Ragdoll cats are a fairly new breed, developed in the 1960s by Ann Baker, a breeder in California who bred a Persian with a Birman. They are large, but noted for their docile, floppy behavior when picked up, hence the name "ragdoll." more »
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Ragdoll cats are a fairly new breed, developed in the 1960s by Ann Baker, a breeder in California who bred a Persian with a Birman. They are large, but noted for their docile, floppy behavior when picked up, hence the name "ragdoll." more »
One of the most striking physical characteristic of a Siamese cat is the rich blue eyes. In order for a Siamese to be registered and shown, the cat must have blue eyes. Occasionally, a Siamese kitten is born with different colored eyes; in this case, the cat cannot be registered or shown. Unfortunately, Siamese can be prone to eye... more »
Asthma is a common ailment in cats, and is sometimes referred to as "chronic bronchitis." When a cat inhales allergens, it prompts the muscles surrounding the airways to suddenly become inflamed and constrict breathing. more »
The Siamese cat is an unusual breed, renowned for its beauty. Sleek and muscular, Siamese are classified according to color points. The coloration of their face, ears, tail and paws can be seal (brown) or blue (gray). Known for their intense blue eyes, Siamese are one of the oldest breeds of cats. Typically, they are long-lived cats,... more »
The Tonkinese cat is a man-made breed that was created in North America in the 1970s. A cross between the Burmese and the Siamese generated the breed. The resulting cat was the best of both breeds in one cat. Read on to learn more. more »
In ancient Siam the elegant Siamese cat, with its blue eyes and either triangular or apple-shaped face, was considered royalty. According to... more »
Known for their grace, elegant colors and oriental eyes, Siamese cats have been around for a while. Prior to the '80s, though, there was basically... more »
It's a welcome trend for pet owners, that of trucking companies allowing pets to be on board as furry stress-reducers. And of course, for... more »
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