From snuggling on sleeping faces to curling up in the nook of arms, cuddly cats provide an extra blanket of comfort during sleep. While you might think your purring pal has strange sleeping habits (can running on the bed at 4 am really be considered normal?), certain behaviors can be explained. Whether it’s intense stares …

Cats have a surprisingly powerful sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is considerably stronger than that of humans. A domestic cat’s sense of smell is between 9 and 16 times more powerful than yours, so it is worth knowing what smells do cats hate. Or in other terms, cats have between 45 …

Ah, cats. These agile, smart, and “uncaring” fur babies are one of man’s best friends. But no matter the occasion or how hard you try to impress them, sometimes cats aren’t fond of much. Grumpy Cat was a prime example of this. The famous feline was known for her grumpy disposition, which birthed plenty of …

As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to cats, feline fans will quickly tell you that every kitty is beautiful in its own way. But let’s be honest; some breeds are so uniquely gorgeous that they’re bound to turn heads wherever they go. Every entry on this list …

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 …

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. Contents Unique Cats & Other Interesting Cat …

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 …

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 …

Have you ever sat on the couch, bed, or perhaps at your desk with a furball purring peacefully on your lap and wondered to yourself, “Why does she do this? Why does my cat sleep on my legs?”. Well, you’re not alone. While many cat owners are more than happy to curl up with their …