Cat Encyclopedia

Active medium cat with unique ticked coat. Extremely curious and playful; called the 'Border Collie of cats.'

American type of Burmese. Rounded body and large round eyes, affectionate and sociable.

Distinctive backward-curling ears, first discovered in 1981. Friendly and adaptable; great with children and pets.

Robust, balanced breed with a gentle temperament. Silver tabby is iconic. Popular family cat for generations.

Natural mutation of American Shorthair. Distinctive wiry, crimped coat. Hardy and adaptable.

Large natural breed from Cyprus island. Muscular build adapted to mountain terrain with triangular head shape.

The only pedigree cat breed developed in Australia. Misty beautiful coat with gentle, friendly personality.

Long-haired Siamese with same pointed coloring and blue eyes. Elegant semi-long coat. Vocal and social.

Cross between Sphynx and Munchkin. Hairless with short legs. Name means baby in Italian.

Wild-looking spotted or marbled breed with high energy and intelligence. Requires plenty of stimulation.

'Sacred cat' with pointed coat and white gloves on paws. Calm and gentle; quietly devoted to owner.

Jet black coat like a miniature panther with large copper eyes. Extremely social and people-loving.

Longhaired version of British Shorthair. Round face, fluffy coat, and calm, composed temperament.

Sturdy, round-faced breed with plush blue-grey coat. Calm and independent; prefers observing to being held.

Beautiful sable coat with round golden eyes. Extremely people-loving; called 'dog-like cat.'

Accidental cross of Burmese and Chinchilla Persian. Beautiful silver-tipped coat with gentle temperament.

Blue-grey cat from French monasteries. Similar to Russian Blue but rounder with copper eyes. Calm and quiet.

Large hybrid breed from Jungle Cat and domestic cat. Muscular, long-legged, extremely active and athletic.

Large spotted cat from Bengal and Ocicat cross. Cheetah-like spotted pattern with muscular build. Gentle and social.

Persian variety with beautiful tipped coat. Striking emerald green eyes with natural eyeliner. Elegant.

Siamese body type with non-traditional point colors like red and cream. Talkative and affectionate like Siamese.

Slim, elegant breed with wavy undercoat only. Very active and athletic. Intelligent with diverse play repertoire.

Long-haired Manx. Tailless or with extremely short tail. Round body with double coat and gentle temperament.

Large ears, curly coat, and elf-like appearance. Extremely playful and mischievous. Loves sitting on shoulders.

Russian hairless breed from Rostov-on-Don. Dominant hairless gene differs from Sphynx. Muscular with warm, soft skin.

Triple cross of Sphynx, Munchkin, and American Curl. Hairless, short-legged, curled ears - extremely rare.

Only naturally spotted domestic breed. Fastest domestic cat. Depicted in ancient Egyptian art.

Cross between Sphynx and American Curl. Hairless with curled ears, an elf-like rare breed.

Naturally occurring European breed, one of the oldest domestic cats in Europe. Hardy, adaptable, and well-proportioned.

Longhaired Exotic. Flat face with rich long coat, gentle personality similar to Persian.

Short-haired Persian. Teddy bear-like flat face and round body. More active than Persian but still calm.

Cross between Scottish Fold and Exotic Shorthair. Folded ears and round face create an adorable look.

New breed resembling a Genet. Short legs and wild spotted pattern are its hallmarks.

Rare breed with uniform chocolate brown coat and green eyes. People-loving; bonds strongly with owner.

Large cat with curled ears and short tail. Muscular and wild-looking but very friendly and playful.

Persian-Siamese cross combining luxurious long coat with pointed coloring. Prefers calm, quiet environment.

Japanese breed with pom-pom tail, model for 'maneki-neko' lucky cat. Social, active, with melodious voice.

Color variant of Balinese, a long-haired Siamese type. Silky coat with point colors. Vocal and devoted to owner.

White cat treasured by Thai royalty. Name means white gem, odd-eyed specimens are especially prized.

Cross between Munchkin and American Curl. Short legs and curled ears with an adorable look and active personality.

Thai 'good luck cat' with silver-blue coat. Heart-shaped face and large green eyes. Loyal but sensitive.

Natural breed from the Kuril Islands. Pom-pom-like short tail and muscular build. Excellent hunter, not afraid of water.

Cross between Munchkin and Selkirk Rex. Short legs with curly coat, adorable lamb-like appearance.

Unique naturally curly-coated breed. Gentle, affectionate, loves laps. Considered lower-allergen.

Known as the Werewolf Cat. Partially hairless with a unique wolf-like appearance from a natural mutation.

Large semi-longhaired breed with a bushy tail and tufted ears. Dog-like personality; intelligent and playful.

Tailless (or short-tailed) breed from Isle of Man. Round body with longer hind legs; rabbit-like gait.

Southeast Asian short-tailed point-colored cat. Historically kept in Thai temples. Known for dog-like loyalty.

Cross between Munchkin and Persian. Short legs, fluffy coat, and round face make this a rapidly rising star.

Cats of mixed heritage with high genetic diversity. Often healthier than purebreds. Each one is uniquely individual.

Unique short-legged breed that is surprisingly agile. Friendly, curious, and great with children and other pets.

Long-haired Russian Blue. Name means 'creature of the mist' in German. Misty blue-grey silky long coat.

Large natural breed from Nordic forests. Waterproof thick coat with sturdy build. Calm, patient, and loyal.

Wild-looking spotted pattern but fully domestic. Dog-like loyalty; can learn leash walking and fetch.

Siamese body type with 300+ color/pattern combinations. Vocal and social like Siamese. Slim and elegant.

Elegant breed with luxurious long coat and flat face. Calm and gentle; best suited for quiet indoor environments.

Russian hairless to ultra-short-coated breed from Oriental Shorthair and Donskoy. Elegant build and sociable personality.

Large domestic cat resembling a Bobcat. Short tail and wild look, yet gentle with dog-like loyalty.

Ragdoll relative with more color patterns. Gentle, people-loving large cat who loves being held.

Large breed that goes limp when held, named for this doll-like trait. Gentle, quiet, and ideal for indoor living.

Beautiful blue-grey coat with vivid green eyes. Reserved with strangers but deeply affectionate with trusted owners.

Large hybrid of African Serval and domestic cat. Dog-like loyalty with wild appearance. Needs experienced owner.

Distinctive folded ears and round face give an owl-like appearance. Gentle and well-suited for indoor living.

Straight-eared Scottish Fold. Same gentle personality as the Fold, distinguished by upright ears.

Plush teddy bear-like curly coat. Unlike other Rex breeds, has a sturdy round body. Calm and patient.

Bengal and Oriental Shorthair cross. Serval-like long legs and large ears without wild cat ancestry.

Beautiful pointed coat and blue eyes. Very vocal and loves conversing with owners. Intelligent and social.

Russian large breed with triple-layered coat. Produces less Fel d 1 allergen. Calm and loyal.

One of the world's smallest cat breeds. Large eyes and ears; called 'little fairy.' Extremely curious.

Breed from Siamese and American Shorthair. Named for white paws resembling snowshoes and V-shaped facial markings.

Natural breed from the Arabuko-Sokoke forest of Kenya. Unique tabby pattern with lean, muscular build. Extremely rare.

Long-haired Abyssinian. Bushy tail and gorgeous ticked coat. Curious and playful; called 'fox cat.'

Nearly hairless breed with wrinkled skin and large ears. Extremely affectionate; warm to the touch.

Extremely rare ancient Thai breed. Beautiful copper-colored coat documented in historic Thai manuscripts.

Cross of Siamese and Burmese inheriting the best of both. Social and affectionate. Some have aqua eyes.

One of the smallest cat breeds. Adults remain kitten-sized with short tails, from Russia.

'Toy Tiger' — tiger-like stripes on a domestic cat. Relatively new breed. Calm and easy to keep despite wild looks.

Elegant Turkish longhair. White coat with blue, gold, or odd eyes. Very intelligent and active; some enjoy water.

Unique van pattern with color only on head and tail. 'Swimming cat' that loves water. Large and energetic.

Rare longhair breed from New York state. Beautiful chocolate brown coat. Gentle and calm temperament.