From Bobtails to Ragdolls: The 13 Healthiest Cat Breeds
We all want our cats to live long, healthy lives so we have as many years with them as possible. Mixed-breed cats tend to have the most genetic diversity and the fewest health problems. But...
We all want our cats to live long, healthy lives so we have as many years with them as possible. Mixed-breed cats tend to have the most genetic diversity and the fewest health problems. But...
Great Britain is the birthplace of many current cat breeds, some common and others more rare felines. Some of these British cat breeds developed when admiring people took advantage of unique physical characteristics that were...
Big cats are known to be some of the stealthiest predators on the planet—padding silently through the jungle as they stalk their prey. Meanwhile, domestic cats have learned that being a bit louder can get...
Cats come in many beautiful and unique colors and patterns, some more common than others. "Torbie" refers to a tabby tortoiseshell color pattern. A torbie cat displays patches of the tortoiseshell pattern and the tabby...
Many of our most popular cat breeds trace their roots back to Asia in one way or another. Some breeds developed naturally in Asian countries, including Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and Myanmar. Others were created in...
If you’re thinking about becoming a first-time cat owner, you might be wondering about the best cat breeds for novice cat parents. The great news is, many purebred and mixed-breed cats are great for first-time...
Short-haired cat breeds are beloved by many for their beauty and simplicity. Short-haired cats don’t need extensive brushing and grooming, so they’re ideal for cat lovers who prefer a lower-maintenance pet. Short hair also puts...
Most cats are known for their independence, aloofness, and discerning tastes in food and company. So cat breeds that act like dogs stand out in the cat kingdom. Their canine counterparts are frequently outgoing, demanding...
Brown cats are not particularly rare. Brown, especially brown tabby (brown with black stripes) is a very common color in cats. Solid brown cats are somewhat less common, and can be strikingly beautiful. In some...
Many of us identify as cat people because they tend to be calmer and quieter than dogs. But of course it’s not that simple. Cats enjoy spending relaxing days with the ones they love. They...
Hybrid cat breeds are created by cross-breeding domestic cats with small wild cats. Using wild cat blood typically happens very early in the breed’s development and is abandoned once the breed type is established, at...
If you’re looking for cute cat breeds, the curly-haired cats are some of the most adorable cats around! The Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) and The International Cat Association (TICA) recognize four curly-haired cat breeds: the...