Cats are interesting creatures. They are silent and friendly but at the same time can be sleek and feisty. They are some of the most domesticated animals on earth. They are a part of the Felidae family of cats and are the only domesticated species in the family.
They may be referred to as felines or domestic cats. Their bodies are built for strength and they are flexible enough to twist and enter small spaces and climb heights. Cats have sharp teeth, quick reflexes, sensitive noses and ears as well as a sharp night vision. They are agile and nimble and they have good balance thanks to their long tail.
Cats are carnivores and can feed on other small animals like rodents and fish. They are quick and can match up with the speed of rodents and lizards. They kill their prey with their sharp claws and teeth. You can find some other foods that you may feed your feline in this article.
When it comes to human interaction, cats are dear to humans. This is because of the friendship and companionship they provide. They are cuddly, easy to care for and live around the home.
With other cats, they secrete pheromones and can as well perceive it. This brings about attraction and relationships with other cats. They communicate by marking objects like trees, furniture, or fences with their waste or claws.
This helps to establish their domain and thereby inform other cats of this. Vocally, they purr, meow, hiss, grunt, screech and growl depending on the situation.
Domestic cats come in a variety of breeds and there are around 40 to 70 of these breeds. This number varies based on who is counting and on factors such as how they were bred. No matter what breed they are, felines still belong to the same species and have a lot in common. Different breeds are bred, registered and shown at different events.
Buying A Cat
When you are looking to buy a cat, there are many breeds to consider and you may not know which to choose. Every breed differs in physical appearance and personality. While some are large, others are petite. Some breeds are shy and like their privacy while some are outgoing and love to snuggle a lot.
All in all, they are adorable, lovely and friendly creatures. You can learn about the personality and characteristics of some of the cutest breeds here and see which is suited for you.
This is a common and large breed of feline. They typically exude confidence and elegance with their long and sleek fur and gaited movement. Their coats come in different color combinations. An average Maine coons weighs around 9 – 17 pounds and is about 3 feet in length. They have a life expectancy of between 9 and 15 years.
Maine coons are good family cats. They are great with people especially kids as well as other pets.
British Shorthairs are adorable with their rounded features. They are some of the oldest breeds and are gentle, calm and quiet. They may sometimes be called British Blue due to the blue coat some of the breeds have. Their coats are short as well as dense and can come in colors such as red, black, blue, or solid white.
An average male British Shorthair is larger than a female. These cats weigh between 7 and 17 pounds and are around 22 to 25 inches in length. They can also live for up to 12 to 16 years.
Russian Blues are so-called because of their short, blue coats and that they also originated from Russia. Although their coats look gray, experts have said it is blue. They normally weigh between 7 and 12 pounds. Their length is about 2 feet and their life expectance is between 15 and 20 years.
These cats are unmistakable with their wild looks as well as short and stubby tails. However, do not judge them based on their looks. They are rather sweet and loving and are referred to as the feline world’s golden retrievers.
They weigh around 7 to 16 pounds and have long and shaggy coats that can come in a range of colors or patterns. They can live up to 13 or 15 years.
This breed of feline is big and docile and loves to sit in their owner’s laps. They have silky coats that are sleek and plush and is of great benefit for attention-loving cats like them. They typically weigh between 10 – 20 pounds.
Persian are beautiful cats and are some of the most popular. Although little is known about their history, they are believed to have emanated from Persia hence their name.
Persians can weigh between 7 and 12 pounds and can be 14 to 18 inches long. They have long and solid coats which can come in colors such as white, cream, black, silver and gold, Himalayan, etc. Their life expectancy is between 10 and 17 years.
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There are plenty of cat breeds that are cute and can be family pets. In addition to the above, there is the Egyptian Mau, Birman, Norwegian Forest cat and many others. Most felines are adorable, sociable and friendly so whichever breed you choose, you are sure to get friendship and companionship.