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16 cat breedsAbyssinian3 guides
- Abyssinian Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt an Abyssinian or ticked-coat cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and why this active breed needs enrichment.
- Abyssinian Energy & EnrichmentWhy the breed is one of the most active there is, the play and vertical climbing space it needs, and keeping a busy cat happy and out of mischief.
- Abyssinian Health IssuesProgressive retinal atrophy and pyruvate kinase deficiency with DNA tests, renal amyloidosis, patellar luxation and dental disease, and the signs to watch.
- Abyssinian Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Abyssinian kitten or rescue? Why we quote no breeder price, the ticked coat and colours, PK deficiency and PRA tests, breeder checks, scams and rescue. Australia-wide
British Shorthair3 guides
- British Shorthair Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a British Shorthair or plush-coat cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the calm, independent nature.
- British Shorthair Temperament & CareThe easygoing "teddy bear" personality, why the dense plush coat and obesity-prone build need managing, and keeping a heavy-coated cat cool.
- British Shorthair Health IssuesHCM with its DNA test, PKD, haemophilia B, dental disease and obesity, plus the everyday signs worth a vet visit.
- British Shorthair Kittens: Adopt or Buy?British Shorthair kittens in Australia: the heart, kidney and blood-type tests a good breeder does, how to check a cattery, and finding one in rescue. Australia-wide
- British Shorthair Colours: Blue and BeyondBritish Shorthair colours by council: blue, lilac, cinnamon, golden, silver and colourpoint, which the CCCA, ACF, GCCF and CFA accept, and eye colour. Australia-wide
Burmese3 guides
- Burmese Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Burmese or Burmese cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the intensely people-oriented nature to plan for.
- Burmese Temperament & CompanionshipWhy the dog-like, velcro Burmese needs company and hates being alone, whether a second cat helps, and keeping a playful, clever cat engaged.
- Burmese Health IssuesHypokalaemia and gangliosidosis with DNA tests, diabetes mellitus, the Burmese head-defect breeding concern, and the signs worth a vet visit.
- Burmese Kittens: Adopt or Buy?Burmese kittens in Australia: the recognised colours, the hypokalaemia DNA test and diabetes risk to ask about, scams, and the rescue route. Australia-wide
Sphynx3 guides
- Sphynx Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Sphynx or hairless cross, why the breed is rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the demanding care behind that people-loving nature.
- Sphynx Skin & Sun CareWhy a hairless cat needs regular bathing, ear and nail care, and how the strong Gold Coast sun makes indoor living and sun protection essential.
- Sphynx Health IssuesHCM as the key heart concern, skin conditions and feline acne, dental care, temperature sensitivity, and the signs to watch in a hairless cat.
- Sphynx Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Sphynx kittens in Australia: member-breeder prices, the heart scans to ask for, why hairless is not hypoallergenic, skin and sun care, and scams. Australia-wide
- Hairless Cat Breeds: Sphynx, Donskoy and CareHairless cat breeds recognised in Australia (Sphynx, Peterbald, Lykoi), why the Donskoy is not, the genes, sun and cold care, HCM, and allergy myths. Australia-wide
Persian3 guides
- Persian Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Persian or flat-faced cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the quiet, high-maintenance nature to plan for.
- Persian Grooming & CareWhy the long coat needs daily grooming and mat prevention, eye and face-fold cleaning, and keeping a flat-faced cat cool in the Gold Coast heat.
- Persian Health IssuesPKD with its DNA test, HCM, brachycephalic breathing and eye problems, dental crowding, and the signs worth a vet visit in a flat-faced breed.
- Persian Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Persian kittens in Australia: breeder prices, the PKD kidney test to insist on, flat-face breathing and eye problems, daily grooming, scams and rescue. Australia-wide
- Himalayan Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Himalayan kitten or rescue Persian? Why the CCCA and ACF list it as a colourpoint Persian, PKD and PRA tests, flat-face welfare, no breeder price. Australia-wide
- Doll Face Persian vs Flat Face Persian: What to KnowThe traditional doll-face Persian and the flat-faced show type differ in breathing, eyes, grooming and price. What each means for daily care and which you will find in Australian rescue. Australia-wide
Cornish Rex3 guides
- Cornish Rex Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Cornish Rex or rex-coated cross, why the down-coated breed is very rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and avoiding scams.
- Cornish Rex Coat & WarmthThe unique down-only wavy coat, why the breed feels the cold and craves warmth, gentle coat and skin care, and how the warm Gold Coast climate suits it.
- Cornish Rex Health IssuesHCM, patellar luxation, skin and dental care, anaesthesia considerations, and the everyday signs to watch in a fine-coated cat.
- Cornish Rex Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Cornish Rex kitten or rescue? Why we quote no breeder price, why no cat is allergy-free, hypokalaemia and blood type checks, scams and rescue. Australia-wide
Russian Blue3 guides
- Russian Blue Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Russian Blue or grey shorthair cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the breed’s reserved, gentle nature.
- Russian Blue & AllergiesThe honest story on the lower-allergen reputation and Fel d 1, why no cat is truly hypoallergenic, and how to test whether you react before adopting.
- Russian Blue Health IssuesA generally hardy, long-lived breed: watching weight and obesity, urinary and dental health, and the everyday signs worth a vet visit.
- Russian Blue Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Russian Blue kittens in Australia: breeder checks, why no cat is hypoallergenic, telling one from a grey moggy, and a scam to avoid. Australia-wide
Ragdoll3 guides
- Ragdoll Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Ragdoll or Ragdoll cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the gentle, floppy nature behind the "puppy-cat".
- Ragdoll Temperament & CareThe docile, people-following personality, why Ragdolls suit indoor life, and the semi-longhair grooming a low-shed but mat-prone coat needs.
- Ragdoll Health IssuesThe HCM gene and PKD with DNA tests, urinary and weight concerns, and the everyday signs worth a vet visit in a large, laid-back cat.
- Ragdoll Colours: Colourpoint, Mitted and BicolourRagdoll colours and patterns from the CCCA, ACF and CFA standards: seal to lilac points, mitted vs bicolour, why kittens start white, and mink Ragdolls. Australia-wide
- Ragdoll vs Birman: How to Tell Them ApartRagdoll vs Birman from the CCCA, ACF and CFA standards: white gloves vs mitts, size, coat, eye colour, HCM testing, temperament and which suits whom. Australia-wide
- Ragdoll Price in Australia: $1,300 to $3,000Member breeders started Ragdoll kittens at $1,300 to $3,000 in November 2026, median $2,750. HCM and PKD tests, breeder checks, scams and the rescue route. Australia-wide
Maine Coon3 guides
- Maine Coon Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Maine Coon or large longhair cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and living with a gentle giant.
- Maine Coon Grooming & CareManaging a semi-longhair coat and preventing mats, the space and enrichment a big sociable cat needs, and keeping cool in the subtropics.
- Maine Coon Health IssuesHCM, hip dysplasia, spinal muscular atrophy and PKD with the DNA tests that screen for them, plus the signs to watch in a giant breed.
- Maine Coon Colours and Patterns ExplainedMaine Coon colours allowed by the CCCA, ACF, CFA and TICA, the colours none accept (chocolate, lilac, pointed), silver and smoke, and polydactyls. Australia-wide
- Is My Cat a Maine Coon? How to TellThe breed-standard traits that separate a Maine Coon from a big domestic longhair: size, ears, muzzle, coat, tail and how slowly it matures. Plus what a DNA test can and cannot say. Australia-wide
- Maine Coon Price in Australia: What Breeders ChargeWhat cat council member breeders publish for a Maine Coon kitten on their own websites, the health tests to ask for, scam signs and the rescue route. Australia-wide
Siamese3 guides
- Siamese Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a Siamese or points-coat cross, why purebreds are rare in rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the vocal, people-devoted nature.
- Siamese Temperament & CompanionshipWhy the talkative Siamese needs company and hates being left alone, whether a second cat helps, and keeping a clever cat busy indoors.
- Siamese Health IssuesProgressive retinal atrophy, amyloidosis, asthma and respiratory concerns, dental care, and the signs worth a vet visit in a sleek points breed.
- Siamese Kittens: Adopt or Buy in Australia?Siamese kittens in Australia: the breed society's price, PRA and gangliosidosis DNA tests, Siamese vs pointed moggy, scams and Siamese in rescue. Australia-wide
- Applehead Siamese vs Modern Siamese: The DifferenceTraditional applehead and modern wedge-head Siamese are the same breed bred to two different looks. How to tell them apart, which Australian registries recognise what, and where each turns up in rescue. Australia-wide
American Shorthair1 guide
- American Shorthair Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a rescue American Shorthair on the Gold Coast, why this easygoing family cat reaches rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the Queensland cat rules.
- American Shorthair Kittens: Adopt or Buy?American Shorthair kitten or rescue tabby? CCCA and ACF standards, how it differs from a Domestic Shorthair, PKD and PRA tests, no breeder price, rescue. Australia-wide
Black Cat1 guide
Devon Rex1 guide
- Devon Rex Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a rescue Devon Rex on the Gold Coast, why this curly-coated pixie cat reaches rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the Queensland cat rules.
- Devon Rex Kittens: Adopt or Buy?Is a Devon Rex hypoallergenic? What Australia’s allergy specialists say, the DNA and blood-type checks a good breeder does, scams and rescue. Australia-wide
Domestic Shorthair1 guide
- Domestic Shorthair Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a rescue Domestic Shorthair on the Gold Coast, why the everyday moggy, the most available cat in rescue reaches rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the Queensland cat rules.
- What Is a Domestic Shorthair (DSH) Cat?DSH on a rescue listing means Domestic Shorthair, a moggy of no known breed. What the label means, health and temperament research, and adoption cost. Australia-wide
- Domestic Shorthair Colours and Patterns ExplainedTabby, tortoiseshell, calico, tuxedo, colourpoint and solid: what each moggy colour and pattern is called, how it is inherited, and what it says (and does not say) about the cat. Australia-wide
Norwegian Forest Cat1 guide
- Norwegian Forest Cat Adoption on the Gold CoastWhere to adopt a rescue Norwegian Forest Cat on the Gold Coast, why this large longhaired cat reaches rescue, adopt-versus-buy cost, and the Queensland cat rules.
- Norwegian Forest Cat Kittens: Adopt or Buy?Norwegian Forest Cat kitten or rescue? Why we quote no breeder price, the GSD IV, PK and heart checks to ask for, the standard, scams and rescue. Australia-wide
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