Unique Cat Breeds That I Bet You Never Knew About!

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Image via Wikipedia Croshca: Croshcas are an ancient breed of longhaired cats. This breed was thought to be a combination of all modern longhaired cats including both the Angora and the Persian. Sometimes it is referred to as simply the “Siberian Cat” or the “Siberia”. This breed was common to Russia. They have a thick [...] Read more »

How to Choose a Breed of Cat

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Domestic cats are low-maintenance pets that have specific benefits over dogs. They don’t require much exercise, they don’t need obedience training, and they have a convenient litter box to go to the bathroom. In fact, it is often said that dogs have masters while cats have servants. Nevertheless, the breed of cat you choose will [...] Read more »

The History of The Persian Cat

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History of Persian Cats The Persian cat gets its name from the longhaired cats brought to Europe, from the Iranian plateau (formerly Persia) by traders in the 17th century. However, other longhaired cats called Angoras were brought from Turkey, and it is likely that there was some interbreeding with these and domestic longhairs. How much [...] Read more »

History Of The American Shorthair Cat

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History of the American Shorthair Cat The American Shorthair cat is believed to be descended from British cats who began emigrating to the New World with the early pioneers. They were carried on board ship to kill the rats that were a constant menace, eating the precious food supplies and spreading disease. History records that [...] Read more »

Spoiling Your Bengal Cat – They Will Love You For It!

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Your friend told you of this wonderful breeder in your area and the litter of extremely cute kittens he has. A friend of a friend or your Uncle Harry perhaps, tells you that these cats are the best you can have around you but that they need to be treated like your own children. What [...] Read more »

History Of The Bengal Cat

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History of the Bengal Cat The Bengal cat is a very distinctive spotted cat. The breed was developed in the USA in the 1960s and 1970s by Mrs Jean Mill, who crossed an Asian Leopard cat with an American Shorthair and continued producing offspring. They are now also produced from crossing an Asian Leopard cat [...] Read more »

Siamese Cats My Absolute Favorite Cat Breed!

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Siamese Cats History The Siamese cat is one of our oldest recognized breeds of cat. They are believed to have originated in South-East Asia where they were often kept as sacred temple cats. Their Thai name means ‘moon diamond’. Siamese cats were first brought to Europe from Thailand (then called Siam) in the late 19th [...] Read more »

Unusual Cat Breeds

There are a number of unusual cat breeds, many of which have resulted from natural mutations. Many cat lovers seek out unusual cats, such those of the following assortment of quirky breeds. The Scottish Fold The Scottish Fold is the result of a mutation that occurred in 1961. The first Scottish Fold cat, Susie, was [...] Read more »

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