Cat Breeds /Japanese Shorthair
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Japanese Shorthair

Weight

Height

Lifespan

Breed Group

Japanese Shorthair History

Japanese Shorthair Traits

General Appearance

Coat and Coloring

Distinctive Physical Traits

Japanese Shorthair Temperament

Japanese Shorthair Care

Nutrition

Grooming

Health

Japanese Shorthair Genetic Health Conditions

  • GM2 Gangliosidosis Type II (Discovered in Japanese domestic cats)

    GM2 Gangliosidosis Type II causes muscle tremors, uncoordinated movements, difficulty eating, and blindness.

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