Leo Simmons

It's just like people-some cats are born with a love for water, others think it's a trap. Siberians, being a forest breed from a damp, cold climate, tend to have a higher tolerance for water than most…

Listen, I've had a few American Curls over the years, and they're mostly chirpers, but it depends on the cat's mood and what they're after. One of mine would sit on the arm of my chair and let out the…

Forget those fancy feather wands for a minute. The best routine is the one that forces your cat to use its nose, not just its eyes. Working cats rely heavily on scent to track prey in hay bales or dar…

Those white gloves are a product of a temperature-sensitive albinism gene that restricts pigment to the extremities, but in Birmans the expression stops just short of the paw pads. The fur there is pu…

Alright, I'll tell you straight. The Toyger's got that swagger because it's built like a miniature tiger, plain and simple. Their legs are longer, their body's more muscular and lean, not all squishy …

Yeah, a Siberian can do fine in a condo, but don't kid yourself-they're not lazy lap cats. They need real, daily engagement, not just a few minutes with a wand toy. Those serious play sessions you're …

Temperament clash is overblown in my experience. I've had a Siamese that yowled like a foghorn and a Russian Blue that barely meowed, and they curled up together on the same chair within a week. The k…