This new and rare breed is said to be intelligent and playful, and it enjoys its owner’s lap. Like its shorthaired relative, the Kinkalow Longhair is an “experimental designer breed.” This hybrid was created by crossing the Munchkin with the American Curl. The cats have the Munchkin’s short legs and the American Curl’s turned-back ears. …
A combination of curiosity and intelligence, this striking Oriental is always prepared for a good chase. In 1971, a cross between a shaded silver hybrid cat and a red-point Siamese produced a litter of kittens in mixed colors. One kitten, which had the coat pattern known as smoke, inspired breeders to create a new-look Oriental. …
A desert cat that is well adapted to home life, this breed is active and curious and retains its natural hunting instincts. A breed native to the Arabian Peninsula, this cat was a desert dweller that migrated to city streets when human populations encroached on its habitat. In 2004, breeding programs to develop the Arabian …
This rare breed with a ticked tabby pattern has a peaceful nature but can be possessive of home and family. A native of the coastal Arabuko Sokoke Forest in Kenya, this spectacular tabby was discovered in the late 1970s, when a British Kenyan resident adopted two feral kittens with distinctive markings and used them for …
This stunning variation of the world’s most famous cat is playful and content to spend long hours on its own. A few Siamese cats with tabby points are mentioned in early 20th-century records, but selective development of this new variation did not begin until the 1960s. The first tabby point Siamese to attract the attention …
A magnificent colorpointed cat with an ultra-thick coat, the breed is calm and fearless, with an easygoing nature. This breed is the colorpoint version of the Siberian, a forest cat that has a long history in Russia. The Neva Masquerade is named after the Neva River in St. Petersburg, where it was first developed. Combining …
Adaptable and confident, the Ocicat is a curious and playful breed that responds well to training. Despite its name, this… Friendly and attentive, this fine-boned cat is playful and energetic and has an attractive ticked coat. Named after its native… This affectionate cat has a beautiful coat and a steady temperament that makes it an …
This rare breed with striking looks is family-loving, playful, and extremely energetic and enjoys a game of chase. With its thick, almost shaggy coat, the Highlander longhair looks like a small lynx, although there are no wildcats in its breeding. This curly-eared newcomer on the cat scene is large and powerfully built, but moves with …
A playful breed said to have a liking for water games, this energetic cat can be tireless in its search for amusement. The predecessors of this cat, named after the Lake Van area of eastern Turkey, may have existed for hundreds of years in southwestern Asia. The breed is now a regional treasure in Turkey. …
A tall, graceful cat with a strikingly unusual appearance, the Savannah is highly curious and can be very demanding. One of the newest cat breeds, the Savannah was officially recognized only in 2012. It originated from the chance mating of a male serval, a wildcat of the African plains, with a female domestic cat. The …