Cat breeds A–Z
A picture tour of popular cat breeds and what sets each apart
A lithe, ticked-coat cat with an alert, playful nature — one of the oldest-looking breeds.
Photo: Aleksandr Markin · CC BY-SA 2.0
The all-round working cat of North America — sturdy, healthy and easy to live with.
Photo: lisa cee (Lisa Campeau) · CC BY 2.0
A domestic cat with a wild leopard look — bold rosetted spots, an athletic build and boundless energy.
Photo: Sean McGrath from Saint John, NB, Canada · CC BY 2.0
The "Sacred Cat of Burma" — a colour-pointed longhair with deep blue eyes and pure white "gloves" on every paw.
Photo: Valerius Geng · CC BY 3.0
The round-faced, plush-coated "teddy bear" cat — calm, sturdy and famously easy-going.
Photo: Dimljacic · CC BY-SA 4.0
A muscular, sweet-natured cat that is heavier than it looks — devoted, playful and people-loving.
Photo: Sergey Lubov · CC BY-SA 3.0
A pixie-faced imp with big ears and soft, wavy fur — mischievous, playful and endlessly affectionate.
Photo: Anna Belial · CC BY 4.0
The "lazy man's Persian" — a Persian's sweet round face and calm nature in an easy-care short coat.
Photo: Charlyn Wee · CC BY 2.0
A Persian in Siamese colours — a long luxurious coat, flat face, blue eyes and colour-pointed markings.
Photo: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 4.0
India's own everyday cat — the hardy, short-coated "billi" seen on streets and in homes across the country.
Photo: Augustus Binu · CC BY-SA 3.0
The gentle giant — one of the largest house cats, with a shaggy coat, tufted ears and a friendly, dog-like nature.
Photo: T. Bjornstad · CC BY-SA 4.0
The tailless cat of the Isle of Man — round, sturdy and dog-like in its devotion.
Photo: TheEaterofCorn · CC BY-SA 4.0
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