The Athletic Abyssinian Cat

Abyssinian

The Abyssinian or Aby is a short-haired domestic cat which is among the most popular cat breeds. It has a tabby coat that features bands of colors, giving it richness and depth that are not seen in any other breeds. Unlike other cats that love to sit on laps, this breed is … Read more

The Friendly American Shorthair Cat

American Shorthair Cat

The American Shorthair cat breed is a domestic cat that is believed to be a descendant of European cats that were brought to North America by early settlers to protect cargo from mice and rats. It is one of the most popular pedigreed cats in the United States, and it is the … Read more

The Fluffy Persian Cat

Fluffy Persian Cat

The Persian cat or also known as the “Persian Longhair” in the English-speaking countries, is a long-haired breed of cat that is characterized by its round face and short muzzle. They are widely known as “Iranian cats” in the Middle East region and as “Shirazi cats” in Iran. Persian cats are known … Read more

Siamese – The Royal Cat of Siam

Siamese

The Siamese cat breed is one of the oldest and most popular cat breeds. It is also one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cat. It is a clever and active cat that is known for its willingness to play fetch and walk on a leash. This breed made its … Read more

Maine Coon: The Gentle Giant of Cats

Maine Coon The Gentle Giant of Cats

The Maine Coon cat breed is the official state cat of Maine. It is considered to be the oldest cat breed and also the only longhair breed native to the United States. Maine Coons are known for their big sizes but gentle personalities and sociable natures. This is the reason why they … Read more

Popular Russian Cat Breeds

Russia may be famous for vodka, borscht, matryoshka dolls and the onion-shaped churches and historical buildings, but it also gave the world some of the most beautiful and unique-looking domestic cats. If you’re a cat lover in particular, you may probably love to check out these cat breeds that originated only in … Read more

Are Cats Really Afraid of Water?

Are Cats Really Afraid of Water

Have you ever seen a cat that is so excited to dip itself in a water tub to take a bath? Most probably not. Yet, it is most likely that you have seen a cat that is calmly sitting at its resting place but turns violent, angry or distressed when suddenly showered … Read more

Most Popular Cat Breeds in the U.S.

Cat

According to the U.S census, there are over 90 million cats that reside in American homes as pets. Many of these pets are referred to as “domestic longhairs” or “domestic shorthairs”. Only about 3-5% are actual purebreds. There are currently about 40 cat breeds (approximately) but the list continues to grow with … Read more