Cat Profile

English name Abyssinian Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Possibly Ethiopia; modern breed developed in the United Kingdom

The Abyssinian has a distinctive ticked coat and an elegant, ancient-looking outline, paired with boundless energy, intelligence and curiosity.

English name Aegean Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Greece (Cyclades islands, Aegean Sea)

The Aegean is a natural breed from Greece's Cyclades islands, bicolor or tricolor over white, people-friendly and often found around fishing ports.

English name American Bobtail Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The American Bobtail is a naturally short-tailed breed with a sturdy build, confident personality and strong adaptability; it needs daily interaction and weight management.

English name American Curl Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The American Curl has ears that curl backward from a natural mutation, with a friendly, curious nature that earns it the nickname Peter Pan of cats.

English name American Shorthair Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The American Shorthair is a robust, easygoing working cat, best known for its striking silver classic tabby pattern and adaptable nature.

English name American Wirehair Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The American Wirehair arose from a natural US mutation and wears a crimped, wiry coat like steel wool; it is a rare breed with an easygoing nature.

English name Arabian Mau Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Arabian Peninsula

The Arabian Mau is the natural desert cat of the Arabian Peninsula, lean and heat-adapted, registered with some international bodies.

English name Australian Mist Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Australia

The Australian Mist is a spotted or marbled shorthair with a soft misted coat, deliberately bred as an ideal indoor family companion.

English name Balinese Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States (from longhaired Siamese)

The Balinese is the longhaired Siamese: pointed coloring, silky semi-long coat and blue eyes, with the same talkative, devoted personality.

English name Bengal Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Bengal was created from Asian leopard cat crosses and wears spectacular rosettes or marble patterns, with exceptional energy and athleticism.

English name Birman Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Legendary origins in Myanmar; modern breed developed in France

The Birman is a silky pointed longhair with white gloved paws and blue eyes, legendary temple-cat origins and a balanced, gentle temperament.

English name Bombay Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Bombay was bred from Burmese and black American Shorthairs: patent-leather black with copper-gold eyes, a miniature panther look and velcro personality.

English name Brazilian Shorthair Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Brazil

The Brazilian Shorthair was standardized from Brazil's street cats, the first Brazilian breed to gain international recognition, sturdy and alert.

English name British Longhair Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom

The British Longhair is the longhaired British Shorthair: a round sturdy body under a plush semi-long coat, equally calm and steady.

English name British Shorthair Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom

The British Shorthair is a sturdy, dense-coated cat with a calm, easygoing temperament, making it one of the most popular family companions.

English name Burmese Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Myanmar; modern breed developed in the United States and Europe

The Burmese, rooted in Myanmar and developed in the West, has a satin coat and golden eyes with an intensely social, playful personality.

English name Burmilla Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom

The Burmilla arose from an accidental Burmese-chinchilla Persian mating, wearing a shaded silver-tipped coat and a balanced, friendly nature.

English name California Spangled Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The California Spangled was a 1980s US breeding project mimicking wild spotted cats to promote leopard conservation; the program ended and it is now extremely rare.

English name Cat Classification Felidae Scientific name Felis catus

Cats are among the world's most popular companion animals: independent, clean and apartment-friendly. Feeding is based on high-protein obligate-carnivore nutrition plus litter, scratching and vertical space.

English name Chantilly-Tiffany Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Chantilly-Tiffany is a semi-longhaired breed classically chocolate-colored, with a tangled history and extremely rare numbers, gentle and quiet.

English name Chartreux Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin France

The Chartreux is France's ancient blue cat, with a woolly dense coat, a smiling expression and gold-copper eyes, quiet and clever by nature.

English name Chausie Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Chausie is a jungle cat × domestic cat hybrid with long legs, large ears and high energy. It suits experienced owners who can provide intense daily interaction and safe outdoor access.

English name Cheetoh Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Cheetoh is a Bengal-Ocicat cross aiming for a large wild-looking spotted cat; it remains experimental with only TICA new-breed registration.

English name Chinese Domestic Cat Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin China

The Chinese Domestic Cat is the diverse native cat population of China rather than a standardized breed, varied in coat and generally robust.