Here are five cat breeds and types worth considering, along with their personalities, grooming needs and suitability for first-time ownersIf you've decided that this is finally the year you're getting a cat, the internet has probably already given you a hundred options. A cat that needs a lot of grooming or has a heavy coat may need more care in a hot and humid city than a short-haired cat. Siamese cats are affectionate, active and famously vocal. Their grooming needs are also fairly modest, with occasional combing enough to help control shedding. For an apartment dweller who wants a relatively quiet cat and is happy to give it time to settle in, a Russian Blue could be a good match.