| There are a number of cat breeds out there | | | | Siamese |
| today, and deciding on the right breed for you | | | | Rex |
| and your family need not be a difficult task at all. | | | | Sphynx |
| We have compiled a handy guide to help you | | | | Balinese |
| select the perfect cat breed. | | | | British Angora |
| Quiet Or Noisy Cats | | | | These cats have a lot of energy and can be very |
| An important consideration when choosing a cat is | | | | inquisitive. These breeds are an excellent choice |
| the noise level that they will generate. You will | | | | for someone who has a lot of free time and is |
| need to consider whether you can handle a vocal | | | | home-bound. They can be a great source of |
| type cat. There are cat breeds that can actually | | | | entertainment; in fact the Rex can be enjoyable |
| be very noisy. For the most part, many cat | | | | and silly to watch as he attempts to amuse those |
| owners don't have a problem with vocal breeds. | | | | around him. |
| They realize that their cat is just trying to | | | | Other Important Features |
| communicate with them. However, vocal cats | | | | There are also other important features that you |
| may pose a problem if you are living in an | | | | want to look at in addition to the right |
| apartment. The following breeds can be very | | | | temperament of the cat. An important feature to |
| vocal: the Korat, Siamese Cats, and the Burmese. | | | | consider when choosing the right cat is whether |
| If you are looking for a quieter cat then you | | | | you want a long haired or short haired breed. This |
| might want to consider: the Somali, Scottish Fold, | | | | is especially important to those owners who do |
| or the American Curl. | | | | not have a great deal of time to devote to a pet. |
| Cuddly Or Playful | | | | These owners may want to opt for a short |
| The next decision that you will want to make is | | | | haired breed. The attraction of a fuzzy ball of fluff |
| to determine whether you want a cat that is | | | | may look great, but grooming adult long haired |
| more of an aloof breed or one that is more | | | | cats can be very time consuming. A cat's coat of |
| affectionate and cuddly. Some of the | | | | hair can tangle and matt up right down to its skin |
| considerations to keep in mind are the amount of | | | | at an alarming rate if you do not provide proper |
| free time that you can spare. If you have a lot of | | | | grooming. If this should happen, your only choice is |
| available time then a cuddly cat who craves | | | | to have him completely shaved, which can be |
| attention may be a great choice. Affectionate | | | | very traumatic. Your cat would need to be |
| cuddly cats are also a great choice for those with | | | | sedated, and this could pose some potential health |
| children. | | | | risks. |
| Friendliest Cat Breeds: | | | | Making The Final Choice |
| Maine Coon | | | | Having looked at the many different cat breeds |
| Snowshoe | | | | and their unique features, you are now able to |
| Abyssinian | | | | begin selecting your new cat. You should first ask |
| Ragdoll | | | | yourself a few questions such as: should I get a |
| Tonkinese | | | | baby kitten, or start with a feline that is |
| Himalayan Persian | | | | somewhat older or even one that has been |
| Less Sociable Breeds | | | | abandoned. |
| Nebelung | | | | There are many new kittens available at various |
| Russian Shorthair | | | | cat shows, and you might want to check out |
| Norwegian Forest | | | | your local listings. There will more than likely be a |
| If you are looking for a cat breed that will not get | | | | number of cat exhibitors who are looking at selling |
| into constant mischief, and ones that can amuse | | | | some of their kitten litter. A great place to find an |
| themselves, then the following breeds may be a | | | | older feline would be at the humane society, or |
| bad choice: | | | | possibly the animal shelter in your town. |