Rare Domestic Cat Breeds
Choosing a cat breed can be a bit daunting, especially if you don’t know very much about cats! When considering a cat, you must be sure to choose a breed that will best suit your lifestyle. Some breeds require more physical activity than others, and some require much more grooming. Look below to find the top five most popular cat breeds. You will also find a brief description about each breeds grooming requirements and personality type.
The Oriental breed is known for being a very sharp-minded and curious breed. They have a fragile bone structure, but very lithe muscles to compensate. Orientals are very devoted to their owners, so if you want a strong bond with your cat, this would be a great breed to go with.
The American Short-hair is a very loving and family-oriented breed. They are perfectly happy to be house cats, although they are also predisposed to be great hunters. They have a very powerful body structure and a short, thick coat of hair. They do not require very much grooming and come in a variety of colors and patterns.
The Birman breed has an easy-going, sometimes playful personality, but is perhaps best recognized by the dirty white body with dark face, ears, legs, and tail. It has a silky, long-haired coat that does not mat and a very sturdy, large body. The Birman enjoys playing, but isn’t needy for attention.
The Sphynx breed, also called the hairless cat, looks as though it has no hair, when in fact it does have a suede-like coating of hair on most of its body. They are very inquisitive and love to be the center of attention. You can count on this breed to come up with plenty of silly antics to gain your attention!
A very mild and gentle cat breed is the Ragdoll, appropriately named such as it can be quite floppy and relaxed when picked up. If you love a cat that accompanies you from room to room, this breed would likely be a wonderful match for you. They are very careful not to use teeth or claws when playing around, so they would also make an excellent cat for children.
You should now have a better idea of the sort of cat that you will want to include in your family. Just remember that your lifestyle will ultimately be imposed upon your cat, so try to choose a breed whose lifestyle traits mesh the best with your own.