Breeds
How to Choose a Cat Breed (and Mixed-Breed Cats Are Great Too)
A practical guide to picking a cat by temperament, grooming, and energy level, with honest notes on allergy myths, breeders, shelters, and why mixed-breed cats are so good.
Breeds
Best Cat Breeds for Apartments
Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, Russian Blues and more: which breeds suit apartment life, which need extra work, and how to enrich a small space.
Breeds
Are There Hypoallergenic Cats? The Truth for Allergy Sufferers
No cat is truly hypoallergenic, but allergen levels vary between individual cats. Here is what Fel d 1 is, what breed claims really mean, and how to reduce symptoms at home.
Breed profiles
AbyssinianA lean, ticked-coat adventurer with boundless curiosity and a devoted, busy heart.American ShorthairA sturdy, easygoing all-rounder with a mouser's heritage and a friendly natureBengalA glittering, wild-looking companion with big energy and a clever mindBirmanA gentle, blue-eyed semi-longhair with white gloves and a devoted, easygoing natureBritish ShorthairPlush, round-faced and easygoing: a calm companion with a dense teddy-bear coatBurmeseA people-loving, playful shorthair with a silky coat and a dog-like devotion.Devon RexAn elfin, curly-coated clown who wants to be involved in everything you doDomestic Shorthair (Tabby)The adaptable, striped everyday cat with a famous M on its foreheadMaine CoonA gentle giant with a shaggy coat, tufted ears, and a famously friendly natureNorwegian Forest CatA sturdy, gentle woodland giant with a weatherproof coat and a love of climbingPersianA gentle, plush-coated lap companion who prizes calm routines and quiet affection.RagdollA gentle, blue-eyed giant who loves being close to her peopleRussian BlueElegant, silver-blue shorthair with emerald eyes and a gentle, devoted heartScottish FoldThe owl-faced, sweet-natured cat with distinctive forward-folding earsSiameseA vocal, blue-eyed Thai classic with a sleek pointed coat and huge personalitySphynxA warm, wrinkled, people-loving cat with big ears and an even bigger personality