Cat Breeds: Persian

Having originally derived from Persia (present day Iran,) the padded paws of Persians have promenaded through palace corridors in England, France and Italy in past centuries, and today reigns supreme as the world’s most popular cat breed.
Physical Traits– Short legs hold up a body that looks Rubenesque beneath a majestic mane that can come in [...]

Cat Breeds: Sphynx

Although the name may conjure up mental images of ancient Egypt, the Sphynx is a contemporary cat. Brought to the public’s attention when a bald baby cat called Prune was born in Toronto in 1966, today these wrinkled wonders fascinate fans of felines, who eagerly add their names to waiting lists for a chance [...]

Cat Breeds: Abyssinian

They may not be the ancestors of immortalized Egyptian cats, as originally thought, but for anyone lucky enough to love an Abyssinian, the bond they share with their feline friend is eternal.
Their charm having captivated a British captain during the Abyssinian wars (from which their name derived), Zula– the first Aby to reportedly arrive in [...]

Cat Breeds: Siamese

An elegant breed once beloved by rulers in Siam (now Thailand), the regal Siamese found its way from the palaces of the Far East to the highest-ranking residence in the US in the latter part of the 1800s. Siam the White House cat– a present to First Lady Lucy Webb Hayes (the wife of Rutherford [...]