Cats

The Abyssinian is an ancient breed of cat of uncertain origin, from either Egypt or Ethiopia. It is slim, lithe, and has a distinctive flecked (ticked) brown coat, large ears, and a long tail.
They are active, intelligent, curious cats. They make good pets, but need constant attention or they get bored and unhappy. They are excellent hunters, so this needs to be taken into consideration if you live near a wildlife reserve and want an Abyssinian as a pet.

Birmans are sometimes referred to as the "Sacred cat of Burma". They have long hair, dark points, and blue eyes. They have white toes but dark legs.

Burmese cats are originally from Burma, and were once all brown. They are now available in a range of colours. Burmese are friendly and intelligent and make great pets. They like being social with their humans, and are talkative cats and will hold conversations with their humans too.

A cat is a small, meat-eating animal that is often kept as a pet. Cats are good at hunting mice. Most dogs don't like cats, and are often seen chasing them up trees. Cats spend over half of their time asleep. A baby cat is called a kitten.

Maine coons are one of the largest cat breeds. They are from the United States, where it is thought they might have come about from local cats breeding with bobcats. They are gentle cats, with long, flowing hair and sometimes tufts on the ends of their ears.

The Norwegian forest cat is from northern Europe, and has developed a very thick, fluffy coat to adapt to the cold weather there. They are very large cats that enjoy people's company.

A Ragdoll is a large, fluffy cat with blue eyes and a soft, silky coat, often with darker points on the ears, face, paws, and tail. It is usually an indoor cat for smaller homes. Ragdolls are known for relaxing and going limp when picked up, like a doll.

Scottish folds are a breed of cat with ears that fold forward and down. They have round faces and large eyes and have sometimes been called the "owl cat". They have a reputation for being very loving, and are good companion cats.

The Sphynx is a hairless cat with wrinkled skin and large ears. It is better to keep it indoors because it doesn't have fur to keep it warm. The Sphynx is an active cat that likes people and attention. Because it can get oily skin, it needs regular gentle baths or wiping clean.

Tortoiseshell is a coat pattern seen in cats, particularly female cats. It is made of mixed colors, often orange, brown, and black, and it looks like the shell of a tortoise.