Even if you have never owned an orange cat before, you’ve certainly seen them! From Garfield to Puss in Boots, from comedies to science fiction, orange cats dominate our arts – and our hearts! These colorful cats have a reputation for being the friendliest cats and for getting grabbed up the fastest in animal shelters. […]
I think one would be hard-pressed to find something even cuter than fluffy kittens! (Maybe fluffy puppies…) They are soft, smell so good, have cute little meows, and everything about them is tiny, fuzzy, and perfect! No wonder kittens tend to get adopted faster than adult cats and it’s hard to be angry when your
The first cat I owned as an adult living on my own was bought from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) when I was 19. As of roughly October 2021, she turns 16 years of age. She is considered not only an elderly cat but a geriatric one! (Don’t tell her
Savannah cats have only been officially recognized as a breed in the last twenty years, making it one of the newer breeds of cats. They are also very popular because of their amazing spotted coats, huge ears, and high energy. They are also not terribly common because males tend to be sterile. But if you’re
Just like the tortoiseshell cat, black and white cats are not a breed unto themselves. Instead, this coloring is found across about a dozen different breed of cats, as well as mixed breed cats. Black and white cats may also be known as tuxedo cats because their coloring makes them look as though they are
Persian cats have quite the reputation! Cast as a villain’s pet in the Bond movies (and in the Austin Powers movies), and often viewed in memes as being ‘grumpy’, the Persian cat occupies a weird space for people looking for a cat. They are fluffy and have a wide range of coat colors, but they
Himalayan cats are commonly seen in funny videos about cats, memes, and adorable kitten pictures. And what’s not to love about their appearance? Long, lustrous fur, beautiful Siamese point coloration, bright blue eyes, and a face just squashed enough to produce some fairly humorous expressions, the Himalayan is popular and found all over the place.
Chartreux cats are a breed of cat that originally hails from France and is relatively rare today, particularly outside of Europe. They are the mascot of the world’s largest jazz festival and they are known for their ‘smile’ due to their tapered muzzles and their plumper cheeks. Intelligent and observant, these are cats that can
Ever wanted a Siamese cat with a long, silky coat? Well, you aren’t alone! The Balinese cat is a breed of cat that combines the Siamese chattiness, coloration, and affection with the long, silky coat of many long hair breeds like the Oriental longhair. If you can have a long hair, super friendly and loving
So, we will get this out of the way right now: Tortoiseshell cats are a coat pattern, not a breed. They don’t have any defining personality traits (despite what you may read about ‘tortitude’) and they can be found all over the world. There with that out of the way, let’s move on to the
Ragdoll cats are also often known as ‘puppy cats’, though they are most famous for going absolutely limp “as a ragdoll” when they are picked up, mostly because they really love being scooped up by their humans! Ragdoll cats are most well known for their gentle disposition, their love of all people, and their incredibly
Wondering whether to adopt a Burmese or a Siamese cat? Totally stuck on the answer? Well, aside from taking one of each, there is another solution: the Tonkinese cat! With the intelligence and beauty of the two breeds, but a less piercing voice compared to a Siamese, the Tonkinese may not be quite as well
Maine Coon cats are one of the most distinctive cats you’ll ever see, and they are most famous for their size. The record for the world’s largest domestic cat belongs to a Maine Coon who was over four feet in length! If not their size lending them infamy, then it’s their skill as a mouser
Feral cats are relatively prevalent all over the world, but they aren’t often seen due to what is often a shy and reclusive nature and avoiding most people. Feral cats were born in the wild or outdoors and they have little or no human contact. This is as opposed to stray cats which used to
When I was a kid, we had a tiny grey cat which we figured was part Siamese. One has never met a more opinionated bundle of chilly loathing for anything deemed ‘outside’ the home – most other people were ignored, other pets were loathed and she had a memory that was frankly quite frightening. She
Bengal cats are beautiful animals with distinctive spotted coats, a very playful demeanor, and affectionate nature. They are also quite striking animals, making them very popular with families. And while they may look a lot like a jungle cat (and sometimes tear around like one), they are completely domestic cats, often quite devoted to their
Sphynx cats are probably most well known for their physical characteristics: hairless, large ears, and often looking kind of wrinkly! But there is a lot more to this cat than simply being without fur and they are quite popular pets in North America and gaining ground in Europe. While some people think that the breed
Birman Cats are a beautiful and mysterious breed of cat whose origins are shrouded in legends, though even the ‘true’ story is a bit of an unknown! Birmans are also called the Sacred Cat of Burma. Birmans are known for their long silky coats, their point coloring, pure white paws, beautiful eyes, and sweet nature.
The Russian Blue is an extremely popular breed of cat, owing to its beauty, loyalty, sweet temper, and bright green eyes. Russian Blue cats are also known as Archangel Blues and they are small cat breeds that look bigger due to their thick coats. They love running fast and can be quite playful, though they
British shorthair cats were once known as British Blue and were bred exclusively to have a blue-gray coloring. However, over time, the breeding relaxed and now the breed is known as the British shorthair and can come in a myriad of colors. There are some distinctive traits of a round face, rounder, stockier features, and
If you ever see a cat without a tail, hopping along like a bunny, don’t feel bad for it. Chances are you’re observing the Manx cat. The Manx cat is a medium-sized domestic cat breed with a genetic defect that causes it to have little to no tail. Manx cats have a double coat of
These large, furry cats are as beautiful as they are interesting. Here’s everything you could ever want to know about them. The Norwegian Forest cat, also known as a “wegie” is a breed of cat originating from Northern Europe. It’s one of the biggest domestic cat breeds and has a long, thick coat of fur,
An M-shape pattern needs to be visible on a cat’s head for it to be recognised as a tabby cat. A tabby cat is any domestic cat with an obvious M-shape on its forehead. These cats normally have striped coats that make the pattern more apparent. They have stripes on their cheeks, necks, backs, legs,
Around half of all cat breeds can have black cats within them. So, how do black cats come to be? Cats turn out to be black when they have a high melanin pigment content. This also causes them to have yellow/golden eyes. Coal-black, grayish-black, and brownish-black are all acceptable variations of a “solid black” cat.
These cats are sometimes referred to as the Clowns of the Cat Kingdom because they can be so playful and entertaining. The Abyssinian cat is a short-haired domestic cat originating from Ethiopia. (Previously known as Abyssinia) These cats have a ticked tabby coat of hair banded with different colors. This type of coat can give
Are you ready to learn everything there is to know about the calico cat? We have spent a lot of time on this article to provide you with everything you could ever want to know about calico cats. Calico, refers to the colors of a cat’s fur and not the breed of a cat. Calico
