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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Top 10 Most Popular Pedigreed Cat Breeds?

Pedigreed cats are a source of joy and pride for their owners. Besides their gorgeous coats, beautiful lines and great disposition, these animals offer companionship and entertainment to those who lPersianove them. Choosing a pedigreed cat is not easy, but knowing the most popular breeds of pedigreed cats may help.

1. Persian

Persian cats are known for their beautiful long coats and open faces. They were originally in Iran and were transported to the rest of the world along with exotic spices and fine jewels. Cat breeders and owners of Persian cats enjoy their gentle dispositions and quiet voice.

Persian cats are best suited to living indoors because of their long coats. The coat of a Persian cat requires considerable maintenance, but Maine Coonthis breed is very hardy and long life.

2. Maine Coon

The origin of the Maine Coon Cat is something of a miracle. Less a product of the work of cat breeders than the result of natural selection,
the Maine Coon originated in North America and is known for its excellent ability mouse.

Also known for her loving attitude and keen intelligence, the Maine Coon is a beautiful long-haired breed. These cats are wonderful with children and good with dogs.

3. Exotic
Exotic
The Exotic is a variant of the Persian breed. Exotic cat breeders strive to meet standards of the Persian cat in all areas except coat. Here, the Exotic is different from its higher-maintenance cousin. Exotic cats have a short, easy to care for coat.

Quiet, with a soft, gentle voice, these cats are great pets. They are not demanding but are playful and sweet. Exotics are also clean and mature later than other cat breeds. These cats physically resemble a teddy bear or other stuffed animal and make wonderful family pets.

4. Abyssinian

Abyssinian
Similar to the images of cats in ancient Egypt, the Abyssinian has a beautiful arched neck, slanted eyes, prominent ears, and a powerful, muscular body. The extremely short hair of this breed makes it distinctive and easy to maintain.

Besides their appearance, the Abyssinian has a personality that is unique and easily identified by a cat breeder or educated enthusiast. Abyssinian are known for their remarkable intelligence, amazing sensitivity, and personal attitudes.

5. Siamese
Siamese
Originally from Thailand, Siamese cats are easily identified by their distinctive coats and markings. The color contrast on their coats is remarkable, and the structure of their body is unique. Cat breeders strive for an animal with a wedge-shaped head, long, muscular body and a long neck and tail production.

The coat on Siamese cats is very short easy to care for, making this race a low-maintenance pet. They are first-rate communicators with a distinctive voice and clear body language. Siamese cats love people and extremely attached to their loving owners.

6. Ragdoll

Ragdoll
A large cat with a relaxed atmosphere, the Ragdoll has long hair and striking blue eyes. When breeding Ragdolls, a cat breeder focused on producing animals with spectacular, pointed coats, affectionate personalities, and a great body. These animals love people and usually want to be close to their owners.

The coat of a Ragdoll cat requires regular maintenance, but otherwise, these animals require no special care. They were developed in the 1960s as cat breeders bred domestic longhaired cats and other free-roaming felines.

7. Sphynx
Sphynx
The result of a 1966 natural genetic mutation, the Sphynx is a cat that is sometimes entirely without hair. Cat Breeders have worked hard to breed is very hardy and has few health problems.

Sometimes there is fine downy hair present on the nose, tail or body of the cat. The Sphynx has a friendly personality and is very curious and attention-oriente
d. In the absence of hair on this breed, it requires bathing. However, some people with cat allergies find that they tolerate a Sphynx.

8. Birman

Birman
Originally from Burma, where it was held as a sacred animal, the Birman is a large, stocky animal with long hair. The coat of the Birman is not prone to matting, making it easier to provide than some other breeds.

The personality of the Birman is considered nearly ideal by many cat owners and cat breeders: at once sweet, quiet, playful and energetic. The long coat is tipped and is generally a light color with a golden glow. The eyes of this breed are very round and blue.

9. American Shorthair
American Shorthair
Known for their spectacular nature, the American Shorthair is a breed that makes a wonderful companion. This breed is very healthy, with a long life, quiet, and good looking.

Data show that the American Shorthair originally called the Domestic Shorthair, "came to America on the Mayflower. Cat Breeders have worked for years to ensure that these animals are the desired qualities for the breed, despite their physical similarities to ordinary, non-pedigree animals.


10. Oriental
Oriental
Devoted to their owners, and interested in a part of all daily activities, Orientals make great pets. They are bred to be curious and intelligent, and colorful, distinctive coats and long thin tails.

Cat breeders have been able to produce over 300 different patterns and colors of Orientals, making the selection of these animals are very diverse. They are also known for their large, open ears and almond shaped eyes.
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