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Reproductive data on four breeds of purebred cats raised in Italy
| Breed | Mean age at puberty (months ± SD) | Gestation length (days ± SEM) | Mean age of the queen at delivery (years ± SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal | 10.3 ± 5.8 | 64.2 ± 0.5 | 0.9 ± 0.5 |
| MC | 9.6 ± 2.1 | 64.8 ± 0.4 | 1.0 ± 0.6 |
| NFC | 9.7 ± 3.2 | 65.7 ± 0.4 | 1.0 ± 0.5 |
| Persian | 16.8 ± 9.7 | 64.6 ± 0.2 | 0.9 ± 0.5 |
| Total ± SD | 12.3 ± 7.4 | 64.7 ± 2.4 | 1.5 ± 0.5 |
MC = Maine Coon; NFC = Norwegian Forest Cat
