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