If you're finding it difficult to choose a name for your new kitten or cat there are a few pointers which might help. Cats are notoriously independent and although they become accustomed to routine, they are not as 'trainable' as dogs. It's well known that dogs can hear hard consonants (T, D, K) easiy and this helps when naming them. Research shows that cats find it easier to learn names with one, or two syllables and easier still if they end in 'ie' or 'y'.
Aristocats...
Cats are naturally disdainful and give the impression of being high-born. For this reason, it's tempting to give them a long-winded aristocratic name. That's fine, but be prepared to shorten it for every day use. Does the shortened version sound good - or not what you had in mind?
Call My Name
New kittens are adorable and the names that spring to mind may reflect this gorgeous bundle of fur. But kittens grow into cats very quickly. Try to choose a name that will suit the cat for the rest of it's life. Once you have made a choice, stick with it so that the cat can learn to make the association. If you keep changing your mind the cat will become very confused and may lose interest altogether!
Don't Be In A Huge Rush
Waiting a few days can make choosing the name a lot easier. Get to know your cat and watch as a character and personality emerges. A name may emerge naturally! Don't forget that you will be calling for the cat. Will you really feel comfortable shouting Tibbles within earshot of the neighbors?
Inspired By Fame...
Here are some famous cats to give you inspiration.
* Duchess - the elegant Persian in Disney's 1970 animation, The Aristocats.
* O'Malley - the alley cat who adored Duchess.
* Garfield - a fat, lazy, adorable comic strip cat created in 1978 by Jim Davis.
* Felix - the star of the first 'talkie' cartoon (a year before Mickey Mouse!) and NBC's TV test pattern until the 1930's.
* Morris - a fourteen pound, orange colored tabby cat. Spokes-cat for a cat food company, Morris was invited by President Nixon to co-sign the National Animal Protection Bill. Morris did this - with a paw print!
* Socks - President Bill Clinton's cat.
* Tom - beloved 'partner' of Jerry mouse.
* Mimsey - the MTM kitten, a parody of the MGM lion.
What Have Famous People Named Their Cats?
* Sir Winston Churchill had a ginger tabby called Jock who was apparently present at many wartime cabinet meetings.
* Abraham Lincoln's cat was called Tabby - one assumes it was!
* Nostradamus had a pet called named Grimalkin!
* Edward Lear's tabby was named Foss - the inspiration for The Owl and the Pussycat.
* Sir Walter Scott owned a tabby named Hinx.
* Sir Isaac Newton adored cats and invented the cat flap!
* Joni Mitchell had a cat named Nietzsche.
Get Help Online
If you still can't decide what to call your cat, do a search for cat names. There are many sites with extensive lists of suggestions to help you. Enjoy!
As we all know, this subject is something that we cat lovers could all use a little education on no matter who you are. It is your youngest son's birthday and you want to give him a pet that will be sociable and one that will fit in with your household. You decided that a cat would be a good idea. But how does one go about choosing a pet cat? Well, responsible cat breeders produce better cats!
First you have to do some research on the breed of cat that interests you, or that would fit your son or your family's personality. Most people will give a cat one look and they have already decided. Of course, a nice-looking cat would be a welcome treat but the choice of cat should not only be based on its looks but also on its temperament.
Consider if there are children in the household and research what breed of cats are friendly and are easy to groom and to take care of? And then decide whether you would like to get a kitten or an older cat.
Once you have decided on the breed of cat, then look for legitimate cat breeders who can supply you with the cat you require. Try to attend cat shows and ask for a recommendation. It also helps to read the newspapers or surf the internet since most breeders have their own sites.
Buying a cat from a responsible cat breeder will not ensure you have a purebred cat but will guarantee that you are getting a healthy cat. You can also ask about retired breeders as they can sell at lower prices. Cats purchased from retired breeders are often better than kittens as they are probably already nurtured, of high quality and they can easily adjust to their new home.
Responsible breeders will not sell very young kittens that are not yet weaned. Also choose a breeder who will provide a health guarantee for the kitten as well as complete papers and registration.
Tips on finding cat breeders:
1. To get good cat breeders, make sure to talk to people who may have purchased animals from the same breeders as they can give you insights as to how responsible the breeder is.
2. Ask the breeder for references and go check on these references.
3.Check a cat breeders cattery list because if the breeder has lots of available kittens, then it may mean that the breeder is having a hard time finding homes for these kittens and the reason may be significant to you.
4. Make sure the breeder can give you the cat registration, health records and pedigree records.
A cat's lifespan is normally 20 years or more, depending on the care it is given. Choosing a responsible breeder will make your cat not only healthier, but live longer. Find out more by reading our other articles on this topic and other subjects we have written related to it.
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