Today, any one can enjoy owning a cat. There are no restrictions at all in owning them, unlike other pets that require high maintenance and are subject to state or federal regulation.
A cat can also help you forget an exhausting day at work or at school. It can cuddle up to you and purr. It makes you feel protective over the cat.
Caring for a Cat
Any cat lover out there does not need any reason or question for owning one. Yet, for those who do not have a cat they may think that this is a tremendous task.
Actually, cats are the easiest pets to own. Cats are the perfect companions. They do not require much from the owner. They only have to be regularly fed. They also need a shelter.
Cats can be toilet trained too. A simple tray and a few training sessions can dispense with the problem of dealing with their dirt, especially for indoor cats.
Getting Your Own Cat
Having a cat in the household will definitely be an experience you do not want to miss. Again, they can be easily maintained in the household, so there is no need to worry.
All you have to do is to pick one type that will best suit your personality. There are a big number of cat breeds out there to choose from, not to mention those that have been cross-bred.
Each breed has its own distinct characteristic and personality. This can affect how they will behave, how they play and even if they will require further maintenance.
The best thing to do is to pick the best breed for you. Here are the top 10 breeds that you can choose from.
1. Persian Cat
The Persian cat is one of the most popular breeds in town. They are known for their long and fluffy hair that can grow up to 3 inches. They also have beautiful colors that range from white, black, gray, orange or a combination of these colors.
Persian cats require more maintenance in terms of their hair. They also need comfortable environments and they have to feel secured.
2. Siamese Cat
Siamese cats are also very popular. They have markings in their hair that make them very distinct. They also have slender bodies and very elegant posture.
A Siamese cat always wants to be the center of attention. They want to be cared for. They tend to get too noisy or cry a lot if they want to call your attention.
3. Maine Coon Cat
The Maine Coon Cat, or as some would say Mancoon cat, is one of the oldest breeds of cats. Everywhere in the world, there is one you will find as they can withstand warm and even cold climates.
One will be a very loyal addition to the family. They are fun-loving. Their good-natured personality will make them very safe with kids.
4. Ragdoll
Another wonderful breed for soon-to-be pet owners is the ragdoll. This cat has medium length of hair. They are very gentle, easy-going and affectionate.
They are perfect for any household. They only have to be kept indoors, away from the aggressive animals.
5. Burmese Cat
Burmese cats are shorthaired. They have big yellow eyes and very satiny hair. Stroking their hairs are enough for grooming.
Burmese cats tend to be vocal like the Siamese. They only have softer voices. They can get really bonded and trusting with their owners.
6. Manx
The Manx cats are very distinct because of their peculiar backs that end in a shortened tail. Their structure gives them a very rounded look that makes them more adorable and cuddly.
Manx cats are very intelligent and playful. They are even considered as social cats as they love people very much. They can even be playful even around water, making it easier to groom them.
7. Siberian Cat
Siberian cats are known for their proportioned bodies and their furs. Some even claim that their furs are hypoallergenic, although this is still subject to be confirmed.
These cats are intelligent, loyal and very affectionate. They are almost dog-like in their personality.
8. Somali Cat
Somali cats are long-haired cats that wee from the Abyssinian breed. They have fluffy hair and bottle-brush tails.
They are perfect for owners who want an active, intelligent and playful pet. They can also get very curious. They also shed little hair and thereby perfect for those who do not want too much grooming time.
9. Russian Blue
This breed of cat has blue to bluish-gray coat. They usually have green or dark eyes.
Russian Blues are very playful and intelligent. They also bond really well with their owners but they are very shy to strangers.
10. American Bobtail
American Bobtails are distinctly recognized for their tails that are shorter than the ordinary type and look like it has been specially bobbed. They can have short or long coats. Their eye colors can also vary.
Conclusion
Cats are the most wonderful creatures in the world. They are the beloved pets in most households and neighborhoods. So get your own cat now.
A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for the classification of domestic cats. To be a recognized breed, a proposed breed must breed consistently for the selected traits. Cat breed is recognized only when it is different enough from existing recognized breeds to be distinct.
There is no single definition of what a breed is. Webster's Desk Dictionary of the English Language defines a breed as "a homogeneous grouping of animals within a species, developed by humans," and the Oxford English Dictionary says a breed is "a line of descendants perpetuating particular hereditary qualities."
Within the cat fancy, a "breed" is a group of pedigree cats (cats whose ancestors are known) that breed true for a variety of traits although they may not breed true for certain other traits. Outside of the cat fancy, a breed may be defined as a naturally occurring local variety of cat (whose pedigrees are often not recorded) that breeds more-or-less true for a variety of traits because they are geographically isolated from other cats.
To a geneticist, a breed is simply this: a population of animals whose breeding is controlled and outcrossing limited, so that genetic selection can be exercised on it. Technobabble? Maybe. But let's look at what it means.
In biology, a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular species, i.e. a subgroup of the whole species of cat, Felis catus.
Controlled breeding and limited outcrossing make it possible to select for whatever genetic traits the organized breeders decide on.
Organized breeders is almost a necessary part of the definition; one breeder cannot produce enough cats to truly create a breed, and a lot of breeders going in different directions will never produce any sort of directed selection.
In what way the breeders become organized? The breeder or breeders who initially establish a breed, do so by selecting individual animals from within the groups gene pool that they see as having the necessary qualities needed to enhance the breed model they are aiming for. The most important part of this process is creation of the breed standard description, i.e. a cat breed in that case is defined as a collection of breed traits which regulate the efforts of breeders to achieve the most possible fit to the characteristics described in the standard. Another part is the recognition of the standard by a cat registry, international or national.
What does a breed standard include? Conformation and fur type are usually the main traits that define a breed, with colour and/or pattern being secondary defining traits.
Conformation (shape or body type) is usually described in a cat breed standard along the following lines:
* General - Appearance - Size * Head - Shape - Nose - Cheeks * Ears - Shape - Placement * Eyes - Shape - Color * Neck * Body * Legs and Paws * Tail * Coat - Structure - Color
A registration certificate by a cat registry proves that a cat belongs to a cat breed by showing the cat's pedigree back to at least four generations. You should remember that breed standards are not absolutely unified. There are different cat registries and they might have different standards for the cat breed with the same name, i.e. the Burmese in America is cobbier and rounder-headed than the Burmese in Europe. Some breeds are recognized in some countries, but not in others where the new breed is too similar to something already recognized Currently there is a list of about 70 cat breeds which are more or less recognized by major cat registries.
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