Best known of the tailless cats, this breed is popular for its quiet charm and makes a great family companion. Few breeds have as many stories about their origins as the tailless Manx. Among the more colorful legends, this cat is supposed to have lost its tail in an accident on Noah’s Ark. In reality, … Read more
This massively built, big-hearted, and delightfully calm cat forms strong bonds and loves to please its owner. This comparatively recent breed has a complicated history but it emerged as a new development of the better-known Ragdoll. The Ragamuffin is a huge cat, a true gentle giant that fits in placidly with families of all types. … Read more
These hardy cats are very popular all over the world and make excellent, easy-to-keep pets. The first domestic cats had short coats, and the type still predominates wherever in the world cats are kept as house pets. Random-bred shorthairs occur in nearly every possible color permutation, with tabbies, torties, and traditional self colors being the … Read more
A happy “teddy bear” of a cat, this breed is loving and patient and enjoys being in the company of its human companions. This cat takes its name from the Selkirk Mountains near its place of origin in Montana. Created in the late 1980s, the breed had its beginnings in an animal shelter, where a … Read more
This friendly cat loves to be the center of attention and will always be there with you to welcome your guests. The distinctive ticked coat of this little cat caught the eye of an American scientist, Hal Meadow, while he was working in Singapore in the 1970s. Meadow and his wife started a breeding program … Read more
The Egyptian Mau is one of the most unique and recognizable cat breeds. With its striking spotted coat, large gooseberry green eyes, and elegant build, the Egyptian Mau stands out from other cats. This breed has several distinctive characteristics that set it apart in the feline world. Originating along the Nile River in Egypt, the … Read more
An extroverted and intelligent breed, this cat is highly curious and will eagerly explore its surroundings. The “white jewel,” as the name translates, is native to Thailand. Cats apparently of this type are recorded in Thai poetry as early as the 14th century, and were described as pure white, having “eyes of clear mercury.” Khao … Read more
Regardless of their ancestry, these cats have undeniable glamour and are sought-after pets. Non pedigree cats with long hair are less common than their shorthaired counterparts. In some of them, the clues to their origins are obvious. A dense, woolly undercoat, stocky body, and a round, flattened face are likely to be inherited from a … Read more
If you love cats with striking colors and sassy personalities, the Oriental – Cinnamon and Fawn Cat Breed is sure to steal your heart. These sleek felines are a color variation of the Oriental Shorthair, admired for their elegant lines, large ears, and affectionate nature. Let’s explore what makes cinnamon and fawn Orientals so special, … Read more
A breed developed in the 1990s by crossing a striped, shorthaired cat with a Bengal, the Toyger has a tiger-marked coat with random vertical stripes that are quite distinct from any other tabby pattern. Well built and muscular, this unique “toy tiger” moves with the flowing power and grace of a big jungle cat. The … Read more