Not everyone wants a twenty-pound cat sprawled across the sofa. For apartment dwellers, first-time owners, and anyone who simply loves a petite, nimble companion, small cat breeds offer a wonderful alternative. These cats often weigh only five to ten pounds, yet they bring all the personality, curiosity, and affection of their larger cousins, sometimes with…
Few cats make an entrance like a Maine Coon. Weighing as much as a small dog, with a shaggy mane, tufted ears, and a tail like a feather boa, this breed looks like a lynx that wandered in from the forest. Yet the real surprise comes when it opens its mouth: instead of a roar,…
Some cats look like they wandered out of a jungle, a fairy tale, or a science fiction film. They have spotted coats that mimic wild leopards, hairless skin that feels like warm suede, curled ears, flattened faces, and eyes in colors that seem unreal. These are what many people call exotic cat breeds: cats whose…
Few cats look as effortlessly stylish as the tuxedo. With a glossy black coat, a crisp white bib, and white paws that look like spats, a tuxedo cat appears to be dressed for a formal evening, whatever it is actually doing, which is usually knocking a glass off the counter. These black-and-white cats have been…
Most people picture the same handful of cats when they think of pets: the tabby, the Siamese, the Persian, the Maine Coon. But the cat world is far bigger than that. Scattered across the globe are breeds so uncommon that many veterinarians have never treated one, and some breeders wait years to produce a single…
A tiny cat with a permanent scowl became one of the most famous animals of the internet age. Her downturned mouth, piercing blue-green eyes, and unimpressed stare launched countless memes, books, and a place in pop culture history. Ever since, people have asked the same question: what breed is Grumpy Cat, and how can I…