List of Cat Breed Facts - History, Behavior and Health
Care
You may be about to get a new cat for the family or you could already have
cats in the family and don’t mind having more. Learn more about how to select
and pick the right cat breed. Here, you can find individual cat breed facts on
their history, behavior, characteristics, appearance and health care problems.
Lastly, be sure that you can afford some time and money for your cat before you
commit.
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- Egyptian Mau Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Egyptian Mau is a cat breed that is descended from the African Wild Cats ancient Egyptian Pharaohs domesticated and worshipped along with keeping them as loving pets.
Balinese History
In the nineteen...
- Sphynx Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
History
The Sphynxs existence is one of true fascination. These elegant cats were created not once, but twice. The first attempt at creating the Sphynx was in the nineteen sixties and for some strange...
- Birman Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Birman Cat History
Although the origin of the Birman breed remains speculative, most cat fanciers agree that this rare cat is one of the oldest breeds. There are many theories regarding its origination,...
- European Burmese Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Anyone who enjoys the personality and temperament of an American Burmese, but find its oddly round head displeasing, the European Burmese may merit looking into.
History
As a direct descendant of the...
- Scottish Fold Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Scottish Fold originated in the nineteen sixties when a Scottish Farmer saw a kitten whose ears displayed an unusual pattern of folding down and forward to rest on the kittens head. Liking this unique...
- Somali Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Somali first originated in the nineteen sixties when a breeder in Canada saw a longhaired Abyssinian and fell in love with its look. The breeder decided to breed the longhaired kitten back to an Abyssinian...
- Manx Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Manx breed of cat has been around since before the seventeen hundreds and originated on the Isle of Man. When a cat lover hears the word “Cat”, they often envision a fluffily animal with a distinctively...
- Selkirk Rex Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
History
The origination of the Selkirk Rex is one of pure chance. Upon the birth of a litter of kittens taking refuge in an animal shelter in the late nineteen eighties, a shelter worker observed that...
- Turkish Van Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Turkish Van originated from Turkey and was named after the Lake Van region. Many believed it acquired its name due to its unusual affinity for water. This breed, unlike most other breeds of cat is...
- American Bobtail Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The American Bobtail is a beautiful cat breed that has been recognized since 1960. This is an extremely friendly breed of cat and if you choose the American Bobtail, you can be assured that you are getting...
- Javanese Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
In an attempt to create a wider array of color choices for the lovers of the Balinese, cat fanciers cross bred a Balinese with a Colorpoint Shorthair. The result, a beautiful elegant version of the Balinese...
- Ocicat Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
It was by pure chance that the beautiful and wild looking Ocicat came to be. This breed of cat happened to come about, as a result of one cat fancier wanting to create a Siamese of a different color. Upon...
- American Shorthair Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
History
Recognized before the nineteen sixties as the Domestic Shorthair, this breed of cat has vastly become a favorite among families as well as a beloved show quality feline. Now classified in the...
- Koret Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Originating in Thailand, the Koret breed of cat existed as early as before the seventeen hundreds. The Thai people held a great respect for this beautiful cat and believed that its unique silvery blue...
- British Shorthair Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Upon first glance, the girth and features of a British Shorthair may give the impression that they are a slothful, laid back breed. On the contrary, as descendants of British farm cats, this breed is a...
- Norwegian Forest Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Norwegian Forest Cat can only be described as special and unique. Originating in the chilly air of Norway in the early nineteen hundreds, this beautiful cat displays a thick and distinctive coat of...
- Tonkinese Cat Behavior, Facts and Characteristics
For many years, the Siamese and the Burmese were breed in an unofficial capacity. It was not until the nineteen sixties that the Tonkinese was officially created by crossing a Siamese with a Burmese.
Generally,...
- American Curl Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The American Curl is known best for its unique characteristics as well as its petite proportion. For many cat lovers, the idea of a felines ears taking the form of an outcurve can leave quite the lasting...
- Persian Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
With a graceful and beautiful flowing coat of fur, the Persian is by far the most recognized breed of cat. The distinct facial characteristics often give people the impression that these cats are standoffish...
- American Wirehair Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
An American Wirehair may sound like a coarse, rough coated pet, but the hair is actually quite supple. The appearance of the Wirehair may be a little off putting, but this unusual felines sweet, playful...
- Siamese Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Surprisingly, it is not well known that the Siamese breed of cat has been around since before the sixteen hundreds and originated from Thailand which at the time was known as Siam. These elegant cats were...
- Abyssinian Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Abyssinian is a cat for any person that wants a loving and affectionate cat. This breed of cat is not your typical stand-offish cat. You will quickly find that the Abyssinian love your company and...
- Maine Coon Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Maine Coon originated in Maine in the eighteen hundreds and is descended from the healthy and sturdy gene pool of farm cats. Being one of the most popular breeds of cat, the Maine Coon has a loving...
- Chartreux Cat Behavior, Facts, History and Naming Process
History
Not only does the Chartreux breed of cat have an interesting name, it also comes with some very interesting folk lore. It has been said that this beautiful breed of cat was named after the Chartreuse...
- Exotic Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Lovingly referred to as the lazy mans cat breed, the Exotic is truly a wonderful surprise. This breed was brought about as a wonderfully unexpected accident, when a cat fancier tried to breed a better...
- Balinese Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
This majestic felines features are so elegant, upon first glance viewers mistakenly presume that the cat is snobbish or unapproachable. These gorgeous features are what add to the beauty of this intriguing...
- Russian Blue Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
This breed of cat has been known by many names including the Foreign Blue, Archangel Cat, the Maltese cat, and the Spanish Blue. However, today this regal looking gray blue cat is known mostly as the Russian...
- Devon Rex Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The best words to describe the characteristics of a Devon Rex are fun-loving and unique. Many have often commented that the personality of this fascinating small breed of cat is much like that of a monkey...
- Burmese Cat Behavior, Facts, History and Appearance
When many people think of an Oriental cat breed, they most likely refer to the Siamese. There are however, several different breeds in the Oriental class. While a Siamese is well known for its demanding...
- Turkish Angora Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Being one of the oldest cat breeds, the Turkish Angora is both beautiful and intelligent. This breed first originated in Turkey in the fourteen hundreds. For many years, cat fanciers were disheartened...
- Japanese Bobtail Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Rare in availability, anyone able to actually find a Japanese Bobtail will certainly be thrilled with its unique look and outgoing personality. Even though this beautiful breed of cat has been around for...
- Colorpoint Shorthair Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
A graceful and elegant breed, the Colorpoint Shorthair is a prime example of a beautiful cat. Often mistaken as a Siamese, the Colorpoint does have a similar appearance, however, as the name states, the...
- Bombay Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Treading through the treacherous jungle in order to satisfy the fantasy of owning one of natures most magnificent creatures is not only dangerous, it is also unnecessary. Black Panthers are graceful,...
- La Perm Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
If you are a fan of the wavy perms that were so popular in the nineteen eighties, you will definitely be thrilled with the look of the La Perm cat breed.
Appearance
It is not surprising that along...
- Ragamuffin Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The unusual name is befitting this gentle giant of cat as it is quite content to play dress up, have tea parties and even rolls around in your daughters stroller all day.
Appearance
The unique characteristics...
- Oriental Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
A relative of the beautiful Siamese, the Oriental shares many of its personality and physical characteristics. While varying colored Siamese cats have been around for hundreds of years, during the nineteen...
- Cornish Rex Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Cornish Rex has often been considered to resemble that of a visitor from outer space upon first glance. This odd and peculiar breed has also been noted to bear a striking resemblance to that of the...
- Havana Brown Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
Many may think that with a name like Havana Brown, there can only be one color available. However, this beautiful and unique breed comes in a deep luxurious Chocolate or Lilac variety.
History
The...
- Siberian Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Siberian cat breed was first introduced in the United States in the nineteen eighties when a cat fancier started importing these large cats from Russia. However, this thick coated cat is originally...
- Ragdoll Cat Behavior, Facts and Health Care Problem
The Ragdoll first originated in the nineteen hundreds when a breeder, purely by accident created a cat that was so relaxed and calm, it literally went limp when people held it. This trait thus earned it...
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