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The Best Cat Breed for You

Cats, like humans, come in all different sizes with certain personality traits. Use our guide to find a breed that suits your lifestyle and personality.

LONGHAIR BREEDS - Persian

The docile, affectionate Persian is one of the most popular cat breeds and makes a great indoor cat. Like all longhaired cats, it requires regular grooming to stop its coat from matting. The Persian comes in a variety of colours, but be careful if you’re interested in one with white fur and blue eyes, as those traits often indicate deafness.

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    I always had white cats, LH, SH, Turkish Angora, and then came the Siamese of aristocratic heritage and show breeding. Favourite of all colors was my "blues" the last of which I sadly had to relinquish to the rainbow bridge last Oct at 19 yrs. 7 mos. Her adopted brother was a mix of American S.H. and Main Coon and most sadly missed after 17 years. My fosters are lovely DHS tabby and white of no fixed origin except the big daddy is a Polydactyl and they are trying to help me. I dearly miss my Siamese and silver boy but take a bl. pt. Siamese anyday or a lovable blue or lavender Oriental Shorthair. Other 3 colours are wonderful as well.

    Submitted by Jean McCarthy on Fri. 2011-02-04 2:02pm

    Does anyone know of manx breeders in canada? My manx passed 2 yrs ago and I'm ready for another one.

    Submitted by missing my manx on Sat. 2011-06-18 3:06pm

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