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Tabby cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking the tabby, tabby temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Tabby Cat on this site. See submissions

Calico cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Calico, Calico temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Calico Cat on this site. See submissions

We all love to brag about our cats with our huge community of cat lovers. The cat lovers who hang around Cats at About.com have the opportunity to share photos and stories about their cats of many different breeds (including domestic cats and mixed breeds), as well as their black cats, tuxedo cats, tabbies, calicoes, and other color patterns and...

Tuxedo cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking Tuxedos, Tuxedo temperament and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Tuxedo Cat on this site. See submissions

Share your tale of what it's like to live with a specific breed of cat, including domestic cats and mixed breeds. Have your own stand-alone article and pictures of your favorite cat breed.Your story will help prospective owners decide what cat breed is right for them.

Munchkin owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Munchkins, Munchkin temperament and other breed characteristics. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Munchkin Cat on this site. See submissions

Manx owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Manx, Manx, temperament and other breed characteristics. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Manx on this site. See submissions

Maine Coon owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Maine Coon, Maine Coon, temperament and other breed characteristics. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Maine Coon on this site. See submissions

Devon Rex owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Devon Rex, Devon Rex health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Turkish Van owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Turkish Van, Turkish Van health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Turkish Angora owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Turkish Angora, Turkish Angora health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Tonkinese owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Tonkinese, Tonkinese health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Sphynx owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Sphynx, Sphynx health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Somali owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Somali, Somali health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Siberian owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Siberian, Siberian health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Scottish Fold owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Scottish Fold, Scottish Fold health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Savannah owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Savannah, Savannah health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Russian Blue owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Russian Blue, Russian Blue health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Ragdoll owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Ragdoll, Ragdoll health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Pixie-Bob owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Pixie-Bob, Pixie Bob, Pixie-Bob health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Persian owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Persian, Persian health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Oriental Shorthair owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Oriental Shorthair, Oriental Shorthair health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Ocicat owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Ocicat, Ocicat health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Norwegian Forest Cat owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Norwegian Forest Cat, Norwegian Forest Cat health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

La Perm owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking La Perm, La Perm health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Korat owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Korat, Korat health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Javanese owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Javanese, Javanese health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Japanese Bobtail owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Japanese Bobtail, Japanese Bobtail health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Himalayan owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Himalayan, Himalayan health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Havana Brown owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Havana Brown, Havana Brown health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Exotic Shorthair owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Exotic Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Egyptian Mau owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Egyptian Mau, Egyptian Mau health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Domestic / Mixed Breed owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Domestic / Mixed Breed, Domestic / Mixed Breed health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Cornish Rex owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Cornish Rex, Cornish Rex health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Chausie owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Chausie, Chausie health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

Burmese owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Burmese, Burmese health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

British Shorthair owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking British Shorthair, British Shorthair health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Bombay owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Bombay, Bombay health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Birman owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Birman, Birman health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Bengal owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Bengal, Bengal health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Balinese owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Balinese, Balinese health, temperament and other breed characteristics.

American Shorthair owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking American Shorthair, American Shorthair health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

American Curl owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking American Curl, American Curl health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

American Bobtail owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking American Bobtail, American Bobtail health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Abyssinian owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Abyssinian, Abyssinian health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

Siamese owners describe their pets. Learn about training and housebreaking Siamese, Siamese health, temperament and other breed characteristics. See submissions

The La Perm cat is one of the curly-wavy coated cat breeds. Like other curly cats, the La Perm originated from a mutation. Read more about the description, profile, standards, and history of the La Perm cat.

Breed information about the Savannah cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.

Ever since ancient days, humans and cats have had close relationships. Our fondness quite often extends to the big cats - the wild ones, so it it not surprising that some of the most popular domestic cats are those who resemble their wild brothers. Some of the 'wild' imitators, such as the Ocicat and the Egyptian Mau, came upon it naturally. Others, such as the Bengal and the Savannah, had more human intervention.

The "Aby," as it is fondly known by fans, is playful, energetic and loving. It's unusual and beautiful ticked coat also makes it one of the most stunning cats to gaze at. Learn more about Abys and their suitability as pets, with this "Breed Snapshot."

Learn more about the personality, history, and description of this beautiful cat, known also as "The Sacred Cat of Burma," with this "Snapshot" breed profile.

Profile of the California Spangled cat, developed ro raise awareness of the plight of the endangered wild cats, and in danger of becoming extinct in itself.

Profile of the Egyptian Mau, possibly the oldest breed of cat.

Your shortcut to the most pertinent information on the Maine Coon: its description, personality, history, and suitability as a pet, from your Cats Guide.

"Snapshot" profile of the Persian cat, consistently one of the most popular breeds, recognized by almost every registry. Learn more about the description, personality, history, and suitability of a Persian as a pet.

Your shortcut to the most pertinent information on the handsome Russian Blue cat, which lives up to its name with a glossy blue sheen to its coat. Would a Russian Blue make a good pet for you? Find out more with this "Breed Snapshot."

Profile of the Pixie-Bob, a naturally occuring breed believed to have a foundation of matings between American Bobcats and barn cats, hence the name, 'Legend Cats.'

Fanciers Breeder Referral List, the place to look for breeder information on most breeds.

Tortoiseshell cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking the 'tortie,' tortie temperament (the famous 'tortitude') and other characteristics of this color pattern in cats. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Tortoiseshell Cat on this site. See submissions

White cat companions describe their cats. Learn about training and housebreaking the white cat, white cats' temperament and other characteristics of this color in cats. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a White Cat on this site. See submissions

Red cats are almost always tabbies, and are often described as orange or ginger. They range in shades from the palest beige to the most vibrant dark orange, and can be either shorthair or longhair. Red cats are most often male, but many red female cats can be found. They have warm, loving personalities, but also can be very strong-willed, and are often the alpha cat in a household. Share your pho…See submissions