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This article contains affiliate links to products and partners. PetHub may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Did you know that 80% of cat breeds have only been around for 80 years; and there are only 40-70 recognized cat breeds (compared to the 195 dog breeds)? We're diving into the world of our feline friends with the experts at Basepaws, a pioneer in feline genetics -- a field that has been understudied and underfunded for years. Beckie Mossor, Basepaws' head cat coach, walks us through how our cat's DNA holds many of the mysteries about their personalities, behaviors, and overall health. Learn more about getting your cat's DNA tested by visiting Basepaws website!   00:03 Lorien Clemens Hey pet lovers, welcome to Pet Lover Geek! Did you know that 80% of cat breeds have only been around for 80 years -- isn't that incredible? And while there are 195 dog breeds that are recognized by AKC, there are only 40 to even 70 recognized cat breeds. It really depends on the organization that you talk to when you see how many there actually are that are recognized. And so today we're going to dig deep into cats and all things about cats and their DNA.... (go to article)