Cat Breeds

Russian Blue Cat: The Complete Breed Profile

A complete Russian blue cat breed profile: the Archangel history, the plush silver-tipped coat and emerald eyes, how to spot a true Russian blue, the honest hypoallergenic truth, temperament, and obesity-first health, with CFA and TICA facts.

Kristine Lacoste

November 12, 2018

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A hairless Donskoy cat with warm wrinkled skin, very large ears, and almond-shaped eyes sitting on a soft blanket indoors

Donskoy Cat: Facts, Care, and Price

The donskoy cat is a rare Russian hairless breed with a dog-like personality, four distinctive coat types, and hands-on skin care needs. Learn how it differs from the Sphynx, whether it is hypoallergenic, what it costs, and if it fits your home.

Kristine Lacoste

Jun 25, 2024

A brown tabby non-pointed Ragamuffin with green-gold eyes sitting beside a seal-point Ragdoll with a pale body, dark points, and blue eyes

Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll: What Sets These Plush Lap Cats Apart

Ragamuffin vs Ragdoll cats look almost identical because one was bred from the other. Here is the simple rule that tells them apart, plus how their size, coat, grooming, and famously docile temperament compare so you can pick the right plush lap cat.

A plush blue-cream Ragamuffin cat with a soft gray and cream coat and large copper eyes lounging on a cream blanket

Ragamuffin Cat Price: What You Will Really Pay in 2026

Wondering about the Ragamuffin cat price? Adoption typically runs $75 to $200, while reputable breeders charge $800 to $2,500 depending on lineage. Here is the full cost breakdown by source, what drives the price, and the ongoing costs of owning one.

A large brown tabby and white Ragamuffin cat with big round gold-green eyes and a plush coat resting calmly on a couch

Ragamuffin Cat Breed: Personality, Size and Care

The Ragamuffin is a large, affectionate, dog-like lap cat developed from the Ragdoll. This breed profile covers its personality, size, all-color coat, shedding and grooming, health and lifespan, and whether the Ragamuffin is the right cat for you.

Kristine Lacoste

Jul 14, 2018

A fluffy blue point Himalayan kitten with developing slate-gray points, a flat face, and big round blue eyes sitting in a cozy blanket

Himalayan Cat Price: What to Budget in 2026

Wondering about the Himalayan cat price? We break down 2026 adoption, breeder, and show-lineage costs, the factors that drive them, and the ongoing grooming, food, vet, and insurance costs of owning this flat-faced beauty.

A seal point Himalayan cat head portrait with a creamy body, deep dark-brown points on the ears and face, and large round blue eyes

Himalayan Cat Colors: A Complete Guide to Every Point Color

A complete guide to Himalayan cat colors: all CFA-recognized point colors from seal and blue to rare lilac and cream, a quick color chart, why there is no true black or white Himalayan, and how the colorpoint gene shapes every coat.

Himalayan Cat: Personality, Health, Colors and Care

The Himalayan cat is a gentle, blue-eyed colorpoint Persian known for its plush coat and lap-loving nature. Here's what to know about its personality, health, lifespan, colors, and the daily grooming this flat-faced breed requires.

Kristine Lacoste

Nov 12, 2016

A blue point Siamese cat with a bluish-white body and slate-gray points on the ears, face, legs and tail, with bright blue eyes

Siamese Cat Colors: A Complete Guide to Every Point Pattern

Siamese cat colors range from the four traditional points (seal, chocolate, blue, lilac) to rare flame, lynx, and tortie points. This hub explains how the heat-sensitive pattern works and includes a full color chart to identify any Siamese.

A flame point Siamese cat with a creamy white body, reddish-orange points on the ears and face, a pink nose, and deep blue eyes

Flame Point Siamese: The Red Point Cat Color Explained

A flame point Siamese, or red point, has a creamy white body with reddish-orange points and deep blue eyes. This guide covers how the color develops, the sex-linked genetics behind the male skew, how it differs from cream and lynx points, and care.