Breed · Short coat
Abyssinian
Considered to be one of the oldest cat breeds, Abyssinians are tremendously devoted felines.
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Explore 40 profiles with detailed breed information and photos. A breed can describe common traits, while each cat remains an individual.
Breed · Short or long coat
American Bobtail
American Bobtails resemble a wild cat, yet are a loving and affectionate breed.
Breed · Short or long coat
American Curl
Best known for its distinctively shaped ears, the American Curl is an eye-catching cat with a sweet disposition that thrives on human interaction.
Breed · Short coat
American Shorthair
Like its counterpart, the American Wirehair, the American Shorthair is a good-natured, easy-going medium-sized cat and is one of the most adaptable breeds for any type of household, including children and seniors.
Breed · Short coat
American Wirehair
Like its counterpart, the American Shorthair,the American Wirehair is a good-natured, easy-going medium-sized cat and is one of the most adaptable breeds for any type of household, including children and seniors.The two breeds are alike in appearance and personality, differing only in coat type.The American Wirehair has a hard “wiry” coat while the American Shorthair has a regular short coat.
Breed · Short coat
Australian Mist
The easy-going and extremely sociable Australian Mist has been known to make friends wherever they go.
Breed · Long coat
Balinese
Named for the exotically graceful dancers on the Indonesian island of Bali, the Balinese is a longhaired variety of the Siamese breed and part of the Siamese Breed Group, which includes the Siamese, the Oriental Shorthair and the Oriental Longhair.
Breed · Short coat
Bengal
Known for their exotic looks yet attentive and loving nature, the Bengal is one of the most recognized breeds of cat.
Breed · Long coat
Birman
Gentle and affectionate by nature, the Birman has all the makings of a loyal, faithful companion.
Breed · Short coat
Bombay
Bombay cats combine the easy-going nature of the American Shorthair with the inquisitive loving personality of the social Burmese.
Breed · Long coat
British Longhair
Known for their chubby face and easy-going demeanor,the British Longhair is one of the oldest breeds.
Breed · Short coat
British Shorthair
Known for their chubby face and easy-going demeanor, the British Shorthair is one of the oldest breeds.
Breed · Short coat
Burmese
Burmese are extremely sweet natured, people-oriented cats that love to curl up on any available lap.
Breed · Short coat
Burmilla
The sweet-natured and inquisitive Burmilla is a medium-sized cat.
Breed · Short coat
Chartreux
Known for their pumpkin-colored eyes, the Chartreux is an attentive and gentle companion.
Breed · Short coat
Chausie
Curious and intelligent, Chausie (pronounced chow-see) cats like to explore cupboards and be in the middle of everything.
Breed · Short coat
Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex has an outstanding and enthusiastic personality.
Breed · Long coat
Cymric
The Manx and Cymric comprise the Manx breed group.
Breed · Short coat
Devon Rex
With their impish looks and mischievous personalities, the Devon Rex are the pixies of cats.
Breed · Hairless
Donskoy
The Donskoy is a Russian breed whose history starts in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
Breed · Short coat
Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is a colorful, elegant cat with an alert appearance that gives it a regal bearing.
Breed · Short coat
Exotic Shorthair
One of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds, the Exotic Shorthair is part of the Persian Breed Group, which also includes the Persian and Himalayan breeds.
Breed · Short coat
Havana Brown
A people-oriented breed, the Havana likes a lot of attention and will return it with great affection.
Breed · Short or long coat
Japanese Bobtail
The good luck cat of Japan is named for its distinguishing trait, the unique pom-pom tail composed of curves, angles and kinks.
Breed · Short coat
Korat
A breed of great tradition and history, the Korat is known for its heart-shaped head, face and chest.
Breed · Short or long coat
Kurilian Bobtail
Strong, with a wild appearance, the Kurilian Bobtail originated on the Russian islands of Sakhalin and Kuril.
Breed · Short or long coat
LaPerm
Known as the curly-coated cuddlers, LaPerms are a friendly and loving breed.
Breed · Long coat
Maine Coon
Despite their size, the Maine Coon cat is sweet-tempered, gentle and friendly and gets along with just about everyone.
Breed · Short coat
Manx
The Manx is a medium-sized round, heavy cat resembling a bowling ball.
Breed · Long coat
Norwegian Forest Cat
Intelligent and resourceful, the Norwegian Forest cat (or “Wegie”) is a mild-mannered breed that adapts easily to its environment.
Breed · Short coat
Ocicat
Outgoing and friendly to everyone, including strangers, the Ocicat is a medium sized cat with a larger-than-life personality.
Breed · Short coat
Oriental Shorthair
The Oriental Shorthair is a member of the Siamese Breed Group which includes the Oriental Longhair, Siamese and Balinese.
Breed · Long coat
Persian
One of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds, the Persian cat is the parent breed for the Persian Breed Group, which includes the Persian, Himalayan and Exotic Shorthair breeds.
Breed · Long coat
Ragdoll
The Ragdoll is a large, affectionate, semi-longhaired cat with captivating blue eyes.
Breed · Short coat
Russian Blue
The dense, bright blue coat tipped with silver has been the hallmark of the Russian Blue for more than a century.
Breed · Short coat
Siamese
One of the oldest and most recognizable cat breeds, the Siamese cat is the parent breed for the Siamese Breed Group, which includes the Balinese (truly a longhaired Siamese) and the Oriental Shorthair and the Oriental Longhair.
Breed · Long coat
Siberian
Siberians have a long history, with the earliest known reference dating to 1000 AD.
Breed · Short coat
Singapura
With a name derived from the Malaysian word for Singapore, the Singapura originates from the Southeast Asian city of Singapore, an area generally recognized as the source for the ticked tabby gene pool.
Breed · Long coat
Somali
The Somali is the longhaired cousin of the Abyssinian, named after the country, historically known as Somalia.
Breed · Hairless
Sphynx
Known for its hairless coat, the Sphynx cat loves attention and draws it wherever they go.