How Have Cats Changed Over The Years

There are over 70 breeds of cats that are on catPersian cat, the alley cat and long haired cat. A
registries even though some registries don't recognizesiamese is another more common breed of cat.
them all. More of the breeds like tigers and wild catsThese are famous for their bad temper and
are excluded. Our modern day house cats are moredestuctive behavior. One the most popular breeds of
domesticated. They live a more pampered life incat is the Persian. Cats can make great companions
homes today. They have been spoiled withand be very loveable. They also can be very
accessories like pet carriers, sttollers, and jewelry.expensive depending on the type you get and where
For over a thousand years cats main purpose was toyou get it.
hunt and kill rodents. But now as the years haveYou can usually tell what breed a cat is by looking at
progressed we tend to breed cats more to our liking.it. Most people will pick their cat by the color but that
So today we have many different breeds of cats.is not always the easiest way you can identify them.
Some breeds of cats roots can be traced back inA Siamese cat is usually black and can easily be
history a 1,000 years or more. One such breed is theidentified by their eye color. Persian cats are identified
the Japanese bobtail. In Medieval Japan they wereby their hair and type of body.
very common and the most popular. But now theyMany breeds of cats have come along through the
are just a memory thoughout Japan and the world.years. Cats are known to be the most popular and
Can you guess what the most common breed in theone of the first pets. There are millions of people
United States is? It is the alley cat. They makewho own cats throughout the world. Cats are a
wonderful pets and there are many thousands ofmore popular pet even over dogs. Whichever house
them in existence today. You can easily tell whichcat you choose they will make a wonderful pet and
breed of cat it is by their look. Alley cats will keepcompanion. So the history of cats has come along
breeding until they are stopped. There are hundredsway to the modern day house cat. Some pet
of thousands of this breed and they are the onesowners will spoil their pet today with every
that are most bred. Many are homeless and theyaccessory imaginable such as cat clothes, pet cages,
continue to breed.and houses. Whatever your choice may be, house
There are 3 most common breeds which include thecats make a wonderful friend and companion for life.