Heidi Matthews

I’ve lived with Korats long enough to see that it’s not the schedule shift itself that troubles them-it’s the loss of your focused attention during the time you do have. A Korat doesn’t mind if you co…

Having owned both, I can tell you the Ocicat delivers that spotted, ocelot-like appearance with a far more balanced energy level. Their activity comes in distinct, manageable phases-they'll race throu…

In my years with Somalis, I’ve learned that chasing games are almost always the winner-but not because they dislike affection. Their temperament is wired for motion and mental stimulation, so a feathe…

Their meow remains notably soft and small-it’s a breed trait, not a phase they grow out of. Breakfast can still produce squeaks, but they’re more like the sound of a tiny, rusty hinge than a dramatic …

From living with a Korat for seven years, I can tell you they are strategic communicators. My girl will start with a soft, almost questioning murmur, but if I don't comply, she follows it with a flat,…

My 13-year-old Persian Pearl will occasionally tap a dangling ribbon if I hold it steady right in front of her chest. She doesn't chase or leap anymore, but a slow wiggle near her face gets one or two…

They adapt surprisingly well to a calm, well-mannered dog. I've had my British Shorthair with my labrador for years, and as long as the dog respects the cat's space and isn't overly boisterous, they u…