Cat Profile

English name Cornish Rex Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom (Cornwall)

The Cornish Rex wears only a soft, plush down coat in tight waves over a greyhound-like body, and keeps a kittenish, outgoing personality for life.

English name Cymric Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Canada (from longhaired Manx)

The Cymric is the longhaired Manx: round, sturdy and often tailless under a plush coat, gentle-natured but carrying the same tail-gene risks.

English name Devon Rex Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom (Devon)

The Devon Rex has a soft wavy coat, huge ears and an elfin face, with a mischievous, highly social personality often likened to a monkey in a cat suit.

English name Donskoy Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Russia

The Donskoy is a Russian hairless breed from a dominant mutation, distinct from the Sphynx's recessive gene, affectionate and clever.

English name Dragon Li Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin China

The Dragon Li is China's native natural breed, a brown tabby with a powerful build, recognized by the CFA as a representative Chinese cat.

English name Egyptian Mau Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Egypt

The Egyptian Mau is an ancient naturally spotted breed with a scarab marking on the brow and a reputation as one of the fastest domestic cats.

English name Elf Cat Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Elf Cat is a Sphynx-American Curl cross, hairless with curled ears like a fantasy elf; it is a rare experimental breed.

English name European Shorthair Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Europe (standards established in Sweden and other countries)

The European Shorthair was standardized from Europe's native domestic cats: sturdy, varied in appearance and highly adaptable.

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

The Exotic Shorthair is the shorthaired Persian: flat round face and plush teddy coat, nicknamed the lazy man's Persian, quiet and sweet.

English name German Rex Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Germany

The German Rex arose from a natural curl mutation in postwar Berlin, wearing a velvet-soft curly coat; it is a rare rex breed.

English name Havana Brown Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom

The Havana Brown wears an even chocolate-brown coat with a distinctive muzzle; it is a rare breed, intelligent and affectionate.

English name Highlander Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Highlander is an experimental US breed with curled ears, bobbed tail and spotted coat styled after wild lynx, without full registry recognition.

English name Himalayan Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States and United Kingdom

The Himalayan is a colorpoint longhair created from Persian-Siamese crosses, combining the Persian's placid nature with pointed coloring and blue eyes.

English name Japanese Bobtail Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Japan

The Japanese Bobtail is an ancient natural breed with a unique pom-pom tail, the inspiration for the maneki-neko, lively and talkative by nature.

English name Khao Manee Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Thailand

The Khao Manee is Thailand's ancient white gem cat, prized for odd eyes, with an outgoing, active and vocal personality.

English name Korat Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Thailand

The Korat is an ancient silver-blue Thai breed with a heart-shaped face and large green eyes, a traditional good-luck symbol and a devoted nature.

English name Kurilian Bobtail Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Russia

The Kurilian Bobtail comes from Russia's Kuril Islands and is known for its fluffy pom-pom tail and steady nature: robust, affectionate but not clingy.

English name LaPerm Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States (Oregon)

The LaPerm arose from a natural curl mutation on a US farm, wearing a soft curly coat with a gentle, affectionate and curious personality.

English name Lykoi Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Lykoi, named for its werewolf-like look from a natural mutation, has a partially hairless face and roan coat; TICA recognizes it, and it is playful and social.

English name Maine Coon Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States (Maine)

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domestic breeds, a rugged, shaggy cat with a friendly, sociable nature often described as a gentle giant.

English name Manx Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United Kingdom (Isle of Man)

The Manx comes from the Isle of Man and is famed for taillessness, a round sturdy build and rabbit-like hop, though the tail gene carries spinal risks.

English name Mekong Bobtail Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin Southeast Asian origins; breed standardized in Russia

The Mekong Bobtail descends from Southeast Asian bobtailed cats standardized in Russia: pointed coloring, kinked short tail and a loyal, dog-like nature.

English name Minskin Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Minskin is an experimental short-legged, sparsely coated breed from Munchkin-hairless crosses, small and compact, without full registry recognition.

English name Minuet Classification Domestic cat breed Domestication origin United States

The Minuet, formerly Napoleon, is a short-legged round-faced breed from Munchkin-Persian group crosses, sweet-tempered and dual-featured.