Kitty Fame! Taylor Swift has two Scottish Fold breed cats. The recent one is named Olivia Benson, and the older one is Meredith Grey. There are many celebrities like her who have fallen in love with these lovely felines! Cats (Felis catus) are one of the few animals that have been domesticated since ages. They […]
” In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ~ Terry Pratchett People who don’t like cats often complain that the cat is a snooty creature with a tremendous superiority complex – as for me, I like being around my superiors! Calico is the term given to cats sporting mottled […]
But first, why do cats hate water so much? It is speculated that cats do not like the sensation of their fur being water logged―it could be because it weighs them down. The top layer of a cat’s coat is water resistant to a certain degree, but once it seeps down, the cat usually begins […]
‘Look before you leap’ is the mantra for the Russian Blue cat. When you bring home a Russian Blue kitten, it will run towards safety of some furniture and observe the happenings around it. You need to build a bond at this point, by dangling a shoe lace or something of the cat’s interest. The […]
Did You Know? The first Highland Lynx cat was born on July 1, 1995 at Timberline Cattery, North Carolina, U.S.A. Said to be ‘extremely intelligent’ amongst the cat breeds, the Highland Lynx cat loves to play and chase. Its big size can fool anyone. It is a cat that loves human affection and gets attached […]
Not your regular laid-back Garfield. Savannahs are understood to be an exotic hybrid cross. There are certain states within the U.S. along with a few other countries that have specific laws pertaining to the ownership of hybrid pets. Before bringing home your Savannah, ensure that you are fully aware of the rules and regulations in […]
Ancient Ancestry! More than 3,000 years ago, the Egyptians bred the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) with the domestic cat resulting in the rare and exotic hybrid breed – Chausie cat! Felis chaus is the Latin name for Jungle Cat, they were revered a lot in the ancient Egyptian culture, their natural habitat was primarily the […]
Mascara This refers to the horizontal stripes besides the eyes of a Bengal cat. It is always nice to have a companion, and what better company than a self-grooming and playful cat. With such cute faces, who wouldn’t want to keep kittens? No wonder cats are among the most common and most favorite pets of […]
Why Havana Brown? The name Havana Brown is also believed to have come from Havana cigars which bear a similar color as the breed. The group who created the breed proudly called themselves ‘The Havana Group’, therefore the name Havana Brown. The breed underwent a lot of experimentation, whereby it was further out-crossed in order […]
There are many cat breeds out there. If you are like most people, you don’t know much about them. In order to help you to make a choice about breeds, here is some useful information. Do you want a cat that can entertain himself and not get into mischief? Then don’t consider the Sphynx, the […]