Your new pet’s first encounters with the rest of your family are important. Be sure that initial introductions, be they with children or other adults in the family, turn out to be positive ones. Carefully supervise child-pet interactions, and stress to your children the importance of gentle play and handling. Instruct your children and other … 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
Oh, cats! Those sassy whiskers, soft paws, and the way they blink slowly at you like you’re the center of their universe (until the treat bag crinkles, of course). Whether you’re a long-time cat parent or just cat-curious, there’s something magical about these independent yet cuddly creatures. In this guide, we’ll dive into everything about … 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
A silky, silvery-coated version of the traditional tabby, this is one of the most attractive longhairs. Some of the most delicately colored Persians of all are the Silver Tabbies. These cats have well-defined tabby coat patterns, but the warm coppery ground colors of the traditional tabby are replaced by a silvery or bluish-white undercoat. Bicolor … Read more