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