The World of Cat Breeds

The world of cat breeds is as diverse as it is fascinating. From elegant longhaired cats to exotic breeds with unique traits, every cat breed has its own characteristic qualities. There are over 70 recognized cat breeds, registered by various cat associations worldwide. Here you will find an overview of some popular breeds and a brief portrait of each:

A to C

Abyssinian: Slender and elegant, known for their ticked coat and lively personality. American Bobtail: Medium-sized with a strikingly short tail, known for their playful and friendly nature. American Curl: Characterized by their uniquely curled ears, very affectionate and people-oriented. American Shorthair: Known for their robustness and versatility, friendly and well-suited for families. American Wirehair: A rare breed with a wiry coat, uncomplicated and affectionate. Balinese: A longhaired variant of the Siamese, elegant and talkative. Bengal: Exotic appearance with wild spots or stripes, active and intelligent. Birman: Medium-sized, longhaired, known for their blue eyes and gentle nature. Bombay: Resembles a small panther, glossy black coat, affectionate and people-oriented. British Longhair: A longhaired version of the British Shorthair, calm and balanced. British Shorthair: Strongly built, famous for their dense coat and calm nature. Burmilla: Cross between Burmese and Chinchilla, known for their silky coat and friendly nature. Chartreux: French breed, blue-gray coat, calm and intelligent. Cornish Rex: Striking due to their curly coat and large ears, playful and sociable. Cymric: Longhaired variant of the Manx, tailless, friendly and playful.

D to H

Devon Rex: Characterized by curly coat and large ears, active and people-oriented. Don Sphynx: A hairless breed from Russia, wrinkled skin, very sociable and affectionate - not to be confused with the Sphynx. Egyptian Mau: The only naturally spotted breed, fast and independent. European Shorthair: Versatile, robust, uncomplicated and adaptable. Exotic Shorthair: Shorthaired version of the Persian, calm and friendly. Havana Brown: Medium-sized, chocolate brown cat, curious and people-oriented. Himalayan: Cross between Persian and Siamese, longhaired with point coloration, gentle and calm. Japanese Bobtail: Known for their short "pompon tail", active and intelligent.

J to O

Javanese: Variant of the Balinese with additional colors, slender and affectionate. Korat: Medium-sized, silver-blue coat, intelligent and affectionate. LaPerm: Curly coat, friendly and playful. Maine Coon: One of the largest domestic cat breeds, friendly and good-natured. Manx: Tailless, robust, friendly and playful. Munchkin: Short legs, lively and playful. Nebelung: Similar to the Russian Blue, but longhaired, shy and loyal. Norwegian Forest Cat: Large, robust, with a dense coat, adventurous and friendly. Ocicat: Resembles a wildcat, but completely domesticated, sociable and active. Oriental Shorthair: Slender, elegant, very talkative and people-oriented.

P to S

Persian: Longhaired, famous for their flowing coat, calm and gentle. Peterbald: Hairless breed from Russia, slender and elegant, affectionate and playful. Pixie-Bob: Resembles a bobcat, friendly and laid-back. Ragamuffin: Similar to the Ragdoll, but with a variety of colors and patterns, gentle and calm. Ragdoll: Large, with blue eyes, very calm and people-oriented. Russian Blue: Elegant, with blue-gray coat and green eyes, shy but affectionate. Savannah: Cross between Serval and domestic cat, large, elegant and energetic. Scottish Fold: Striking due to folded ears, round face, gentle and calm. Selkirk Rex: Curly coat, robust build, friendly and patient. Siamese: Slender, with striking points and blue eyes, talkative and affectionate. Siberian Cat: Large, robust, with long water-repellent coat, friendly and playful. Singapura: One of the smallest breeds, beige coat, lively and curious. Snowshoe: Mix of Siamese and American Shorthair, friendly and sociable. Somali: Longhaired variant of the Abyssinian, active and curious. Sphynx: Nearly hairless, known for their wrinkled skin, energetic and affectionate.

T to Z

Thai: Resembles the traditional Siamese, social and affectionate. Tonkinese: Mix of Siamese and Burmese, affectionate and playful. Toyger: Designed to look like a miniature tiger, friendly and playful. Turkish Angora: Longhaired, elegant, very active and talkative. Turkish Van: Known for their medium-length, water-repellent coat, energetic and intelligent. Ukrainian Levkoy: Hairless breed with folded ears, friendly and curious. York Chocolate: Medium-sized, chocolate brown coat, gentle and affectionate.