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How to choose a name for a cat
How to choose the right name for the cat? The question of what to call a kitten, perhaps, is one of the most important and most difficult for the owners…

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Black cat
The origin of the black cat A cat with this extraordinary color has long been considered an integral attribute of any magician or witch. This is not surprising, because the…

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Story of unusual cats
The history of unusual cats: the treasures of the world Anyone who is interested in such a question as the history of unusual cats, first of all receives information about…

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History of cats in the East
History of cats in the East: the ancient does not happen? It is known that the domestic cat originated from Egypt, but according to some theories, this animal came from…

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Cats in history: the secrets of the ages

The fact that we owe the appearance of cats to Ancient Egypt is almost not a secret to anyone. This country is officially considered the birthplace of these wonderful animals, and it was she who once was famous for the cult of cats, some forms of which have survived to this day. However, cats in history had time to express themselves beyond the Egyptian borders, and in a short time spread throughout the world.
The spread was made possible by the Phoenicians. They were the first to take cats on sea trips, and it was thanks to them that the whole world learned about the domestic cat. Continue reading →

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The origin and domestication of cats

Many argue that the first cats were tamed and domesticated by the ancient Egyptians, but there is no general opinion on this matter. It is believed that the history of the appearance of cats next to a man begins about 10-12 thousand years ago and is related to the fact that these animals became close to people since the latter began to lead a sedentary lifestyle. This, by the way, makes cats just unique among all animals, many of which are still trying to stay away from people. Continue reading →

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British shorthair cat
What qualities are strongly associated with the Victorian era? Most likely, this is aristocracy and power. For many people, the British Shorthair cat has the same associations. And this is…

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Karaket
A cat with dog habits and a “wild” appearance — approximately so briefly can be described a karaket. It seems that this animal combines all the best that can be…

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Chausi (home reed cat)
Chausi (hauzi) is one of the largest cat breeds. Its name comes from the Latin name of the jungle cat - Felis chaus nilotika, who lived in South Asia and…

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