A Portrait of the Cat Author:Andrew Morris Cats have been around since time immemorial, and they have been valued throughout, not only for their usefulness but also for their beauty and companionship. As with some other domesticated animals, cats seem to have come to an arrangement with mankind that is of mutual benefit to both, in which they protect our food stores, and we protect them ... more »in return. But considering our long and successful relationship with the domestic feline, the phenomenon of the pedigree cat is a surprisingly recent one.
How many types can you identify? The chances are you might recognize at least a few of the following breeds: Persian, Maine Coon, Siamese, Abyssinian, Russian Blue, Tonkinese, Burmese. But these are only a few of the 40 or so recognized by the world's major cat registries today, and there are a handful more that are quite new or rare and not yet officially accepted.« less