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  • How to Pick the Right Cat Breed for You. If youve decided to adopt a cat, learn what

  • different breeds can offer so that you can give your new feline a forever home. You will

  • need A guide to cat breeds Honest answers to hard questions and patience. Step 1. Decide

  • between purebred or domestic cats. Find a guide to cat breeds at the library or on the

  • internet. Fewer than 5 percent of cats are purebreds, so expect to pay hundreds of dollars

  • for a quality purebred cat. Check with your local shelter or with breed rescue groups

  • to see if they have the breed you want. Step 2. Decide between long-haired or short-haired

  • cats. Do you love long, silky fur and have time every day to brush your cat’s coat?

  • Consider a long-haired Persian or Himalayan. No time for brushing or cleaning shed fur?

  • Try a short-haired breed. Step 3. Decide between vocal or quiet cats. Do you want your cat

  • to meow andtalkto you? Try a Siamese or Burmese. Want a quiet cat? Try a Scottish

  • Fold or American Curl. Step 4. Decide between active or relaxed cats. Do you have lots of

  • time to spend with a playful, frisky cat? Try an Abyssinian. Are you away from home

  • a lot and want a mellow or relaxed cat? Try a Russian Blue or Ragdoll. Want a cat good

  • with kids? Try a Maine Coon. Step 5. Decide between a kitten and an adult cat. Kittens

  • are very active and require lots of attention and training. If you don’t have a lot of

  • spare time, try a full-grown cat instead. It will bond with you just as well and you

  • will have a better idea of its personality. Step 6. Look at all your requirements, make

  • a list of which breeds fit best, then find out more. If youre going with a purebred,

  • check with a breeder regarding price and availability. Get a breeder referral from your vet or cfa.org,

  • and ask breeders for references. Step 7. Take time making your decision. Finding a cat with

  • the purr-sonality that’s right for you will ensure a lifetime of feline friendship. Did

  • you know Did you know? The Cat Fanciers' Association recognizes 39 breeds of cats, including ones

  • with bobbed tails, no tail, curly fur, and even no fur.

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