Dogs and Pets

The years that cats have been part of our lives can literally be numbered in the thousands. As has been the case for many years now, they - lagging only behind dogs - are the second most widely kept pet. If a long day in which you are frequently away from home is part of your schedule, you should definitely consider cats as a pet.

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. Also, they make great pets because they are very adaptable to most living situations, even those of small apartments. Their ideal pet status is cemented by the fact that they show affection easily, adore play, and are very loyal.

You will more than likely not purchase any type of pedigree, because most cats are derived from multiple breeds. A small 3 percent of pet cats are purebred, mostly because there are no advantages or disadvantages of owning a purebred, and they can be quite expensive. Still, there are more than 100 distinct purebred cats, as determined by global purebred groups.

The differences in breeds consist of the shape of the body, the size, length of coat, color of coat, color of eyes, personality and more. There are two main categories of cats: short hair and long hair. The short hairs outnumber the long haired varieties.

Long hair cats are very pretty, but they require extensive grooming, and will have more frequent hairballs. It is also more difficult to get rid of fleas and when they cut or graze their skin it is harder to care for.