Maine Coon
Large, friendly cats with long, fluffy coats and tufted ears
Origin: United States
Size: large
Coat: long
Care: medium
friendly playful intelligent
Cat Breeds Guide
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Persian
Elegant cats with long, flowing coats and flat faces
Origin: Iran
Size: medium
Coat: long
Care: high
gentle calm affectionate
Siamese
Vocal, social cats with striking blue eyes and pointed coats
Origin: Thailand
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
vocal social intelligent
Bengal
Wild-looking domestic cats with spotted or marbled coats
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: medium
energetic curious playful
Ragdoll
Large, gentle cats; some may relax noticeably when held
Origin: United States
Size: large
Coat: medium
Care: medium
gentle affectionate calm
British Shorthair
Sturdy, round-faced cats with dense coats
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
calm independent gentle
Abyssinian
Active, curious cats with ticked coats and alert expressions
Origin: Ethiopia
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
curious energetic playful
Sphynx
Hairless cats with wrinkled skin and large ears
Origin: Canada
Size: medium
Coat: hairless
Care: high
friendly energetic curious
Scottish Fold
Cats with folded ears and round, owl-like faces
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: medium
gentle calm affectionate
Russian Blue
Elegant cats with shimmering silver-blue coats
Origin: Russia
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
gentle intelligent independent
Domestic Shorthair
Mixed-breed cats with short coats, highly variable appearance
Origin: Worldwide
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
variable affectionate independent
Domestic Longhair
Mixed-breed cats with long coats, highly variable appearance
Origin: Worldwide
Size: medium
Coat: long
Care: medium
variable affectionate independent
Siberian
Large cats from Russia with thick, triple-layered coats
Origin: Russia
Size: large
Coat: long
Care: medium
affectionate intelligent playful
Norwegian Forest Cat
Large, rugged cats bred for cold climates with waterproof coats
Origin: Norway
Size: large
Coat: long
Care: medium
gentle independent playful
Exotic Shorthair
Persian-like cats with teddy bear faces and short, plush coats
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
calm playful affectionate
American Shorthair
Medium-sized, working cats with diverse coat patterns
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
gentle affectionate playful
Devon Rex
Elfish cats with wavy coats and playful, monkey-like personalities
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
playful mischievous intelligent
Cornish Rex
Elegant cats with ultra-soft, rippled coats and dog-like devotion
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: small
Coat: short
Care: low
playful curious affectionate
Oriental Shorthair
Sleek, elegant cats related to Siamese with 300+ color variations
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
vocal social intelligent
Manx
Tailless cats from Isle of Man with rabbit-like hopping gait
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
loyal playful gentle
Egyptian Mau
Ancient spotted cats fastest domestic breed with natural camouflage
Origin: Egypt
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: medium
loyal intelligent playful
Turkish Van
Swimming cats with water-resistant coats and patchy color patterns
Origin: Turkey
Size: large
Coat: medium
Care: medium
playful energetic social
Chartreux
Quiet, smiling cats from France with dense, woolly blue-gray coats
Origin: France
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
calm playful sweet
Tonkinese
Playful, people-oriented cats with aqua eyes and mink coats
Origin: Canada
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
social playful vocal
Burmese
People-focused cats with golden eyes and sleek, glossy coats
Origin: Burma
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
playful vocal affectionate
Bombay
Mini black panthers with golden eyes and sleek, patent-leather coats
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
affectionate playful calm
Singapura
Smallest cat breed with big eyes, ticked coats, and curious personalities
Origin: Singapore
Size: small
Coat: short
Care: low
curious playful energetic
Savannah
Wild-looking hybrids with serval ancestry, tall ears, and spotted coats
Origin: United States
Size: large
Coat: short
Care: high
loyal intelligent energetic
Snowshoe
Blue-eyed cats with white paws and seal point coloring
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
energetic affectionate social
Balinese
Long-haired Siamese with silky coats and graceful bodies
Origin: United States
Size: medium
Coat: long
Care: medium
vocal intelligent social
Japanese Bobtail
Traditional Japanese cats with pom-pom tails and singing voices
Origin: Japan
Size: medium
Coat: short
Care: low
vocal friendly intelligent
Turkish Angora
Ancient, natural breed from Turkey with silky white coats
Origin: Turkey
Size: medium
Coat: long
Care: medium
intelligent affectionate energetic
Somali
Long-haired version of Abyssinian with bushy fox-like tails
Origin: Ethiopia
Size: medium
Coat: long
Care: medium
energetic intelligent playful
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