The domestic cat, also referred to as house cat, is a distinct feline that is known as a small predatory and carnivorous species of mammal. Domestic cats are valued very highly by people as they are wonderful companions and pets. Domestic cats or house cats also excel in their ability to hunt vermin and many other household pests. The domestic cat has been associated with humans as pets and companions for an estimated 9,500 years.
Known to be a hunter of over 1,000 species of different animals for food, domestic cats are actually very skilled predators and hunters. Domestic cats are also well known for their ability to comprehend and learn to operate how to use or manipulate many simple types of mechanisms. One of the most famous of these mechanisms that cats have been known to be able to handle in many different households are door knobs and toilet flushes.
There are many different breeds of domesticated house cats, mostly bred by professional breeders in order to have different types of pet cats that look and act in different manners. Some of the more popular breeds of domestic cats include the elegant Siamese cat, the contemplative Angora, the beautiful Persian, and the common and mischievous Tabby cat.