From loving nibbles to spontaneous foot attacks, a cat companion can add plenty of adventure to your household. Every cat has an off day, but some breeds are simply more prone to aggressive behavior than others — and it’s worth knowing which ones to look out for before you bring one home. Aggressive tendencies aren’t …

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 …

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 think our cat is “dumb.” It feels unfair — and honestly, it usually is. Most of the time we’re measuring cat intelligence by human standards, or comparing cats to dogs, which is like comparing a housecat to a golden retriever and wondering why one won’t fetch. They’re different species, wired …

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 …

We all know cats can be mean, and most of us have got the scratches to prove it. Some breeds have picked up a reputation as the “devil cat breed” of choice — but as we’ll see, most of what gets labelled as meanness is really something else: boredom, territoriality, or a cat simply being …

If you love cats as much as I do, but someone in your home is allergic to them, don’t give up hope. There is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic cat. These lovable animals produce the Fel D1 protein through their saliva, which causes allergies. However, some breeds produce a fairly low amount of …

Cats are so often seen as being offhand and disinterested. But there are quite a few affectionate cat breeds that can cuddle just as much as dogs. And there are few things nicer than having snuggles with a cuddly pussy cat! Here are the 14 Most Affectionate Cat Breeds 14 Most Affectionate Cat Breeds 1. …