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The Manx Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Pixie-Bob Cat

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 ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Scottish Fold Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Egyptian Mau Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Colorpoint Shorthair Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Asian Semi-Longhair Cat

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 ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Turkish Angora Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Ragamuffin Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Nebelung Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

The Birman Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

British Semi-Longhair Cat

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... Read >
Author: Ailurophile

Raising Siamese Cats

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... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann

Cat Breeds for Cat Lovers

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... Read >
Author: James Kronefield

Make Your Blog an Authority Site

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 ... Read >
Author: Carol Stack

From out of Ancient Egypt Comes the Egyptian Mau

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... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin

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