Cats are definitely one of the most adorable creatures. Imagine having to snuggle and cuddle these furry friends all day long, it would be the best thing ever. Cats are one of the most common pets. Somewhere in your community, there is a cat that is being showered with love and affection by its hooman. Aside from their beautiful fur, their purring and other characteristics made them catch the attention and hearts of people.
Their captivating appearance and traits made it through different platforms. In literature, for example, there are many remarkable books with cats as protagonists or supporting characters. The book William and Tibby Forever shows the eccentricities of the other cats by Hamblen, as well as the extraordinary adventures of William and Tibby, the cat protagonists.
Furthermore, you might be wondering how the cats in your region and other places are different. It is primarily because there are different cat breeds. If you want to get to know more about the diverse breeds of these felines, then here are some of the most famous and basic ones that you should know.
Persian cat
Persian cats have notably long hairs, round faces, and short muzzles. In other nations, they are referred to as Persian Longhair. Due to selective breeding, a wide array of coat colors and a bunch of flat-faced Persians were produced. There are different kinds of Persian cats, which are the Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair, Toy and teacups, Chinchilla Longhair, and Sterling. The original Persian breed is commonly called the doll-faced Persian, wherein their physical features didn’t really change if you compare and contrast it to the images taken from the late 18th century.
British Shorthair
You probably have seen this cat somewhere on social media. Well, who wouldn’t like this adorable British Shorthair? These cats were first introduced in 1871 at Crystal Palace in London. It has a short coat that requires moderate grooming. It is a domestic cat that is in medium size with an average life expectancy of around fourteen to twenty years. Cats of this breed are characterized as quiet, smart, faithful, low maintenance, and affectionate.
Siamese
One of the most popular cat breeds is Siamese. They are playful, smart, active, and affectionate cats. Siamese is of medium size and is slim. They have long legs where the hind is higher than the front legs. Moreover, they have a refined and glossy coat. What made them stand out are their tapered patterns that are in blue, lilac, chocolate, and lilac. Marilyn Monroe and Kesha are among the famous people who own cats of this breed.
American Bobtail Cat
American Bobtail Cats’ appearances might look wild; but, their physical features are definitely in contrast to their personality. These cats are loyal, affectionate, and intelligent, just like cats of other breeds are. They commonly have high self-esteem and are friendly. American Bobtails are also muscular and athletic. What matches well to these strong characteristics is their innate hunting gaze. Although they have firm and strong physical appearances, they are really friendly to kids and other pets and playful towards others.
Bengal Cat
Most cats seemed to be lazy and sleepy; but, Bengal cats for sure aren’t. They are highly active, playful, and loving. Bengal cats have nice coats that may appear in different colors, such as brown, gold, orange, ivory, rust, etc. Their spots also have varying colors, like from chocolate brown to black. These cats love the outdoors because they are enthusiastic and active. They like going on walks, playing with water, climbing in places, and more. Another perk of having them as pets is that they are low maintenance.
Sphynx Cat
One of the usual misconceptions about cats is that they are covered with fur. If you think that all these pawsome friends have thick and shiny furs, then you still haven’t met the Sphynx. Cats of this breed are hairless. They only have a curly coat that is really unconventional to what we imagine a cat would be. Regardless of their appearance, they are absolutely friendly to other pets, kids, and even strangers. They are also clever and affectionate.
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold breed came into view after the farm cats in Scotland had an unpremeditated mutation. These cats are a crossbreed of domestic cats in both Scotland and England and British Shorthair cats. They are the descendants of Susie, a cat with peculiar folded ears discovered in the 1960s on the McRae farm. Scottish Folds are known to be sweet, adaptable, and loyal. Among the most famous cats under this breed are Olivia Benson and Meredith Grey, which are owned by Taylor Swift.
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