Cats are a popular choice for many pet owners, often because they have a reputation for being somewhat self-sufficient and therefore needing less attention and company from their owners.
While this may be true for some cats, it is certainly not true for all - in fact cat temperaments, activity levels and personalities are hugely varied across the different breeds and types, as well as between individuals.
While the good old British moggy has been a stalwart of reliable household pets for centuries and remain a great choice for many today, here’s a look at the pedigree types with some clarification of what the various terms you will see as you search for your ideal feline companion actually mean.