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Miranda K. Workman owns Purrfect Paws Animal Behavior Center, LLC in Western New York.

Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people.

While other cats’ eyes appear gold or green when a flashbulb or car headlight is shined, a Siamese cat’s blue eyes appear to have a reddish tinge when lit up. You’ll see that red eye in photos taken with a flash attachment.

Radio show host and pet expert Tracie Hotchner is the author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible. Click here to follow her on Twitter and be sure to check out her website.

This cat needs a great deal of attention and is very people-oriented so if you want a feline who sits in the window looking sultry all day, he’s not for you. If you want a cat who can problem solve and compete with your intelligence, the Siberian is the one.

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Although the Cornish Rex looks dainty with its slim body and long, fine bones, it’s actually very athletic and agile. They can leap higher than many other cats, and they continue their kitten-like antics long after they reach adulthood.

Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people.

Sphynxes are not actually hairless; they are covered with a light peach-fuzz coating and sometimes have hair on their brows or heads. Still, the Sphynx can’t tolerate low temperatures because of its lack of a thick protective coat.

Because skin oils build up without hair to absorb them, the Sphynx needs to be bathed and have its ears cleaned on a regular basis. Their exposure to direct sunlight should be limited because their skin burns easily.

Sphynxes are generally outgoing, curious, very affectionate, and sometimes even silly. They love to be the center of attention and have been known to be full of mischief and energy.

In 2002, the Sphynx was accepted for competition in the Championship Class by the Cat Fanciers Association. Since then, the Sphynx has done well for itself, netting one top-25 award the Best Cat in Championship, two in the Best Kitten, and one in the Best Cat in Premiership categories in the 2008-09 show season.

Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people.

Cats’ personalities, energy levels and preferred environments can vary tremendously. If you want a quiet “lap fungus” cat, an Abyssinian may not be the breed for you. If you live in Alaska, you may want to reconsider adopting a Sphynx, as their lack of fur makes them very vulnerable to cold climates. If you don’t have the time for daily grooming, you might not want a Persian.

Fortunately, there’s a lot of information available about what you need to know before you adopt a purebred cat. If you take an honest look at how your lifestyle meshes with your potential pet’s personality and special needs, you’ll have a much better chance of having a long and wonderful relationship with your feline friend.

Cat expert and animal communicator JaneA Kelley is the webmaster and chief cat slave for Paws and Effect, a weekly cat advice column by cats, for cats and their people.

With temperatures up to 100 degrees (F) in the Lake Van area where the breed originated, the kitties hatched a plan: learn to swim and stay cool. Thanks to two British women who brought the breed west in 1950s, your cat can marvel at the feline Phelps in backyard pools and ponds. Learn more about these swimming kitties here.

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