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Don Sphynx Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Don Sphynx Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

The Don Sphynx is a hairless cat that’s also known as the Russian Hairless or the Donskoy Cat. They are less common than the Sphynx, also called the Canadian H…

Egyptian Mau Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Egyptian Mau Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

The Egyptian Mau is an athletic cat breed considered to be one of the fastest of all domesticated cats currently in existence. These cats typically have spots,…

Domestic Longhair Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Domestic Longhair Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Technically, Domestic Longhair cats aren’t a breed at all. Instead, they are a domestic cat of mixed ancestry that happens to have long hair. Often, these cats…

Devon Rex Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Devon Rex Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Who doesn't want to share their home with an elfish feline? The Devon Rex is a whimsical-looking cat with oversized, pointed ears and light, wavy hair. Their p…

8 Curly Haired Cat Breeds: Info, Pictures & Rarity Explained

8 Curly Haired Cat Breeds: Info, Pictures & Rarity Explained

Curly haired cats immediately turn heads because the vast majority of cats have straight fur. Curly haired cats are so rare that you might not have actually se…

Cornish Rex Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

Cornish Rex Cat Breed: Info, Pictures, Care, Traits & Facts

In the early 1950s in Cornwall, England, a new breed of cat was discovered from a litter of barn cats. The Cornish Rex cat resulted from a recessive gene that…

Choosing the Right Kitten: 3 Things to Know & Look For (Vet Reviewed)

Choosing the Right Kitten: 3 Things to Know & Look For (Vet Reviewed)

Choosing a new kitten for your home is always exciting. However, it is essential not to rush into the process. After all, you don’t just want a kitten–you want…

Choosing a Cat: 5 Helpful Tips to Find the Right Fit

Choosing a Cat: 5 Helpful Tips to Find the Right Fit

Cats have an average life span of 13 to 17 years. They are a long-term investment and relationship, so it's essential to make sure that both people and cats fi…