HONEY BEAR CATS

Description

Honey Bears have a very distinctive appearance to match their unique and unusual personality. They have a broad head like the Persian with rounded, tufted ears and a nose that is medium to short in length. Their round to almond-shaped eyes come in a variety of remarkable golden colors, including pure gold, greenish gold, goldish brown, and copper with a hint of orange. Honey Bears are large, stocky cats with relatively short legs and rounded paws that display large tufts of fur. They have a shorter, fluffy tail that resembles either a skunk - or a raccoon, and is either held high or dragged low behind the Honey Bear. Born with stripes, most kittens will lighten in colour as they mature, although some Honey Bears coats darken with time and these stripes will reappear. As they age, the Honey Bears coat colors will change, and these stripes may turn into spots, fade or even disappear. Remaining stripes are usually found on the tail, legs or head and face areas.

Honey Bears are more like children than cats, although some people compare them to dogs. They follow you around and thrive on love, attention and praise.

Characteristics and Temperament

They love to be handled and will "flop" in your arms once they get to know you. Honey Bears love attention and are eager to please. They are a bit shy at first, hiding from people and situations that they are uncertain about, but once they feel safe in your company, you have a best friend for life! Honey Bears are equally friendly to other household pets as they are with humans. They seldom show signs of aggression or territorialism, preferring to make friends with their house-mates. This calm, affectionate breed is an excellent choice for owners with well-behaved children, as they are known to flee rather than fight, and have seldom been induced to scratch or bite. They are trainable using positive reinforcement methods similar to those used on dogs, and should be lavishly praised when caught in the act of doing proper "cat" stuff like using the scratching post,

using the litter box, eating and just being their affectionate, wonderful selves.

Special Requirements

Honey Bears seldom shed, despite the long, luxurious coat. Occasional brushing is necessary to prevent matting. They also have rather unusual nails, which are constantly shedding their outer shells and in some cases are un-retractable. They require regular clipping to keep them from curling back on the paw and causing the cat discomfort.