Just got back from the cat show so I'm thinking about cats. Who knew there so many kinds? Below are the major breeds as listed on Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/cat-breeds?see-all=1
The Top 5 breeds in the US per the CFA are the Persian, Siamese, Maine Coon, Abyssinian, and American Shorthair.
Abyssinian
Abyssinians aren't for those who want decorative cats to match the rust-colored carpet, or for those who want cats that enjoy ...
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American Bobtail
While the breed is still developing, breeders say that Bobtails are playful, energetic, and friendly, and possess an uncanny ...
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American Curl
Curls have qualities other than the whimsical ears to make them attractive pets. They are people cats that do not show any of ...
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American Shorthair
When describing the American Shorthair, the expression 'happy medium' springs to mind. These all-American cats are medium in ...
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American Wirehair
Wirehairs are people cats that crave human attention and affection. They are active without being hyper, and affectionate ...
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Balinese
Balinese cats are smart, sweet, and fun to be around. Like the Siamese, they are known for their ability to communicate vocally, ...
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Bengal
The Bengal may look like a wild cat, but breeders insist that the Bengal is as lovably friendly and docile as any full-blooded ...
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Birman
Birmans are affectionate, gentle, and faithful companions with an air of dignity that seems to invite adoration by their human ...
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Bombay
If an aloof, independent cat is what you're craving, this breed isn't for you. Bombays are attached to their family, and tend to ...
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British Shorthair
If you're looking for a cat that will loot your refrigerator and swing dizzily from your chandeliers, then the British Shorthair ...
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Burmese
Breeders and fanciers report that Burmese are amusing, playful, and super-smart, the perfect interactive cats for home, office, ...
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Chartreux
Known for their hunting prowess, Chartreux cats may have been taken in by those monks long ago to rid the monastery of vermin. ...
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Cornish Rex
Cornish Rexes are good for folks who like having their lives run by active, inquisitive, gazelle-like felines that love a good ...
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Cymric
The personality of the Cymric has won a strong following despite the breeding challenges. Cymrics are intelligent, fun-loving ...
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Devon Rex
Devons have been compared to pixies, elves, and, of course, space aliens for their jumbo-sized satellite-dish ears, large, ...
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Egyptian Mau
While fanciers might at first be attracted to the Egyptian Mau's beautiful spotted coat, most become enthusiasts because of the ...
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Exotic Shorthair
Some folks who don't appreciate that laid-back, mellow personality label Persians and their relatives 'furniture with fur', but ...
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Havana Brown
More distinctive than the muzzle, ears, or minklike coat is the Havana Brown?s personality. Although still quite rare and for ...
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Himalayan
Himmies, as fanciers call them, are perfect indoor cat companions. They are gentle, calm, and sweet-tempered, but they possess a ...
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Japanese Bobtail
Bobs make outstanding companions. They're curious, bold, intelligent, and alert, and easily adjust to new people, situations, ...
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Javanese
Javanese cats, like their Balinese relatives, are playful, devoted, and always eager to tell you their views on life, love, and ...
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Korat
Korats are not as vocal as their Siamese comrades; they have other ways of getting their wishes across. At dinnertime they'll ...
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Maine Coon
No breed has a monopoly on love and affection, but there's got to be some good reason that the Maine Coon has clawed his way up ...
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Manx
The Manx's personality is probably the reason the breed has won such a strong following despite the physical difficulties and ...
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Munchkin
For their part, Munchkins, oblivious to the controversy surrounding them, go on being just what they are, cats; self-assured and ...
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Nebelung
Nebelungs are mild, soft-spoken, and gentle. They are generally reserved around strangers, ranging from hiding-under-the-bed ...
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Norwegian Forest Cat
Natural athletes, Norwegian Forest Cats love to investigate counters, bookcases, and the loftiest peaks of their cat trees. ...
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Ocicat
Ocicats may look wild, but they are actually affectionate, curious, and playful, and possess a very strong devotion to their ...
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Oriental
The personality of the Oriental is as distinctive as the multicolored exterior. They are natural entertainers, full of ...
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Persian
If you want your cats bouncing around like hyperactive popcorn, don't buy a Persian. Persians are perfect companions, if you ...
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Ragdoll
Docile, mild-mannered, and congenial, Rag-dolls make ideal indoor companions. One of the nicest features of these cats is their ...
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Russian Blue
Russian Blues are gentle, genteel cats, and are usually reserved, or absent, when strangers are around. When they're with their ...
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Scottish Fold
Scottish Folds are intelligent, sweet-tempered, soft-spoken, and easily adaptable to new people and situations. They are very ...
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Selkirk Rex
Selkirks are fun-loving, mellow cats with a generous measure of love and affection for their human companions. Very people-...
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Siamese
Some cats seem to think that a purr or a friendly rub speaks louder than words. Siamese are not of this school of thought and ...
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Siberian
Siberians are affectionate cats with a good dose of personality and playfulness. They are amenable to handling, and breeders ...
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Singapura
Singapuras, happily unaware of the controversy surrounding them, go right on being what they are: pesky people pleasers. At home ...
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Snowshoe
Breeders brave enough to take on the Snowshoe challenge find that the cat pays back the effort in love and affection. Anyone ...
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Somali
With all the virtues of the Abyssinian and adorned by a gorgeous semi-long coat, the Somali is a beautiful and lively addition ...
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Sphynx
According to the French breed standard, the Sphynx is part monkey, part dog, part child, and part cat. The breed does seem to ...
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Tonkinese
The Tonkinese has a winsome personality, not surprising since the Burmese and Siamese are prized for their temperaments. ...
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Turkish Angora
Turkish Angora fanciers are as attached to their cats as their cats are to them. Angoras seem to invoke strong responses in ...
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Turkish Van
While you might be drawn to the Van for his fascination with water, you'll fall in love with the breed for his other qualities. '...
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