| Cats has been closely associated with humans for | | | | different breeds. Only 3 percent of domestic cats are |
| thousands of years. Today cats are the second most | | | | purebred, there are no distinct advantages or |
| popular pet, with dogs being first. If you are away | | | | disadvantages 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 for | | | | globe have classified just over 100 different purebred |
| you. | | | | cats. |
| Unlike other pets cats do not need much time, they | | | | The differences in breeds consist of the shape of |
| only need to be given food and a little attention, for | | | | the body, the size, length of coat, colour of coat, |
| example dogs need to be walked on a regular basis | | | | colour 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 they | | | | short hair and long hair. The most common out of |
| are very adaptable and can live almost anywhere and | | | | the two being short hair cats. |
| would even live happily, healthy and comfortably in a | | | | Long hair cats are harder to care for because they |
| small apartment. Cats are very affectionate, playful | | | | need daily grooming, they are at a higher risk of |
| and loyal to people of all ages, to many people a cat | | | | having 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 not | | | | care for. |
| pedigree cats, meaning that they are a mix of | | | | |