http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com ‘Dogs have owners while cats have staff,’ goes a famous saying. Ancient Egyptian royalty considered cats as a holy blessing, while there have been instances during medieval Europe, where beautiful women were judged on their ability to look similar to cat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://codyholpp.articlealley.com/the-fascinating-history-of-hairless-cat-breeds-2348023.html 14th September 2011 Cats have been breeding themselves for thousands of years. From day one, cats were utilized for one reason and one reason only - hunting and killing rodents. As time has gone by, people began to breed cats for companionship and social acceptance. They w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://vanessalea.articlealley.com/a-lesson-for-cat-breeding-1423497.html 01st March 2010 There are forty one recognized cat breeds according to the Cat Fanciers' Association, the world's largest registry of pedigree cats. The different cat breeds have a multitude of varying characteristics but all make great pets in the appropriate home. Whil... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jimhunter.articlealley.com/top-ten-most-popular-cat-breeds-1249026.html 24th November 2009 Individuals as well as families today have to save and conserve in any way possible therefore, it make since to spend the least amount of money a family or an individual can per month. Individuals and many families insist on having pets in the home for co... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tokipe11.articlealley.com/dog-pets-grooming-all-areas-of-care-and-saving-money-1106263.html 22nd September 2009 Cats make great animals for most homes, because they are very easy to plan for and generally bond easily with humans Care. Most societies and cultures worldwide have grown accustomed to adopt cats in their family structures. However, domestic cats can var... http://www.articlealley.com/http://manseo.articlealley.com/point-to-ponder-choosing-a-cat-breed-1062860.html 03rd September 2009 cat beds are quite an important part of cat and pet accessories. Read on to know more about cat beds and large cat beds.Large and what you get from them. cat beds are one the most essential pet cat furniture today. Pets are god's gift to humankind. Pet... http://www.articlealley.com/http://thierrybabineaux.articlealley.com/information-on-cat-beds-and-large-cat-beds-997775.html 24th July 2009 When you buy a cat food for your cat you should know the type of cat food that will be perfect for your cat as they tend to be quite finicky regarding their tastes. Cat breeds & cat food complement each other. Cats are quite popular pets and there is ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://thierrybabineaux.articlealley.com/various-breeds-of-cats--their-food-968795.html 06th July 2009 Cats make great pets but certain cat behavior can be quite annoying and hence you need to know how to control your cat's strange mannerisms and impulses. A common cat behavior is that of biting and scratching. Irrespective of the cat breed, most cats l... http://www.articlealley.com/http://thierrybabineaux.articlealley.com/information-on-the-most-common-cat-behaviors-955666.html 29th June 2009 When you have decided that the cat is the right pet for you, there are many other decisions you need to do before you're ready to get your cat. Choose a breed of cat can be one of the most important decisions you make for your pet. Simply choose the race ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://manseo.articlealley.com/information-about-cat-breeds-925643.html 11th June 2009 For cat lovers, it is essential to know that there are several breeds of cats can be domesticated. No doubt, the cats are lovely pets and can easily be trained to fit your home environment. There are a number of breeds of cat, you can surf the internet an... http://www.articlealley.com/http://manseo.articlealley.com/many-different-types-of-cat-breeds-907486.html 29th May 2009 Choosing a pet can be a momentous decision, there are considerations of space, time, and a great dedication to all of the days of love and care of another living being. Of course, there is the equally significant choice between varieties of pets. Pet owne... http://www.articlealley.com/http://manseo.articlealley.com/choose-the-best-cat-breed-907461.html 29th May 2009 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 ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://msmart.articlealley.com/most-popular-breeds-of-cat-866487.html 22nd April 2009 With extra toes on their feet American Polydactyls are unique cats. The additional toes can either be on only the front or the hind paws or on all four paws. They are more common on front paws though and may range anywhere between four to seven in their n... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-american-polydactyl-cat-582894.html 21st July 2008 A relatively new feline breed, American Ringtail is not yet fully registered and is at the moment in an experimental stage as a breed. It originated only a few years back, when in 1998 a stray male kitten was rescued in Fremont, California. As the cat gre... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-american-ringtail-cat-582891.html 21st July 2008 Siamese is a shorthair cat breed that is famous for its brilliance and elegance. It originates from Siam, Thailand, where it is rumored to have kept royals company. It came to Britain in late nineteenth century and enchanted westerners with its sleek desi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-siamese-cat-582883.html 21st July 2008 Made unique by its small or lacking tail, Manx is a cat breed that belongs to the Isle of Man, next to Britain, where it has resided for many centuries. A number of legends afloat as regards the origin of this cat, with many stories being part of the loca... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-manx-cat-582871.html 21st July 2008 A recent breed of cats, Pixie-Bob is rumored to have a wild heritage with breeders claiming that they originated from mating of Bobcats with domestic felines. There is some controversy over this even as many locals in certain parts of North America claim ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-pixiebob-cat-582860.html 21st July 2008 Scottish Fold is a cat breed that is made remarkable by its unique ears. As the name suggests the ears of the cat are folded forward and downward. In earlier cats there was only one fold, however, newer members of the breed often have two to three creases... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-scottish-fold-cat-582857.html 21st July 2008 A shorthair cat breed, Egyptian Mau is thought to have lived for thousands of years in Egypt where it was once the object of worship, 'Mau' being the Egyptian term for 'cat'. It was adored, protected and buried alongside Pharaohs in their tombs as mummies... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-egyptian-mau-cat-582841.html 21st July 2008 Similar to the Siamese except for the contrast in the color of markings, Colorpoint Shorthair is a pretty cat breed. The cat originated in the nineteen forties when breeders in United Kingdom and United States set out to develop a cat that resembled the S... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-colorpoint-shorthair-cat-582840.html 21st July 2008 Asian Semi-longhair is a beautiful cat breed. It is said to have originated in Britain during the 1980's. The cat also goes by the name of Tiffanie. Both names are used in different regions across the world. The origin of this pretty feline dates back to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/asian-semilonghair-cat-582820.html 21st July 2008 The Turkish Angora is a natural cat breed, and has resided for centuries around the city of Ankara in Turkey. It shares similarities with Turkish Van and Persian. As a matter of fact the Turkish Angora was used heavily for the development of the modern Pe... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-turkish-angora-cat-582814.html 21st July 2008 The Ragamuffin is a relatively recent cat breed that originated through periodic breeding of Ragdolls with Himalayans and Persians. A large cat, the Ragamuffin weighs in the range of ten to twenty pounds, with males typically being heavier than females. I... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-ragamuffin-cat-582811.html 21st July 2008 Nebelung is a longhaired cat breed that shares resemblance with the Russian Blue cat, apart from its long fur and plume tail. In fact the purpose of breeders initially was to create a cat that looked like the Russian Blue, but had longer fur. Serious bree... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/nebelung-cat-582805.html 21st July 2008 Birman is a longhaired cat breed of Burma. It was first brought to France in 1920 where it was recognized and bred. In the years following the second world war, the cat spread to other nations and was widely bred for its adorable attributes. Birman is a s... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/the-birman-cat-582804.html 21st July 2008 British Semi-Longhair is a longhaired cat breed. It originated in Britain during the last century and is now kept through many countries as an adorable pet. Even as it is not yet recognized as a distinct breed officially in the United Kingdom, it is commo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ailurophile.articlealley.com/british-semilonghair-cat-582794.html 21st July 2008 Of all breeds of cats, the Siamese cat is the ideal cat for the owner who wants a demonstrative and loving cat. Known to be extroverts, Siamese cats are outgoing and sociable. They know who their owners are and are frequently seen shadowing their owner wh... http://www.articlealley.com/http://svenullmann.articlealley.com/raising-siamese-cats-540135.html 20th May 2008 Some cat breeds are low maintenance, while others require frequent brushing. Cat breeds are not as different from each other as different dog breeds but there are still some mighty different types of cats out there. Some cat breeds are people-pets and t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jameskronefield.articlealley.com/cat-breeds-for-cat-lovers-189104.html 24th July 2007 If you've been involved in Internet marketing the last year, then you have heard how authority sites are taking the place of spam sites for an online business model. The search engines are happy about that. They didn't like sending visitors to sites that ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://carolstack.articlealley.com/make-your-blog-an-authority-site-146324.html 10th April 2007 Only one cat has a valid claim to being the pet of Pharaoh and the idol of ancient Egypt. I give you the Egyptian Mau! After all, the very word "mau" means cat. Could you ask for a better set of credentials? Well, what if this breed of cat can be cl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://donovanbaldwin.articlealley.com/from-out-of-ancient-egypt-comes-the-egyptian-mau-145177.html 07th April 2007 Are you a dog lover who wants to own a cat? If so, the Maine Coon Cat is the breed for you. This breed is extraordinarily intelligent and has a personality that is more like a dog than a cat; for example, a Maine Coon Cat might decide to take a leisurely ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daveowen.articlealley.com/is-the-maine-coon-the-right-breed-for-you-131419.html 21st February 2007 There are many different kinds of cat breeds around, but most of us only know the common ones. So this article will help to introduce you to a few lesser known cat breeds. We will only introduce 6 lesser known cat breeds to you in this article, because if... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andrewmills.articlealley.com/cat-breeds-you-didnt-know-about-115217.html 01st January 2007 People say that no other cat breed can be as beautiful as the Russian Blue! They are indeed wonderful cats, which can steal anyone's heart with their emerald green eyes, silver-tipped fur, refined boning and plushy coats! These cats have a very strong ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dalvinrumsey.articlealley.com/good-things-to-know-about-russian-blue-cats-98762.html 14th November 2006