What Are the Common Breeds of Pet Cats? A Full Breakdown of Appearance, Personality and Price
More and more people now enjoy keeping cats, and many are perfectly happy to be a "cat slave." But there are many breeds of pet cats, and when looking at a cute pet cat, many people get confused about its breed and price and cannot tell which breed the pet cat they like belongs to. So what are the common breeds of pet cats, and what do they cost? Let's take a look together with the editor of Nongxun Network.
1. Russian Blue
Price: market price is between 1000 and 2500.
Appearance: the Russian Blue has a slender body and a short, silvery-blue coat with a glossy sheen, giving it an aristocratic air.
Personality: the Russian Blue likes quiet, is afraid of strangers, trusts its owner very much and pleases its owner by all kinds of means, but strongly dislikes excessive affection from helpers or strangers. It is introverted, quiet and sensitive inside.
2. Ragdoll
Price: market price is 8000 to 20000 yuan.
Appearance: the Ragdoll is a large, lovely long-haired cat with a pair of big sapphire-like eyes; its body color is light while the face and limbs are dark.
Personality: the Ragdoll's personality is as gentle and touching as its appearance, its voice is sweet, and it likes to contact other small animals and become friends with them. It also likes to interact with people and needs its owner's petting at all times. If the owner cannot find time every day to keep it company, it may develop depression.
3. Garfield
Price: market price is 5000 to 30000 yuan.
Appearance: also called the "Exotic Shorthair"; it has strong bones, a well-proportioned body, soft and rounded lines, a large round head, a wide spacing between the eyes, and a short tail that is in proportion to the body.
Personality: the Garfield likes a quiet environment, likes to watch things without disturbing them, adapts easily to its environment, is easy to keep, is not very aggressive, and is very loyal to its owner.
4. Chinchilla
Price: market price is 2000 to 5000 yuan.
Appearance: the Chinchilla is born with a sweet expression, its body shows a soft, rounded curve, its four small delicate legs are nimble, it is covered in dense glossy fur, and its whole body shows the trait of being "round."
Personality: the Chinchilla's personality is elegant and quiet, yet full of character. It likes to communicate with people, is understanding, and loves cleanliness very much, making it suitable for indoor keeping. But its self-esteem is very strong, so the owner should not scold it casually, or it will protest.
5. Scottish Fold
Price: market price is 2000 to 8000 yuan.
Appearance: the Scottish Fold has a medium body size, a compact body with short legs, a whole body in a rounded posture, dense and elastic fur, and big, expressive eyes.
Personality: it is born with a candy-sweet personality, quiet and gentle, will not meow randomly at home, prefers its owner's company by its side, and can adapt well to all kinds of family life.
6. Persian
Price: market price is 1000 to 6000 yuan.
Appearance: the Persian has a strong and powerful build, a very sweet expression, and evenly and harmoniously arranged facial features; its most notable trait is its gorgeous long coat, and its temperament is very elegant.
Personality: its ability to adapt to its environment is very strong, and it can act according to circumstances, making timely adjustments of its own as the environment changes. But it is rather clingy; even if you have no time to play with it because of work, it will follow you around and watch you quietly.
7. British Shorthair
Price: market price is 1500 to 6000 yuan.
Appearance: the British Shorthair has a short, chubby body, very firm muscles, small pointed ears, and the more common colors are blue and cream. Its coat is soft, thick and easy to groom.
Personality: its ability to adapt to the environment is first-rate, and its personality is gentle and it does not lose its temper. It is very curious, fears nothing and likes to meow randomly, but its IQ is very high and it understands people, and its personality is very easygoing.
8. American Shorthair
Price: market price is 4000 to 6000 yuan.
Appearance: the American Shorthair is a working-type cat with firm muscles and a strong, powerful body; its coat is rather thick and highly resistant to cold, and its figure is well-proportioned with no excess fat.
Personality: its personality is well-behaved and sensible, it understands people and values affection, and it is very friendly to children and family members. But it loves to move around and seldom sits quietly at home, and it is good at entertaining itself, so even without company it will not feel lonely.
9. Siamese
Price: market price is 500 to 1500 yuan.
Appearance: its figure is medium, its body is streamlined, its face is pointed and V-shaped, its cheeks are thin, its eyes are medium in size, its tail is slender, and its figure is slim.
Personality: it is known as the "prince among cats," has a strong personality and is very curious; its personality is innocent and straightforward, it likes having people around it, dislikes being alone, and it has a very loud voice, often disturbing its owner with its cries, and it has a hostile attitude toward other cats.
10. Bombay
Price: market price is 3000 to 5000 yuan.
Appearance: its body type is semi-short, its head is round, its muscles are well developed, and its body lines are smooth. It moves nimbly and quickly. And its most notable trait is its all-black coat, glossy black, so it is also called the "little black panther." But its appetite is astonishing.
Personality: its personality is the exact opposite of its appearance; it is tame and gentle, steady and quiet, and rather likes to be affectionate with people, making it a loyal companion to humans. It is also very good at socializing, and usually the cats, dogs and other small animals around it all become its good friends.
The above is an introduction to the breeds and prices of pet cats; the common pet cats are these introduced by the editor of Nongxun Network. The editor reminds friends who plan to keep a pet cat that they must buy from a regular cattery or pet shop, and not to be tempted by cheap prices, otherwise they may well lose more than they gain.
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