The Gentle Norwegian Forest Cat

The Gentle Norwegian Forest Cat

The Norwegian Forest is a domestic cat breed that originated from Northern Europe. It is the official cat of Norway where it is known as the “skogkatt” which means “forest cat”. That is the reason why it was named the Norwegian Forest Cat when it came to North America. But since the … Read more

Nebelung Cat: Creature of the Mist

Nebelung Cat

The Nebelung is a rare domestic cat breed. Its name is a combination of the German word “Nebel” which means mist or fog, and the name of a medieval Germanic saga, “Nibelungenlied”. In German, the name Nebelung means “creature of the mist”, in reference to its shimmering silvery-blue coat that seems to … Read more

Birman – The Sacred Cat of Burma

Birman

The Birman is a long-haired, color-pointed, domestic cat breed that is distinguished by a silky coat, deep blue eyes, and contrasting white gloves or socks on each of its paws. It is also known as the “Sacred Cat of Burma” because based on legends, it descended from Burmese temple cats who were … Read more

Siberian – The National Cat of Russia

Siberian cat

The Siberian cat is a native from the taiga of Siberia. It is a variety of domestic cat that’s present in Russia for centuries. Its longer name is Siberian Forest Cat, but it is usually referred to as the Siberian or the Siberian cat. Aside from that, it is also called the … Read more

Exotic Shorthair – The Lazy Man’s Persian Cat

Exotic Shorthair Persian Cat

The Exotic Shorthair is known to be the lazy man’s Persian because it has the sweet face of the Persian cat but has a short, plush coat that is easier to groom and take care of. It is also similar to the Persian in many ways, including its temperament and conformation with … Read more

The Affectionate British Shorthair Cat

British Shorthair

The British Shorthair cat breed is a pedigreed variety of the traditional British domestic cat. This breed is an ancient cat which probably originated from European domestic cats that were imported to Britain by the Romans in the first century AD. This cat has a good-natured appearance and a calm temperament, making … Read more

Scottish Fold – The Lop-Eared Cat

Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold is a domestic cat breed that has a natural dominant-gene mutation which affects cartilage throughout the body. This gene mutation causes its ears to fold, being forward and down towards the front of its head. Scottish Folds were originally known as lop-eared or lops, named after the lop-eared rabbit, … Read more

Bengal Cat – The Leopardette

bengal cat

The Bengal cat is a domestic breed that is developed to appear like exotic wild cats such as leopards, ocelots, clouded leopards, and margays. They were developed through selective breeding from hybrids of the Asian leopard cat with domestic cats with the goal of creating a friendly, confident, and healthy cat that … Read more

Russian Blue – The Doberman Pinscher of Cats

Russian Blue

The Russian Blue cat breed comes in varieties of colors from a light shimmering silver to a darker, slate gray. It has a sophisticated yet well-built body that’s why one cat judge proclaimed it as the Doberman Pinscher of cats. This breed can develop close bonds with their owners and a lot … Read more

The Playful Tonkinese Cat

The Playful Tonkinese Cat

The Tonkinese cat is a crossbreed between a Siamese cat and a Burmese cat. It is known to be a great pet because it has a goofy and humorous personality that can be quite entertaining. The short-haired Tonkinese is the best-known variety but there are also medium-haired ones that are more popular … Read more