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Cat Breeds: Catalog With Filters
Temperament, size, activity, grooming and typical health issues for the most popular breeds. Filter the catalog to find cats that genuinely fit your home.
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28 breeds
Maine Coon
The gentle giant: sociable, playful and dog-like, with a big fluffy coat.
Ragdoll
A big, placid, blue-eyed cat that loves people and is often happy to be held.
British Shorthair
Calm, dignified and teddy-bear round — affectionate on its own terms.
Persian
Serene and sweet, with a glamorous coat that needs daily care.
Siamese
Talkative, clever and intensely people-oriented — a cat that wants a relationship.
Bengal
Athletic and wild-looking, with endless energy and a love of water and climbing.
Sphynx
Warm, wrinkly and extroverted — hairless, but definitely not maintenance-free.
Abyssinian
A curious, busy explorer that rarely sits still — and rarely stops investigating.
Russian Blue
Gentle, quiet and loyal — shy with strangers, devoted to its people.
Norwegian Forest Cat
A hardy, independent climber with a waterproof coat and a calm personality.
Siberian
Strong, playful and affectionate — and popular with some allergy sufferers.
Birman
Sweet, gentle and sociable, with blue eyes and white "gloves".
Exotic Shorthair
A Persian personality in a plush, low-maintenance short coat.
American Shorthair
Easy-going, healthy and adaptable — a classic, low-drama family cat.
Devon Rex
An elfin, mischievous "pixie" with huge ears and a soft wavy coat.
Cornish Rex
A racy, curly-coated athlete that stays kitten-like for life.
Burmese
A heavy-for-its-size "brick wrapped in silk" that adores people.
Tonkinese
The Siamese–Burmese blend: social, playful and a little less loud.
Oriental Shorthair
A Siamese in hundreds of colors — just as talkative and just as devoted.
Turkish Angora
Graceful, silky and lively — a clever cat that likes to be in charge.
Turkish Van
The "swimming cat": energetic, strong and famously fond of water.
Egyptian Mau
The fastest domestic cat: naturally spotted, loyal and a little shy.
Himalayan
A colorpoint Persian: sweet, placid and high-maintenance.
Chartreux
A quiet, smiling blue cat with a woolly coat and a hunter's instinct.
Ragamuffin
A big, cuddly, easy-going lap cat in every color.
Somali
The long-haired Abyssinian: a fox-tailed ball of energy.
Balinese
A long-haired Siamese: elegant, chatty and devoted.
Savannah
A serval hybrid: tall, spectacular and extremely demanding.
No breeds match all of those filters. Try relaxing one — or consider a mixed-breed cat.
How to use breed information
Breed describes tendencies, not guarantees. Two Ragdolls can have very different personalities, and early socialization, health and environment shape a cat as much as genetics. Use breed profiles to narrow your options — then meet the individual cat.
Don't overlook mixed-breed cats
Around nine in ten pet cats are mixed-breed "domestic shorthairs" or "domestic longhairs". They come in every personality, are widely available from shelters, and often have fewer inherited problems than breeds with a small gene pool. Read our guide to mixed-breed cats.