about the early years of CFA ...
  
  October 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 3) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1919-1932 - Part 2
  Lean more about the early years of CFA ...
  
  October 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1960 (Part 4) - A Check List For Your Show
  This 1960 cat club's check list used to prepare for a cat show still has some relevance to today's modern shows ... except perhaps the reminder to arrange for horse meat!
  
  November 2009


• Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 1) - Overview & Grand Parade
  Learn about the history of CFA in the year 1961...
  
  February 2010


• Way We Were: CFA 1961 (Part 2) - Blue Tabbies Are Accepted
  The year is 1961, and blue tabbies are accepted in CFA ...
  
  February 2010


• Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 2) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1932-1942 - Part 1
  The 1962 yearbook included a reference to the turbulent times between 1932-1942 when the officers of CFA struggled to initiate new rules and procedures...
  
  September 2010


• Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 3) - CFA: Our Early Years, 1932-1942 - Part 2
  The 1962 yearbook included a reference to the turbulent times between 1932-1942 when the officers of CFA struggled to initiate new rules and procedures...
  
  October 2010


• Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 4) - The Birth Of The Blues, part 1
  Take a look back to the time to the 1920's - 1930s when the blue Persian was enjoying a golden period in CFA...
  
  October 2010


• Way We Were: CFA 1962 (Part 5) - The Birth Of The Blues, part 2
  More about the history of the blue Persian in the CFA of the 1930's...
  
  November 2010


• Way We Were: CFA 1963 (Part 2)
  Learn what was happening in CFA 50 years ago...
  
  January 2012


• Way We Were: CFA 1963 (Part 3)
  Learn what was happening in CFA 50 years ago...
  
  February 2012


• Way We Were: CFA 1963 (Part 4) The White Longhairs
  Learn about the white longhaired cats in CFA 50 years ago...
  
  March 2012


• Way We Were: CFA 1963 (Part 6) Benching a Show
  More about the CFA of 50 years ago...
  
  April 2012


• Way We Were: CFA 1963 (Part 7) Benching a Show (Part2)
  More about benching a show in the CFA of 50 years ago...
  
  April 2012


• Way We Were: CFA 1963 (Part5) The Blacks
  Learn about the history of black longhaired cats in CFA 50 years ago...
  
  March 2012


• * White Persians: An Historical Perspective
  An excerpt from Francis Simpson's 'The Book of the Cat', printed in 1903 gives the modern day breeder a historical perspective on the early development of the white Persian
  
  June 2007