Speaking of bizarre breeding (and going off topic,) I recently met my first "Sphinx" cat. For those who don't know, the Sphinx is the variety used for "Mr. Bigglesworth" in the Austin Powers movies. They're very strange looking. It looks like they have no fur, but they do, and it's very soft. Furthermore, they're very, very friendly and well-behaved. I understand the objections to extremes of breeding, but I was charmed by the affectionate Sphinx.