Top Cat Breeds Five Choosing a breed of cat can be a little intimidating, especially if you do not know much about cats! When examining a cat, you should be sure to choose a breed that suits your lifestyle. Some breeds require more active than others and some require more grooming. Look below to find the first five races of cats the most popular. You will also find a brief description of each breed grooming requirements and the type of personality.
The Oriental is one of the breeds of cats the most popular around. This breed is very intelligent, loyal companion and tends to bond deeply with his family. It has large pointed ears, and although his body is very elegant it is still quite a muscular breed.
The American Shorthair is extremely popular with families, as they tend to be very affectionate and friendly. The American Shorthair was originally a working breed, mainly for hunting mice, which explains the structure of muscle and agile short hair. They need a little exercise, but most are quite simply a cat tower.
The Birman breed probably originated in Burma. He is perhaps best recognized by its blue eyes, white body, brown face and smoked, ears, paws and tail. Burmese have a long robust body structure with long hair wearing matt. They love to play and are very soft. They are affectionate without being too needy.
If you are looking for a very affectionate, cuddly cat, and a Sphinx may be the breed for you. Although they look like they have no fur, they actually have a peach fuzz, as on the whole body. Since they do not have much hair to protect their skin, they should be strictly kept indoors. This breed requires a little extra care, especially with the room temperature, this breed can easily become too cold.
A breed of cat is very soft and light the Ragdoll, aptly named, as it can be quite flexible and relaxed when picked up. If you like a cat with you from room to room, this race would probably be a great match for you. They are very careful not to use teeth or claws when playing around, so they would also be an ideal cat for children.
Now that you have a better idea of the most popular, yet very different, races there, we hope you find the choice of a cat with a bit less formidable than ever. Be sure to remember that lifestyles are important factors to consider, so if you are not very active, you should not choose a cat that needs a lot of activity, and vice versa.
Posted on March 28, 2010.