> Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, thick, glossy Color: tawny, silver, blue, golden, chocolate, <br />sienna, lavender, all with different color dots Temperament: gentle, active, trainable, friendly Where does the Ocicat come from? The Ocicat got its name when the breeder was reminded of its likeness to the Ocelot and […]
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!
Peterbald Cat
Where is the Peterbald Cat from? The Peterbald was originally a cross between the Russian Don hairless, the Oriental Shorthair and the Siamese. While it is the newest breed of hairless cat, it’s often bald only on the head, neck and upper back. The body shometimes has a short wavy coat. This breed was first […]
Ragamuffin
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: medium long, dense, soft Color: all cat colors & patterns Temperament: very gentle, affectionate, playful, good with children Where does the Ragamuffin come from? The Ragamuffin as it is today is a fairly new breed. It all started in the 1960s when a cat breeder purchased […]