Long-haired cats

Birmans are known to be gentle affectionate and playful cats which has seen the breed becoming a popular companion and family pet. Known as the "Sacred Cat of Burma" they boast having extremely beautiful blue eyes and a noble look about them which is paired to a lovely semi-long soft silky coat and their lovely white paws. These kind natured cats come in twenty different colours all of which are gorgeous. Today the Birman is among one of the most popular breeds not only here in the UK but elsewhere in the world too.

The Himalayan is a very beautiful medium to large sized cat that boasts having the coat of a Persian but the colouring and gorgeous blue eyes of a Siamese. Over the years they have found their way into the hearts and homes of cat lovers the world over which includes the UK not only because they are so stunning to look at but also because they boast having such sweet kind and affectionate natures. However their numbers remain quite low in the UK although steadily rising. As such anyone wishing to share their homes with a Himalayan would need to register their interest with breeders for the pleasure of doing so.

The Maine Coon is a large cat that originates from North Eastern America. They are an old breed that over the years has become among one of the most popular cats on the planet and for good reason. They have lovely semi-long coats which paired to their charming looks and affectionate loyal natures means they are ideal companions and family pets.

The Norwegian Forest Cat is known to have a charming personality that matches their stunning looks. They have been around for hundreds of years and always been highly prized in their native Norway for being a hardy natural breed capable of surviving harsh climates and cold temperatures. They are large cats that take a long time to fully mature which means they remain very kitten-like for a number of years. The Wegie as they affectionately nicknamed has found a big fan base not only in their native land but in many other countries too thanks to their stunning looks and kind gentle natures.

The Persian cat has been one of the most popular breeds for decades and for good reason. They are not only glamorous with their long flowing luxurious coats but they boast having extremely sweet natures too. They are medium to large in size and although they are intelligent they like to contemplate things before they take any action. Persians have wonderfully expressive eyes which is just one of the reasons why they have found their way into the hearts and homes of cat lovers the world over and why they have consistently remained a popular choice in the UK both as companions and family pets.

The Ragamuffin is a large semi-longhaired cat derived from the Ragdoll breed that has developed into a completely separate variety as a result of a breakaway group forming in the mid 1990s from the original Ragdoll breeding programme in America. Like its Ragdoll cousins the RagaMuffin is also bred for its superb temperament and is an affectionate cuddly teddy bear of a cat with a totally laid-back nature that can take up to four years to fully mature. One of the first concerns of the breakaway group was the genetic health of its stock which was already in its fifth generation of inbreeding and so it outcrossed to Persians Himalayans and domestic longhaired cats which increased the distinctiveness of the Ragamuffin from its Ragdoll ancestors. A RagaMuffin is now a breed in its own right and is not a cross between a Ragdoll and a British Shorthair (or similar). There is strictly no outcrosssing to Ragdolls now and the UK RagaMuffin Club formed in 2008 is affiliated to the American RagaMuffin Associated Group and has agreed to breed to the same guidelines in this country. Ragamuffins were first recognised in Britian by the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) in 2010.

Ragdolls are relative newcomers to the cat world but already they are finding their way into the hearts and homes of many people all over the world thanks to their charming looks and sweet kind natures. They are medium size cats that boast having semi-long hair and gorgeous blue eyes. These lovely cats are known to be laid back easy going which in short means that Ragdolls tend to get on with everyone which includes children and other animals.

The Siberian is a powerful looking cat and one that is not only very agile but capable of jumping up to great heights too. They are medium to large size cats and they boast having lovely large paws which adds to their overall charming appeal. They have luxurious coats and lovely personalities to match their good looks. Since they first arrived in the UK they have found their way into the hearts and homes of many cat lovers and for good reason. Not only is the Siberian a lovely looking cat but they boast having gentle playful and affectionate natures along with an extremely impressive purr.

The Somali is often referred to as the "cat with the smiling face" which is just one of their delightful traits. They are medium size cats that boast being of a foreign type and are known to be highly intelligent as well as incredibly beautiful. They thrive on being around people forming strong bonds with their owners. The Somali is also known for having a real "zest" for life which makes sharing a home with one of these wild looking cats so very enjoyable. However anyone wishing to share a home with a Somali would need to register their interest with breeders because well-bred kittens are hard to find.

The Turkish Angora is an elegant graceful small to medium sized cat and one that boasts having a super soft silky coat. They are energetic intelligent and a national treasure in their native Turkey where they have always been highly prized. For the moment the breed is not recognised by the GCCF and not many well-bred kittens are available every year. As such anyone wishing to share their home with a Turkish Angora would need to register their interest with breeders for the pleasure of doing so but the wait is well worth it.