So what breed is Dusty, the klepto-kitty?
Earlier this week, I posted a blog with video on AnnArbor.com's pet section of a cat with a habit that has gained a lot of attention: bringing home objects to his owners. How many? Hundreds. Not only did his antics get attention, but so did his appearance. From first glance, Dusty has the characteristics of a Siamese, but with a few variances. Flickr photo courtesy of stevevoght A couple of comments on the post indicated that others were as enamored by his appearance as I was. After a little sleuthing and a good shove in the right direction by one of the readers, Dusty's breed was revealed: the very generous feline is a Showshoe , a breed that has been around for about 45 years. Much like other unusual cat breeds, the Showshoe results from a genetic mutation . It was first seen after a breeder's Siamese gave birth to three kittens with the fur pattern. They are rare, because of the challenge of reproducing the correct coat markings . They share a lot ...