| Back in the ancient times, the cats are | | | | |
| already around. They are even placed in | | | | One will be a very loyal addition to the |
| elevated positions in civilizations like | | | | family. They are fun-loving. Their |
| Egypt. | | | | good-natured personality will make them very |
| | | | safe with kids. |
| Today, any one can enjoy owning a cat. There | | | | |
| are no restrictions at all in owning them, | | | | 4. Ragdoll |
| unlike other pets that require high | | | | |
| maintenance and are subject to state or | | | | Another wonderful breed for soon-to-be pet |
| federal regulation. | | | | owners is the ragdoll. This cat has medium |
| | | | length of hair. They are very gentle, |
| A cat can also help you forget an exhausting | | | | easy-going and affectionate. |
| day at work or at school. It can cuddle up to | | | | |
| you and purr. It makes you feel protective | | | | They are perfect for any household. They only |
| over the cat. | | | | have to be kept indoors, away from the |
| | | | aggressive animals. |
| Caring for a Cat | | | | |
| | | | 5. Burmese Cat |
| Any cat lover out there does not need any | | | | |
| reason or question for owning one. Yet, for | | | | Burmese cats are shorthaired. They have big |
| those who do not have a cat they may think | | | | yellow eyes and very satiny hair. Stroking |
| that this is a tremendous task. | | | | their hairs are enough for grooming. |
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| Actually, cats are the easiest pets to own. | | | | Burmese cats tend to be vocal like the |
| Cats are the perfect companions. They do not | | | | Siamese. They only have softer voices. They |
| require much from the owner. They only have | | | | can get really bonded and trusting with their |
| to be regularly fed. They also need a | | | | owners. |
| shelter. | | | | |
| | | | 6. Manx |
| Cats can be toilet trained too. A simple tray | | | | |
| and a few training sessions can dispense with | | | | The Manx cats are very distinct because of |
| the problem of dealing with their dirt, | | | | their peculiar backs that end in a shortened |
| especially for indoor cats. | | | | tail. Their structure gives them a very |
| | | | rounded look that makes them more adorable |
| Getting Your Own Cat | | | | and cuddly. |
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| Having a cat in the household will definitely | | | | Manx cats are very intelligent and playful. |
| be an experience you do not want to miss. | | | | They are even considered as social cats as |
| Again, they can be easily maintained in the | | | | they love people very much. They can even be |
| household, so there is no need to worry. | | | | playful even around water, making it easier |
| | | | to groom them. |
| All you have to do is to pick one type that | | | | |
| will best suit your personality. There are a | | | | 7. Siberian Cat |
| big number of cat breeds out there to choose | | | | |
| from, not to mention those that have been | | | | Siberian cats are known for their |
| cross-bred. | | | | proportioned bodies and their furs. Some even |
| | | | claimthat their furs are hypoallergenic, |
| Each breed has its own distinct | | | | although this is still subject to be |
| characteristic and personality. This can | | | | confirmed. |
| affect how they will behave, how they play | | | | |
| and even if they will require further | | | | These cats are intelligent, loyal and very |
| maintenance. | | | | affectionate. They are almost dog-like in |
| | | | theirpersonality. |
| The best thing to do is to pick the best | | | | |
| breed for you. Here are the top 10 breeds | | | | 8. Somali Cat |
| that you can choose from. | | | | |
| | | | Somali cats are long-haired cats that wee |
| 1. Persian Cat | | | | from the Abyssinian breed. They have fluffy |
| | | | hair and bottle-brush tails. |
| The Persian cat is one of the most popular | | | | |
| breeds in town. They are known for their long | | | | They are perfect for owners who want an |
| and fluffy hair that can grow up to 3 inches. | | | | active, intelligent and playful pet. They can |
| They also have beautiful colors that range | | | | also get very curious. They also shed little |
| from white, black, gray, orange or a | | | | hair and thereby perfect for those who do not |
| combination of these colors. | | | | want too much grooming time. |
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| Persian cats require more maintenance in | | | | 9. Russian Blue |
| terms of their hair. They also need | | | | |
| comfortable environments and they have to | | | | This breed of cat has blue to bluish-gray |
| feel secured. | | | | coat. They usually have green or dark eyes. |
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| 2. Siamese Cat | | | | Russian Blues are very playful and |
| | | | intelligent. They also bond really well with |
| Siamese cats are also very popular. They have | | | | their owners but they are very shy to |
| markings in their hair that make them very | | | | strangers. |
| distinct. They also have slender bodies and | | | | |
| very elegant posture. | | | | 10. American Bobtail |
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| A Siamese cat always wants to be the center | | | | American Bobtails are distinctly recognized |
| of attention. They want to be cared for. They | | | | for their tails that are shorter than the |
| tend to get too noisy or cry a lot if they | | | | ordinary type and look like it has been |
| want to call your attention. | | | | specially bobbed. They can have short or long |
| | | | coats. Their eye colors can also vary. |
| 3. Maine Coon Cat | | | | |
| | | | Conclusion |
| The Maine Coon Cat, or as some would say | | | | |
| Mancoon cat, is one of the oldest breeds of | | | | Cats are the most wonderful creatures in the |
| cats. Everywhere in the world, there is one | | | | world. They are the beloved pets in most |
| you will find as they can withstand warm and | | | | households and neighborhoods. So get your own |
| even cold climates. | | | | cat now. |