The Bramble cat - photo credit: Gary Bramlett - see base of post.
The Bramble cat is named after the founder Gary Bramlett and for the reason that the coat is wiry. Just to be absolutely precise a bramble bush is a particular type of prickly shrub or bush which is difficult to negotiate if one is inclined to pick fruit from it. The term "bramble" would also seem to refer to the "wiry underbrush" (src: Designer Cat Association) found in bushes. The coat is not prickly but very nice to touch. This is a nice name.
The Bramble cat is registered with the Rare and Exotic Feline Registry (REFR). The breed was created at Gary Bramlett's cattery Magnoliachat Cattery. Gary was influenced by the Bengal (a very athletic cat with plenty of "bling"), the Peterbald (a cat with a sparse and very interesting coat that varies between hairless and a "brush") and other breeds, which have been incorporated into the breeding program.
Having some Bengal in the breed means that this cat is very agile and athletic. In terms of character it will also mean that this cat is active and perhaps a little mischievous.
The Bramble cat has a wide range of coat types the most usual being a rosetted (cloud like spots) coat that is a ticked (broken appearance). The Abyssinian has the classic ticked coat. The Bengal has the classic rosetted spots (see Bengal cat coat). The American Wirehair has the classic wirehair coat.
Bramble cat - Photo: I have published this photograph without first seeking Gary Bramlett's permission. I very rarely do this. I have done it on this occasion for the sake of expediency and provided a link to Gary Bramlett's cattery in return. If anyone objects, please leave a comment and I'll remove the picture immediately. Update: see Gary's comment below - thanks Gary.
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Sources:
- Gary Bramlett's website
- Messybeast
- The Designer Cat Association
Hi, I am Gary Bramlett (you had the spelling a little wrong on my name, but right on the cat breed). I don't mind you posting the picture at all. For more information, my email is garybr01@aol.com. I will be glad to answer any questions about this wonderful and exciting breed. The coat is not curly, it lies flat against the body. The cat has absolutely no shedding at all. A wonderful breed for those looking for the exotic, yet lovable. Very entertaining breed of cat. Plenty of videos on youtube. Just put "Magnoliachat" in the search engine.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment and picking up on the typo on your name - I'm sorry about that and have corrected it.
Thanks to for the extra information. It is really nice to get info. from the source. I have slightly amended the post to make reference to your comment.
No problem! Glad to help in any way I can. The cat is growing in popularity now. I am an established breeder of the Peterbald and am one of the oldest continuous breeders of the Peterbald in the U.S. - still have the first Peterbald in the U.S., which is the daughter of the very first Peterbald. The Bramble is a a much different cat than the Peterbald and appeals to a different group of people. Please feel free to email me anytime for more information at garybr01@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi Gary, thanks again for the extra information. This is appreciated. I am glad the Bramble cat on this site is top on a Google listing at the moment. I'll list your cattery on the Peterbald page too.
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