Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 4.0–6.5 kg, females 3.0–5.0 kg) Coat: Short — All Persian colors and patterns Body type: Cobby Lifespan: 12–15 years Temperament: Calm; Affectionate; Quiet; Playful Activity level: Low Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, […]
Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Large (males 5.5–9.0 kg, females 4.5–7.0 kg) Coat: Short — All tabby patterns (curled ears, bobtail) Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 10–15 years Temperament: Playful; Affectionate; Confident; Energetic Activity level: High Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, […]
A visitor stands in an animal shelter. Dozens of eyes stare back — striped, jet-black, long-haired, completely bald. 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 — the professional organizations that classify domestic cats — officially recognize between […]
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: Russia Size: Large (males 5.4–9.0 kg, females 3.6–5.4 kg) Coat: Long — All colors and patterns (Neva Masquerade for points) Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 11–18 years Temperament: Affectionate; Playful; Adaptable; Loyal Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: Partial Recognized by: […]
Quick Facts Origin: United Kingdom Size: Medium (males 3.5–4.5 kg, females 2.7–3.6 kg) Coat: Short — Solid brown (chocolate) only; lilac in some registries Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 10–15 years Temperament: Affectionate; Curious; Playful; People-oriented Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized […]
Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 4.0–6.0 kg, females 3.0–5.0 kg) Coat: Short — Various with deep-blue eyes Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 10–12 years Temperament: Affectionate; Calm; Friendly; Curious Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: WCF The Ojos […]
Quick Facts Origin: Isle of Man / Canada Size: Medium (males 4.5–5.5 kg, females 3.5–5.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — All colors and patterns Body type: Cobby Lifespan: 8–14 years Temperament: Affectionate; Playful; Intelligent; Loyal Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: […]
Quick Facts Origin: Kuril Islands, Russia Size: Medium (males 4.5–7.0 kg, females 3.5–5.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — All natural colors (no point/chocolate/lilac) Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 15–20 years Temperament: Friendly; Intelligent; Active; Sociable Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, […]
Quick Facts Origin: Canada Size: Medium (males 3.5–5.5 kg, females 2.7–4.5 kg) Coat: Hairless — All colors and patterns (visible on skin) Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 9–15 years Temperament: Affectionate; Energetic; Mischievous; People-oriented Activity level: High Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: Partial Recognized by: TICA, […]
