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 …

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 …

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 13 Most Affectionate Cat Breeds 14 Most Affectionate Cat Breeds 1. …

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 …

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 …

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 …