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Intermediate

Abyssinian

Felis catus

Cat breeds

One of the oldest recognised cat breeds, the Abyssinian is a slender, athletic shorthair with a warm ticked coat. Famously active, curious, and people-oriented.

Beginner

American Bobtail

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A naturally bob-tailed, sturdy cat with a wild, lynx-like look and an easygoing, dog-like temperament. The short tail arises from a dominant natural mutation, not a cross with wild cats.

Beginner

American Shorthair

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A sturdy, easygoing all-American working cat descended from European mousers brought by early settlers. Low-maintenance, hardy, and famously good-natured, making it an excellent first cat.

Beginner

American Wirehair

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A rare breed defined by a spontaneous spring-coat mutation that arose in a 1966 New York farm litter. Essentially an American Shorthair with a crimped, wiry coat — equally hardy and good-tempered.

Beginner

Australia's first home-developed breed, created in the 1970s-80s by crossing Burmese, Abyssinian and domestic shorthairs. Bred specifically as an affectionate, indoor-content companion with a misted spotted or marbled coat.

Advanced

Bambino

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A new and controversial breed crossing the hairless Sphynx with the short-legged Munchkin, producing a hairless, dwarf cat. Affectionate and striking, but its two defining traits both carry significant welfare concerns.

Advanced

Bengal

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A wild-looking breed created by crossing the Asian leopard cat with domestic cats, prized for its spotted or marbled 'glittered' coat. Highly active, intelligent, and demanding — a striking but high-needs companion.

Beginner

Bombay

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A sleek, jet-black cat with copper-to-gold eyes, bred to resemble a miniature panther. Affectionate, outgoing, and devoted to its people.

Beginner

Burmese

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A muscular, glossy-coated cat with expressive gold eyes and a famously affectionate, people-dependent personality. Often described as 'a brick wrapped in silk' for its dense, heavy build.

Intermediate

Burmilla

Felis catus

Cat breeds

An accidental but charming cross of Burmese and Chinchilla Persian, known for its sparkling silver-shaded coat, dark eye 'makeup,' and a playful yet affectionate, easygoing nature.

Beginner

Cat

Felis catus

CatsVaried

The domestic cat is a small, semi-solitary carnivore kept worldwide as a companion animal. Most cats live 12–18 years with appropriate indoor care.

Beginner

Chartreux

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A robust, muscular French breed prized for its dense woolly blue-grey coat, copper eyes, and famously quiet, gentle 'smiling' demeanor.

Advanced

Chausie

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A tall, athletic hybrid breed developed from crosses between the wild jungle cat (Felis chaus) and domestic cats, known for high energy, intelligence, and a need for vigorous activity.

Intermediate

Cornish Rex

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A slim, graceful breed with a soft, wavy 'marcel' coat made only of down hair, known for being playful, kitten-like, and warm to the touch throughout life.

Intermediate

Devon Rex

Felis catus

Cat breeds

An impish, big-eared breed with a soft, loosely curled rex coat and a mischievous, deeply people-bonded personality often likened to a monkey or pixie.

Advanced

Donskoy

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A hairless Russian breed whose distinctive dominant-gene hairlessness (unlike the Sphynx's recessive type) produces wrinkled, warm, suede-like skin and an affectionate, intelligent temperament.

Intermediate

Egyptian Mau

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A naturally spotted, athletic shorthair and one of the fastest domestic cats, the Egyptian Mau is loyal, active, and prized for its randomly spotted coat and distinctive 'mascara' eye lines.

Beginner

European Burmese

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A people-oriented, glossy shorthair developed from the same root stock as the Burmese but bred to a slightly less compact European standard, available in a wider range of colors including red, cream, and tortie.

Beginner

Havana Brown

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A rare, rich mahogany-brown shorthair with green eyes and a distinctive corncob-shaped muzzle, developed in 1950s England. Affectionate, people-focused, and one of the scarcest pedigreed cats.

Intermediate

Highlander

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A newer experimental breed with a wild, big-cat look — curled-back ears and often a naturally short (bobbed) tail — but an entirely domestic, playful, dog-like personality. Recognized as a Preliminary/experimental breed by TICA.

Beginner

Japanese Bobtail

Felis catus

Cat breeds

An ancient Japanese landrace cat famous for its distinctive pom-pom 'bobbed' tail and outgoing, talkative personality. The tricolor 'Mi-ke' is the iconic maneki-neko 'beckoning cat'.

Beginner

Khao Manee

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A rare, pure-white shorthaired cat from Thailand prized for its jewel-like eyes, which are often odd-colored (one blue, one gold). An ancient breed once kept by Thai royalty.

Beginner

Korat

Felis catus

Cat breeds

An ancient Thai breed with a single silver-tipped blue coat and large, luminous green eyes, traditionally given in pairs as a symbol of good fortune. Deeply bonded and people-oriented.

Beginner

Kurilian Bobtail

Felis catus

Cat breeds

A naturally short-tailed, semi-wild landrace from the Kuril Islands, known for its sturdy build, distinctive unique pom-pom tail, and friendly, intelligent, almost dog-like nature.

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