| The American Keuda cat has only been in | | | | that allow them to lengthen their legs. |
| development since about 2002 and therefore is not | | | | Keuda's come in a wide range of appearances, some |
| actually a fully-registered and widely-known breed. | | | | look like Havana Browns, others more akin to a |
| Keuda is an abbreviation for Kitten Evaluation Under | | | | Siamese cat, there are those that resemble a |
| Direct Assessment, this term originated from a | | | | concoction of different breeds, while many more |
| program in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, that | | | | closely resemble a whole list of other recognized |
| was attempting to breed a superior quality barn cat | | | | feline species. |
| from semi-feral specimens; the aim of the program | | | | Most of these types of cats have shortish coats yet |
| was to produce a cat with the hardiest qualities and | | | | there are a few in the breed with longer ones; they |
| strong genes. | | | | have small muzzles, protruding wide eyes, and |
| American Keuda's are often compared to another | | | | lustrous, satiny fur that comes in several colors, |
| breed, the Egyptian Mau, whom they resemble; they | | | | including black, white, red, blue, chocolate, cream, |
| have similar physiques, personalities and the same | | | | golden, shaded (some with tabby markings), bicolors |
| curious looking belly flap unique to the species. | | | | and tortoiseshells. |
| Physically powerful and adept runners, the Keuda is | | | | They are renowned as being a 'working cat' and are |
| smart and alert and loves warmer weather and will | | | | suited for life in rural areas and are really a classic |
| even go swimming on occasions. With an average | | | | farm pet; making ideal family companions, they are |
| bone-sized physique, these cats are capable of | | | | flexible, bright-natured and softly vocal. |
| running like a cheetah, owing to the unique body flaps | | | | |