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 are can be mean, and most of us have got the scratches to prove it. Although some cats are meaner than others, we’ve chosen to look at the 17 meanest cat breeds we could find. Keep reading to learn more about these various cat breeds. This post will look at their …

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. …

There’s a long list of cats with short legs, and they are often known as dwarf breeds and have become increasingly popular in recent years. They can also be known as sausage or midget cats and can have long hair, short hair, or no hair at all. The Munchkin breed started all of this back …

I don’t know about you, but I love a big cat. One of the many reasons that I chose to get my amazing Siberian cat Alexei is because I knew he would become very large. Perhaps I associate the larger size with him being cuddlier? If you have the same idea as me, then you’ll …

Cats are generally known for being quite savvy, unlike their arch enemies dogs. But how smart are cats? And can they learn to do tricks like dogs? Or do they just choose not to? It is always hard to tell with our enigmatic furry friends. But some cat breeds are definitely believed to have bigger …

Everyone loves all felines at The Discerning Cat, but I have to admit there are some cat breeds that stand out from the crowd. These unusual cats don’t really resemble other cat breeds and have quite uncommon features and traits. Here are the 17 most unique cat breeds. Unique Cats & Other Interesting Cat Breeds …

As the owner of two long-haired Siberians, I love how fluffy my favorite felines become, particularly over winter. However, I don’t love the fact that my house becomes covered in cat hair or the daily struggles to get Alexei and Vladimir to stay still so that I can brush them. Of course, I wouldn’t trade …