Derek Benson

Yes, absolutely. I've seen it firsthand with my old boy-he's still game for a good hunt, but only if the prey makes sense. A feather wand waved wildly? He'll just watch like he's grading my performanc…

For an Egyptian Mau, you don't need a ballroom to satisfy that chase instinct. I've had great luck with those small, lightweight "floppy fish" toys-the ones that mimic erratic prey movements when you …

Just watch how each breed plays. A Cornish Rex often turns fetch into a personal project-I've seen one drop a crinkly ball at my feet, wait with tail twitching, then sprint to catch it mid-air. That d…

Imagine a Siamese delivering a dramatic monologue about an empty food bowl, while the Japanese Bobtail adds chirpy commentary from the windowsill like a sports announcer. In my experience, that’s exac…

A 4-foot tree with a broad, flat top perch works perfectly. My friend’s Ragdoll, Oliver, weighs 16 pounds and spends hours on a sturdy, low tree near the window. He uses a ramp to get up and rarely bo…

I've seen it work well when kids understand the cat's boundaries. Egyptian Maus are incredibly fast and need space to zoom around, so a child who won't chase or grab makes a huge difference. The key i…

I’ve had British Shorthairs for years, and while they’re not natural retrievers like some dogs or even other cat breeds, I’ve taught mine to fetch with patience. They’ll do it if the reward is high-va…