Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States (via Singapore) Coat Type: short, smooth, close to body Color: brown ticking on ivory background Temperament: curious, playful, trainable, loving Where does the Singapura come from? It seems the Singapura made a round trip from the U.S. to Singapore and back to the U.S. There is a question […]
Cat Breeds
Cat breeds differ from each other in coat length and overall look, but don’t vary much in size. The breeds are customarily divided into long hair and short hair breeds. Some of the breeds came into being through natural evolution, while others were cultivated by humans trying to get a specific look.
Pedigreed cats are not just about looks; they will have a personality specific to their breed. When choosing to adopt a pedigreed cat, determine whether this personality fits your lifestyle and your personality. Also take into account that long haired cats require more grooming than the short haired breeds.
Purebred cats can be purchased from a reputable breeder or at a cat show. There are also breed specific rescues. After you’ve chosen the breed that’s right for you, you can check out PetFinder.com to find one in your area.
Check out the cat breeds below. If you’d like someone to add a breed that isn’t listed, create the page. Someone will fill it in for you!
Egyptian Mau
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Egypt Coat Type: medium long, fine, silky Color: silver, bronze or smoke, all with spots & stripes even in skin pigment Temperament: intelligent, athletic, loyal, curious, does not get along with other cats or pets Where does the Egyptian Mau come from? Cats were worshiped and protected in ancient Egypt, […]
Ragdoll
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: medium long, silky, thick Color: Siamese-like colors & markings Temperament: docile, non-aggressive, loving, good with children & other pets Where does the Ragdoll come from? The Ragdoll originated in California in the 1960s by Persian cat breeder, Ann Baker. The breed is relatively rare outside the […]
British Shorthair
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: England Coat Type: short, thick Color: any color of cat & patterned Temperament: calm, affectionate, good with other pets March’s Cat of the Month A mixture of cats brought to England by the Romans and native English cats. This breed is calm and does well in apartments. Where do the […]
Turkish Van
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Coat Type: long, silky, soft Color: red, cream, blue, black, tortoiseshell, all with white Temperament: gentle, affectionate, usually bonds with 1 person, trainable, good with other pets Where does the Turkish Van come from? The Turkish Van is a breed of cat originated from the lake of Van in […]
Turkish Angora
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Coat Type: medium long, soft, silky, no undercoat Color: white, black, blue, black smoke, blue smoke, tabby patterns Temperament: affectionate, curious, intelligent, like water & bathing Where does the Turkish Angora come from? The first long-haired cats to appear in Europe were from Angora, now Ankara, Turkey. The Angoras […]
Japanese Bobtail
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Japan Coat Type: 2 varieties, long & medium long, both soft & silky Color: bi- & tri-colors, strong contrast preferable Temperament: intelligent, brave, active, talkative, good with children & other pets February’s Cat of the Month The Japanese Bobtail is an intelligent cat that can be taught tricks and loves […]
American Shorthair
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, flat fur Color: wide variety of colors & patterns Temperament: Intelligent, loving, playful, gentle, friendly, good with children & other pets Where does the American Shorthair come from? The ancestors of the American Shorthairs settled the New World along with the British. They had been […]
American Bobtail
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: both long & short-haired varieties Color: any color of cat Temperament: intelligent, friendly, playful, gentle February’s Cat of the Month Friendly, highly intelligent and good with children makes this cat a great family pet. Where does the American Bobtail come from? The breed of American Bobtail […]