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Cat Breeds... A Guide for Cat Lovers
Each of the domestic cat breeds has its own appeal. Some will defend with all of their strength the reasons why a Siamese is "better" than a Ragdoll, or an active Cornish Rex is better than a laid back Persian.
The feline form takes many shapes, sizes, and color variations, even within the same species. No type of cat has more variation, however, than that of the domestic cat, or house cat.Why? Because people had a hand in it, of course! For about 2,000 years, people have been "creating" different breeds. As time has gone on, existing breeds have been refined to bring out certainly qualities considered desirable. Even today, new breeds are being developed. Old breeds are being further refined, and in some cases, mixed with wild cats to form yet another breed (commonly known as hybrids). In addition, people have transported cats to places far from their original homelands. In some cases, these cats adapted over time to hot sun, or harsh winters that they weren't used to in their native lands. This has brought further changes to the physical nature and appearance of certain breeds. Attention cat breeders! You can get a listing on your own page on this site. Click here to start creating your page. Below you will find a growing list of links to articles on choosing different breeds; from Abyssinian and Burmese, to Siamese to Turkish Van and more. Pay close attention to personality traits and how your future cat might fit into your lifestyle and your household. If you are looking for just the right feline companion for you, you may find it in the description on one of these pages.
The Cat Breed List
- Abyssinian
The Abyssinian Cat is affectionate and loyal. - American Bobtail
The American Bobtail is a wild looking but friendly cat. - American Curl
The American Curl is a unique looking cat. - American Shorthair
The American Shorthair is not just an alley cat! - American Wirehair
The American Wirehair is a barn cat turned champion. - Balinese
The Balinese began as a Siamese longhair. - Birman
The Birman cat breed has both Siamese and Persian ancestry. - Bombay
Ever wanted to live with a miniature panther? The Bombay cat breed looks like a wild black panther. - British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is a laid back cat, but not cuddly. - Burmese
The Burmese Cat is a quieter cousin to the noisy Siamese. - Calico Cat
The calico is not a breed, but a coat color pattern! - Chartreux
The Chartreux cat breed is a sweet, interactive, quick learner. - Colorpoint Shorthair
The Colorpoint Shorthair is an allergy friendly active cat. - Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex is sociable, playful, and allergy friendly. - Devon Rex
The Devon Rex is a playful cuddler. - Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is an ancient breed for modern times. - European Burmese
The European Burmese is a lap loving breed. - Exotic
The Exotic cat is a like a Persian for lazy people. - Foreign White
The Foreign White cat breed is essentially a white colored unpointed variant of the Siamese. - Havana Brown
The Havana Brown is a big treat in a small package. - Japanese Bobtail
The rare Japanese Bobtail. - Javanese
The Javanese is a lap cat. - Korat
The lucky Korat cat breed (known as the Si-Sawat in its native Thailand). - La Perm
The unique and intelligent La Perm. - Maine Coon Cat
The large and intelligent Maine Coon Cat. - Manx Cat
The Manx cat is a quiet but playful treat. - Norwegian Forest Cat
The beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat. - Ocicat
The wild looking but very tame ocicat. - Persian
The gentle and beautiful Persian has a luxurious long coat. - Pixie Bob Cats
Pixie Bob Cats are smart, wild looking, and loving. - Raggamufin
The ragamuffin is a large, lovable cat that is very tolerant of children and other pets. - Ragdoll
The Ragdoll is the ultimate lap cat. - Siamese Cat
The devoted, smart, and chatty Siamese Cat. - Singapura
The intelligent Singapura is a perpetual kitten. - Snowshoe Cat
The intelligent, affectionate, and rare Snowshoe cat was developed by crossing a bicolor American Shorthair with a Siamese. - Somali Cat
The striking, intelligent, and playful Somali cat. - Sphynx Cat
The loving and mischievous Sphynx cat. - Tonkinese
the Tonkinese is a great mix between Siamese and Burmese. - Turkish Angora
The beautiful and intelligent Turkish Angora. - Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is a water loving cat!
More Information on Cat Breeds: If you can handle dishing out all the attention these cats need, here are 8 affectionate feline breeds from which to choose
Have a look at this collection of feline breed facts The governing bodies of the cat fancy and the origin of cat shows What is the largest domestic cat breed? Black cats, while not a breed, are certainly treated differently. But are they bad luck, or good? The list of breeds recognized by the Cat Fancier's Association (CFA) Books about cats with breed information Learn about tabby cats and this very common coat pattern A tuxedo cat is a specific bicolor black and white coat pattern Looking to adopt a kitten of a specific breed? Check the worldwide cat breeders directory. The breeders directory connects breeders with people looking to adopt cats of a specific breed.
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