From loving nibbles to spontaneous foot attacks, a cat companion can be an excellent way to add a sense of adventure to your household. While every kitty has a knack for dabbling into a nasty mood or two, some cat breeds are known for aggressive behavior traits. Aggressive tendencies in cats, however, are not always …
Anyone who’s ever owned a cat knows they can have a wild side. Typically, this behavior is just brushed aside as being playful, especially because most cats have a cute and cuddly appearance. This automatically disqualifies them from being dangerous. However, even the domesticated family house cat is descended from wildcats. Although they’ve mostly diverged …
Cats have gotten a reputation as being house pets with their own agendas. Memes have popularized the myth that they can be rather stand-offish and prefer to be left alone. Although that might be true for some breeds, it’s not true for all of them. There are many affectionate cat breeds who are almost always …
Labradoodles are crossbreeds of Miniature Toy Poodles and Labrador Retrievers. These pups are known for their curly coats and interesting personalities. Although their patient Labrador personality shines through most of the time, you may find flares of stubborn poodle personality rearing up now and then. That’s what makes them fantastic companions. But what about a …
Siamese cats are pretty darn adorable, especially with that classic coat that is always a winner in the looks department. But will you end up with fur-speckled couches or (yikes) hairy black leggings? Do Siamese cats shed? Knowing just how much a cat sheds before becoming the proud owner of one can help temper your expectations …
Are you considering expanding your family with a feline companion but unsure whether cats get along well with kids? Fortunately, cats and children can get along well, like peanut butter and jelly. A cute kitty may be an excellent secret keeper, an adorable snuggler, and — most significantly for parents — they usually require little …
None of us like to feel that our animals are dumb or “less gifted.” It’s grossly unfair to classify our animals in that way. In most cases, we’re measuring intelligence by human standards, which might not be the best way to do so, especially when it comes to cats and other pets. We are also …
Cats are playful, rambunctious, and just balls of energy that are a great addition to any home. However, an active ball of fur isn’t for everyone— especially cat parent newbies. Many people prefer to find the calmest cat breeds to match their energy. Often, the calmest cats are also some of the most friendly breeds …
Our feline friends are often unfairly characterized as aloof, unfriendly, and snobbish. But that doesn’t tell the entire story of these beautiful creatures. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats rule the world. And don’t you forget it. Valued for their companionship and ability to hunt vermin, our small, furry friends have been with …
The Savannah and Bengal cat breeds share a lot of common traits. For one thing, they both have ancestry directly linked to wild versions of cats. The Savannah and Bengal are partly bred from the Serval and Asian Leopard Cat respectively. Both of these beautiful cats have found fans among cat owners, although some new …