Popular Cat BreedsAbyssinian Cats
Abyssinian cats are one of the more active popular cat breeds. Abyssinian cats like to be part of whatever is going on in their household. While they enjoy activity and companionship, they also like to be on their own and do not adapt well to being constrained. Abyssinians are typically not lap cats. Abyssinians are very muscular with rounded wedge-shaped heads and very expressive almond-shaped eyes that are usually gold or green. They have very pleasant voices, though they tend not to speak much. There are several theories as to the origin of Abyssinian cats. One is that they were brought to Great Britain from Abyssinia (now known as Ethiopia) by British troops in the late 1800s. Another notion is that they were British merchants brought them back from India. It is also possible that Abyssinians are native to Britain and that the breed was developed by careful mating of cats with the characteristic ticked-coats of the breed. In the 1950s, a breed known as Somalis began to appear as offspring of Abyssinians that were mated with other breeds. Somalis have longer hair and rounder heads than Abyssinians. Because of their beauty, Somalis became a recognized breed in their own right in the 1970s, first in the United States and then throughout the world.
Siamese CatsSiamese cats are known for their loyalty, energy and intelligence. This fascinating breed is both lap cat and high energy playmate. Siamese cats like to follow their humans around, and they also enjoy being held and sitting on laps. They speak often, with a very unique voice, and they are very tolerant as well. If you have other breeds in the household with them, the Siamese will tend to be the dominant cat.
Because they are so interactive with people, Siamese cats need a lot of attention and space. They also need a variety of interesting things to climb, scratch and play with, and they will seek the attention of their humans more often and more persistently than most other breeds. Click here to read much more about Siamese cats. More Cat Breeds: Devon Rex and Egyptian Mau
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The Siamese cat breed originated in present day Thailand (once known as Siam) but were not known in the West until the 1800’s, when wealthy Americans began to own them. In those days, Siamese cats were transported from England at a cost of about a thousand dollars, quite a bit of money at the time. Siamese cats are easy to recognize due to their characteristic wedge-shaped heads, tapered tails and almond shaped eyes. Their faces, ears, tail and legs are dark in contrast to the rest of their body.
