Dogs might love you unconditionally but to achieve affection from a cat is true victory. Well we all love our furry little friends and would love to get to know more about them. lets now explore 10 most popular cat breeds in the world.
1.the ragdoll
The ragdoll cat has the most loving mild and affectionate disposition ever. this cat is known for its habit of going completely limp in your arms while bieng petted or loved hence the name ragdoll is given to it.
Ragdolls are often known as the dog-cat as they have the habit of following thier human parent everywhere. thier cute love cuddles and are extremely mild cats. They make perfect companions for anyone. although given thier sweet nature they arent very agile hunters so dont expect them to go catching any mice.
Pure bred ragdolls typically have a medium to large body with long silky fur that you just wont be able to resist touching. they are distinguishable by the upside down V on the centre of thier face. Ragdolls have clear sky blue eyes that could melt your heart in seconds!
They come in a number of colors the most common one being cream, dusty brown and ash grey.
The Ragdoll can have health issues like Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a form of heart diseaseUrinary tract issues. Obesity and Hairballs given the long coat.
On average the Ragdoll can live from between 2- 15 years. however many factors include the avreage life span of any cat. Factors that include good nutrition and proper care and checkups.
2.the british short hair
The British Short Hair cat is one of the oldest cat breeds recorded dating as back as the first century B.C this cat has a very intersting history.
The british short hair is towards the larger side at times with big bones and all most all muscles weighing as much as 18 pounds. but care must be taken as they can be prone to obesity.Through pedigreed breeding the british short hair typically has a short but very thick blue grey coat with saphire yellow eyes.
Given its size the british is not a very high energy cat. not very playful either. Although they love their owners and like to be petted. They do not like to be carried at all.
the british is a mild natured cat who likes to be an all indoor cat. they like to be around people and kids but might not like overly active or noisy environments.
The British Short hair cat is known to be a healthy breed with not many health issues and can live a long and healthy life if taken proper care. however they are prone kidneys or congenital heart problems. but over all they are a healthy breed. The british cat’slife expectancy can range anywhere from between 14 – 20 years.
3.the persian cat
This beautiful cat has been a favourite around the world for years. Persian cats are big boned and have masses of fur which can give them the appearance of being bigger than their actual size
Although this breed loves to be the centre of attention, you might notice that they get along fairly well with other cats or animals.
Given the persian cats thick fur and natural geneology it is preferable to keep them in air-conditioned apartments or cold regions for more information on persian cats visit the link below:
4.the maine coon cat
Heres a cat whos origins are surrounded in myths. Some claim that the maine coon cat . The maine coon cat is Blessed with an extreme level of intelligence and demeanour.
As the name suggests the Maine Coon cat originated in Maine U.S.This cat breed is distinguishable from far as their size makes them impossible to miss. The maine can grow to upto an impressive height of 40 cm. The male can weigh as much as 18-22 pounds (8.5 to10kgs) while the female weighs less, around 12-15 pounds (5.6 to 8.5kgs).
The Maine Coon cat has a slender body broad jawline and bone structure. the Maine has a two layeredcoat that comes in a number of different colours ranging from orange tabby to smoky grey.
This cat is often reffered to as a gentle giant because of its gentle temperment and adaptable nature. they are great hunter and companions alike.
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5.The Siamese cat
A Siamese cat is one of the oldest known cat breeds in the world, although their origin is clouded and not very accurate.
One of its most distinct feature which makes the siamses cat stand out on its own is its dark colored face paws and most often tails.
The color is a result of a special gene known as tyrosinase in the Siamese cat that tries to regulate the cats body temperature in cold regions. This gene commonly known as Siamese allele is a modifier gene that tries to regulate the temperature in the parts most prone to cold
The color of the Siamese cat coat can range from cream, light brown, dark brown grey light orange and sometime white.
Siamese cats are much more like dogs than almost any other breed of cats. They love to be around people and will most likely follow their human parent everywhere, occasionally will even sit outside the washroom and meow till you let them in.
Siamese cats are usually a very healthy breed with just the occasional riisk of dental issues or some might be cock eyed. Sometimes There might also be a risk of Gangliosidosis which a genetic and hereditary, lipid diseases.
6.the sphynx
The sphynx is the one cat breed which is most distinguishable from all other breeds. although it might seem like a hairless cat the sphynx actually on close observation you will realise the phynx has a very fine coat which seems like s suede sweater. the other feature that makes the sphynx stand out are its round eyes and huge bat like ears.
This breed came into bieng in 1966 when a litter of kittens in Toronto Canada had a hairless kitten due to a genetic mutation which was then selectively breeded with other shorthair cats further on till the required features of the said breed were achieved.
the habits and nature of this cat comes quite in contrast to its physical appearance. The features of this cat might look creepy or scary to most however in nature the sphynx is an absolute darling.the perfect lapcat who craves the attention of humans, loves to do gymnastics and is very energetic. the perfect playmate for children of all ages.
the sphynx might be a realatively healthy breed however they are prone to a few issues like sunburn, sometimes skin conditions as well like oily or greasy skin, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Hereditary Myopathy. phynx kittens are suseptible to respiratory disorders as well. given all good conditions this cat might live upto 9-15 years.
7.the scotish fold cat
The Scotish Fold Cat looks and feels nothing less than a cushy smushy teddy bear. However this fluffy cat has a rare gene mutation that effect the cartilage and bones causing the cartilage in the ears to fold forwards often falling towards the front of the face. almost all the members of this breed are effected by osteochondrodysplasia (OCD), a developmental abnormality that affects cartilage and bone development throughout the body.
the scotish fold comes in a wide variety of colours are blue-grey, smoky grey, white, cream ,hazel brown, red- brown, tabby, calico and even tortoise shell.
The history of this breed is well known as it is traced back to a certain barn cat named Susie in Pertshire Scotland. Sometime between 1961-62, what was particular about Susie was that her ears had an unuasual fold in the middle of her ears. Then when she had kittens two of them had similar ears. out of ignorance and lack of medical knowledge at the time these kittens were breeded without any medical investigation.upto 75 kittens were than produced in a span of 3 years. some of which had folded ears and some didn’t.
However given this breeds gene mutation and medical concerns many countries including Nederlands and Scotland have banned the breeding of the Scotish Fold.
Given all the negativity why then you ask is this cat on our list?its popularity is because the Scotish Fold is quite an extra ordinary cat who is sweet natured and loving and an ideal pet for whom the worst punishment is to be left alone. they are not a high energy cat and given the fact that their prone to bone degenative disease. it is advisable to not give them an over active lifestyle.
On average if all goes well and the scotish cat is taken proper care of they can live upto 15 years.
8.the abyssinian
Now heres an athlete you just cant ignore.! The Abyssinian cat is a high energy cat with very unique features.
The Abyssinian cat is a medium sized cat with a long muscular body with very playful eyes and straight and quite erect ears.
The history of this breed can be traced back to Egypt. However it reached the shore of great britain during the 1860s when a certain Lord Robert Napier brought returned from a military expedition with a cat named Zulu. Her slender body and affectionate nature soon gained popularity and after selective breeding with other local short hair as to preserve the breeds features which eventually led the Abyssinian reaching the United States and even Canada.
When it come to characteristics the Abyssinian is a true athlete a high energy cat that loves to play, is extremely observent and can learn tricks very easily. they can play for hours at end with her toys. they are very easy to live with and get along very well with other animals and kids. bieng a short hair cat shedding is not much of an issue which mean not much of a hassle with grooming.ealth problems at all.
The Abyssinian is usually a very healthy breed with no major health concerns. However one must be on the look out for Patellar luxation: a hereditary condition in which the knee caps dislocates.
The main colours of this breed are Fawn, Golden brown, dark brown blue-grey, red-brown or a combination of two of the primary colours
on avareage the life span of the abyssinian can range anywhere from of 9-15 years.
9.cornish rex
Heres a cat to give competition to your Abysinian athlete. The Cornish Rex cat has some very distinct features including its curly soft short fur. with gives it a look like freshly permmed hair. It has a small long face with with round intelligent eyes and big bat-like ears.
The Cornish Rex cat is a very intelligent cat with a pleasant and friendly nature. thats quite in contrast to its serious looks. thier fun-loving, mild tempered and adventurous cat that loves to play and sit in the lap. The cornish rex is has only one layer of inner hair while normally cats have three.
This breed came into being 1950 when a litter of kittens in cornwall had a white colour male the original cornish rex. who was then breeded with its parent to create two more cornish rex hence the breed came into bieng
The cornish can be found in every colour and shade white, brown, ivory grey, black, midnight blue, golden brown to tabby tortoise shell and even calico.
this breed is pretty sturdy and have very fewhealth issues reported some of which might include hypertrophic cartiomyopathy a type of heart disease. Patellar luxation. and most commonly sun burn due to the thin layer of fur. In average the cornish rex has a life span of 12 to 16 years.
10.the bengal
Not many cats are as beautiful and attractive as the Bengal Cat. A natural Ddistinguished cat the Bengal is a breathtaking creature with the most eye catching coat ever! The Bengal cat mostly has a golden to brown coat with a distinguished pattern of dark brown or black spots, rings, marble or squares set in its coat.
The Bengal Cat is a medium to slightly large cat with a strong muscular built. And ideally comes in different shades of brown or grey some ranging from dark to light and some the other way round from light to dark. With the print deep inset in thier coat. their eye color most commonly found in this breed are saphire yellow, emerald green and orange.
The history of this breed is traced back to 1975 when after trying for several years, a cat breeder Jean Mill successfully breeded the asian leopard with a domestic cat.
Although this cat looks wild and has a reputation and ancestory to do its looks justice they are not wild at all. infact quite the contrar they are fun loving, energetic cats who are quite people loving and can be somewhat protective of their human parent. Being a quite intelligent breed they need constant stimulation and an active lifestyle. they can be good house cats but love to have their freedom as well.
given thier wild ancestory and somewhat over the cunter energetic nature it is prohibbited by law in many countries and states including New York City, to keep a Bengal Cat
When it comes to health and well being they are known to have certain health concerns some of which are Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy a codition that thickens the muscles o the heart and progressive retinal atrophy an eye condition, also PK deficiency a common genetic disorder found in the Bengals.
Given all odds the Bengal cats have a life expectancy of 9-16 years on average.