Cat guides

Maine coons are among the world’s largest cat breeds with the current record holder—a Maine Coon named Ludo—measuring 45.6 inches long from tip to tail. And these gentle giants come in all different shades and pattern ways. But what about grey? Do grey Maine Coons even exist? To the average Joe, there are plenty of … Read more

Maine Coons are known to be some of the biggest domestic cats there are. The cats are native to Maine, where they had to face brutally cold winters, helping them develop into a rugged breed that’s fit for any cold climate. The longest cat on record is a Maine Coon, which has been a trend … Read more

Ragdoll cats are considered to be one of the largest domestic breeds of cat. They are sturdy and muscular, which only adds more to their weight. A fully grown female can be between 10 to 15 pounds, while a male can weigh up to 20 pounds. These are extremely large cats. You need to keep … Read more

Christmas comes with warm, fuzzy feelings, but for cat owners—there is a dreaded side to the holiday season. It seems like every year your angelic kitty is pulling some new stunt to destroy your perfectly decorated tree. You may have bad experiences with your bulbs shattering on the ground, icicles all over the floor, or … Read more

Maine Coon cats are the biggest and one of the oldest domesticated cats. With their thick shaggy coats, long fluffy tails, and lynx-like tufts on their ears, the Maine Coon is a gorgeous and easy-going companion that make wonderful family pets. Did you know that they got their name from the belief that they had … Read more

There are few animals with names as majestic as the Norwegian Forest Cat. Just hearing that moniker probably fills your mind with images of a huge, fearsome cat, proudly surveying a wooded realm that lies under their complete control. As it turns out, the actual cat isn’t far from the fantasy. These are huge cats … Read more

If you’re not familiar with the Singapura Cat, it’s understandable. She only made her way to the western world in the 1970s. As her name may suggest, this feline hails from Singapore, with her breed being a local name for the country. She is a sleek cat that seems quite in touch with her wild … Read more

Siberian cats are the cats of Russia, originating from the taiga in Siberia. They are long-haired cats accustomed to forested areas in a subarctic climate, so they have a thick double coat. Siberians are known for being quite a large cat, but what about when they are compared to other common domestic cat breeds? How … Read more

According to Buddhist stories, the Birman cat was created by a Burmese goddess. The tale tells of a litter of pure white cats that once lived in a temple dedicated to her. But it wasn’t until the murder of one of the temple’s priests that the breed came to be. It was said that after … Read more

To the untrained eye, the Chartreux cat and the Russian Blue cat look like the same cat, as they both come in a similar shade of blue. It does not help that they are also quite similar in proportions, making it that much more difficult to tell them apart. However, if you study both felines … Read more