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18 March 2010

Smoosh-faced cats are extra smart. I love how the kitten is watching like an apprentice.

post by: amro at: 20:59 | 11 comments

What weird noises that cat makes.

posted by weretable and the undead chairs 18 March | 21:17

Hehe... it sounds just like Kayla, our smoosh-faced cat. Who assures us we WON'T be up against the wall when the snoutless revolution comes, but I'm not sure I believe her.

posted by BoringPostcards 18 March | 21:43

BoPo, I knew you'd appreciate this! Smooshie sounds like this cat, too. Their smooshed faces probably effect their voices.

posted by amro 18 March | 21:44

There are studies that show that most animals, but cats in particular, learn better by watching another cat/animal be taught/do a trick.

posted by The Whelk 18 March | 22:12

I think that little cat was just mad not to be getting any treats/dinner! At least by the third time.

posted by leesh 18 March | 22:26

He had a lot of self-control, though. He never went for the treats.

posted by amro 18 March | 22:32

Which is why he should have gotten to get one. :)

posted by leesh 18 March | 23:00

Hee. That last shot at the end where you just get a little glimpse of a little smooshy face in a box made me go "Eeeeee!" out loud.

posted by essexjan 19 March | 02:41

I love cats, but these smoosh-faced ones make me sad about human intervention in such radical (and icky) selective breeding. Poor ugly little mutants, it wasn't their fault!!!

posted by Meatbomb 19 March | 04:59

When my 2 cats are together, the little one knows that treats belong to the big one and she won't go for them.

posted by Obscure Reference 19 March | 06:47

Also, note the clicker training - very effective in doing behavioral stuff with cats cause it.s all positive reinforcement.

posted by The Whelk 20 March | 00:07

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