10 most popular cat breeds

A cat is an independent, proud animal. People start them in the hope that the animal will become a true friend, kind and affectionate.

Unfortunately, people often overestimate their strength, and an aggressive and naughty animal grows out of a fluffy lump. To avoid such situations, more attention should be paid to raising an animal.

There is another feature on which the character and behavior of the cat depends. This is a breed. It is difficult to say how many cat breeds there are in the world. Each association has its own point of view on this issue. This article presents the rating most popular cat breeds. You can learn more about the appearance, character and care of animals of different breeds.

10 Siamese cat

Appearance features. Siamese cats have a unique color: a light body, muzzle, tail, paws and ears are dark brown or even black. Dense and short coat, almost no undercoat.

Interesting fact: The color of newborn Siamese kittens is different from adults, they are completely white. The establishment of the final color occurs not earlier than six months.

Character. Contrary to popular belief that Siamese cats are very aggressive, these animals are quite friendly and affectionate. They are very attached to the owners, get along well with children.

They are very jealous, will not tolerate another animal in the house. Siamese cats are active and cheerful, they do not like loneliness.

Care. Siamese cats do not require special care. It is enough to provide the pet with quality food, fresh water. Siamese often have problems with their teeth, so be sure to monitor their condition.

9. Canadian Sphynx

Appearance A distinctive feature is the absence of wool. The skin is pigmented, as a rule, it is black, chocolate, white, light beige, lemon color.

Character. These good-natured, intelligent, peaceful animals lend themselves well to training. They love their owners and become very attached to them. Loneliness is contraindicated for them, animals fall into melancholy, show aggression.

Care. Close attention should be paid to the pet’s skin. Canadian Sphynx sweat, it becomes brown.

The pet should be regularly wiped with wet wipes, as well as arrange water procedures. Weaknesses – eyes and ears, you should monitor their cleanliness.

8. Russian blue

Appearance The visiting card of the Russian blue is a unique wool. It is short, with a dense undercoat. Colour: all shades of blue. Cats of this breed have exclusively emerald eyes.

Character. Affectionate complaisant animal, but it will not work to control it. Russian Blues do not like to obey. If the owner tries, he will be able to establish a trusting relationship with the pet.

These cats are very inquisitive and playful, they will frolic with pleasure with children, but they will not tolerate other animals in the house. Calmly endure loneliness.

Care. The Russian Blue is a clean and squeamish animal. You need to regularly wash the tray and bowl of the pet. Cats do not require special care. Mandatory procedures: combing (once a week), cleaning the ears and teeth.

7. Scottish Fold (Scottish Fold)

Appearance The Scottish Fold is distinguished by small triangular ears that are pressed against the skull. The animal is quite large, squat, powerful with a luxurious “fur coat” and a thick undercoat.

The variety of colors is striking: black, white, brown, tortoiseshell, marble and others.

Character. A calm and balanced, kind and affectionate pet will become a true friend to its owner. Scottish folds express their love by purring, they willingly climb onto their owner’s knees and come to bed.

They get along well with children and other pets. They love to play and have fun. Feel free to deal with loneliness.

Care. The weak point of the Scots is the eyes, they need to be checked daily for secretions.

These animals are prone to obesity, you will have to monitor their weight in order to avoid health problems. Otherwise, care is no different from caring for other cats.

6. american shorthair cat

Appearance. American Shorthairs are fairly large. Distinctive feature: the length and width of the head is completely the same.

The coat is short and dense with a dense undercoat. The most popular colors are silver marble, white, black.

Character. The pet will please the owners with obedience and intelligence. They are clean, easy to train, very smart.

Independent, do not suffer from loneliness. Cats are active, require attention, love to play.

Care. The coat of the animal is short, but needs constant care. It should be combed out regularly and be sure to bathe the pet (without fanaticism, as it gets dirty).

5. british shorthair cat

Appearance The British are called “teddy bears”, they have a powerful physique, wide chest, short paws, soft hair. This breed of cats has about 200 types of colors.

Character. Real aristocrats. An adult animal is serious, restrained, calm. They easily endure loneliness, but become attached to all family members. They are good with children and other pets, especially dogs. They love attention.

Care. It is necessary to monitor the animal’s hair, comb it out, during the molting period – at least twice a day. The British love to eat, it is important to control their weight.

4. Ragdoll

Appearance features. Large animals. They have a semi-long, silky coat that grows even between the balls of their fingers. By the way, this is one of the distinguishing features of the breed.

Associations allow only three types of color: colorpoint, bicolor and mitted. The color of the Ragdoll is established by two years.

Character. Calm and balanced animals, very restrained, lazy. They get along well with other pets and get along well with children.

They love to play, but it is enough to give this activity a few minutes a day, the rest of the time cats prefer to lie down, doze off or watch others.

Care. Do not require special care. Only a daily procedure is required – combing.

3. Maine Coon

Appearance Maine Coon is easy to distinguish from animals of other breeds. It has gigantic dimensions: height up to 45 centimeters, weight up to 13 kilograms. Another feature is the tassels on the ears. Various colors: brindle, smoky, spotted.

Character. Maine Coons are quite friendly animals. Strongly attached to the owners, calmly endure loneliness.

Able to make friends with other pets, but only large sizes. These cats have a highly developed hunting instinct, so they will perceive a rodent or a bird as prey.

Care. The Maine Coon coat requires careful care. Regular combing and bathing as it gets dirty should become mandatory procedures for the animal.

Representatives of this breed are very fond of walking. The ideal environment for a Maine Coon is a private house with the possibility of walking.

2. Persian cat

Appearance The animal is quite massive. A distinctive feature of the Persians is a snub nose and thick hair, which can reach 12 centimeters in length.

Persian cats have a wool collar and panties. Cats can be of various colors: black, white, tortoiseshell and even lilac.

Character. The Persian cat is a loyal and calm friend. These animals love communication, playful, kind. Feel great in the company of children and other animals. They love their owners, ideal companions.

Care. People who are prone to laziness, it is better to opt for an animal of a different breed. Persians need careful care.

Every day it is necessary to comb the coat, bathe at least once a month. Of course, we must not forget about cleaning. The owners of the Persians must come to terms with the fact that they will often have to vacuum, otherwise the whole apartment will be littered with wool.

1. Exotic cat (exotic cat)

Appearance. Exotic cats are very similar to their ancestors – the Persians. They are clumsy, squat with an upturned nose, thick plush hair of various colors (solid, two- and three-color).

Character. Affectionate and gentle, strongly attached to the owner. They love to play, despite the clumsiness and sluggishness.

Exotics are ideal for families with children, they will never show irritation if someone decides to cuddle them. Exotics do not like loneliness and it is difficult to endure it.

Care. There are no distinctive features in the care of exotic cats. Usual rules: monitor the health of the animal, comb out the coat, treat the ears and eyes.