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