In big cities or in the middle of the countryside, in the suburbs or in a remote town, domestic animals or pets are protagonists. Although the majority usually have dogs or cats, there are also a variety of birds, hamsters and guinea pigs, among others.

In general, dogs prevail in houses and rural areas, but in cities the number of cats tends to increase, because they are more independent and take care of themselves: as long as they have food, water and stones to relieve themselves, it is enough. You don’t have to take them out to relieve themselves or go for a walk.

Although the preference for adopting stray cats or through shelters increases day by day, there is also a public that prefers to buy so-called purebred cats. Given the variety, to choose well, you should first inform yourself about the different types of cat breeds and see which one may be suitable for your family.

The variety of purebred cats is wide but not all of them are available in the country or everywhere. It is a matter, then, of doing the corresponding research in the area where you live, to see what options you have.

In all cases, you must know that the numerous crossings that have been carried out for centuries to maintain the characteristics of the breed make them vulnerable to certain diseases. These are some of the most popular breeds: