| Before you select a cat, you need to decide | | | | aloof cats include the Nebelung, the Norwegian |
| which breed is right, not only for you, but also for | | | | Forest Cat and the Russian Shorthair. Bad Hair |
| the rest of your family. So follow this short guide | | | | Day An important point to ponder is hair. Do you |
| to help you with the selection of your new pet. | | | | prefer long hair, not caring so much about |
| Vocal Breeds Consider whether or not you would | | | | grooming and shedding involved, or do you prefer |
| like a vocal companion. Seriously, some cats can | | | | to keep things simple with short hair breeds? |
| be pretty noisy. And although you may not find | | | | Note: long hair can get matted and messy and |
| this to be an issue, local neighbors - especially in | | | | require a trip to the groomer or vet for shaving - |
| compact apartment arrangements - can find this | | | | while the cat is under sedation. So consider |
| annoying, especially at night. Some cat breeds | | | | whether you have the time, tools and patience to |
| that are a bit heavy on the vocal side include: the | | | | help with grooming regularly. Age Last but not |
| Burmese, the Siamese Cat and the Korat. On the | | | | least, decide if you prefer to raise your pet from |
| other end of the spectrum are: the American | | | | early on; i.e. do you want a kitten? Or would you |
| Curl, the Scottish Fold, and the Somali - all | | | | like to maybe help with a rescue of an older |
| referred to as very quiet cats. Cuddle Factor You | | | | animal? So wrap it up, consider all of the factors |
| also need to consider if you prefer a cat that | | | | above before you choose your new cat. Look |
| seeks attention and is cuddly. Or maybe you'd | | | | over the different characteristics and the various |
| refer one that is aloof? Cuddly cats need lots | | | | cat breeds of interest before you begin to seek |
| more attention, but also give you more back in | | | | out your new pet. Check online for more |
| return, too. And cuddly pets such as these are | | | | information about cats. And reach out and call |
| usually better around children. Some friendly cats | | | | around to your local pet stores and to your local |
| are the Abyssinian, Tonkinese, Maine Coon, | | | | Humane Society chapter with more concerns you |
| Snowshoe, Ragdoll and Himalayan Persian. More | | | | may have about cats. |