Introduction to Cat Breeds

Cats has been closely associated with humans fordifferent breeds. Only 3 percent of domestic cats are
thousands of years. Today cats are the second mostpurebred, there are no distinct advantages or
popular pet, with dogs being first. If you are awaydisadvantages of buying a purebred cat and they can
from your house for a extended period of time,be very expensive. Different groups from around the
either at work or at school cats are good pet forglobe have classified just over 100 different purebred
you.cats.
Unlike other pets cats do not need much time, theyThe differences in breeds consist of the shape of
only need to be given food and a little attention, forthe body, the size, length of coat, colour of coat,
example dogs need to be walked on a regular basiscolour of eyes, personality and more. Today, there
and this can be very exhausting and time consuming.are two main categories that cats are grouped in,
Cats can be a great pet for anyone because theyshort hair and long hair. The most common out of
are very adaptable and can live almost anywhere andthe two being short hair cats.
would even live happily, healthy and comfortably in aLong hair cats are harder to care for because they
small apartment. Cats are very affectionate, playfulneed daily grooming, they are at a higher risk of
and loyal to people of all ages, to many people a cathaving hairballs, it is much harder to get rid of fleas
makes the perfect pet.and when they cut or graze their skin it is harder to
Most domestic cats that people own are notcare for.
pedigree cats, meaning that they are a mix of