All About Cats
Cats and
kittens
are popular pets.
Fig. 1-
This is a small, grey coated kitten.
Fig. 2-
This is a brown and white kitten.
Interesting Cat Facts
Cats are
not
boring pets at all. In fact, here are some
interesting
facts about cats:
- A clowder is a group of cats
- Cats are unable to taste sweetness
- A cat named Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska
- A pet cat recognizes their owner's voice
- Most cats are lactose intolerant
Learn more about cats here
Cat Breeds
Cats come in many different breeds. Here are the 5
most popular
cat breeds in the United States:
- Persian
- Siamese
- Maine Coon
- American Shorthair
- British Shorthair
| Cat Breed |
Fur Colors and Patterns |
Hair Length Type |
Life Span |
| Himalayan |
Mostly white haired with some grey, black, brown, or red fur |
Long-haired |
9 to 15 years |
| Egyptian Mau |
Silver, grey, or greyish-brown with dark spots |
Short-haired |
12 to 15 years |
| Burmese |
Dark brown, light brown, cream, greyish-brown |
Short-haired |
10 to 16 years |
Fig. 3:
This cat with peiring-blue eyes is a Himalayan cat.
Fig. 4:
This cat with a distinct dark-spotted coat is an Egyptian Mau cat.
Fig. 5:
Both the brown-coated and the grey-coated cat above are Burmese cats.
Learn more about popular cat breeds here
||
Learn more about cat breed characteristics here
Author:
Arianna Gonzalez