| The association of cats with humans goes back | | | | short haired or long haired variety. Short haired felines |
| literally thousands of years. Today they are the | | | | are the most common of the two. |
| second most popular pet, with dogs being first. Caring | | | | Long haired cats are harder to take care of. They |
| for cats is not difficult to do, even if you have to be | | | | require more brushing and are more prone to hairballs. |
| gone from your home for long periods of time during | | | | Also, the long fur makes it more difficult to get rid of |
| the day. If this is your routine, a cat as a pet is a | | | | fleas, and harder to care for any cuts they may |
| good choice. | | | | have. |
| The majority of felines don't come with a pedigree | | | | Cats do not take as much of your time as dogs, |
| because most cats come from multiple breeds. | | | | who need to be let outside. Really, all the felines |
| Actually there are only a small 3% of felines that are | | | | need is a little food, attention and a litter box. Of |
| purebred. This is because they cost a lot more than | | | | course, cats enjoy playing and climbing. The |
| the mixed breed cat and have no substantial | | | | occasional leap in the air or sweet purring in your ear |
| advantages or disadvantages over the mixed breeds. | | | | are attributes of a happy cat. Additionally, because |
| Across the globe, there are now just over one | | | | they are so adaptable, felines are great for most |
| hundred purebred cats that have been identified. | | | | types of living arrangements, including apartments. |
| Examining the different breeds will reveal distinctions. | | | | There's no question, these fluffs of fur quickly |
| These come in the form of different types of body | | | | become adored pets through their playfulness, |
| shapes, coat lengths, coat color, eye color, | | | | affection, and loyalty. |
| personalities and size. Cats can be categorized as the | | | | |