Christened Tardar Sauce, her mother was a Calico domestic shorthair cat named Callie and her father had grey and white strips. Grumpy Cat was definitely a mixed breed and her family noted that she looked like she may have had some Persian, Ragdoll or Snowshoe in her. The family didn't breed Grumpy Cat so unfortunately, her lineage ended with her.
Known for her grumpy expression, Tardar Sauce wasn't permanently perturbed in real life. Her family wrote on her website that she was a "super cute and cuddly kitty" and thoroughly enjoyed being held and rubbed.
Aside from the photo sets, which occurred about once a week according to her website, she was a normal cat. Many users suspected that the feline's frown had been Photoshopped, so her owners shared some videos of her to prove that Tardar's face really does look a bit cranky. Tardar was born on April 4, , and although she's said to have some ragdoll, snowshoe and Siamese in her line, her mother was a calico cat and her father was a gray-and-white tabby cat.
Veterinarians said her size and shape could be genetic or neurological, but that the cranky kitty was perfectly healthy. Although Bundesen usually gave away kittens, her year-old daughter, Chrystal, fell in love with Grumpy Cat's unique appearance and insisted they keep her.
As a kitten, Tardar's fur was speckled with dark spots, which reminded Chrystal of tartar sauce. She named the cat after the condiment — misspelling it in the process — and it stuck. Despite her distinctive frown and inherent clumsiness, Tardar's owners say she was a sweet and affectionate pet. I think she likes to be held and petted sometimes, but being the pet of a year-old could make anyone grumpy," Bundesen said at the time.
After her first encounter with fame, Tardar decided to set the record straight about her disposition and released the video above in which she clarifies, "I'm not grumpy. I don't like when people call me grumpy. That's just how my face is shaped.
I look like other cats, I think. And that's a good lesson for all of us to keep in mind. One of the most bizarre-looking cat breeds humans have selectively bred is the aptly named sphynx cat, bred from cats with a rare, natural mutation that makes them almost entirely hairless. Cats have fur for a reason and this breed can suffer from sun damage and skin cancer.
They are also at risk of oils building up on their skin and need to be bathed regularly. Although humans have been selectively breeding animals for centuries, the rise of social media has led to a growing obsession with critters that look cute at the expense of their health and quality of life.
Pugs , bulldogs, and Persian cats suffer serious respiratory problems due to their squashed, brachycephalic skulls, for example. A healthy pet will live a long and happy life. This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By continuing to use our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. Share on Facebook.
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