The 5 Coolest Pets Humanity Has Bred into Existence

Cracked.com ^ | August 13, 2012 | E. Reid Ross, Meg Anastasia

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Scientists love themselves some genetic engineering. Like all uses of science, selectively breeding animals can result in creepiness -- we recently covered a handful of designer pets that seem specifically designed to haunt your dreams. But domesticated gene meddling isn't completely immune to awesomeness. Sometimes, just sometimes, what comes out of the test tube is less Cthulhu and more like the kickass pets you always wanted as a kid. For instance ...

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WARNING: Some foul language, much cuteness at link.

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[a fool in paradise]

Can I get a Liger?

[a fool in paradise]

Do the stripes make my ass look bigger?

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[dfwgator]

[JoeProBono]

[ApplegateRanch]

the Pixie-Bob, the result of what is claimed to be naturally occurring trysts between barn cats and American bobcats. Of course, it pays to remember that they're also known as "Legend Cats" because there is no proof that the above scenario has ever actually occurred.

There is ample proof, however, that bobcats do love barn cats... for dinner.

[1010RD]

That site’s editors intentionally add foul language to every posting.

[Young Werther]

I be Taylored?

[R. Scott]

I don’t know about that big cat. My Little Killer can be mean and I have the scars to prove it.

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*shrug* It’s Cracked.com.

[BO Stinkss]

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BTDT, FRiend.

[1010RD]

Agreed, but it would be great if someone found a family friendly site. I don’t like to see or hear that stuff myself.

Wimp.com is a great video site. It’s witty, funny and innovative, but without the vulgarity. I worry that these least-common-denominator sites just drag us all down, particularly young men and boys.

America needs mature, thoughtful men. I notice that any gaming site is peppered with juvenile humor, porn ads, and silliness. Tech sites are the same. Why? Is it because men are base or is it an appeal to the baser instinct?

I don’t buy the narrative that geek = pervert or even immature.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[ZULU]

They left out all the incredible species of reptiles, amphibians and tropical fish which have been developed into very fine “exotic” pets.

[ZULU]

They left out all the incredible species of reptiles, amphibians and tropical fish which have been developed into very fine “exotic” pets.

[SkyDancer]

[Emperor Palpatine]

The Wolf/Dog cross is quite nice.....

[Emperor Palpatine]

Then there's the new designer cat breed that's verboten to own in Germany.......

[Titan Magroyne]

>>> “Trust me. I am not someone with whom you wish to trifle.”

Wow! Perfect caption to go along with that perfect glare. LOL

[martin_fierro]

Big cat = big poop.

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Big litterbox.

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Amazingly gentle with that rat dog, you betcha.

[martin_fierro]

Kitteh headbump will knock you on your a55.

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Designer genes.

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Make sure it’s had its rabies shots.

[brytlea]

I think the guy in that commercial is Timothy Murphy who was also in 24 and Criminal Minds. Plays a good bad guy. LOVED that little giraffe.

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Tough love.

[brytlea]

Being “really” funny is hard. Saying “naughty” words is easy. You do the math.

[dervish]

My favorite screwball comedy

http://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Baby-VHS-Katharine-Hepburn/dp/6304383177

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

"Saarloos wolfhound playing with a Chihuahua" my foot! He is testing him for size before eating him.

I do want a Savannah Cat though. Anyone want to contribute to the GetHTBaSavannahCat fund?

[TexasRepublic]

With a big cat like that, your name would be Claud Bahls.

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I gave at the office. ;^)

[goat granny]

I really love Savannah's also. But the price begins at 1000 dollars and up....if it gets out accidentally, that would be double the pain, lost kitty, loss money. They sure are magnificent....

[Emperor Palpatine]

A grand, huh? That seems about right.

Shar-Pei puppies go for about $1,600 here.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Sometimes you can get “discount kitties” because their marks aren’t just right. Savannah are so neat though that even the discounts are snatched up for far more then I could scrape up.

[To Hell With Poverty]

You forgot about lawsuits for emotional distress from the terrified neighbors, LOL. ;)

[tob2]

I absolutely hated that commercial!

[goat granny]

a cat that looks somewhat wild walking through your doggie dog can cause some panic....

[goat granny]

A Manx resembles a bobcat and are the only cats born with a stub of a tail like a bobcat. Also has tuffed ears...My mom had one....My dad was a mounted cop and they had cats to keep mouse populations down in the stables and out of one little was only 1 Manx...They figured it could have been a throw back from earlier breeding..but the cat got out and we never saw it again....

[BigEdLB]

Off topic - That is a dangerous wild animal. Not a pet.

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SO not going there...

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Designer genes.

Did you know diarrhea was hereditary?

It runs in your genes (jeans). ;o)

[Ultra Sonic 007]

America needs mature, thoughtful men.

Say no more.

The Art of Manliness.

[MinuteGal]

bttt