Explore the many different types of pure bred cat in our cat breed archives
Many people are hard pressed to distinguish between a Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest cat. But there are some key differences. A Maine Coon’s face is broad and lion like, whilst a Norwegian Forest cat’s is triangular and more typical of a domestic cat. Plus, a Maine Coon is usually slightly bigger than a Norwegian…
The Egyptian Mau vs Bengal: the cat battle is on! Are you on the hunt for a wildcat? On the one hand, we have the elegant and sleek Egyptian Mau. On the other, the powerful and robust Bengal. Both of these marvellous mousers have many similar traits, especially their endless energy and love of play….
These 230 amazing, fun and adorable Ragdoll cat names are inspired by the unique features of our favorite breed. Ragdoll cats are known for being affectionate, doting, and for following closely at your heels without needing any encouragement. They absolutely love their owner’s attention, but not in a bossy way. They are usually fairly quiet…
Maine Coon cats are a longhaired, large cat breed that can weigh up to 18 pounds. These cats are increasingly popular due to their beautiful coats, which come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They can be loving and affectionate to people they know, but can also be quite independent. They are hardy,…
A Siamese lilac point cat is also known as a lavender point Siamese. They have warm gray fur on their ears, nose, tail and feet, and the rest of their body is white. Their appearance is very chic, but their personality can be larger than life, so they’re not suited to everyone. Today I’ll share…
Blue mitted is one of the many possible Ragdoll color and pattern combinations accepted by their official breed standard. Blue point mitted Ragdolls have slate grey points, pale grey bodies, and bright white mittens on their paws. In this complete guide to the blue mitted Ragdoll cat, I will share what makes this pattern so…
My earliest memories of Siamese cats are the noise. I’ve known a lot of members of this beautiful breed over the years, but despite their amazing points and perfect personalities, it’s the sound which always stands out the most. Hollow, echoing and eerily stunning, these chatty kitties love talking almost as much as they adore…
Persian cats have a distinctive flattened face and long hair. They have rounded heads, snub noses and wide eyed expressions. But this gorgeous look comes at a price. Today, I want to raise a question of ethics, and to dive a bit deeper into the potential downsides of what is an otherwise absolutely brilliant breed….
Turkish Angora cats are a charismatic old breed, who have dipped in and out of popularity over the last few hundred years. They are almost always white, although they can have other colors on their heads or tails. This beautiful breed have a sleek, fairly long coat and grow to a medium size. They are…
Flame point Siamese cats have a cream base color and orange tabby points on their nose, ears, feet and tail. They are social, affectionate, curious, and very vocal. These cats are also known as red point or red lynx point Siamese. They were created by crossing the better-known traditional Siamese cat colors with orange tabby…