Nine Serene Cat Breeds for Relaxed Individuals
Pedigreed cats come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, coat lengths and colors–not to mention energetic levels–making each breed distinct from another. Some varieties boast endless energy while others prefer to remain calm. Below are nine such breeds known for their laid-back personalities. Breed Characteristics The calmest cat breeds vary […]
Eleven Black Cat Breeds That Defy Spookiness
Black cat breeds have long been associated with mystery and magic. Some may find it surprising, however, that black cats do not belong to one single breed but instead include several that possess black coats of varying lengths. Unfortunately, their negative connotations stems from tales about witches using familiars as […]
Five Cat Breeds from Egypt
Egyptian cat breeds are among the oldest. Egypt was one of the two original sites for domesticated cats (the other being Fertile Crescent in Middle East), developing from small wildcat species as early as 1500 B.C. While very few modern-day species can trace their roots all the way back to […]
Twelve Elegant Gray and White Cat Breeds
Whitney Miller, DVM, chief veterinarian at Petco states that some cultures regard gray and white cats as spiritual protectors or guides to the spiritual realm. Others view them as symbols of independence, intuition and balance while cat lovers like Miller cannot resist seeing one wearing an immaculate white and gray […]