Maine Coon Cats have been around for more than a century. In fact, the first reference to them is from the 17th century in the United States. In fact, a Maine Coon cat is mentioned in literature in 1861. The next known mention of the Maine Coon is 1895, when a Maine Coon won the…
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What Is A Maine Coon Cat?
The Maine Coon Cat is a domestic breed of cat. In fact, it is one of the largest domestic cats in existence, and is characterized with a bushy tail, which is usually striped and long fur. The Maine Coon Cat is native to North America. In fact, it is believed that the Maine Coon is…
The Singapura Cat
Out of the many cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association, the Singapura is probably the breed with the strongest will to survive. These tough little cats have endured almost impossible conditions to grow and thrive. This breed is also called the drain cat because the cats originally lived in the water culverts of…
Is A Turkish Van Cat Right For You?
If you are looking for a rare, distinctive looking longhair cat, then you may want to take a close look at the Turkish Van. This cat breed is also known as the swimming cat, since the Van, unlike other cats, actually enjoys taking a leisurely swim. With their love of water, it is no wonder…
Are You Ready To Buy A Cat
So,you’ve decided that you want to have a pet cat. However, before you shop for your kitten, you may need to consider a few important things. After all, finding out that a cat is not for you after you’ve already grown attached can be heart breaking. The main reason that people have to find their…
Declawing Your Maine Coon Cat
Take a look at the claws on your Maine Coon kitten. They are certainly sharp, aren’t they? Have you noticed your kitten using his scratch pad lately? You can bet he is sharpening those claws to a fine point. On the other hand, he may be using your furniture for that purpose – and possibly…
The British Shorthair Cat
If your home has a rodent problem, then you must not own a British Shorthair. These big cats may look placid and lazy, but they are actually great hunters. After all, the British Shorthair is descended from Britain’s barn and house cats. This breed was created in the late nineteenth century. Despite its early popularity,…
The Bombay Cat
If you’ve always wanted to own one of the dangerous and powerful big cats, but don’t want to risk endangering your life, you may want to consider a domestic cat that looks like the deadly black panther, the Bombay. After all, the breeder who developed the Bombay created this breed so that she could have…
Caring For Your Maine Coon Kitten
You’ve just brought your Maine Coon Kitten home. Isn’t he adorable? Hopefully, he is running here and there, checking out his new digs. Hopefully, he is being curious about everything around him – and hopefully, he is talking to you and you are listening. It is important to remember that you’ve just taken this little…
The Birman Cat
Do you want a cat that is considered to be a sacred animal? Many people think that the beautiful Birman cat breed originated from cats that guarded the Burman temples. This breed is even rumored to have helped the Burmese monks fight off attackers when a Birman’s coat turned the golden color of the goddess…