Comparisons of Cats
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Cats with a squished face are increasingly popular. New breeds are being developed, usually from crosses with existing flat-faced cats. The appeal is largely down to their cuteness. Their smushed face is accompanied by large eyes and a tender expression, some of them even looking adorably angry. The...
Although there are marked differences between Turkish Angora and Persian cats, they are often confused for each other. The reason is due to both being longhaired cat breeds. However, if we take a close look, we can see it is fairly easy to spot their differences, especially when we see them in person....
It should be no surprise that some cats look like lions. They are, as you may already know, relatives. All cats, whether big or small, wild or domestic, are in the mammal family known as Felidae. Although they share some key similarities, within this large group of cats are a wide variety of physical...
We can distinguish cat breeds by various traits. Some of the most common are whether the cat has long or short hair, or even from which part of the world they originate. Another key indicator is related to the size and the shape of the cat's ears. Cat breed associations across the world spend a lot of...
Not all breeds can have the same range of coat colors. Some pure bred cats will only have one color accepted by breed standardization organizations. Others will have almost any coat color possible, with various patterns and shades. There are people who discuss orange cats as if they were a breed of themselves....
Cats make great companion pets as they are very playful, affectionate and smart animals. In this AnimalWised article we're going to go through the top 10 most intelligent cat breeds. We'll include photos and videos!
If you are thinking of a adopting a cat, you may not even think about whether you would prefer a male or female cat. While there is no value difference between the two, there are certain considerations we should make regarding the sex of the feline. Making these considerations means you can find a cat...
We all know that cats were revered in Ancient Egyptian civilization. Not only is there artistic and fossil evidence for this, the Ancient Egyptians even worshiped a cat in the form of Bastet, the cat-headed goddess of healing and womanhood, protector of the home.
So, it is hardly surprising to find that the...
There are a wide variety of domestic and hybrid cat breeds around the world, each with unique physical and behavioral characteristics. Depending on whom you ask, the actual number of recognized breeds varies from around 40 to 70. The FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline) recognizes 43 breeds, the CFA (Cat...
Have you ever fancied having a pet tiger? While it would be incredible to see these majestic animals up close, they are wild animals which should not be kept domestically. Also, the possibility of being disembowelled makes it a tricky proposition. If you enjoy the look of a tiger and want to have a less dangerous...
Within the species of domestic cat are many different breeds, all of different colors, as well as physical and behavioral characteristics. White cat breeds are some of the most elegant looking. Are you wanting to discover which breeds contain white cats? If so, you’ve come to the right place! It’s important...
Did you know that there are some cat breeds that like water? Surprising right! And not only do they like it, many of these cat breeds love to bathe and swim! In some cases, this passion for water is innate. But with other cat breeds, they need to be socialized and introduced to water correctly. Many cats...
Grey cat breeds often have a charm which is much greater than simple pigmentation of hair follicles. Every cat, whatever they look like, has a unique personality which shows that substance will always outweigh style. However, there is something particularly beautiful about many gray cats. Whether they...
Long-haired cat breeds include some of the most popular of all domestic cat breeds and when you see this list you will understand why. Many of these stunning creatures have been bred specifically to be great companion cats, which is probably why they are so popular. Of course not forgetting their endearing...
There are many cat breeds that are native to Asia. Some of the most beautiful and currently popular cats were first bred there. Some Asian cat breeds share a number of characteristics that make them different to cats from the rest of the world. Many newer breeds of cat also originate from Asia, but it...
The Persian cat is the feline with the most widely recorded pedigree. This very old cat breed comes from old Persia (modern-day Iran), hence its name. It was introduced to Italy in 1620. Nowadays, there are many different varieties of Persian cats.
Moreover, each type of Persian cat can be subdivided...
Siamese cats come from the ancient Kingdom of Siam (currently Thailand), where it's said that this breed could only be owned by royalty. Fortunately, this excellent and beautiful pet can now be enjoyed by any cat lover. While there are many variations of the Siamese cat, this often has to do with their coat coloring....