The Most Popular Cat Breeds
Cats make great companions. They are affectionate, vocal, intelligent and self-sufficient. Some cats need a lot of stimulation and exercise, while others need more affection and cuddling. Today, cats have become popular pets, and just like your canine friends, we enjoy their friendship. different breeds of cats exhibit different typical characteristics. Knowing more about cat breed personality can help you understand your cat's behavior. Here are some popular cat breeds.
Domestic Shorthair
Persian
Siamese
Maine Coon
Ragdoll
Domestic Shorthair
It's the most common breed of cats. They don't belong to any particular recognized cat breed. They come in black, brown, tabby, grey, white, calico, tuxedo and tortoiseshell colors. They are known as "working cats". They will gift you with rats, snakes, birds, insects and other small creatures. They can be vocal, playful, affectionate, quite, docile or calm. They also know when its a good time to curl up in the nearest lap available for their afternoon snooze.
Persian
Persian cats originate from Iran. They are known for their long hair and squashed faces. they prefer a calm, predictable environment and do best in quite households. Their gentle breed requires regular grooming and should remain indoors only. These fluffy balls are usually quite shy and reserved around strangers but affectionate with people they know. They are high maintenance and have health issues. The Persian cats come in two types: Show and Traditional. The Show Persian has a round head with a thick ruff, small ears, a flat nose, big round copper eyes, a broad, short body with heavy boning atop short tree-trunk legs, and a thick, flowing plume of a tail. The Traditional Persian, also known as the Doll Face, that does not have the extreme features of the Show Persian, and their nose is a normal length, giving them a sweet expression. Both types have a long, glamorous coat that comes in many colors and patterns, and both share the same wonderful personality.
Siamese
Siamese cats are fondly known as "Meezers". they are one of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds. They are medium sized fluff balls, have slender legs, oval paws and triangular hind legs. This breed is mischievous and talkative. If they have an opinion, they will let you know. They need active, stimulating play and lots of attention or they might seek their own gaming, such as turning on the faucets. Their personalities require a great deal of social interaction.
Maine Coon
They are known to be the oldest cat breeds in the history on earth. On the contrary to folklore, the Maine Coon isn't the result of a cat breeding with a raccoon, but its most likely a cross between an American domestic cat and a long haired foreign cat. They are unusually large cats with big feet and long thick fur. Maine Coon cats have an appetite that matches their size. They are calm, very friendly and super affectionate and they love good snuggles.
Ragdoll
The large, affectionate felines that go limp with pleasure when you cuddle them in your arms, hence their nickname, "Ragdoll". They have blue eyes, fluffy fur and pointed marking similar to Siamese. They adore their humans and will follow them from room to room. the females weigh up to 10 to 15 pounds and males up to 20 pounds. They mature slowly, reaching their full size when they are four years old. The laidback Ragdoll can even get along with dogs and can learn to walk on the leash like them.