subject: Choosing Cat Breed [print this page] Over the last 1000's of years, cats have pretty much taken care of their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose - hunting and killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking. Now days, there are several different breeds of cats - which you can tell if you appear closely.
These days there are over 70 distinct cat breeds, which are recognized through cat registries. There are several registries which will recognize around 40 breeds or so, as they exclude the more domestic breeds such as tigers. There are many variations as well, including wild cats that have longer hair.
There are several cat breeds who've roots going back quite a bit in history. Some Japanese breeds, such as Japanese Bobtail, can be traced back more than 1,000 years in history. These cats were very common and well-known throughout Medieval Japan. Now days though, they are all but a myth throughout Japan and the entire world.
The more normal cat breeds which are found in North America include the alley cat, long haired cat, and Persian cat. Siamese cats are common, although they are well considered to be destructive and to have a foul temper. Persian cats are very popular, proving to be loving companions. Persian cats will be really expense, depending on where you get it and what type of Persian cat it's.
Alley cats are the most common in North America. There are several different breeds, although many people just refer to them as alley cats. They make good pets, although there are literally thousands of them in existence. Cats are known to breed more than any other pet, and they also will continue to breed until they are stopped. Alley cats are one of the most bred, as there are hundreds of thousands of cats which are homeless - and have nothing to do but breed.
The look of the cat is the best way to tell what breed she or he may be. Many people choose to go by color, although color is not as easy to identify. Different breeds of cats have different looks, such as the Siamese and Persian cats. Siamese cats are almost always black, and easy to identify by their color and their eyes. Persian cats on the other hand, are easily identified by their body type and their hair.
Over the years, there has been a number of breeds come along. Cats were one of the first pets, and easily one of the most popular. Lots of people around the world own cats, with many people preferring a cat over any other pet - including dogs. No matter breed of cat you get - you're sure to get a pet who make for a good companion for many, many years to come.
