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How to best bond with your new cat
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How to Exercise Your Cat
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Are Mischievous Cats Just Bored?
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The Breed Spotlight
Average Adult Weight
9 to 20 poundsPersonality
Easygoing and affectionateOptimal Home
Does best in homes with plenty of space. Its gentle nature makes it a perfect choice for families.Average Adult Weight
Five to 11 poundsPersonality
Intelligent, gentle loyalOptimal Home
Adapt to different environments. Can usually entertain themselves for a while with toys, so they are good pets for working individuals-
Breed Name
Norwegian Forest Cat
Average Adult Weight
8 to 16 pounds
Personality
Easygoing, mischievous, playful and loving.
Optimal Home
Great family pet. Can be left alone for up to eight hours a day. Breed Name
SnowshoeAverage Adult Weight
6 to 14 poundsPersonality
Playful, smart, curious and eccentric.Optimal Home:
Best with kids older than 6. Should not be left alone for long.-
Average Adult Weight
6 to 14 poundsPersonality
Intelligent and playful. Winning personality. Craves human companionship.Optimal Home
Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors. Should not be left alone for long periods. -
Average Adult Weight
8 to 16 poundsPersonality
Large, lovable and social. Enjoys curling up on its owner’s lap.Optimal Home
Great family pet. Requires attention. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 12 pounds
Personality
People-oriented, spirited, playful and vocal.Optimal Home
Best with kids older than 6, adults and seniors. Requires a lot of attention and should not be left alone for more than eight hours a day. -
Average Adult Weight
9 to 18 pounds
Personality
Confident, intelligent, independent and easygoing.
Optimal Home
Best with adults, and children older than 6. Good for busy families that can spend some quality time with their cat while at home. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 16 pounds
Personality
Loves to be held. Intelligent and playful. Fits in well with other cats.
Optimal Home
Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors. Needs quality time with owners, but minimal activity. -
Average Adult Weight
7 to 14 poundsPersonality
Docile, loving, devoted and playful.Optimal Home
Requires attention and daily grooming. Apartment living OK. Gets along well with others. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 11 poundsPersonality
Social, intelligent and full of personality. Craves attention.Optimal Home
Best with children over 6, adults and seniors. Should not be left alone for too long -
Average Adult Weight:
6 to 15 poundsPersonality:
Easygoing, devoted, gentle and loving. Enjoys being held, and can be vocal.Optimal Home:
Good for loving homes and those with multiple cats. Craves attention from owners. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 10 pounds
Personality
Vocal. Will bond deeply with their owners.
Optimal Home
Best with children older than 11 years of age, adults and seniors. Needs a quiet, controlled environment. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 12 pounds
Personality
Smart, sassy, courageous and tenacious. Needs attention.
Optimal Home
Best with children over 6, adults and seniors. Should be indoor-only and receive appropriate attention. Average Adult Weight
5 to 9 poundsPersonality
Optimal Home
Social, full of personality, talkative and extremely intelligent.
Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors. With socialization, OK with other cats and cat-friendly dogs.Average Adult Weight
4 to 9 poundsPersonality
Confident, curious, outgoing, affectionate. Needs ample attention.Optimal Home
Home should accommodate this short-legged breed. Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors.-
Average Adult Weight
5 to 10 poundsPersonality
Devoted, affectionate, inquisitive and playful.Optimal Home:
Good with children, adults, seniors, cats and cat-friendly dogs. Should not be left alone for more than eight hours. Average Adult Weight
5 to 10 poundsPersonality
Needs loyal companionship. Highly energetic and playful.Optimal Home
Can only tolerate a certain amount of alone time. Best with adults and children 6 years and older.-
Average Adult Weight
5 to 10 pounds
Personality
Graceful, affectionate, playful, intelligent and active.
Optimal Home
Best with children ages 6 and older. This active cat enjoys a lot of human companionship. -
Average Adult Weight
5 to 9 poundsPersonality
Extremely active, intelligent, people-oriented and curious.Optimal Home
Needs a lot of attention. Requires up to four hours of alone time. Best with children older than 6. Average Adult Weight
7 to 13 poundsPersonality
Mix between a loyal lap kitty and a cat that does not demand much attention.Optimal Home
Great for families with children, as well as working individuals.Average Adult Weight
6 to 10 poundsPersonality
Loving, outgoing, vocal, loyal and people-oriented.Optimal Home
Best with adults and children older than 6. Only tolerates about eight hours of alone time, so maximum attention is needed.-
Average Adult Weight
6 to 13 poundsPersonality
Mellow, loving, intelligent, sweet-tempered and highly adaptable.Optimal Home
Good with adults, seniors and children older than 6. OK in apartments and larger homes. Average Adult Weight
7 to 18 poundsPersonality
Active, agile and playful. Can be taught tricks, such as fetching.Optimal Home
Needs attention. Best with adults and children older than 11.Average Adult Weight
7 to 15 poundsPersonality
Well-behaved with guidance. Confident, vocal and extroverted.Optimal Home
Enjoys companionship and should not be left alone for long hours. Best with owners that can match their playtime drive.Average Adult Weight
6 to 10 poundsPersonality
Easygoing. Loves attention.Optimal Home
Works well in a variety of homes, including those with young children and cat-friendly dogs. Should not be left alone for more than eight hours.-
Average Adult Weight
5 to 10 poundsPersonality
Active, agile, curious, vocal and dedicated. Makes friends easily.Optimal Home
Requires a lot of attention; is not optimal for individuals who are gone for most of the day. -
Average Adult Weight
8 to 20 pounds
Personality
Mellow, sweet and intelligent. Craves attention.
Optimal Home
Requires a quiet place to rest, but generally gets along well with everyone. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 14 pounds
Personality
Active and intelligent, without being high-strung. Often watch over the happenings in the home.
Optimal Home
Good with seniors and children over 6. Don’t like being left alone for long periods of time. -
Average Adult Weight
5 to 15 poundsPersonality
Loving, chatty, very intelligent and devoted to their owners.Optimal Home
This social breed craves attention. Best for adults, seniors, and children over the age of 6. -
Average Adult Weight
6 to 14 poundsPersonality
Devoted, sweet, affectionate, quiet and loyal.Optimal Home
Must live indoors only. Do best when they receive ample attention. Good for young children and seniors. - Average Adult Weight
6 to 12 pounds
Personality
Optimal Home
Affectionate, smart and talkative like a Siamese; playful and devoted like a Burmese
Homes with adults, seniors and children over the age of 6 Average Adult Weight
6 to 15 poundsPersonality
Loving and gentle, not overly active, but enjoy playtimeOptimal Home
Get along well with adults, seniors, children over 6, and other pets when properly socializedAverage Adult Weight
5 to 9 poundsPersonality
Intelligent, busy, crave human companionshipOptimal Home
Likely to be by your side day and night, if allowed. Best for seniors, adults and children over 6Average Adult Weight
15 to 20 poundsPersonality
Very docile, people-oriented, craves companionshipOptimal Home
Good with young children and adolescents; can enjoy the company of dogs when socialized togetherAverage Adult Weight
9 to 17 poundsPersonality
Energetic, intelligent, playful, loyal and talkativeOptimal Home
A stable home environment is desired, as cats can reach 20 years of age or more.Average Adult Weight
6 to 10 poundsPersonality
Very active, high-spirited, affectionate, loving companionsOptimal Home
This breed craves attention. Good for multi-cat homes or homes with children 6 and upAverage Adult Weight
7 to 14 poundsPersonality
Intelligent, poised and loving. Clever at getting what they wantOptimal Home
Well behaved and quiet; perfect for working families and retired individuals
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