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Our cat breed profiles will help you find the best cat for you and your lifestyle. We include information on each breed's history, personality, grooming and care requirements, known health issues and more.
With soulful eyes, a Mona Lisa smile and a blue-grey coat with silvery-coloured tips, the Chartreux is an attractive cat. Combine this with a gentle, loving and dog-like personality – and you have the ideal family pet. Chartreux Cat Personality Chartreux are friendly and loving but not as demanding of your attention as other breeds can be, they enjoy their personal …
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With their hairless wrinkled body, pixie-like face, over-sized ears and pot belly, the Sphynx breed is often referred to as 'alien-like'. This unmistakable appearance is paired with a curious, outgoing and loving personality which makes them the perfect family pet. Sphynx Cat Personality The Sphynx is a friendly, extroverted cat who is often compared with a monkey …
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If any feline could be called a show-stopper, it’s the Maine Coon. With tufted ears, a lion-like ruff, and a tail that looks like it belongs on a fox, this breed turns heads wherever it goes. Yet behind the dramatic looks lies one of the sweetest temperaments in the cat world. Maine Coons are affectionate without being clingy, playful without being demanding, and confident …
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The Birman has expressive blue eyes, a silky coat in a variety of different coloured points, and white gloves on each paw – there is no denying that this is a beautiful cat. They also have a beautiful personality – sweet-natured, placid and gentle with soft chirp-like voices. Birman Cat Personality With their affectionate and loving natures, Birman cats make the ideal …
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Burmese are intelligent and loyal cats with a dog-like personality who crave human affection and company. History and origins Burmese cats have a rich history that can be traced back to their origins in Southeast Asia. They are thought to have existed in the region for centuries, where they were revered as companion animals in monasteries and royal courts. It was …
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The distinguishing characteristics of the Persian cat are its soft, luxurious coat and its round ‘pansy-like’ face. Also known as Longhairs, Persians come in a wide range of colours, patterns and shades. Persian Cat Personality The Persian is not a demanding cat, they are typically quiet and docile, as you would expect from their sweet innocent faces. Whilst they aren’t …
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Russian Blue cats are typically lean and muscular, with vibrant emerald green eyes and a shimmering, silky silver-blue coat. Originally from the Archangel Isles (Arkhangelsk) in Russia, they are rumoured to have been the favoured cat of the Russian Czars. Russian Blue Cat Personality The Russian Blue is a gentle cat who is often shy around strangers but exceptionally …
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With their brilliant blue eyes and striking coat pattern, the Siamese cat is a loyal and chatty companion with irresistible charm. History and origins The Siamese cat breed is one of the oldest and most recognisable in the world, with a history dating back to ancient Siam, now modern-day Thailand. Originating from the temples and royal households of Siam, these …
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