Willow

Skip the brush near their face. Selkirk Rex cats have thick, plush coats that need gentle grooming, but their whiskers and muzzle are hypersensitive. A brushy "boop" there often feels startling, not p…

Any warm, elevated spot that lets them watch the room's main entrance or activity. A cat tree shelf, the back of the couch, or a windowsill with a clear view of the door will do. Burmese are social wa…

Scottish Folds often learn that if they sit still and look up with those rounded ears, you’ll pick them up and carry them around the house. British Shorthairs don’t bother with that strategy-they’ll j…

Somali cats are essentially long-haired Abyssinians, so they share the same vocal tendencies. They do chirp during play-especially when focused on a toy or bird outside-but they’re generally a bit mor…

Stick to a weekly routine with a slicker brush and a fine-toothed comb, and you will not have drama. Somali fur is single-coated and less prone to mats than double-coated breeds, so daily brushing onl…