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  • Persians the aristocrat cats

    In the XVII century at the court of England’s King a caravan which brought spices from India and Persia brought also a longhaired cat. This cat was called “Persian” as the country of origin (Persia – today Iran). Actually this is attested from 1684 I.H. Today’s Persian cat is the result of the labor done by breeders and is maybe the most popular cat breed in the world. They succeeded to keep a harmony between health, physical force and nice temperament. The Persian cats have charm and a... Read→

  • Russian Blue Cat

    Mysterious and extremely beautiful creatures, with a smoky -silver fur and emerald green eyes, the Blue Russian cats became known al over the world under different names: “the blue Archangels”, “blue strangers”, “Russian cats with small coat” etc. As the name suggests the country of origin is considered to be Russia although many cat lovers deny this hypothesis sustaining that these cats would be original from Mediterranean area. It is said that the breed was brought in England around... Read→

Chausie

Posted On March - 26 - 2013

Nowadays, keeping up with the new species that come across overnight is a must in order to get the outcome expected in any situation. One of them seems to be the Chausie cat, known as well for its uncommon appearance that may be a shock to some of us. Still, their behavior is one of a kind, turning them into some of the most beautiful and pleasant pets to own. In case you are looking forward to knowing more about the subject, make sure to stick with us and keep an eye on the following lines – it... Read→

Bombay Cat

Posted On February - 26 - 2013

The Bombay breed is so-called because of its similarity with the black-panther from India, but obviously this cat is completely domesticated. In fact, the breed is the result of the interbreeding between a brown Burmese and the black American shorthair cat. Thus, the selected descendants led to the present forms which are very popular today. Medium-sized breed, the Bombay cat is characterized by a harmonious conformation, a long and supple body supported by powerful limbs and well proportionate... Read→

Siamese Cat

Posted On September - 5 - 2012

The Siamese breed comes from Thailand, Siam in old name. Belonging to the family of cats from the East, this breed is the only one with porcelain blue eyes characteristic of the breed. The certain fact is that the Siamese is a very old breed of cats and was selected for many centuries. It began to be imported into the UK since 1880, a few years later reaching on the American continent. The Siamese cat belongs to the group of breeds with short hair, fine, dense, firmly in the skin and very... Read→

Ragamuffin Cat

Posted On February - 7 - 2012

The Ragamuffin is an impressive cat mostly because of its gorgeous fur and massive frame. The first time you set your eyes on this cat you will be amazed by its beautiful colors and it large expressive eyes. It comes in a very large palette of colors along with some white spots. The most common colors are: blue, tabby with a little white, brown, mink or tortoiseshell. The length of the coat is medium. The fur is easy to maintain because it does not mat and it is easy to brush. The Ragamuffin... Read→

How to Care for a Deaf Cat

Posted On November - 25 - 2011

The absence of hearing at a cat can have only two causes: getting old and born deaf. Caring for a deaf cat is not so easy, it can be a challenge at times. As soon as you have gotten accustomed with the idea that your cat is deaf you will notice that you will have to start another type of communication. You will develop new ways of playing and calling your cat. In spite of this problem you will be able to have a wonderful relationship with your pet. Do not be scared that you will not handle it because... Read→

How to Care for a Cat in Cold Weather

Posted On November - 17 - 2011

We normally think that since the cat has fur it does not have a problem with cold weather. That is not true, small temperatures can be a danger for the cats health. If you leave a cat outside in the cold this could lead to hypothermia which ends up with the death of the cat. Here are some tips on how to protect your cat from cold weather. There are two ways in which a cat can get cold: the first one is staying in the cold weather with its fur wet and the second one is leaving your cat outside... Read→

How to Care for Elderly Cats

Posted On November - 17 - 2011

Old cats are the same as old peoples, you need to treat them with much attention and care. When your cat has gotten old its behavior changes, it wants to spend a lot of its time resting and it is not so energetic like before. You main interest should be making your cat comfortable and happy. It is not unusual to be concerned about your pets comfort when it gets old. In order to make sure that you are doing the right thing you must make sure that you have taken into consideration all aspects. The... Read→

How to Train Your Cat

Posted On November - 3 - 2011

Cats are harder to train than dogs because even thou not many cat lover will admit they are not very bright. It is hard to train a cat because they do not understand the relationship between cause and effect. You will never be able to train it to fetch or do things that dogs do, what you can do it teach it not to destroy your carpet and teach it to use the litter box. Make sure you play with your cat because most unhealthy behaviors develop when the cat gets bored. The amount of time that... Read→

Male Versus Female Cat Issues

Posted On October - 14 - 2011

It is a fact that the behavior of the cat is influenced by its socialization and growing up. That is not all true the gender of the cat also influences the personality of the cat. If you decide to have your cat neutered you have to know that according to the gender of the cat there are some diseases that can appear, which are specific to a gender. Specific male behavior The male will begin to show mating behavior when they reach the age of 9 months. They will manifest themselves by marking... Read→

How to Correct Bad Behavior in Cats

Posted On October - 6 - 2011

When cats show bad behavior that does not mean that they need training. For cats training does not work like it does for dogs because they do not have that cause effect way of thinking. When you notice bad manners in your cat then you should be generous when your cat does good and also stick to you regulation. There is always a cause to your cats behavior so what you have to do is find the cause so you can change the effect. Some of these causes are: stress in the house, living them alone in the... Read→