| Pet cats can bring joy, amusement, frustration, and | | | | most popular cat in America for years now. |
| unconditional love. There is certainly no denying that | | | | The Exotic |
| they brighten up your day, but do you really know | | | | This breed of cat is generally considered to be a |
| how to best look after the cat in your life? | | | | shorthaired version of the Persian and cat lovers like |
| Why Cats Make Good Pets and the Most Common | | | | them due to the fact that they are easier to groom. |
| Pet Breeds | | | | The breed looks particularly sweet and innocent and |
| If you are looking for a pet that has its own mind, | | | | it is definitely a favorite amongst cat lovers. |
| that is independent, but who is extremely loving at | | | | So, those are the top three breeds within America |
| the same time, then a cat may be the perfect pet | | | | and they are all extremely affectionate and loving. |
| for you. They require fairly little maintenance | | | | The main thing to keep in mind is that no matter |
| compared to a dog, and they also provide plenty of | | | | which breed you decide upon, they all need some |
| love and affection - often following you around from | | | | form of grooming and looking after. |
| room to room. Cats can be much more independent | | | | Knowing the Grooming Requirements of Your Chosen |
| than dogs, but in both cases, both will return the | | | | Breed |
| affection you show them in spades. | | | | All cats need some form of grooming no matter |
| When it comes to the large variety of breeds, you | | | | what breed you finally purchase. Obviously |
| can choose from, some are definitely more common | | | | shorthaired cats will need less grooming than |
| than others are and there are certain breeds that | | | | longhaired breeds so that could be a factor in your |
| make better pets than others do. These include: | | | | decision when purchasing your pet cat. |
| The Persian | | | | Longhaired breeds generally need to be groomed |
| The Persian cat is by far the most popular pet cat in | | | | daily, though it is always a good idea to research |
| America. Hardly anybody can resist its laid-back | | | | your individual breed. For example, the Persian needs |
| temperament and its extremely affectionate | | | | a lot of grooming and it definitely needs doing daily, |
| personality. Out of all of the different breeds, this | | | | whereas the Maine Coon, who is another breed with |
| one seems to form the strongest loyal bonds with its | | | | longer hair, needs less grooming. So, research your |
| owners and despite their daily grooming needs they | | | | breed and ensure that you know what you are |
| do make the best pets for many cat lovers. | | | | letting yourself in for. |
| The Maine Coon | | | | Overall cats can make extremely good pets, you just |
| The Maine Coon is a large cat and it has a really | | | | have to do your research and ensure that you are |
| affectionate nature. They are extremely gentle and | | | | purchasing the right breed for you. If you have small |
| they love being around people. Whilst their coats are | | | | children living in the house, cats are pretty forgiving, |
| quite long, they do not require as much grooming as | | | | but you should have a discussion with them about |
| a Persian cat does. Overall, they are gentle giants in | | | | the fact that a cat is a live animal and could scratch |
| the cat world and they have remained the second | | | | or bite them if pushed too far. |