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Cat Breeds and Cat Facts
Popular cat breeds and fun cat facts.
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- SiameseCatSlim, cream-colored cat with dark face, ears, paws and tail, and a loud voice
- PersianCatLong fluffy fur and a flat face
- Maine CoonCatOne of the largest house cats, with a bushy tail and tufted ears
- BengalCatSpotted coat like a small leopard
- RagdollCatLarge, calm and goes limp when held
- SphynxCatA cat with almost no fur
- Scottish FoldCatEars that fold forward
- British ShorthairCatRound face and thick plush gray-blue coat
- AbyssinianCatSleek, active cat with a ticked coat
- Russian BlueCatSilvery-blue coat and green eyes
- ManxCatA cat with no tail or a very short one
- Norwegian Forest CatCatLong thick coat for cold winters
- BirmanCatLong hair, blue eyes and white paws
- BurmeseCatSleek and friendly cat from Southeast Asia
- Turkish AngoraCatSilky white long-haired cat
- CalicoCatA coat color pattern of white, orange and black; not a breed
- TabbyCatA coat pattern of stripes, dots or swirls; not a breed
- TuxedoCatA black and white coat pattern; not a breed
- A cat's whiskersCatHelp it sense space and objects around it
- A cat's purrCatUsually means it is happy, but cats may also purr to calm themselves
- Cat sleepCatCats sleep about 12 to 16 hours a day
- Cat pawsCatClaws can pull back in so they stay sharp
- Cat eyesCatCats see well in dim light
- Cat jumpCatA cat can leap about five or six times its body length
- Cat landCatCats can twist in the air to land on their feet
- Cat tailCatA tail held straight up often means a friendly cat
- Cat meowCatCats mostly meow to talk to people, not other cats
- Cat kneadingCatPressing paws in and out, a cozy habit from kittenhood
- Cat groomingCatCats lick their fur to stay clean
- Cat's rough tongueCatTiny hooks on it work like a comb
- Cat teethCatAdult cats have 30 teeth
- Kitten countCatA mother cat can have a litter of about three to five kittens
- Kitten eyesCatKittens are born with their eyes closed and open them after about a week
- Cat napCatA short, light sleep
- HairballCatFur a cat swallowed while grooming and then coughs up
- CatnipCatA plant that makes many cats playful
- Big cat familyCatLions, tigers, leopards and jaguars are all relatives of house cats
- House cat historyCatCats have lived with people for thousands of years
- Ancient Egypt catsCatEgyptians honored cats and a cat goddess named Bastet
- Cats and milkCatMany adult cats cannot digest cow's milk well; fresh water is best
- Cat earsCatCats can turn each ear to hear sounds from different directions
- Cat's noseCatEach cat's nose print is unique, like a fingerprint
- Cat whisker lengthCatAbout as wide as the cat's body
- Cats sweatCatOnly a little, through their paws
- Cat age in human yearsCatA one-year-old cat is about like a teenager
- Stray vs feralCatStrays were once pets; feral cats grew up wild
- Cat doorsCatA cat flap lets pets come and go
- TortoiseshellCatA coat of black and orange patches; not a breed
- LynxCatA wild cat with ear tufts and a short tail
- CheetahCatWild cat that cannot fully pull in its claws
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