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 …

Although we always seem to hear about black cats the most, grey is a very common cat coat color. Grey is often called blue in the world of kitties. Cats come in solid shades of grey and grey patterns for tabbies. Many popular cat breeds have grey as an option and there are three exclusively …

Small cat breeds are some of the most adorable felines you’ll come across. From the American Curl to the Singapura, you’ll love these 12 miniature cats.

Did you know that all kittens are born with blue eyes? However, once most kittens reach six weeks of age, the melanin kicks in, and most kittens with blue eyes develop a different eye color. However, some blue-eyed cat breeds have a recessive gene which means that their eyes will stay blue throughout their lives. …

The big eyes of human babies mean we are hot-wired to like animals with big eyes too. You can’t help but smile when those adorable big eyes gaze back at you. So it should come as no surprise that we humans can find cats with big eyes irresistible. Whether it’s a hairless beauty or the …

Depending on which source you use, there are between 44 and 73 recognized cat breeds in the world. But what makes for rare cat breeds? (Ultram) Each year the Cat Fanciers Association releases a report listing cat breeds based on the number of cats registered for each breed in the last year. This, of course, …