For some of us, a common-or-garden Tom cat is not enough. We want quality feline company with a pedigree and the only way to guarantee that a cat is a purebreed is to contact one of the national cat associations or similar organisations in other countries.

To find a purebred cat, you may start with the Cat Fancier’s Association. The CFA was created to maintain breed standards and to register litters as purebreds. The association also holds cat shows and judges them based on how closely they adhere to the standards. They recognize only 41 breeds of cats.

The breeder registers a litter of kittens with the Cat Fancier’s Association. Then they have the option of deciding whether or not to allow the kitten to be bred. Only cats with a pin number on their registration forms will be eligible to have their kittens registered. This allows the breeders to continue to better their breeds. Once the litter is registered, each kitten will need to be individually registered by its new owner.

There are three categories of recognized cats. They are the Championship Class, the Provisional Class, and the Miscellaneous Class. Each bred that the CFA recognizes is in one of these groups. They must win first place in their breed and then their class before they can compete for the title of best in show.

The Championship Class are those cats who are established cat breeds. The breeds in the Provisional Class have been more recently established. They are still being watched to insure that they conform to the new breed standard. Finally, the one breed currently in the Miscellaneous Class is still having a breed standard created and cannot actually compete for the best in show title.

In Canada, you can register your cat in the Canadian Cat Association. This association was formed by Canadians who did not want to register their cats with an association in another country. There are other popular cat registries including the Traditional Cat Association, which supports original breed standards and does not uphold current trends that exaggerate breed characteristics, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, which is the United Kingdom’s cat registry, and the Fédération Internationale Féline, which is the European cat registry.

All cats fit into one of two categories. They are either short hair or long haired. Short haired are breeds like the Abyssinian and British Shorthair. The long haired beads include Turkish Angora and Norwegian Forest Cats. The most popular of them all is the American Shorthair which has been in the US for over 300 years. They have been carefully bred for generations to develop characteristics that would appear in each kitten born. Others include the Siamese, the Rex, the Main Coon, the Ragdoll and the Persian.

Choosing a cat with a pedigree allows you to choose a cat that has the characteristics that you want it to have. They are no more affectionate than other cats but they can be a prized possession no matter what.

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In the 1960’s, cat breeders wanted to create a breed that was like a Persian but with short hair. At first, it was met with much controversy as many Persian breeders were outraged at the thought. In time, however, Exotic Shorthairs came to be loved by cat fanciers. This breed took time to develop the desired characteristics, but today they are a robust and popular breed with distinct characteristics.

The Exotic Shorthair was created by crossing Persians with American, British and Burmese shorthairs. However, since 1968 the British and Burmese were not allowed to outcross. Many of the first hybrids from shorthairs and Persians didn’t have any good Persian qualities, but through the years careful selective breeding created today’s Exotics with wonderful Persian type and with the Persian’s mellow disposition. They are often said to have the appearance of teddy bears.

Exotic Shorthairs are a great choice for urban apartment dwellers as they are cats that enjoy the quiet life. They do have surges of energy that get spent by playing and romping like a kitten, but for the most part they enjoy sleeping when not occupied with anything else. They are known for being very sweet and loveable, so these “Persians in Pajamas” make perfect little companions.

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A relatively new cat breed first bred in the U.S., the Bengal cat was created by crossing an Asian Leopard Cat with a domestic cat. Over time, this breed has become a visual and temperamental success—preserving the strong physical resemblance to its beautifully wild ancestor while inheriting a pleasant, domestic disposition. Talk about best of both worlds.

Large and sleek, this cat is as alert as it is affectionate. Its distinctive leopard spotted or marbled coat enhances its wild appearance as it roams the house. Unlike any other breed, some Bengals appear as if they were dipped in gold or silver glitter. Their voices are distinct and versatile, from a coo to a chirp. They love to jump, somersault and play with water just like wild and feral cats.

These cats have beautifully crafted personalities and are a joy for family-filled households. Lively and interactive, these cats are not known for their aloofness, haughtiness or dullness. They’re not only zany, they’re affectionate. They may come and nuzzle your face in the middle of the night, purring softly or spend hours pleasing themselves by stretching frequently or rolling on their backs in pure, uninhibited rapture.

The Bengal’s athletic ability is downright astonishing. Not only can they climb doors and cupboards, but they can also turn light switches on and off with a single leap.

These cats tend to be really picky about their litter boxes and can have less than desirable toilet habits if their litter boxes aren’t changed often enough or if the litter is not the sand type that they tend to prefer. Other than that, there are not many drawbacks to this delightful breed. They are buoyant, acrobatic and will always give you a sense of awe.

Did you know… Although Bengals are widely considered domestic cats, because they are a hybrid between a domestic and a wildcat, owners need a CITES permit in order to import or export their Bengals because they are still considered wild. A CITES permit is the equivalent of a passport for personally owned wildlife.

Did you know… Bengals are one of the few breeds that are fond of water! Some play quite contently in deep water and some even like to go swimming! They also love to take baths!

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Cats has been closely associated with humans for thousands of years. Today cats are the second most popular pet, with dogs being first. If you are away from your house for a extended period of time, either at work or at school cats are good pet for you.

Unlike other pets cats do not need much time, they only need to be given food and a little attention, for example dogs need to be walked on a regular basis and this can be very exhausting and time consuming. Cats can be a great pet for anyone because they are very adaptable and can live almost anywhere and would even live happily, healthy and comfortably in a small apartment. Cats are very affectionate, playful and loyal to people of all ages, to many people a cat makes the perfect pet.

Most domestic cats that people own are not pedigree cats, meaning that they are a mix of different breeds. Only 3 percent of domestic cats are purebred, there are no distinct advantages or disadvantages of buying a purebred cat and they can be very expensive. Different groups from around the globe have classified just over 100 different purebred cats.

The differences in breeds consist of the shape of the body, the size, length of coat, colour of coat, colour of eyes, personality and more. Today, there are two main categories that cats are grouped in, short hair and long hair. The most common out of the two being short hair cats.

Long hair cats are harder to care for because they need daily grooming, they are at a higher risk of having hairballs, it is much harder to get rid of fleas and when they cut or graze their skin it is harder to care for.

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Before you decide you want a cat or even before you buy a cat take a good look at the other pet information on the internet. You may change your mind and discover that a different pet would better suit your lifestyle. If you have read about other pets and still want a cat read on. When choosing a cat there are a few questions you need to ask yourself and/or family members.

1)Do I want a male or female cat? Generally male cats are more aggressive than female cats and they hunt more. Female cats are more playful and affectionate but have a chance of getting pregnant by a male cat. If you do not want a rough and aggressive cat and don’t want a litter of kittens there is always the option of spaying your cat. It is a good idea to spay (female) or neuter (male) your cat not just to prevent pregnancy but they tend to fight less, they are more affectionate and they do not get obese and lazy. The procedure can be done at a pet hospital or most vegetarians and it costs around $85 for a female cat and $55 for a male cat (note that these prices are in American dollars and can vary from pet hospital or veterinarian).

2)What breed of cat do I want? Cats are placed in two categories, long haired or short haired. Long haired cats require much more work cleaning up hair and brushing and grooming your cat. There are hundreds of different breeds of cats not including crossbreeds also known as mongrels. For more information about cat breeds ask your local vet or pet shop and they will give you all the information you desire. It all depends on what is available in your local area.

I would recommend to do some research and come up with a list of preferred breeds. To find out what breeds are available in your area check with your local pet shop, look in your local newspaper in the classifieds section, check your local pet shelter and ask your friends and neighbours if they could recommend anyone. When you visit your local pet shop don’t just look at what the pet shop offer, ask the pet shop manager if they know anyone who breeds cats or look on the noticeboard for advertisements.

3)Do I want a adult cat or a kitten? A kitten is another name for a baby cat. The advantages of buying a kitten are that you can watch it grow, it will bond with you and family members better and the most obvious it will be a part of your family for a longer period of time. You guessed right with these advantages also comes many disadvantages including that they are very playful, you have to train them and teach them wrong from right, they do not have set eating patterns so they can overeat and become sick, they can be destructive to furnishings, carpet, curtains etc and last and defiantly not least they need to be toilet trained.

The advantages of buying an adult cat is obviously the opposite of the disadvantages for kittens and the disadvantage is that you don’t know how the cat has been looked after. This can cause the cat to develop a wild instinct and become very aggressive. If you don’t know how the cat has been treated you should not buy it. On the other hand if you do not have the time or patience to raise kitten you could either buy an adult cat or buy a kitten and get someone to look after it while you are away.

Cats can be a great pet for anyone because they are very adaptable and can live almost anywhere and would even live happily, healthy and comfortably in a small apartment. Cats are very affectionate, playful and loyal to people of all ages, to many people a cat makes the perfect pet.

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