Rebecca Chapman

Visiting a breeder, I watched a family coo over a kitten's round, owlish face and assume she'd be a docile, quiet companion, only to see her scale a curtain seconds later. That deceptive appearance of…

From personal experience, I'd say the hiding nooks are the absolute lifesaver here. My Russian Blue, Misha, would vanish into her little cave bed under the coffee table whenever my friend's preschoole…

That sharp taper at the chin and the wide cheekbones catch the light at different angles, creating a kind of natural spotlight effect across the muzzle and forehead. On a rounder face, the silver lays…

Hide-and-seek toys with multiple compartments really challenge their problem-solving skills. I use a treat-dispensing log where my Bobtail has to paw at sliding rings and lift covers to release kibble…

The bunny-hop is a direct result of the Manx's naturally shortened spine, which lacks the flexible tail vertebrae that other cats use for balance during sprints. I've seen my own Manx do this, and it'…