my cat is REALLY long, like a weasel!

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QUESTION: I'm hoping you can help me identify my cat's breed (or the part of her that gives her a very, very long body).   She doesn't look Siamese.  I've never seen a cat with such a long torso. Any thoughts?  Thanks very much for your help.

ANSWER: Kathy,

Do you have a picture?

There are a couple of breeds that do have very long torsos, usually with very long legs.  A couple of pictures from different angles would be helpful.

Best regards... Norm

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Jazmin 4   QUESTION: Here are the photos you requested.  (It looks like I can only send you one at a time.)  Thanks again!

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Kathy,

Thank you for sending all four pictures.

What I think she is most like is a blue mackeral tabby short haired Oriental.  Orientals have Siamese like bodies (long and svelte), but come in a variety of colors and patterns.  Usually, they have very short tight coats, but, coming from the feral population (originally), her coat is a bit different.  However, her body style is more oriental than anything else. These cats tend to come with a longer wedge shaped heads, slighter boning, all of which fits together to make a daintier looking but very tough kitty.

I hope this helps.

Best regards... Norm.