What are the most popular pet cat species?

Like cats for so long, Meow a mi met must answer, otherwise really sorry MEow!

The pet cat is a perfect animal. Nature has arranged it perfectly: it's good-looking, it does its job, it lives independently, it doesn't depend on its owner, it gives a lot, it takes a little. (Of course, that's all for cat owners.) The cat's sensory organs are so well developed that it can always respond acutely to its surroundings. All cats have the characteristic of natural nobility. The family of domestic cats boasts some of the most secretive, perceptive, dangerous, beautiful and courageous mammals on Earth. The cat is tame compared to the puma, but unlike other domesticated animals such as dogs, it still has a hint of its former wild, independent streak.

The question is "Don't know what kind of cat would be good to have? Which cats are popular and easy to keep?" I will introduce some cats to you in terms of popularity, personality traits, susceptibility to diseases and so on. The subject can measure their own grasp.

Note:

1. The origin mentioned below refers to the place where modern cat breeds were originally bred, not the place where the cat's ancestors lived. The cats in wales, for example, the original between its ancestors lived in Ireland and wales island, but the appearance is very different from what we see now wales cat, this is because it is from wales to Canada for breeding, and modern wales cat still use the original ancestors began to name, but the country of origin for Canada.

1. American Shorthair

Popular colors: Silver fish spur, silver tabby, silver

Origin: United States

Susceptible to diseases: None

For newbies and purebred cats, the American shorthair is highly recommended. The American shorthair is of moderate size, strong body, docile and cloyish personality, and has dozens of coat colors to choose from. For family members, it likes to sit quietly in one place and patiently wait to communicate with you. And because of this, American shorthair cats are ideal for elderly or young family members without interrupting their rest

Another advantage of American shorthair cats is that they are highly resistant and rarely get sick. According to statistics, American shorthair cats have the lowest clinical diagnosis rate among all cat breeds at present. Besides regular immunization and examination, there are almost no genetic diseases and predisposition ~

A lot of people mind that cats are sly and unapproachable, which is rarely seen in American shorthair cats! Because American shorthair cats are the less intelligent type of cat, their intelligence is limited to understanding their own names. Although he will play with the mice just like any other cat, his favorite hobby every day is lying on you and being petted.

PS: The best example of American shorthair cats being cute is Sweet Cat.

2. British Shorthair

Popular color: Blue

Origin: United Kingdom

Susceptible to disease: obesity

The popularity of British shorthair cats is also extremely high, because if you've ever raised one, it's ridiculously easy to take care of! First of all, the British shorthair cat has a very short coat and is not at all bothered by the knotting problem (which most shorthair cats have), as long as the whole body is brushed with a comb every day, the basic care is completed. It can even be good if you take care to clean the dust out of a thick coat every day! A few! Weeks! No! Wash! A bath!

For the owner of the British shorthair, one of the biggest task is to keep its slender shape ~ because this cargo is very like intimacy and host, you can often see it on your lap or side or elsewhere, spent a long time motionless, although this is a very good qualities, but not for a long time can cause fat fat disease, Diseases that other cats are prone to will come uninvited. Therefore, if you remember to play with it for more than ten or twenty minutes every day, you can not only strengthen the bond between you and him, but also keep him in shape

PS: Remember the striped Cheshire cat from the movie Alice in Wonderland? It is based on the British shorthair cat

3. Bengal Cat

Popular color: Golden rose markings

Origin: United States

Susceptible to diseases: malnutrition

Bengal ocelots are the type of cat that sticks in fifth gear forever. I'm just kidding. Bengal ocelots are always energetic and curious, but never aggressive. Although it is thin, its muscles are strong. However, if you find that your Bengal ocelots are too thin, it is evidence that the growing cat is consuming more nutrition, which may be caused by a lack of calories. It is necessary to replace the energy consumed in time and replace it with a higher calorie cat food.

Care of Bangladesh ocelot is very simple, simple grooming and bathing is the maintenance of the cat was very clever, all ~ and Bangladesh trained can even like Wang Xing people do what you want, such as stand up or sit ~ in addition, it's like water, that a lift is a headache to bathe the cat owners have ~ is the Gospel

PS: People like to refer to the Bengal ocelot as the ocelot for short, but from a zoological point of view, the leopard cat and the Bengal ocelot are not the same animal at all. The Bengal ocelot is a pet cat, while the leopard cat is a wild cat.

4. Siamese (Xiān) Luo cat (Siamese)

Popular color: Chocolate key color

Origin: Thailand

Susceptible to diseases: None

Siamese cats are the first purebred cats popularized in China and one of the first Oriental shorthair cat breeds recognized by the International Cat Breed Association. Siamese cats are lively, flexible, curious and considerate ~~ The best thing about Siamese cats is that they like to be with people and can be taken out for a walk with the chest and back and lead rope ~ This is one of the reasons why many people choose to feed Siamese cats. It's worth noting that Siamese cats can even quickly learn tricks like somersaults and carrying. To make matters worse, Siamese cats are a bit of a chatterbox. They tend to meow constantly, talk to their owners, and shout like children when they are not satisfied.

If you can tolerate the above characteristics, the Siamese cat is suitable for feeding at home, because it is easy to care for fried chicken ~ health also does not have any hereditary diseases. In conclusion, if you like noisy cats and like to be close to them, Siamese cats are a good choice

5. Russian Blue

Popular color: Blue

Origin: Russia

Susceptible to diseases: None

The Russian blue cat is known as the "Winter Spirit", and the nickname is not for nothing. The Russian blue cat has the thickest coat of all short-haired cats, and what is most distinctive about the Russian blue cat is that its coat does not stick close to the body, but stands upright.

Russian blue cats are gentle, agile, strong and hardy. These factors make it more suitable for feeding in cities with low temperatures or distinct seasons, which leads to better fur quality

Although it is short hair cat, but also need to comb hair often for it, not only can maintain the gloss of hair, still can promote the circulation of skin blood. Bathing is not important to the Russian blue cat because it is very clean and likes to clean itself, if it is not very dirty, it can be cleaned once a month. In addition to being easy to care for, the Russian blue cat has a peaceful inner world and likes quiet home environments, making it the perfect cat for the elderly

Do you really want to add such a partner to your family? But right now, it's hard to get a pure-bred Russian blue cat in the U.S. because Russian blue cats are less recognizable, so there are no catteries that specialize in breeding low-profile Russian blue cats. Many so-called Russian blue cats on the market are actually bred from blue-haired English shorthairs.

6. Abyssinian cat (Abyssinian)

Popular color: tawny

Origin: Ethiopia (formerly called "Abyssinia")

Susceptible to diseases: None

The Abyssinian cat looks like a very individual, wild cat, and is one of the most regal cats of all. Known as the aristocrat of shorthair cats, the Abyssinian is one of the most popular shorthair cats in the world, popular with cat lovers across North America. However, the Abyssinian cat is rare and prized as a family pet worldwide because of its low reproductive rate.

The Abyssinian cat has a very different personality and appearance. It is warm and lovely, lively and active, good at jumping, and likes to bask in the sun and play in the water. Although ACTIVE, BUT IT will NOT make too much noise in the home, the call is gentle and melodious, is a very ideal family partner, especially for the old people who love lively.