Cat Breed Grooming Guides
Every cat breed has unique coat characteristics and grooming needs. Our breed guides cover coat care techniques, grooming frequency, recommended products, special considerations, and help you find groomers who specialize in your cat's breed.
Persian
The ultimate high-maintenance beauty
Persians have one of the most luxurious coats in the cat world — and one of the most demanding grooming routines. Their long, dense, silky fur tangles and mats ...
Maine Coon
Gentle giant with a majestic coat
Maine Coons are the largest domestic cat breed, and their semi-long, water-resistant coat is built for harsh New England winters. While their fur is less prone ...
Ragdoll
Silky, gentle, and surprisingly low-mat
Ragdolls are known for their docile, puppy-like temperament and their stunning semi-long silky coat. Good news for grooming: Ragdolls lack a dense undercoat, wh...
Siamese
Low-maintenance coat, high-maintenance personality
Siamese cats have a sleek, short coat that requires minimal grooming compared to long-haired breeds. Their fine, close-lying fur rarely mats and sheds lightly. ...
British Shorthair
Plush teddy bear coat that is deceptively dense
The British Shorthair's coat looks simple but is surprisingly thick. Their dense, plush double coat feels like velvet and sheds more than most short-haired bree...
Bengal
Wild looks, athletic build, easy-care coat
Bengals have a strikingly beautiful spotted or marbled coat that resembles their wild leopard cat ancestors. The good news is that their short, dense, glittery ...
Sphynx
Hairless does not mean maintenance-free
The Sphynx is the most misunderstood breed when it comes to grooming. Many people assume a hairless cat needs no grooming — the opposite is true. Without fur to...
Devon Rex
Elfin looks, wavy coat, unique grooming needs
Devon Rex cats are unmistakable with their large ears, huge eyes, and short, wavy coat. Their unique curly fur is fragile and requires a gentle grooming approac...
Himalayan
Persian coat meets Siamese color points
Himalayans are essentially Persians with Siamese color-point markings, and they inherit the full grooming demands of the Persian breed. Their long, dense, cotto...
Norwegian Forest Cat
A Viking's cat with a waterproof coat
Norwegian Forest Cats (Wegies) are one of nature's best-designed cold-weather cats. Their thick, water-resistant double coat evolved to survive Scandinavian win...
Russian Blue
Plush silver-blue coat with minimal grooming needs
Russian Blues have one of the most distinctive coats in the cat world — a short, dense, plush double coat with a silvery blue shimmer. Despite its density, the ...
Scottish Fold
Adorable folded ears need special attention
Scottish Folds are instantly recognizable by their unique forward-folding ears, which give them an owl-like appearance. These folded ears create a warm, enclose...
Siberian
Triple-coated forest cat from Russia
Siberians are a natural breed from the forests of Russia with a magnificent triple-layer coat designed for extreme cold. Their coat is water-resistant, thick, a...
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