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About the Honey Bear
When it comes to finding the "perfect"
cat, the Honey Bear is about as close as you can get! These fabulous felines are extremely
popular - yet still quite rare, and a such, they have been a well-kept secret until fairly
recently. As more cat breeders are working at developing and perfecting the breed, more
information is being made available to the public about the Honey Bear, and hopefully
there will be more kittens available to meet the needs of cat lovers who are looking for a
chance to own one of these adorable, affectionate and unusual cats.According to the breed legend, The Honey Bear breed was scientifically created in a laboratory by adding selected genetic material from a Skunk to a female Persian cat with excellent results - a large, good-natured cat filled with fun, spirit, curiosity and an endearing personality. They love to be handled and will "flop" in your arms once they get to know you. Honey Bears love attention and are eager to please. They are a bit shy at first, hiding from people and situations that they are uncertain about, but once they feel safe in your company, you have a best friend for life!
Move over,
dogs! The Honey Bears are moving in! These amazing creatures exhibit many
"dog-like" traits! They will follow you around everywhere you go, and express a
strong desire to be involved in whatever you happen to be doing at any given time. Whether
you are taking a bath or doing the laundry, you Honey Bear is always there to lend a
helping "paw". Like dogs, Honey Bears can also be trained to fetch and
perform tricks, and they retain their kitten-like eagerness throughout their adult lives.
They are a bit clumsy, but what they lack in agility they definitely make up for in
intelligence. 
Honey Bears have a very distinctive appearance to match their
unique and unusual personality. They have a broad head like the Persian with rounded,
tufted ears and a nose that is medium to short in length. Their round to
almond-shaped eyes come in a variety of remarkable golden colors, including pure gold,
greenish gold, goldish brown, and copper with a hint of orange. Honey Bears are
large, stocky cats with relatively short legs and rounded paws that display large tufts of
fur. They have a shorter, fluffy tail that resembles either a skunk - or a raccoon, and is
either held high or dragged low behind the Honey Bear. Honey Bears seldom shed, despite
the long, luxurious coat. Occasional brushing is necessary to prevent matting. They also
have rather unusual nails, which are constantly shedding their outer shells and in
some cases are unretractable. They require regular clipping to keep them from curling back
on the paw and causing the cat discomfort.
With a unique spinal anatomy that differs slightly
from that of conventional cat breeds, the Honey Bear is very flexible. They can flop down
and get behind or under things - sometimes in very tight quarters. This
"floppiness" is partially responsible for their name, as they will flop down and
spread out on the floor as if stuck there by honey. Alert and energetic, Honey Bears
are excellent "bug hunters", and will diligently track flies, spiders and other
bugs throughout your home. They have been known to jump several feet into the air in
pursuit of their tiny prey. Honey Bears are great communicators. They have the uncanny
ability to let you know exactly what they want at any given time.
Honey Bears
are not as vocal as some cat breeds, and many of them do not purr or meow. They mature
very slowly, and do not reach their full size until about 2 years of age. Males are
generally larger than females, and can weigh between 12 and 17 pounds, while most females
range between 8 to 12 pounds. 
If you are
looking for a "true blue", 100% loving companion that will give you
unconditional love and years of fun, friendship and devotion, consider making a Honey Bear
a part of your household. Honey Bears laugh with you, cry with you, rejoice with you and
comfort you. They were literally "made" to be loved, and will return your
love, respect, understanding, care and attention tenfold. 