Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Coat Type: short, dense, glossy Color: all cat colors Temperament: intelligent, playful, affectionate, good with children & dogs Cat of the Month for December Manx typically have no tail or just a stub. This playful cat loves to jump high and gets along with dogs. Where does the Manx […]
Cat Breeds
Cat breeds differ from each other in coat length and overall look, but don’t vary much in size. The breeds are customarily divided into long hair and short hair breeds. Some of the breeds came into being through natural evolution, while others were cultivated by humans trying to get a specific look.
Pedigreed cats are not just about looks; they will have a personality specific to their breed. When choosing to adopt a pedigreed cat, determine whether this personality fits your lifestyle and your personality. Also take into account that long haired cats require more grooming than the short haired breeds.
Purebred cats can be purchased from a reputable breeder or at a cat show. There are also breed specific rescues. After you’ve chosen the breed that’s right for you, you can check out PetFinder.com to find one in your area.
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LaPerm
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & long-haired varieties, both curly, soft Color: all cat colors Temperament: gentle, very affectionate, intelligent, active What is the origin of the LaPerm? The LaPerm is a mutation that came into being in 1982 in the Columbia River area of the U.S. A barn cat […]
Kurile Island Bobtail
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan, Russia Coat Type: short & medium long varieties Color: solid or bi-color without colorpoints Temperament: intelligent, gentle, affectionate, playful, good with children & dogs Russia and Japan both claim the the Kurile Island where these Bobtail cats have lived for many centuries. The Bobtail’s body is stockier than the […]
Kucing Malaysia Cat
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Malaysia Coat Type: short Color: Siamese points, tortie, agouti, seal brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, cream, all with white, white blaze on face and muzzle. Temperament: loving and friendly What is the origin of the Kucing Malaysia Cat? The Kucing Malaysia is a relatively young breed and may still be […]
Korat
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Thailand Coat Type: short to medium long, glossy, fine, no undercoat Color: silver blue with silver tips Temperament: very affectionate, gentle, playful, good with children & other cats Cat of the Month for August The Korat is a rare cat that came to America in the 1950s. In its native […]
Himalayan
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: long, thick, glossy Color: point colors are seal, chocolate, blue, flame, lilac, tortie or blue cream Temperament: gentle, sweet, loving Where does the Himalayan come from? There were several unsuccessful attempts to produce a long-haired Siamese type cat. In England, a Mr. Stirling Webb did succeed […]
Highlander cat
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short and long-haired Color: spotted patterns, lynx points & solid points in a wide range of colors Temperament: devoted, intelligent, playful, good with children & other pets October’s Cat of the Month Highlander Cat with its distinctive curled ears is a great pet, devoted, intelligent, and […]
Havana Brown
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Coat Type: smooth, shiny Color: brown Temperament: gentle, sociable, affectionate Where do Havana Browns come from? Once known as the “Swiss Mountain Cat” the Havana Brown was developed in the 1950s by breeding black domestic cats having a brown recessive gene with Seal or Chocolate Point Siamese. The cat […]
European Burmese
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Coat Type: short, smooth and sleek Color: red, cream, torties of brown, chocolate, blue and lilac Temperament: loves people, other pets, lots of interaction and companionship November’s Cat of the Month A very social cat, they must have human companionship. They’ve been known to open cabinets & love to […]
Domestic Medium Hair
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: double, very thick Color: all colors & patterns of cat Temperament: variable, can be good with children & other pets June’s Cat of the Month This large, intelligent cat’s ancestors made their way to America via the Mayflower and the help of the Pilgrims. Where does […]