| Which types of cats are right for you and your | | | | choice: |
| family? There is a large number of different cat | | | | Siamese |
| breeds that one can choose from. Many of these | | | | Rex |
| breeds can easily adapt to home living, and make | | | | Sphynx |
| excellent pets for you and your children. So how do I | | | | Balinese |
| find the best breed that is appropriate for me? Here | | | | British Angora |
| is an excellent list of tips that you can use before | | | | These cats have a lot of energy and can be very |
| making your final decision. | | | | inquisitive. These breeds are an excellent choice for |
| Quiet Or Noisy Cats | | | | someone who has a lot of free time and is |
| Some cat breeds can be very loud and noisy. You will | | | | home-bound. They can be a great source of |
| want to consider this when choosing your pet cat. | | | | entertainment; in fact the Rex can be enjoyable and |
| You and your family will need to determine if you can | | | | silly to watch as he attempts to amuse those around |
| handle a vocal type of cat within your home, or | | | | him. |
| would a quiet cat be more enjoyable. A number of | | | | Other Important Features |
| cat owners don't usually have any issues with a more | | | | There are also other important features that you |
| vocal cat, although if you live in an apartment, then | | | | want to look at in addition to the right temperament |
| you might have to reconsider choosing a loud cat. | | | | of the cat. An important feature to consider when |
| Some of the more loud or vocal types of cats | | | | choosing the right cat is whether you want a long |
| include: the Korat, Siamese Cats, or the Burmese. If | | | | haired or short haired breed. This is especially |
| you are in the market for a quiet cat, then the | | | | important to those owners who do not have a great |
| following breeds may be more to your liking: Scottish | | | | deal of time to devote to a pet. These owners may |
| Fold, Somali, or the American Curl. | | | | want to opt for a short haired breed. The attraction |
| Cuddly Or Playful | | | | of a fuzzy ball of fluff may look great, but grooming |
| The next decision that you will want to make is to | | | | adult long haired cats can be very time consuming. A |
| determine whether you want a cat that is more of | | | | cat's coat of hair can tangle and matt up right down |
| an aloof breed or one that is more affectionate and | | | | to its skin at an alarming rate if you do not provide |
| cuddly. Some of the considerations to keep in mind | | | | proper grooming. If this should happen, your only |
| are the amount of free time that you can spare. If | | | | choice is to have him completely shaved, which can |
| you have a lot of available time then a cuddly cat | | | | be very traumatic. Your cat would need to be |
| who craves attention may be a great choice. | | | | sedated, and this could pose some potential health |
| Affectionate cuddly cats are also a great choice for | | | | risks. |
| those with children. | | | | Making The Final Choice |
| Friendliest Cat Breeds: | | | | Having looked at the many different cat breeds and |
| Maine Coon | | | | their unique features, you are now able to begin |
| Snowshoe | | | | selecting your new cat. You should first ask yourself |
| Abyssinian | | | | a few questions such as: should I get a baby kitten, |
| Ragdoll | | | | or start with a feline that is somewhat older or even |
| Tonkinese | | | | one that has been abandoned. |
| Himalayan Persian | | | | There are many new kittens available at various cat |
| Less Sociable Breeds | | | | shows, and you might want to check out your local |
| Nebelung | | | | listings. There will more than likely be a number of cat |
| Russian Shorthair | | | | exhibitors who are looking at selling some of their |
| Norwegian Forest | | | | kitten litter. A great place to find an older feline |
| If you are looking for a cat breed that will not get | | | | would be at the humane society, or possibly the |
| into constant mischief, and ones that can amuse | | | | animal shelter in your town. |
| themselves, then the following breeds may be a bad | | | | |