Maine Coon
Large, friendly cats with long, fluffy coats and tufted ears
Origin:United States
Size:large
Coat:long
Care:medium
friendlyplayfulintelligent
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Persian
Elegant cats with long, flowing coats and flat faces
Origin:Iran
Size:medium
Coat:long
Care:high
gentlecalmaffectionate
Siamese
Vocal, social cats with striking blue eyes and pointed coats
Origin:Thailand
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
vocalsocialintelligent
Bengal
Wild-looking domestic cats with spotted or marbled coats
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:medium
energeticcuriousplayful
Ragdoll
Large, gentle cats; some may relax noticeably when held
Origin:United States
Size:large
Coat:medium
Care:medium
gentleaffectionatecalm
British Shorthair
Sturdy, round-faced cats with dense coats
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
calmindependentgentle
Abyssinian
Active, curious cats with ticked coats and alert expressions
Origin:Ethiopia
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
curiousenergeticplayful
Sphynx
Hairless cats with wrinkled skin and large ears
Origin:Canada
Size:medium
Coat:hairless
Care:high
friendlyenergeticcurious
Scottish Fold
Cats with folded ears and round, owl-like faces
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:medium
gentlecalmaffectionate
Russian Blue
Elegant cats with shimmering silver-blue coats
Origin:Russia
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
gentleintelligentindependent
Domestic Shorthair
Mixed-breed cats with short coats, highly variable appearance
Origin:Worldwide
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
variableaffectionateindependent
Domestic Longhair
Mixed-breed cats with long coats, highly variable appearance
Origin:Worldwide
Size:medium
Coat:long
Care:medium
variableaffectionateindependent
Siberian
Large cats from Russia with thick, triple-layered coats
Origin:Russia
Size:large
Coat:long
Care:medium
affectionateintelligentplayful
Norwegian Forest Cat
Large, rugged cats bred for cold climates with waterproof coats
Origin:Norway
Size:large
Coat:long
Care:medium
gentleindependentplayful
Exotic Shorthair
Persian-like cats with teddy bear faces and short, plush coats
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
calmplayfulaffectionate
American Shorthair
Medium-sized, working cats with diverse coat patterns
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
gentleaffectionateplayful
Devon Rex
Elfish cats with wavy coats and playful, monkey-like personalities
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
playfulmischievousintelligent
Cornish Rex
Elegant cats with ultra-soft, rippled coats and dog-like devotion
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:small
Coat:short
Care:low
playfulcuriousaffectionate
Oriental Shorthair
Sleek, elegant cats related to Siamese with 300+ color variations
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
vocalsocialintelligent
Manx
Tailless cats from Isle of Man with rabbit-like hopping gait
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
loyalplayfulgentle
Egyptian Mau
Ancient spotted cats fastest domestic breed with natural camouflage
Origin:Egypt
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:medium
loyalintelligentplayful
Turkish Van
Swimming cats with water-resistant coats and patchy color patterns
Origin:Turkey
Size:large
Coat:medium
Care:medium
playfulenergeticsocial
Chartreux
Quiet, smiling cats from France with dense, woolly blue-gray coats
Origin:France
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
calmplayfulsweet
Tonkinese
Playful, people-oriented cats with aqua eyes and mink coats
Origin:Canada
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
socialplayfulvocal
Burmese
People-focused cats with golden eyes and sleek, glossy coats
Origin:Burma
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
playfulvocalaffectionate
Bombay
Mini black panthers with golden eyes and sleek, patent-leather coats
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
affectionateplayfulcalm
Singapura
Smallest cat breed with big eyes, ticked coats, and curious personalities
Origin:Singapore
Size:small
Coat:short
Care:low
curiousplayfulenergetic
Savannah
Wild-looking hybrids with serval ancestry, tall ears, and spotted coats
Origin:United States
Size:large
Coat:short
Care:high
loyalintelligentenergetic
Chausie
Wild jungle cat hybrids with athletic builds and dog-like loyalty
Origin:United States
Size:large
Coat:short
Care:high
intelligentloyalenergetic
Toyger
Breed designed to look like tiny tigers with striped coats
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
confidentfriendlyplayful
Serengeti
Spotted cats bred to resemble African wildcats
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:medium
socialcuriousenergetic
Pixie-Bob
Polydactyl cats bred to resemble wild bobcats
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
loyalplayfulsocial
Ocicat
Spotted cats resembling ocelots but completely domestic
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
socialintelligentenergetic
Cymric
Long-haired version of Manx with tailless rumps
Origin:Canada
Size:medium
Coat:long
Care:medium
gentleplayfulcalm
Selkirk Rex
Cats with naturally curly coats and robust, chunky builds
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:medium
Care:medium
playfulenergeticaffectionate
LaPerm
Curly-coated cats with springy, ringlet-like fur
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
curiousaffectionateenergetic
Burmilla
Silver-coated cats with sweet temperaments and Shaded silver tips
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
sweetplayfulaffectionate
Snowshoe
Blue-eyed cats with white paws and seal point coloring
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
energeticaffectionatesocial
Balinese
Long-haired Siamese with silky coats and graceful bodies
Origin:United States
Size:medium
Coat:long
Care:medium
vocalintelligentsocial
Peterbald
Elegant, hairless Russian cats with webbed feet and almond eyes
Origin:Russia
Size:medium
Coat:hairless
Care:medium
affectionatevocalenergetic
Donskoy
Russian hairless cats with muscular builds and wrinkled skin
Origin:Russia
Size:medium
Coat:hairless
Care:high
friendlyloyalintelligent
Minskin
Short-legged, partially hairless cats with fur points
Origin:United States
Size:small
Coat:hairless
Care:high
sweetplayfulaffectionate
Bambino
Short-legged, hairless cats combining Sphynx and Munchkin traits
Origin:United States
Size:small
Coat:hairless
Care:high
playfulaffectionateenergetic
Ukrainian Levkoy
Distinctive cats with inward-folded ears and hairless coats
Origin:Ukraine
Size:medium
Coat:hairless
Care:high
calmaffectionateintelligent
Japanese Bobtail
Traditional Japanese cats with pom-pom tails and singing voices
Origin:Japan
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
vocalfriendlyintelligent
Khao Manee
Rare Thai cats with pure white coats and mismatched or odd-colored eyes
Origin:Thailand
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
socialplayfulvocal
Korat
Thai cats with silver-blue coats and heart-shaped faces
Origin:Thailand
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
intelligentenergeticaffectionate
Suphalak
Rare solid reddish-brown cats from Thailand, considered royal treasures
Origin:Thailand
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
affectionateloyalcalm
Turkish Angora
Ancient, natural breed from Turkey with silky white coats
Origin:Turkey
Size:medium
Coat:long
Care:medium
intelligentaffectionateenergetic
Somali
Long-haired version of Abyssinian with bushy fox-like tails
Origin:Ethiopia
Size:medium
Coat:long
Care:medium
energeticintelligentplayful
Havana Brown
Rich chocolate-brown cats with striking green eyes and distinctive muzzle shape
Origin:United Kingdom
Size:medium
Coat:short
Care:low
affectionatecuriousfriendly
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