Classic Slim Shedu Cat

Shedu cats, also known as Elsevier cats were officially created by Orlando Elsevier in 1891 year. In that time shedu cats were just extremely big cheetah with height in withers - 100-129 cm. They became cats we know today only  in 1949, with first cat with height over 150cm, with the ability to carry full-grown man on his back. This was a male cat, named Spartak. His blood is everywhere, even in Djibbs to some degree.

All cats by that time were very closely related to each other. To avoid severe inbreeding they were mixed back with cheetahs. This provided some fresh blood but crossed out a lot of the success in selection work. In that period (1956-1970) a lot of cats were sold and the species were getting over their hard times. During 70’s several extraordinary cats were born, who provided the great fundamentals for further development of the breed.  

In 1978 breed standards were refined, all sales were banned for a long time. Dangerous and unpredictable cats were evolving into incredible animals with good characters and great abilities. In 1980  the building of the first shedu racetrack has begun. Over several years problem cats turned into extremely expensive and desired “toys” of the richer people. It was very hard to get one of those cats, at least from an official breeder. Beneath all the shiny and rich surface there were few illegal traders, who were selling kittens from those long forgotten cats, who`s ancestors were sold in middle of the 60s. Maybe those cats were not premium class beasts, but they ran smoothly and fast enough for brutal underground races.