| Pet cats can bring joy, amusement, | | | | and they have remained the second most |
| frustration, and unconditional love. | | | | popular cat in America for years now. |
| There is certainly no denying that they | | | | The Exotic |
| brighten up your day, but do you really | | | | This breed of cat is generally |
| know how to best look after the cat in | | | | considered to be a shorthaired version |
| your life? | | | | of the Persian and cat lovers like them |
| Why Cats Make Good Pets and the Most | | | | due to the fact that they are easier to |
| Common Pet Breeds | | | | groom. The breed looks particularly |
| If you are looking for a pet that has | | | | sweet and innocent and it is definitely |
| its own mind, that is independent, but | | | | a favorite amongst cat lovers. |
| who is extremely loving at the same | | | | So, those are the top three breeds |
| time, then a cat may be the perfect pet | | | | within America and they are all |
| for you. They require fairly little | | | | extremely affectionate and loving. The |
| maintenance compared to a dog, and they | | | | main thing to keep in mind is that no |
| also provide plenty of love and | | | | matter which breed you decide upon, they |
| affection often following you around | | | | all need some form of grooming and |
| from room to room. Cats can be much more | | | | looking after. |
| independent than dogs, but in both | | | | Knowing the Grooming Requirements of |
| cases, both will return the affection | | | | Your Chosen Breed |
| you show them in spades. | | | | All cats need some form of grooming no |
| When it comes to the large variety of | | | | matter what breed you finally purchase. |
| breeds, you can choose from, some are | | | | Obviously shorthaired cats will need |
| definitely more common than others are | | | | less grooming than longhaired breeds so |
| and there are certain breeds that make | | | | that could be a factor in your decision |
| better pets than others do. These | | | | when purchasing your pet cat. |
| include: | | | | Longhaired breeds generally need to be |
| The Persian | | | | groomed daily, though it is always a |
| The Persian cat is by far the most | | | | good idea to research your individual |
| popular pet cat in America. Hardly | | | | breed. For example, the Persian needs a |
| anybody can resist its laid-back | | | | lot of grooming and it definitely needs |
| temperament and its extremely | | | | doing daily, whereas the Maine Coon, who |
| affectionate personality. Out of all of | | | | is another breed with longer hair, needs |
| the different breeds, this one seems to | | | | less grooming. So, research your breed |
| form the strongest loyal bonds with its | | | | and ensure that you know what you are |
| owners and despite their daily grooming | | | | letting yourself in for. |
| needs they do make the best pets for | | | | Overall cats can make extremely good |
| many cat lovers. | | | | pets, you just have to do your research |
| The Maine Coon | | | | and ensure that you are purchasing the |
| The Maine Coon is a large cat and it has | | | | right breed for you. If you have small |
| a really affectionate nature. They are | | | | children living in the house, cats are |
| extremely gentle and they love being | | | | pretty forgiving, but you should have a |
| around people. Whilst their coats are | | | | discussion with them about the fact that |
| quite long, they do not require as much | | | | a cat is a live animal and could scratch |
| grooming as a Persian cat does. Overall, | | | | or bite them if pushed too far. |
| they are gentle giants in the cat world | | | | |