Despite its otherworldly looks, this active breed is gentle and extremely friendly, and has a lovable nature. The founder of this breed (also known as the Don Sphynx) was an mistreated kitten rescued from the streets in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. This stray lost …
This short, round cat has a luxurious fur coat and is gentle, very affectionate, and well-suited for family life. A sturdy, low-to-the-ground cat, the Napoleon longhair is a hybrid specially bred to combine the very short legs of the Munchkin with the luxuriant fur of …
This chunky, handsome cat has a long, flowing coat and a happy-go-lucky nature. Known as the Lowlander in the US and the Britanica in Europe, this cat is the longer-haired cousin of the British Shorthair. The two are identical in body shape, sharing the same …
This breed bonds well with its owner and needs plenty of “quality time” with its human family. A feral cat adopted in Berlin just after the end of World War II was the founding female of this breed. As the German Rex was developed, cats …
This cat is quiet and gentle but highly responsive to an owner’s attention, and it makes a loving companion. With its distinctive color points, this exquisite cat has the appearance of a longhaired Siamese, but the two breeds are unlikely to be closely related. According …
Friendly and attentive, this fine-boned cat is playful and energetic and has an attractive ticked coat. Named after its native home (now Sri Lanka), the Ceylon was imported to Italy in the early 1980s, where the breed was developed. It is now found worldwide and, …
An impressively large cat that is kind-natured and easy to keep, this breed is intelligent and makes a devoted pet. Regarded as America’s native cat, the Maine Coon is named after the New England state where the breed was first recognized. Exactly how the breed …
This athletic and plush-coated cat with a twist in its tail is friendly, but it can be reserved with strangers. No other cat possesses this breed’s unique tail, which is carried in a flexible curl over the back or flank. The American Ringtail was discovered …
Its unique looks and personality make this intelligent and extroverted breed one of the most recognizable cats. The history of the Siamese includes more myths and legends than hard facts, and the true tale of this “Royal Cat of Siam” is now lost in time. …
This cat combines good looks with an easygoing temperament and is affectionate, although not overly demonstrative. Originally developed from the best examples of ordinary British domestic cats, the British Shorthair was one of the first pedigree cats to appear in shows during the late 19th …