Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: long, silky Color: seal, chocolate, blue & lilac points Temperament: affectionate, curious, love attention, talkative March’s Cat of the Month These beautiful silken-haired cats are very playful and bond with their human for life. Where do Balinese come from? The Balinese was born in the mid-50s, […]
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!
Australian Mist
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Australia Coat Type: short, flat Color: brown, blue, chocolate, lilac, gold & peach, all 2 patterns – spots or swirls Temperament: Intelligent, affectionate Cat of the Month for October! These cats have beautifully patterned coats. They show great affection to and bond closely with their humans. What is the origin […]
American Wirehair
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: springy, dense & coarse Color: all cat colors & patterns Temperament: Intelligent, affectionate, curious, sometimes calm, sometimes wild, good with children & other pets Cat of the Month for January The American Wirehair is a lively, playful cat with its springy fur often has whiskers that […]
American Curl
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: silky, long & short haired Color: all cat colors & patterns Temperament: affectionate, people-oriented, get along with other pets Where does the American Curl come from? The first American Curl was originally found in Lakewood, California. In 1981, two longhair kittens were found by the Ruga […]
Aegean cat
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Greece Coat Type: semi-longhaired, thicker at ruff and tail Color: bi-or tri-colored always with white Temperament: active, intelligent, communicative Cat of the Month for February A Greek native, this cat is their best method of pest control. What is the origin of the Aegean Cat? The Aegean cat is a […]
Abyssinian
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Egypt Coat Type: fine, close to the skin Color: ticked rudy, sorel, blue or fawn Temperament: good with gentle children, good with other pets Where are Abyssinian Cats from? Abyssinian cats, one of the oldest cat breeds out there, is not from Abyssinia (current day Ethiopia,) but from either Egypt […]
Oriental
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Thailand Coat Type: 2 types, short & long-haired, fine, very soft Color: over 300 colors & patterns Temperament: intelligent, curious, lively, devoted, very affectionate July’s Cat of the Month The Oriental is a wonderful pet, active and playful all its life, affectionate and devoted to its family. Where does the […]
Nebelung
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: medium long, soft Color: blue tipped silver Temperament: intelligent, affectionate, active, loves family, good with other cats August’s Cat of the Month This lap cat’s name means “Creature of the Mist” referring to its coat color-blue tipped with silver. Where does the Nebelung come from? In […]
Pixie-Bob
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short & woolly or medium long & silky Color: browns, golds, russets, greys, black with spots, stripes, rosettes, ticking Temperament: intelligent, easily trained, sociable, friendly, loving, good with other pets Cat of the Month for July The Pixie-Bob is a large, muscular cat who may owe […]
