Ceylon

Other names : Ceylan Cat, Sri Lankan Cat

Photo: adult cat of Ceylon breed
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The Ceylon originates, as its name suggests, from the island of Ceylon, which has since become part of Sri Lanka. They arrived in Europe for the first time in 1984 in Milan (Italy). They are an extremely rare breed and only a few individual Ceylon cats can currently be found in Italy and France. The breed recognised by the International Feline Federation until 1993. They are active cats, that love coconut pulp, just affirming their tropical origins!

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Life expectancy

The Ceylon has a life expectancy of between 14 and 16 years

Temperament

Adult size

Female Between 10 and 12 in
Male Between 12 and 14 in

Adult weight

Female Between 7 and 11 lb
Male Between 9 and 13 lb
Coat colour
Black Red Cream Blue
Type of coat
Short
Eye colour
Green
Yellow
Good to know

To make a friend for life, offer your Ceylon coconut pulp: it's their guilty pleasure!

More details about the Ceylon

Ceylon: Origins and history

In 1984, the Director of the Colombo Zoo authorised Veterinary Doctor Paolo Pellegatta to return to Milan (Italy) with 6 Ceylon cats. He started a breeding programme with them. However, the breed remains quite unknown and it is extremely rare to meet a Ceylon!

Ceylon: Purchase price

We do not have enough data to set an average price for a Ceylon cat. Because of it's rarety, this cat can cost a lot of money. As well, the price will vary according to their age and sex.
It costs on average £35 / month to provide for its needs, to provide a good quality diet and to keep him in good health.

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