Just like dogs, there are a variety of cats and very few hybrid cats. Even though they might look similar, the breeds are totally different. They are...
- Abyssinian Abyssinians aren't for those who want decorative cats to match the rust-colored carpet, or for those who want cats that enjoy.
- American Bobtail While the breed is still developing, breeders say that Bobtails are playful, energetic, and friendly, and possess an uncanny.
- American Curl Curls have qualities other than the whimsical ears to make them attractive pets. They are people cats that do not show any.
- American Shorthair
- American Wirehair Wirehairs are people cats that crave human attention and affection. They are active without being hyper, and affectionate ...
- Balinese Balinese cats are smart, sweet, and fun to be around. Like the Siamese, they are known for their ability to communicate vocally, ...
- Bengal The Bengal may look like a wild cat, but breeders insist that the Bengal is as lovably friendly and docile as any full-blooded ...
- Birman Birmans are affectionate, gentle, and faithful companions with an air of dignity that seems to invite adoration by their human ...
- Bombay If an aloof, independent cat is what you're craving, this breed isn't for you. Bombays are attached to their family, and tend to ...
- British Shorthair If you're looking for a cat that will loot your refrigerator and swing dizzily from your chandeliers, then the British Shorthair ...
- Burmese Breeders and fanciers report that Burmese are amusing, playful, and super-smart, the perfect interactive cats for home, office, ...
- Chartreux Known for their hunting prowess, Chartreux cats may have been taken in by those monks long ago to rid the monastery of vermin. ...
- Cornish Rex Cornish Rexes are good for folks who like having their lives run by active, inquisitive, gazelle-like felines that love a good ...
- Cymric The personality of the Cymric has won a strong following despite the breeding challenges. Cymrics are intelligent, fun-loving ...
- Devon Rex Devons have been compared to pixies, elves, and, of course, space aliens for their jumbo-sized satellite-dish ears, large, ...
- Egyptian Mau While fanciers might at first be attracted to the Egyptian Mau's beautiful spotted coat, most become enthusiasts because of the ...
- Exotic Shorthair Some folks who don't appreciate that laid-back, mellow personality label Persians and their relatives 'furniture with fur', but ...
- Havana Brown More distinctive than the muzzle, ears, or minklike coat is the Havana Brown?s personality. Although still quite rare and for ...
- Himalayan Himmies, as fanciers call them, are perfect indoor cat companions. They are gentle, calm, and sweet-tempered, but they possess a ...
- Japanese Bobtail Bobs make outstanding companions. They're curious, bold, intelligent, and alert, and easily adjust to new people, situations, ...
- Javanese Javanese cats, like their Balinese relatives, are playful, devoted, and always eager to tell you their views on life, love, and ...
- Korat Korats are not as vocal as their Siamese comrades; they have other ways of getting their wishes across. At dinnertime they'll ...
- Maine Coon No breed has a monopoly on love and affection, but there's got to be some good reason that the Maine Coon has clawed his way up ...
- Manx The Manx's personality is probably the reason the breed has won such a strong following despite the physical difficulties and ...
- Munchkin For their part, Munchkins, oblivious to the controversy surrounding them, go on being just what they are, cats; self-assured and ...
- Nebelung Nebelungs are mild, soft-spoken, and gentle. They are generally reserved around strangers, ranging from hiding-under-the-bed ...
- Norwegian Forest Cat Natural athletes, Norwegian Forest Cats love to investigate counters, bookcases, and the loftiest peaks of their cat trees. ...
- Ocicat Ocicats may look wild, but they are actually affectionate, curious, and playful, and possess a very strong devotion to their ...
- Oriental The personality of the Oriental is as distinctive as the multicolored exterior. They are natural entertainers, full of ...
- Persian If you want your cats bouncing around like hyperactive popcorn, don't buy a Persian. Persians are perfect companions, if you ...
- RagdollDocile, mild-mannered, and congenial, Rag-dolls make ideal indoor companions. One of the nicest features of these cats is their ...
- Russian Blue Russian Blues are gentle, genteel cats, and are usually reserved, or absent, when strangers are around. When they're with their ...
- Scottish Fold Scottish Folds are intelligent, sweet-tempered, soft-spoken, and easily adaptable to new people and situations. They are very ...
- Selkirk Rex Selkirks are fun-loving, mellow cats with a generous measure of love and affection for their human companions. Very people-...
- Siamese Some cats seem to think that a purr or a friendly rub speaks louder than words. Siamese are not of this school of thought and ...
- SiberianSiberians are affectionate cats with a good dose of personality and playfulness. They are amenable to handling, and breeders ...
- SingapuraSingapuras, happily unaware of the controversy surrounding them, go right on being what they are: pesky people pleasers. At home ...
- SnowshoeBreeders brave enough to take on the Snowshoe challenge find that the cat pays back the effort in love and affection. Anyone ...
- Somali With all the virtues of the Abyssinian and adorned by a gorgeous semi-long coat, the Somali is a beautiful and lively addition ...
- Sphynx According to the French breed standard, the Sphynx is part monkey, part dog, part child, and part cat. The breed does seem to ...
- Tonkinese The Tonkinese has a winsome personality, not surprising since the Burmese and Siamese are prized for their temperaments. ...
- Turkish Angora Turkish Angora fanciers are as attached to their cats as their cats are to them. Angoras seem to invoke strong responses in ...
- Turkish Van