Hi everyone, Archie here with Jo-Anne’s edition of Caturday
Today we are looking for a bit more at domestic cats mainly which country has the most domestic cats. The answer is the USA but that’s not surprising considering how large the country is.
There is an estimated total of about 74 million cats more than China, with roughly 53 million, and Russia, with about 23 million.
Why are cats so popular in the US? They suit many lifestyles: cats can thrive in houses or apartments, are generally more independent than dogs, and have become beloved companions in millions of households.
On important thing to note is that this global cat estimate is compiled from surveys and different national sources. They usually count owned pets—not feral or stray cats—so figures vary by source and year. Even so, the United States consistently ranks first for the total number of pet cats.
Wondering what cat colour is most popular?
There is no single worldwide survey of people’s favourite cat colour, but the tabby is widely regarded as the most common and recognisable coat. Tabby is actually a pattern—stripes, swirls or spots—rather than one colour, and the brown tabby is often described as its most common variation.
Lastly having the most cats overall does not necessarily mean having the highest cat-ownership rate. A smaller country may have more cats per person or a higher share of households with a cat.
