{"id":164886,"date":"2022-04-14T03:17:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T03:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defused.com\/?p=164886"},"modified":"2022-04-14T03:17:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T03:17:18","slug":"pets-with-charming-genetic-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defused.com\/pets-with-charming-genetic-features\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Pets Whose Genetic Features Make Them Even More Charming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every animal is beautiful in its own way. Some are known for their beautiful fur, some for their color, others for their features or distinctive eye colors, and a lot of other qualities. Nature is the finest creator, hereby sometimes mother nature decides to bless some lucky animals with surprisingly unique traits. Genetics also plays a major role in this process. Genes like playing along and creating beautiful blends of physical characteristics.<\/p>\n

Cat and dog breeds exhibit an enormous amount of variation between breeds. Sometimes experts deliberately breed different species to attain the most suitable qualities in the resultant animal. Whereas at other times it’s all the nature that shows its magic and produces animals with amazing features which make them stand out from the crowd. We pledged to appreciate nature by collecting pictures of some of its four-legged masterpieces, which nature gifted us with. They sure are a sight to sore eyes.<\/p>\n

Excited already? Go on and scroll down to see how beautiful these differently-looking animals are and spot out what specialty they have. You’ll also find an extra treat at the end!<\/p>\n

1. The souvenir of Mexico<\/h2>\n
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via  ItsMedaveT<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the Xoloitzcuintle dog, which is a hairless dog. It is mostly found in Mexico and is considered its national treasure. Those adorably long ears are the cutest!<\/p>\n

2. The mysterious queens<\/h2>\n
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via DopeSickDumbass <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meet the Elf cats, they are a cross between sphynx and American curl. They are considered mysterious and clever due to their appearance and hypnotizing eyes however originally they are the most affectionate cats.<\/p>\n

3. These dogs look like an English man<\/h2>\n
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Cutest Ausidoodles, with the eyes of an English man<\/p>\n

4. This doggo has the ears and fur color like that of a fox<\/h2>\n
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via doom_n_gloom666<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle dog is the oldest breed of cattle dog<\/p>\n

5. An Utonagan with the charm of a wolf<\/h2>\n
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via ktotakaya<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This dog is a hybrid breed of five other breeds!<\/p>\n

6. This is a Bergamasco Shepherd and it seems like he loves African braids<\/h2>\n
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via mclardy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bergamasco Shepherd is an Italian sheepdog who loves to bond with humans<\/p>\n

7. “When you see this brindle Akita, you have no doubt that there really were tigers in their family”<\/h2>\n
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via Mutechimera<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A brindle and an Akita? Nature sure is interesting!<\/p>\n

8. A cat or a rat? A cat-rat!<\/h2>\n
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via EtherealEffigy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a Lykoi cat, which is a result of DNA mutation caused in the shorthair cat over the past 20 years. This cat is also known as the “wolf cat” although it looks nothing like a wolf.<\/p>\n

9. What a royalty!<\/h2>\n
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via pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Podenco Ibicenco also known as an Ibizan hound is a dog from the hound family, it likes hunting down rabbits.<\/p>\n

10. What a perfect half!<\/h2>\n
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via amazingnarnia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a British shorthair, her owner named her Narnia<\/p>\n

There are some breeds of animals that came out as a result of a mutation in the genes of previously existing animals, this happens due to various reasons. Some of the reasons include exposure to environmental factors or retaining only the favorable traits which increase the survival rate of an animal. Nature has its own ways and tricks, and it exactly knows which move to make.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling down to see more examples of this phenomenon!<\/p>\n

11. A Bengal tiger or a Bengal cat?<\/h2>\n
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via sukiicat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

12. Here’s the short little Albert with dreamy grey eyes<\/h2>\n
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via albertbabycat<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a munchkin cat, which is a dwarf cat another result of a mutation in the genes<\/p>\n

13.  Albert finds brushing his curly hair a hassle and you can see that from his face<\/h2>\n
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via pompous.albert<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

14. The Siberian goddess<\/h2>\n
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via siberian_reinhardt<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

15. Gisele likes showing his dark patch off<\/h2>\n
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“A Thai Ridgeback is a dog breed with metallic fur color and a ball of stiff wool on its back”<\/p>\n

16. She definitely knows she’s exceptional<\/h2>\n
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via yodathekinkalow<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a Kinkalow breed cat, which is short-legged but sure is big on personality<\/p>\n

Here are some extra treats, you’ll be surprised at how animals can possess such enchanting traits!<\/p>\n

17. I swear I am not a thief, it’s just my eyes<\/h2>\n
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via Grnteabug<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We believe in you little husky! it’s just nature got a little mischievous while creating you<\/p>\n

18. What an absolute FUZZBALL<\/h2>\n
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via GallowBoob<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

19. The heart sure is special, but the sleep style is a plus one<\/h2>\n
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via ojarinn<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

20. The meowing cow not the mooing cow<\/h2>\n
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via scotch_thecowcat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nature sure knows how to amaze everyone in the best way possible. It’s truly inspirational how even an ordinary mark can make an animal look so eye-catching. Apart from physical appearances some animals also receive personality traits that are special, you just have to find them out and you’ll have another reason for loving them a bit more. We’re sure you thoroughly enjoyed your ride along with the most innovative animal gallery of nature.<\/p>\n

If your pet has something different to flex about, do let us know in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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