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Abyssinian
One of the oldest and most athletic cat breeds, the Abyssinian is a sleek, medium-sized cat with a distinctive ticked…
Australian Mist
Australia's only native cat breed, the Australian Mist was developed in Sydney by Dr Truda Straede in the 1970s. A…
Balinese
Often compared to a Siamese cat, the Balinese is a long-haired breed with a graceful appearance. With large perky ears…
Bengal
The Bengal is a breathtaking hybrid breed created by crossing the Asian Leopard Cat with domestic cats. Athletic,…
British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is the classic teddy-bear cat \xe2€” round face, plush coat, and a calm, undemanding personality.…
Burmese
Egyptian Mau
The only naturally spotted domestic cat breed, the Egyptian Mau's distinctive spots are a result of ancestry rather…
Maine Coon
Manx
Famous for their taillessness, the Manx is one of the oldest known cat breeds. They come in four tail variants \xe2€”…
Norwegian Forest Cat
The Norwegian Forest Cat is a large, powerful and striking breed built to survive Scandinavian winters. Their thick,…
Ragdoll
Named for their tendency to go limp with relaxation when held, the Ragdoll is one of the largest and most docile…
Russian Blue
The Russian Blue is instantly recognisable \xe2€” a plush blue-grey double coat that shimmers silver in the light,…
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold is instantly recognisable by their signature folded ears and large, round eyes that give them a…
Siamese
The Siamese is one of the world's oldest and most recognisable cat breeds \xe2€” a sleek, elegant blue-eyed beauty with…
Sphynx
Without a doubt the first thing you notice about the Sphynx is what it lacks \xe2€” fur. But this wrinkled,…
Tonkinese
The Tonkinese is the perfect blend of the Siamese and Burmese \xe2€” more outgoing than the Burmese, more relaxed than…
Birman
Bombay
Burmilla
The Burmilla is an elegant cat with a shimmering, silver-tipped coat and sparkling green eyes. A relatively new breed,…
Cornish Rex
Devon Rex
Exotic Shorthair
Japanese Bobtail
Korat
The Korat is one of the oldest and rarest cat breeds in the world, originating in Thailand where they are considered…
LaPerm
The LaPerm is a unique curly-coated cat with a warm, affectionate personality. Their coat ranges from loose waves to…
Ocicat
The Ocicat looks wild but is entirely domesticated \xe2€” a magnificent spotted cat that resembles a small ocelot.…
Oriental Shorthair
The Oriental Shorthair is the extrovert of the cat world \xe2€” a sleek, angular cat with enormous ears, almond-shaped…
Persian Longhair
The Persian is the quintessential glamour cat \xe2€” a long, flowing coat, flat face, big round eyes and a supremely…
Selkirk Rex
Siberian Forest Cat
The Siberian is a magnificent, semi-long-haired cat with a triple-layered, weather-resistant coat and an athletic,…
Singapura
Snowshoe
The Snowshoe is a striking cat that combines the pointed pattern of the Siamese with distinctive white boots and facial…
Somali
The Somali is essentially a longhaired Abyssinian \xe2€” sharing the same ticked coat, large ears and athletic build,…
Tiffanie
The Tiffanie is a semi-longhaired cat that combines the best traits of the Burmese and the Chinchilla Persian. They…
Turkish Angora
The Turkish Angora is one of the oldest longhaired cat breeds in the world \xe2€” graceful, elegant and athletic with a…
Turkish Van
The Turkish Van or Turkish Swimming Cat is a strong but elegant feline. Their body is long and muscular, especially in…
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More breed guides: Selkirk Rex, Tiffanie, Turkish Van.
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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