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{{Short description|Breed of domestic cat}}
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'''Raas cat''' (also known as '''Madurese cat''') is an [[endemic]] breed of [[domestic cat]] from [[Raas Island]] in [[Indonesia]].<ref name="kucingkita">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160414092856/http://kucingkita.com/ras-kucing/ras-kucing-asli-indonesia Ras Kucing Asli Indonesia]. kucingkita.com. Accessed 15 August 2014.</ref><ref name="portalmadura">[https://web.archive.org/web/20141021094028/https://portalmadura.com/mengenal-kucing-busok-kucing-asli-pulau-raas/6682/ Mengenal Kucing Busok: Kucing Asli Pulau Raas]. portalmadura.com. Accessed 15 August 2014.</ref><ref name="meongers">[http://www.meongers.com/lokal-indonesia/daya-tarik-warna-buso-pada-kucing-madura Daya Tarik Warna Buso pada Kucing Madura]. www.meongers.com. Accessed 21 October 2014.</ref><ref name="ipb">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160412063210/http://www.lppm.ipb.ac.id/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=541:memburu-kucing-madura-&catid=38:warta-iptek&Itemid=50 Memburu Kucing Madura]. [[Institut Pertanian Bogor]]. Accessed 21 October 2014.</ref> Raas is a pure cat breed without mixed genes from other cat breeds.<ref name="meongers" /><ref name="ipb" /> It is a rare breed<ref name="meongers" /><ref name="ipb" /> and has high [[genetic variation]].<ref name="meongers" /><ref name="ipb" /> {{As of|2016}}, it is estimated that there are less than 100 Busok Raas with pure genes remaining.<ref name="messybeast">[http://messybeast.com/southeastasian-breeds.htm BREEDS ORIGINATING FROM SOUTH-EAST ASIA]. messybeast.com. Accessed 13 June 2017.</ref>

The Busok Raas cat has four color variations – blue, black, chocolate and lilac. The breed characteristic short and curved tail. Now days Busok has independent organization known as IBRA (Indonesian Busok Raas Association)

The development of the breed only occurs on Raas Island.{{Clarify|date=September 2023}} It is protected by the local residents,<ref name=kucingkita/><ref name=meongers/> who forbid the cats from leaving the island.<ref name=tribunnews>[http://surabaya.tribunnews.com/2014/10/30/nationalcatday-perjuangkan-kucing-busok-madura #nationalcatday, Perjuangkan Kucing Busok Madura]. tribunnews.com. Accessed 31 October 2014.</ref> Usually only [[neutered]] Busok Raas cats are allowed to be taken off the island so that the purity of the breed is maintained. The birth of blue [[kitten]]s is always eagerly awaited by the local residents.{{why?|date=September 2023}} These kittens will later be given to certain people as gifts, such as cat lovers.<ref name=kucingkita/><ref name=meongers/>

== History ==
The origin of the Busok Raas is unknown. It is most likely that the breed evolved naturally on the island.<ref name=meongers/> It is likely to be an [[Asian cat]] because of the shape of its tail which is bent at the end.<ref name=meongers/><ref name=ipb/>

Information regarding the existence of domestic cats has attracted the attention of several cat lover clubs in Indonesia. The cat club wants the preservation of the Busok Raas cat to be maintained and for this cat to be recognized in the international cat community.<ref name=kucingkita/>{{Better source needed|reason=The current source is insufficiently reliable ([[WP:NOTRS]]).|date=September 2023}} Unfortunately, their breeding is deemed difficult due to local community beliefs that Busok Raas cats were only kept by nobles and [[Ulama|ulemas]].<ref name=tribunnews/> <ref name=meongers/><ref name=tribunnews2>[http://jateng.tribunnews.com/2017/08/22/ini-dia-kucing-busok-khas-pulau-raas-indonesia-mata-tajam-dan-berwibawa Ini Dia Kucing Busok Khas Pulau Raas Indonesia, Mata Tajam dan Berwibawa]. [[Tribunnews.com]]. Accessed 8 October 2017.</ref> However, several Busok Raas cats have been taken outside of Madura and can be found in [[Bandung]], [[Bogor]],<ref name="viva2">[https://www.viva.co.id/gaya-hidup/travel/984573-sumenep-gelar-39-agenda-wisata-di-2018-catat-tanggalnya Sumenep Gelar 39 Agenda Wisata di 2018, Catat Tanggalnya]. [[VIVA.co.id]]. Accessed 26 December 2017.</ref> and one in [[Semarang]].<ref name=tribunnews2/>
[[File:Lilac kecilku.jpg|thumb|Busok Raas cat variety Lilac Mink]]

== Characteristics ==
The Busok Raas has similar physical characteristics to [[leopard]]s and [[jungle cat]]s.<ref name=kucingkita/><ref name=portalmadura/><ref name=meongers/> They have a graceful appearance<ref name=meongers/> and are medium in size but larger than other cat breeds.<ref name=kucingkita/> Their face is triangular and slightly square with a slightly sharp chin.<ref name=portalmadura/> Their ears stand straight forward,<ref name="viva">[http://nasional.news.viva.co.id/news/read/631523-raas-kucing-para-bangsawan-dan-ulama-madura Raas, Kucing Para Bangsawan dan Ulama Madura]. [[VIVA.co.id]]. Accessed 13 June 2017.</ref> and are long and pointed.<ref name=meongers/> They have a long tail with most of the tip bent.<ref name="meowmagz">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160629143743/http://meowmagz.com/2015/08/raas-kucing-asli-indonesia-dari-madura/ Raas, Kucing Asli Indonesia Dari Madura]. meowmagz.com. Accessed 13 June 2017.</ref> Eyes are dark green <ref name=portalmadura/> and usually blue in cats with dark brown<ref name=ipb/> with an oval shape and not too wide.<ref name=portalmadura/>
[[File:Coklat1.jpg|thumb|Busok Raas chocolate variation]]
Their fur is short, fine and soft<ref name=portalmadura/> in solid patterns,<ref name=messybeast/> two colors,<ref name=kucingraas>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161030161239/http://kucingraas.co.id/kucing-raas-kucing-busok-dan-kucing-kecubung/ Kucing Raas, Kucing Busok dan Kucing Kecubung]. kucingraas.co.id. Accessed 8 April 2017.</ref> and color dots,<ref name=kucingkita/><ref name=portalmadura/><ref name=meongers/> in blue (grey) and cinnamon (dark brown).<ref name=messybeast/> The blue color can be present in a solid and two-color pattern with blue fur found on most of the body and white on the chest and stomach with unclear boundaries.<ref name=messybeast/> Meanwhile, cinnamon color can be present in a solid pattern or color dots.<ref name=messybeast/> Cats with a blue color are known as '''Busok cat''', while those with a cinnamon color are known as '''Amethyst cat'''.<ref name=kucingraas/> The amethyst cat is the type that appear most rarely and is classified as a recessive color.<ref name=meongers/><ref name=ipb/> However new black and lilac variations have emerged.

== Personality ==
[[File:Kitten Busok.jpg|thumb|Busok Raas kitten]]
Wild Busok Raas cats are afraid of humans and are difficult to adapt to.<ref name=tribunnews/>
The Busok Raas cat has a more family-friendly character after breeding and refining until the 4th generation (F4). This cat really appreciates those who care for it. They are quiet, very shy and guarded, but over time, once they are used to their new environment they adapt and become very friendly.<ref name=Hewanee>[https://hewanee.com/kucing-busok/ Kucing Busok, Ras Asli dari Pulau Raas Madura Indonesia]. Hewanee.com. Accessed 9 February 2022.</ref> Some become spoiled house cats.{{Citation needed|date=September 2023}}

The [[weaning]] period of kittens is marked very clearly, and at the age of 3 months he will do so until he is able to give birth a maximum of three times in one year. In certain situations,{{Vague|date=September 2023}} it is best to breed them when their body condition returns, looking muscular and fat so that during the next pregnancy the kittens and mother will be in prime condition.

== See also ==
* [[List of cat breeds]]

==References==
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[[Category:Natural cat breeds]]
[[Category:Rare cat breeds]]
[[Category:East Java]]