What's the deal with pure breed cats?

[Adina P]

For some random reason Clark is looking at photos of Maine Coon cats on his computer right now.  No we're not getting a cat any time soon.  But I am curious about breeds with cats.  I understand buying dogs from a breeder, but is there any reason to buy a cat from a breeder vs. adopting a random cute cat from the pound?  Do pure breed cats have a slew of health issues depending on breed?  Are cat breeders as likely to be BYBs as dog breeders or is the climate different in catdom?  What knowledge or insight do my doodle peeps have on this topic?

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Awwwww...thanks!

[Pat and Traveler]

 :)  I just said he looked like a big, fluffy Siamese.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Except...and thankfully, they don't howl like Siamese
cats!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I think he is beautiful. He just looks miffed because of his coloration I think. 

[Camilla and Darwin]

He's pretty!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

: )  He reminds me of a Disney cat!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

We also have Munchkin cat. These would be the equivalent of a Dauschound Wiener dog! No elbows! Like GoldenDoodles, they are not yet recognized as a CFA Breed, so only registered in TICA. This is Jax....very short in the leg department! ;)

[F, Calla & Luca]

How strange, but he is cute.

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

F, they were originally bred as the perfect " Apartment cat". In theory, shouldn't be able to jump on counters, etc. my daughter was breeding them for quite sometime and he is one of hers from her line. LOL...these guys are lightening quick and can jump and climb as well as any cat.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Ha.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

: )

[Kyoko]

I never knew Ragdoll nor Munchkin breed!!! Interesting!! Cute!