Cat Breed Selector
Find yourself the purrfect kitty — use the filters or take our quiz to find your ideal match.
Research cat breeds, then plan care and cover
Use this directory to compare temperament, size, grooming load and common health talking points — then connect what you learn to practical Australian ownership tasks such as vaccination and parasite prevention in healthcare & wellbeing, nutrition basics in diet & exercise, and insurance research on Pet Insurance Australia and premium benchmarks.
If you are choosing between two breeds, compare breeds side by side, then explore choosing pet insurance and species guides for dog insurance or cat insurance. Review positioning in insurer reviews before you request quotes.
More breed guides: Selkirk Rex, Tiffanie, Turkish Van.
Breed predispositions are statistical, not deterministic. Insurers still apply their own underwriting rules — always read the PDS. For high-intent breed insurance notes, see breed insurance hub and starter pages such as French Bulldog or Golden Retriever insurance.
Continue exploring dog breeds or cat breeds, and use choosing your pet for adoption and buying ethics alongside insurance timing.
Cat breeds Australia — profiles: temperament, coat and indoor care ✨
Find yourself the puurfect kitty-type a breed into the search bar below or, if you need a helping hand, fill in the 'Cat breed selector'. Cat breed selector Size Small Medium Large Playfulness Low Medium High Affection Low Medium High Energy Low Medium High Grooming Low Moderate High Shedding Little Moderate Heavy Other pets Low Medium High Life span Short Average Long Cat breed name A B C D E F G
H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Popular breeds Australian Mist The Australian Mist is a great domestic cat with a typical domestic cat appearance. They... Ocicat The Oci is named for its wonderful spots that make it look just like the... Russian Blue The Russian Blue is a larger sized cat with a distinctive blue hue to its... Abyssinian