Question
This weekend I visited a friend who had a new kitten (about 8 weeks old). The kitten has a fuzzy coat, but most kittens seem to have a fuzzy coat from what I can tell through internet searches.
We were trying to guess if the kitten would have a long or short haired coat as an adult. Is there a way to tell (not knowing what the parents looked like), or will we just have to wait until the kitten grows up?
Answer
Check if it has tufts of fur between the toes. That's a sign that most long and medium-long haired cats share.
Long-haired cat's paw:
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Short-haired cat's paw:
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You can see in the long-haired cat's paw, there's that sudden sprout of long hair sticking out. You'll also be able to see that with the front paws.
Answered By - Oldcat
