Tortoiseshell cats

The British Longhair is known to be a quiet affectionate and loving cat with an independent side to their natures which in short means they are never overly demanding. Although they have been around for a long time and unlike the British Shorthair the British Longhair is not recognised as a breed by the GCCF although they are recognised by TICA. The only real difference between a British Shorthair and a British Longhair is in the length of their coats.

British Shorthairs are one of the most popular pure breeds in the UK and for good reason. These lovely cats boast kind even-tempered personalities and they form extremely strong bonds with their families. The added bonus being that British Shorthairs get on with everyone including other pets and dogs which when paired to their independent yet loving loyal natures makes them the perfect family pet.

Since 1997 it has consistently been the most popular breed of pedigree cat in Britain by a long way in terms of numbers registered with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).

The Burmese cat is known to have a very dog-like personality loving nothing more than to follow owners around the home and being involved in everything they are doing. It’s their way of getting all the attention they crave while at the same time showing owners just how much they love them. They are strong athletic and graceful cats that boasts wonderful glossy coats. Males tend to be quite a bit larger than their female counterparts but both are loyal and affectionate which are just two of the reasons why the Burmese has remained such a popular companion and family pet throughout the ages.

The Cornish Rex is a delightful cat and one that boasts a playful affectionate nature. They are small to medium in size and have a very unusual crinkly coat wide head and lovely curly whiskers. They are known to be extremely intelligent with a bit of a mischievous streak in them and they retain their kitten-like traits well into their senior years. Many owners say that sharing a home with a Cornish Rex is like living with a dog thanks to the fact their feline friends follow them about from room to room and love nothing more than retrieving toys.

The Devon Rex is small to medium in size with a very distinctive look. They have large eyes and high cheek bones that add to their overall endearing pixie-like looks. They also boast lovely soft wrinkly coats that are extremely velvety to the touch. On top of their unique looks the Devon Rex boasts having a kind playful nature which when paired to their intelligence has made them a popular family pet and companion albeit it a rather mischievous

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 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.