Pet Cat Breeds

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Mysteriously lovable and cunningly charming, domestic cats have captivated the hearts of humans worldwide. Genetically, all of cat breeds are very similar, with the only differences being in features such as coat color and fur length and texture.

Abyssinian - Burmese

• Abyssinian
  Abyssinians are loyal and lively. They love to be around people, but are not lap cats.
• American Bobtail
  American Bobtails are affectionate, intelligent and gentle. They are devoted to their owners and noted for their "dog-like" personality.
• American Curl
  American Curls are quiet and playful. They are very good with children and with other pets.
• American Shorthair
  American Shorthairs are quiet, affectionate and easy-going. They are very good with children and also good with dogs.
• American Wirehair
  American Wirehairs are quiet, loving and easy to care for. They are also friendly with people.
• Balinese
  Balinese cats are playful and intelligent. They are also friendly with people.
• Birman
  Birmans are gentle, active and playful. They are also friendly with people.
• Bombay
  Bombays are playful, affectionate and easy-going. They are good with children and with other pets.
• British Shorthair
  British Shorthairs are lower energy cats that are very happy being lap cats. They are also intelligent and good with children.
• Burmese
  Burmese cats are affectionate and charming. They are good with children and "tolerate" dogs.

Chartreux - LaPerm

• Chartreux
  Chartreux cats are quiet, loyal and have a "dog-like" personality. They are also very good with children.
• Colorpoint Shorthair
  Colorpoint Shorthairs are intelligent, loving and inquisitive. They are also friendly with people.
• Cornish Rex
  Cornish Rex cats are active, affectionate and playful. They are very good with children.
• Devon Rex
  A stray kitten born in Devonshire England in 1959 named Kirlee was the founding father of the unique breed of cats known today as the Devon Rex.
• Exotic Shorthair
  Exotics are quiet, peaceful and loyal. They are also friendly with people.
• Havana Brown
  Havana Brown cats are playful, quiet and sociable. They are also friendly with people.
• Japanese Bobtails
  Japanese Bobtails are active, talkative and intelligent. They are very good with children and also good with other pets.
• Javanese
  Javanese cats are intelligent, sociable and playful. They are also friendly with people.
• Korat
  Korat cats are gentle, cautious and sensitive. They are also friendly with people.
• LaPerm
  LaPerm cats are affectionate, gentle and active. They are also friendly with people.

Maine Coon - Selkirk Rex

• Maine Coon
  Maine Coons are loving, gentle and intelligent. They are very good with children and also good with other pets.
• Norwegian Forest Cat
  Norwegian Forest Cats are a friendly and slow maturing breed. They are not fully grown until about five years old.
• Ocicat
  Ocicats are active, dedicated and have a "dog-like" personality. They are very good with children and other pets.
• Oriental
  Oriental cats are curious, active and intellegent. They are also friendly with people.
• Persian
  Persian cats are sweet, gentle and playful. They are good with children as well as other pets.
• RagaMuffin
  RagaMuffins are sweet, love attention and are happy to be lap cats. They are very good with children and also good with other pets.
• Ragdoll
  Ragdolls are gentle, well behaved and laid back. They are also friendly with people.
• Russian Blue
  Russian Blues are gentle and affectionate. They are good with children as well as other pets.
• Scottish Fold
  Scottish Folds are sweet and laid back. They are very good with children as well as other pets.
• Selkirk Rex
  Selkirk Rex cats are patient, loving and tolerant. They are also friendly with people.

Siamese - Turkish Van

• Siamese
  Siamese cats are vocal, intelligent and loving. They are also friendly with people.
• Siberian
  Siberian cats are loyal, agile and have a "dog-like" personality. They are also good with children.
• Singapura
  Singapuras are extroverted, curious and playful. They are also friendly with people.
• Somali
  Somali cats are intelligent, active and quiet. They are also friendly with people.
• Sphynx
  Sphynx cats are curious, clumsy and need attention. They are good with children as well as other pets.
• Tonkinese
  Tonkinese are loving, colorful, playful and stubborn. They are also friendly with people.
• Turkish Angora
  Turkish Angoras are outgoing and affectionate. They are great with children and "accept" other pets.
• Turkish Van
  Turkish Vans are affectionate and intelligent.They have a liking for water, not normally regarded as a feline attribute.

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