Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 3.2–4.5 kg, females 2.3–3.6 kg) Coat: Semi-long — All colors and patterns Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 12–16 years Temperament: Affectionate; Playful; People-oriented; Curious Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, FIFe, […]

Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 4.5–6.5 kg, females 3.2–5.0 kg) Coat: Short — All colors and patterns Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 14–18 years Temperament: Calm; Affectionate; Playful; Adaptable Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, WCF […]

Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 5.0–7.0 kg, females 3.5–5.5 kg) Coat: Short — Brown/Silver/Snow spotted or marbled Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 12–16 years Temperament: Active; Curious; Playful; Confident Activity level: High Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Moderate Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, FIFe, […]

Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 5.4–7.3 kg, females 3.2–5.4 kg) Coat: Semi-long — All colors and patterns Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 13–15 years Temperament: Affectionate; Intelligent; Playful; Adaptable Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, WCF […]

Quick Facts Origin: France (from Burma) Size: Medium (males 4.5–6.8 kg, females 3.0–5.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — Pointed with white gloves (seal/blue/chocolate/lilac/red/cream) Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 13–15 years Temperament: Affectionate; Gentle; Calm; Sociable Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, […]

Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 5.0–7.0 kg, females 3.6–5.5 kg) Coat: Short — Over 80 patterns including silver tabby Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 15–20 years Temperament: Easy-going; Friendly; Calm; Adaptable Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, […]

Quick Facts Origin: Ethiopia / Southeast Asia Size: Medium (males 3.5–5.0 kg, females 2.7–4.0 kg) Coat: Short — Ruddy; Red; Blue; Fawn (ticked tabby) Body type: Foreign Lifespan: 12–15 years Temperament: Active; Curious; Intelligent; Playful Activity level: High Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized […]

Quick Facts Origin: United States (from Thailand) Size: Medium (males 3.5–5.0 kg, females 2.5–4.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — Seal/Blue/Chocolate/Lilac point Body type: Oriental Lifespan: 12–20 years Temperament: Vocal; Affectionate; Intelligent; Playful Activity level: High Vocalization: Vocal Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: Partial Recognized by: TICA, CFA, FIFe, […]

Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 3.5–5.0 kg, females 2.5–4.0 kg) Coat: Short — Solid black only Body type: Semi-cobby Lifespan: 12–16 years Temperament: Affectionate; Playful; Sociable; People-oriented Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, FIFe, WCF […]

A visitor stands in an animal shelter. Dozens of eyes stare back. Striped. Jet-black. Long-haired. Completely bald. And almost everyone eventually asks the same question: How many cat breeds are there in the world? The answer is simple. And surprisingly complicated. Feline registries — professional organizations that classify domestic cats — officially recognize between about […]