The association of cats with humans goes back literally thousands of years. People who keep animals as pets are more likely to have a cat than any other animal except for dogs. For the busy individual who isn’t going to be at home for long periods of time, cats are a fantastic pet.
While dogs might need long walks regularly, all cats need is a small food and a small attention. Also, they make fantastic pets because they are very adaptable to most living situations, even those of small apartments. They are very affectionate, playful and loyal to people of all ages, to many people this is what makes the perfect pet.Since the majority of the cats kept as pets are a mixture of more than one breed, they are not a pedigree. Only 3 percent of domestic cats are purebred, there are no distinct advantages or disadvantages of buying a purebred and they can be very expensive. More than 100 breeds of purebred cats exists, thanks to the classification efforts of global groups.
But, the breeds are certainly not the same, as there are considerable differences in breed body shapes and sizes, coat color and length, eye color, and the way the breed interacts with humans. There are two main categories of cats: small hair and long hair. The small hairs outnumber the long haired varieties.
Long haired cats are harder to take care of, require more daily grooming, and run a higher risk of hairballs. Also, the long fur makes it more hard to get rid of fleas, and harder to take care any cuts they may have.