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IN THIS CHAPTER

Deciding between a kitten and a cat

Debating the male or female issue

Choosing between longhaired and shorthaired

Understanding the pedigreed cat

Considering the not-so-ordinary everyday cat

You've taken everything into account: Your home. Your time. Your finances. A cat is in your future, beyond a doubt, but what kind?

Just a second: You have more to consider. Before you get to imagine Your Perfect Cat, you must determine whether a grown cat would work better for the life you lead than would a kitten, no matter how adorable. Before you consider whether a random-bred or pedigreed cat will suit you best, you must consider the issue of fur: long or short? And what about gender? Do females make better pets, or do males?

The decisions you make must keep for a very long time. The cats themselves pay the price for wrong spur-of-the-moment decisions — just check out any shelter for proof.

As serious as that thought is, remember that choosing a feline companion is also a great deal of fun. You get to see oodles of beautiful cats, play with adorable kittens, and consider the incredible variety of the world’s most easygoing, adaptable, and ever-more-popular companion.

Random-bred or pedigreed, grown cat or kitten, whatever gender, fur length, color, markings, or variety you choose, we want you to be in love with your cat for years to come. So read on.