Cat Breeds Which One Is Right

Choosing a cat breed that is right for you and your family need not be a difficult task. With the large number of breeds available, one can easily select the most appropriate type of cat for their household. By following some of these great guidelines and tips, you will be able to select a cat breed that will make an excellent pet for years to come.

Quiet Or Noisy Cats

The noise level that some cats generate may be a serious consideration when choosing your feline. A number of cat breeds can be quite vocal, and you will need to determine if this is something that you and your family can handle. For the most part, many pet owners don't have any problems with a more vocal type of cat. To them it is just the way their beloved pet communicates with them. If you are living in an apartment building, then you might need to reconsider getting a loud cat. Vocal cat breeds include: Siamese Cats, Korat, and the Burmese. If you are looking for a quieter cat then have a look at the following breeds: the American Curl, Somali or the Scottish Fold.

Cuddly Or Playful

The next decision that you will want to make is to determine whether you want a cat that is more of an aloof breed or one that is more affectionate and cuddly. Some of the considerations to keep in mind are the amount of free time that you can spare. If you have a lot of available time then a cuddly cat who craves attention may be a great choice. Affectionate cuddly cats are also a great choice for those with children.

Friendliest Cat Breeds:

Maine Coon Snowshoe Abyssinian Ragdoll Tonkinese Himalayan Persian

Less Sociable Breeds

Nebelung Russian Shorthair Norwegian Forest

If you are looking for a cat breed that will not get into constant mischief, and ones that can amuse themselves, then the following breeds may be a bad choice:

Siamese Rex Sphynx Balinese British Angora

These cats have a lot of energy and can be very inquisitive. These breeds are an excellent choice for someone who has a lot of free time and is home-bound. They can be a great source of entertainment; in fact the Rex can be enjoyable and silly to watch as he attempts to amuse those around him.

Other Important Features

There are also other important features that you want to look at in addition to the right temperament of the cat. An important feature to consider when choosing the right cat is whether you want a long haired or short haired breed. This is especially important to those owners who do not have a great deal of time to devote to a pet. These owners may want to opt for a short haired breed. The attraction of a fuzzy ball of fluff may look great, but grooming adult long haired cats can be very time consuming. A cat's coat of hair can tangle and matt up right down to its skin at an alarming rate if you do not provide proper grooming. If this should happen, your only choice is to have him completely shaved, which can be very traumatic. Your cat would need to be sedated, and this could pose some potential health risks.

Making The Final Choice

So now that you have looked at the variety of features and traits of the many different types of cat breeds, you can begin searching for your new cat. The first questions that you should ask yourself are: do I prefer a cat that is older and was possibly abandoned, or would it be better to start with a brand new kitten.

If you choose to start with a new kitten then you might want to look into local cat shows in your area. Many cat exhibitors will be looking at selling a number of kittens. You will be able to find an older cat by checking with the humane society, or the local animal shelter in our area.

Susan Richards is the creater of http://www.onlinecatcare.com . You can find a wealth of information pertaining to a variety of cat related items. Read comprehensive articles on a number of cat care needs from cat health to behavior training, cat breeds and more.