He has a pelt, which is firm to touch. His tail has been removed. He is very vocal and makes unusual sounds that I've never heard another cat make. He's not a lap cat. Isn't declawed and has very long/sharp claws that he uses to grab things with. He loves to hunt and shiny metal things and will actually fetch. He will grab toothebrushes and carry them around in his mouth. Loves aluminum foil and rolled up wire. Crinkling foil is a good way to get him to come to you, since he's skiddish around new people. He will respond to his name "Murphy" He acts more like a dog at times then a cat.