Cat Breeds

Discover cat breeds from around the world, from beloved classics to rare gems. Learn about their history, personality, care needs, and what makes each breed unique.

Brown tabby Selkirk Rex cat with loose curly coat and plumy curly tail sitting on a teal-gray studio backdrop.
Cat Breeds Selkirk Rex Cats

Selkirk Rex Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Selkirk Rex is one of a small group of cat breeds with a naturally curly coat. The curl comes ...

Blue-gray Scottish Fold cat with folded ears and copper eyes sitting on a cream blanket in warm window light
Cat Breeds Scottish Fold Cats

Scottish Fold Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

Scottish Folds are easy to spot by their folded ears, round face, and large expressive eyes. They’re calm, quiet cats ...

Adult brown spotted Savannah cat sitting sideways on a teal studio background with head turned toward the camera, showing the breed's long legs, small triangular head, large upright ears, and bold spotted tabby coat.
Cat Breeds Savannah Cats

Savannah Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Savannah cat is a hybrid breed created by crossing a domestic cat with an African Serval, a medium-sized wild ...

Ragamuffin cat with a fluffy calico coat and green-gold eyes lying on a light grey surface
Cat Breeds Ragamuffin Cats

Ragamuffin Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

Ragamuffin cats look like oversized plush toys, with large bodies and soft, silky coats. They are unusually relaxed about being ...

Pixie-bob cat standing in side profile with muscular build, spotted tabby coat, lynx-tipped ears, and short bobbed tail against a blue-gray background.
Cat Breeds Pixie-bob Cats

Pixie-Bob Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Pixie-bob was bred from domestic cats to resemble the coastal red bobcat of the Pacific Northwest. They have a ...

Seal point Peterbald cat with velour coat sitting in three-quarter profile on a cream linen blanket near a bright window.
Cat Breeds Peterbald Cats

Peterbald Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Peterbald cat is a hairless breed with an unusually wide range of coat possibilities. It has a long, lean ...

Tawny Ocicat cat standing in profile showing dark brown thumbprint spots, ringed tail, and muscular athletic build
Cat Breeds Ocicat Cats

Ocicat Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Ocicat looks like something that walked out of a nature documentary. Bold spotted coat, muscular frame, and alert almond ...

Norwegian Forest Cat breed portrait showing triangular face, full ruff, and bushy tail
Cat Breeds Norwegian Forest Cats

Norwegian Forest Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Norwegian Forest Cat is a large, longhaired breed from Norway with a thick, water-resistant coat, a sturdy build, and ...

Nebelung cat with a silky blue-gray coat, green eyes, and a plumed tail lying down in soft natural light.
Cat Breeds Nebelung Cats

Nebelung Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

The Nebelung cat is one of the rarer domestic breeds, and its appearance is a large part of why people ...

Red-orange LaPerm cat with a curly coat, wavy whiskers, and a plumed tail standing in profile against a blue background.
Cat Breeds LaPerm Cats

Laperm Cat Breed

Debbie Reid

LaPerm cats have soft curls across the body, kinked whiskers, and a slightly tousled, almost windswept appearance. It’s a coat ...

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