If you want a friendly cat and don’t mind that the breed you’ve chosen is a bit of an upstart in the cat world, since it only has existed since the nineteen sixties, you may want to consider the American Bobtail. The American Bobtail is one of only three breeds in the Cat Fancier’s Association’s…
Category Archives: Cat Breeds
The Abyssinian Cat
Abyssinian Cat Breed The Abyssinian Cat is one of the most popular breeds of short-hair cats in the world, especially in the USA. With its distinctive ticked coat and a very strong resemblance to the ancient cats of Egypt, this is an extremely beautiful and regal cat to have. It is no wonder they manage…
The Balinese Cat
The Balinese is a breed of oriental cat with long hair and Siamese-style markings, or points. They resemble a Siamese with a medium-length silky coat and a plumed tail, but not nearly as fluffy as a Himalayan, and they require much less grooming. Balinese are extremely intelligent cats, although less talkative than their Siamese ancestors….
The Asian Semi-Longhair Cat
The Asian Semi-Longhair is a cat breed similar to the Asian Shorthair except they have semi-long hair instead of short hair. These cats are normally known by the name Tiffanie. They are recognized in any of the Asian Shorthair or Burmese colors and patterns. Like the Asian Shorthair, the breed was developed in Britain, and…
Domestic Cat Breeds
Have you always wanted a cat, but heard some breeds make better pets than others? Maybe you have always wanted a cat, but do not know anything about them? There are plenty of ways to learn about cats and what breeds fit your personality. The choice can come from having an indoor, outdoor or indoor…
The Siamese Cat
The exotic and somewhat mysterious Siamese cat hails from the country of Thailand. They had always been a popular breed of cats, some even residing in royal palaces. Siamese cats, in the past, were trusted to protect royal palaces and monasteries from evil spirits. These cats were also thought of as bringing good fortune to…
A Look At Cat Breeds
Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose – hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats – which you can tell…
The Bengal Cat
Bengal cats are a hybrid variety of cats, which are very homely and friendly by nature with a very wild look. They are also very intelligent and alert. Along with being friendly, they are very good at sports. Their distinct features are markings such as spots and rosette. It has very close resemblance to the…
The Black Persian Longhair Cat
A true Black Persian is a relatively rare animal as the glossy black color is difficult to breed. Its jet black coat is silky and thick with a full frill at the neck and shoulders. The Black Persian has short thick legs, rounded large paws and short bushy tails. The head is rounded and broad…
White Persian Longhair Cat
The Persian cats originates from the Iranian plateau, traditionally known as “Persia” in the West, corresponding to the central territories of the Persian Empire. A White Persian has very long thick fur with soft undercoat, longer guard hairs and plumed tail. The cat also has short thick legs, wide round head with the ears set…