Choosing a cat breed can be a bit daunting, especially if you don t know very much about cats! When considering a cat, you must be sure to choose a breed that will best suit your lifestyle.

Some breeds require more physical activity than others, and some require much more grooming. Below is a list of the top breeds of cat. Not only will we discuss the personality type of each breed, but also the grooming responsibilities required.

The Oriental is one of the most popular cat breeds around. This breed tends to develop very deep bonds with its family, and is very loyal and bright. It has large, pointed ears, and although its body is very sleek, it is still quite a muscular breed.

One of the most popular cat breeds for a family is the American Shorthair. The American shorthair originally was a working breed, mostly for mouse hunting, which explains the agile muscular structure and short hair. They do need a little exercise, but most are quite content being a lap cat.

The Buman breed is thought to have originated from Burma. It is perhaps best recognized by its blue eyes, white body, and smoky-brown face, ears, legs, and tail. Burmans possess a long, sturdy body structure with extensive, mat-resistant hair. They love to play and are quite gentle. Their personality is the type to give and receive affection without becoming needy.

If you re looking for a very loving, snuggly cat, then a Sphynx may be the breed for you. Although they look like they have no fur, they actually have a suede-like fur all over their body. As they don t have much hair to protect their skin, they should strictly be kept indoors. As this breed lacks the lush coat of most other cats, they can easily become cold.

The Ragdoll breed got its name due to its tendency to fully relax when picked up–similar to a floppy ragdoll. If you love a cat that accompanies you from room to room, this breed would likely be a wonderful match for you. They are a great breed to choose if you have children, as they are very gentle and are careful not to use teeth and claws when playing.

{Now that you have a better idea about the most popular, yet very different, cat breeds out there, hopefully you find choosing a cat to be a little less daunting than before. Be sure to remember that lifestyles are important factors to consider; so if you aren t very active, you probably shouldn t choose a cat that requires a lot of activity, and vice versa.

Hopefully you have a better understanding of which type of cat would be best for you. Just keep in mind the requirements that each breed can demand, and be sure that whichever cat you choose, you are up to maintaining it. The best rule of thumb to go by is to choose a cat whose activity levels and lifestyle best match your own.

Ragdoll

Lists of the Ragdoll breeders. Articles about care and health-monitoring, cats’ and kittens’ pictures, information for amateurs and professionals in Ragdoll breeding.

Elf Cats

The Elf cat breed is a new hybrid cat breed that resulted from the deliberate breeding of Sphynx cats and American Curl cats. Elf cats are also bred with domestic shorthair cats. An Elf cat has distinctive characteristics

Serengeti Cats

The Serengeti cat breed is a new cat breed that resulted from crossbreeding Bengal cats and Oriental Shorthair cats. This hybrid cat breed began in the United States and the UK. The Serengeti cats in the United States have larger ears.

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