Abyssinian

Abyssinian

Personality:

Loyal

Playful

Inquisitive

Active

Affectionate

Curious

Intelligent

People-oriented

Needs:

10-15 Minuets of Attention Every Time You See Them

Problems:

When Lonely kitty is Destructive.

Good:

Kids

Other Animals

Average Shedding

Wants:

Play in Water

High Places to Sit (backs of chairs, refrigerators)

Not a Lap Cat (still follow you everywhere)

Voice:

Bell-Like

Talkative

Weight:

9-16lb

Health:
PRA

Gingivitis

Patellar Luxation

Renal Amyloidosis

Feline Urinary Infection

Psychogenic

Ideal Home:

Families with children

Singles with other pets

Experienced cat owners

Life Span:

12-14

Siamese

Siamese

Personality:

Showy

Strong

Social

Demanding

Demonstrative

Dramatic

Loyal

Lively

Dedicated

Affectionate

Needs:

ATTENTION

Good:

Other Cats

Average Shedding

Wants:

Overeat

Voice:

VERY Talkative

Weight:

6-12 lb

Health:

PRA

Neoplastic Problems

Gastrointestinal Problems

Ideal Home:

Where ever kitty can get attention

Life Span:

10-12

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair

Personality:

Gentle               Sweet             Easy-Going              Playful                 Curious     

Content       Affectionate       Quiet

Needs:

Weekly Grooming

Good with:

Children

Other Animals

Wants:

Follow you Wherever you Go

Lap Cat

Voice:

Soft squeaky, which they use Sparingly

Height:

10-12 in

Weight:

7-14 lb

Health:

Breathing Problems

Difficulty in Eating

Eyes Produce Persistent Tearing Due to Kinked Tear Duct (PKD)

Ideal Home:

Anyone and Everyone

Life Span:

12+

Maine Coon

Maine Coon

Personality:

Strong              Smart             Tranquil            Gentle             Playful           Intelligent

Friendly           Easy Going      Good Humored                         Dog-like Friendliness

Needs:

Attention

Good:

Kids

Dogs

Easy to Train

Wants:

Greets Family

Enjoys Human Company

Voice:

Usually quite

Height:

Gentle Giants

Weight:

9-22 lb

Health:

Healthy

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hip Dysplasia

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Ideal Home:

Families with children

Singles with other pets

First-time cat owners

Life Span:

12-15

Notes:

They do not constantly pester you for attention, but prefer to "hang out" with their owners, investigating whatever activity you're involved in and "helping" when they can. A Maine Coon will be your companion, your buddy, your pal, but hardly ever your baby.  

Persian

Persian

Personality:

Quiet                Relaxed            Affectionate            Loyal              Lazy              Playful 

Easy-Going   Sweet              Loving                    Docile             Independent

Needs:

Daily Brushing

Problems:

HEAVY SHEDDING

Good with:

Other Cats

Dogs

Children

Wants:

Affection

Voice:

Quite most of the time

Height:

10-15 in

Weight:

8-10 lb

Health:

Breathing Difficulty

Dental Malocclusions

Excessive tearing

Eye conditions

Heat sensitivity

Polycystic

Kidney Disease

Ringworm

Seborrhea Oleosa

Ideal Owner:

Owners willing to groom weekly

First-time cat owners

Families with children

Multi-pet households

Life Span:

15+

Notes:

Does fine with being left alone in a home for long periods of time.