| There are so many cat breeds to choose from that | | | | If you want a lap cat that will lie quietly and that you |
| it can be difficult to decide which one is best for you. | | | | can pamper at will, then the Abyssinian is probably |
| The best cat breed for you will depend on what you | | | | not for you. Abyssinian cats are very quiet but |
| are looking for in your new companion. | | | | playful, friendly, active and curious. |
| One main consideration is whether you want a cat to | | | | Burmese cats |
| have in your home as a pet or one that you let go | | | | If you are looking for more of an affectionate cat, a |
| outside. Furthermore, cat temperament differs from | | | | Burmese might be just what you are looking for. The |
| breed to breed. You'll need to ask yourself what | | | | Burmese is of medium size with quite a muscular |
| personality and mannerism you are looking for in your | | | | body. |
| new cat. | | | | Burmese cats are generally inside cats as they don't |
| According to the international Progressive Cat | | | | seem to have any instincts to protect themselves |
| Breeders Alliance, there are over 70 different cat | | | | from predators. Burmese cat are great with kids due |
| breeds. However, the most popular cat breeds are: | | | | to their quiet and easy going nature. |
| Siamese, Abyssinian, Burmese, Egyptian Mau, and | | | | Egyptian Mau cats |
| Persian. | | | | If you are looking for a spotted cat, the Egyptian |
| Siamese Cats | | | | Mau cat is the way to go. They are the only natural |
| Siamese cats are without a doubt the most popular | | | | breed that has spots. Egyptian Mau cats are very |
| short haired cat and among the top 5 in the entire | | | | beautiful and graceful felines that are also extremely |
| breed of cats. Siamese cats are generally believed to | | | | muscular. They have beautiful coats that are of |
| be highly intelligent cats. | | | | medium length and can be found in various beautiful |
| The body of the Siamese is a light color and the | | | | colors. The Egyptian Mau is a very smart cat that is |
| face, tail, paws, and ears are darker. Siamese cats | | | | quite active, and extremely loyal to their owners. |
| are short haired, so if you are looking for a feline | | | | They are a medium-sized short-haired type of cat. |
| companion that doesn't require an enormous amount | | | | Persian cats |
| of grooming, the Siamese might just be what you | | | | Persian cats love to sit around and laze away the |
| are looking for. | | | | day with their owner. They are gentle, sweet |
| Abyssinian cats | | | | tempered, and trusting. They need the attention of |
| Abyssinian cats are named as such because they | | | | their owner, but they aren't obsessive about it. |
| were first imported into Europe from an African | | | | Persian Cats are tremendously responsive and a joy |
| country known as Abyssinia which later became | | | | to have them around. |
| Ethiopia. Abyssinian cats are very extrovert in nature. | | | | |