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 …

Siamese kitties are adored worldwide for their beautiful colors, but the Siamese cat personality makes them extra special and one of the most expensive cat breeds. They are very affectionate cats that love to chat with their owners, so if you get a Siamese, expect to have some long conversations. While not all Siamese cats …

Round cheeks, fathead, short, soft thick coats, large amber-colored eyes, a rounded body and short, thick coats – it’s true, the British Shorthair is the epitome of a cuddly teddy bear. When the mention of a British Shorthair comes up, the first image is the classic British shorthair Blue: a pretty kitty with a solid …

Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong. I have a Siberian cat Alexei and he loves following me around the house. Alexei isn’t unique – many cats like to follow their owners around – and even to the bathroom. So why do they do …

Maine Coon vs. normal cat – what makes a Maine coon cat different? If you’re trying to imagine the sheer contrast between a Maine Coon cat and a typical cat, there are quite a few differences to take into account. For one, the Maine Coon’s features and size compared to an average cat is quite …

For years, experts have asked, “Are Maine Coon and Norwegian Forest Cats related?” While some say they are indeed distantly related; specifically, the Maine Coon is a descendant of its semi-long-haired friend, it’s not all clear cut. With similar character traits of Maine Coons and Norwegian Forest Cats, it’s no wonder this has been a …

In the world of cats, tuxedo is a color marking rather than a particular tuxedo cat breed. However, some breeds can be considered tuxedo cat breeds as they have this pattern more often than others. Alas, there are no cat breeds that are exclusively black and white. This means there are many different types of …

Remember Garfield? This 1980s cartoon cat hero was beloved around the world – including by me. I very much enjoyed his sarcastic sense of humor, baiting poor Odie and his exasperated owner Jim. But are there Garfield cats out there? The original Garfield was a Persian cat ginger tabby cat. However, there are several breeds …

How gorgeous are cats with big ears? Big-eyed cats tug on our heartstrings as we are hardwired to feel affectionate towards creatures with large eyes – and the same appears to hold true when it comes to big ear cat breeds. Cat ears can be extremely cute as they are often very soft on the …

Let’s face it – cats are inherently cool. The Urban Dictionary defines cool as “being yourself and not caring how other people view you say or do.” I would say this is a characteristic that cats embody. I can’t imagine my cat Alexei being anyone but himself! And there are many more examples of cool …