| Throughout history we have bred and studied cats | | | | recorded over a thousand years ago. The Japanese |
| to invent different breeds and also to eliminate | | | | Bobtail is now gone, and only stories of it exist. |
| troublesome character traits. The result of controlled | | | | North America's most common feline is the Alley cat. |
| breeding, as well as genetic science, created many of | | | | The name Alley cat in reality refers to many |
| the different cat breeds you see today. These | | | | different breeds, but most people simply call them |
| genetic breeds, that were introduced in the last | | | | Alley cats. There is no shortage of Alley cats in the |
| decade, included non shedding breeds as well as | | | | world, literally hundreds of thousands of these cats |
| hairless cats. Most of us can recognize many of the | | | | exist today. Many Alley cats are homeless because |
| breeds today and know them by name, like the | | | | of over breeding. In many cities across America |
| Calico, Persian, and the Tabby. | | | | controlled breeding programs have been put into |
| Presently there are well over seventy breeds known | | | | place. These controlled breeding programs work by |
| and cat registries keep track of all these breeds. In | | | | catching wild cats, neutering them, and then setting |
| many of these breeds their are variations, which | | | | them free. |
| include wild cats that have a longer tail and longer | | | | The best way to tell what breed a cat may be is to |
| hair. | | | | look for some of the distinctive characteristics of |
| Some of the most common domestic breeds native | | | | particular breeds. Most people can instantly tell if the |
| to North America are the long haired, Persian, and the | | | | feline in question is Siamese by its distinct eyes and |
| Alley cat. The Siamese breed can also be found | | | | black color. By examining the body type and hair |
| commonly in North America. Siamese breeds tend to | | | | characteristics, Persian breeds are easily identifiable. |
| have a bad temper and can be destructive to your | | | | Many new breeds have come into existence over |
| home. The Persian breeds are said to have a loving | | | | the years. One of the first pets in the world was the |
| and loyal personality and make great life time | | | | cat. The ancient Egyptians used felines for protection, |
| companions. Based on what kind of Persian cat type | | | | as well as companions. Many people prefer cats, |
| you want to purchase, prices for this breed can get | | | | even over dogs, in today's day and age. In the end it |
| very expensive. | | | | does not matter what breed you choose, but that |
| Some of the older breeds in cat registries can be | | | | your breed will be a loving companion to you in your |
| traced far back in world history. The Japanese | | | | life together. |
| Bobtail, which was native to Japan, has been | | | | |