Cat breeds

Cat breeds

Ocicat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: United States Size: Medium (males 4.5–7.0 kg, females 3.0–5.5 kg) Coat: Short — Spotted tabby in 12 colors Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 12–18 years Temperament: Active; Sociable; Intelligent; Playful Activity level: High Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, […]

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European Shorthair: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: Continental Europe Size: Medium (males 4.5–7.0 kg, females 3.5–6.0 kg) Coat: Short — All colors and patterns Body type: Substantial Lifespan: 15–20 years Temperament: Calm; Independent; Friendly; Adaptable Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: FIFe, WCF The […]

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Javanese Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: United States/Canada Size: Medium (males 3.0–5.0 kg, females 2.0–4.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — Red/Cream/Tortie/Lynx points (non-traditional Balinese) Body type: Oriental Lifespan: 10–15 years Temperament: Vocal; Affectionate; Intelligent; Active Activity level: High Vocalization: Vocal Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: Partial Recognized by: WCF The Javanese […]

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Sokoke Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: Kenya Size: Medium (males 3.5–5.0 kg, females 2.5–4.0 kg) Coat: Short — Brown classic (blotched) tabby Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 9–15 years Temperament: Active; Independent; Loyal; Athletic Activity level: High Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: FIFe, WCF The Sokoke […]

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Thai Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: Thailand Size: Medium (males 3.5–5.5 kg, females 2.5–4.5 kg) Coat: Short — Pointed (traditional Siamese colors) Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 12–16 years Temperament: Affectionate; Intelligent; Sociable; Vocal Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Vocal Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, FIFe, WCF An […]

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American Shorthair: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

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, […]

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Abyssinian Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

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 […]

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Balinese Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

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, […]

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Korat Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: Thailand Size: Small (males 3.5–5.0 kg, females 2.5–4.0 kg) Coat: Short — Solid silver-blue only Body type: Semi-cobby Lifespan: 10–15 years Temperament: Affectionate; Intelligent; Loyal; Reserved Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Moderate Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Moderate Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, CFA, FIFe, WCF The […]

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Selkirk Rex: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: United States (Montana) Size: Medium (males 4.5–7.0 kg, females 3.5–5.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — All colors and patterns (curly) Body type: Cobby Lifespan: 10–15 years Temperament: Patient; Tolerant; Affectionate; Playful Activity level: Moderate Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, […]

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British Longhair: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: United Kingdom Size: Medium (males 5.5–8.2 kg, females 4.0–6.0 kg) Coat: Semi-long — All colors and patterns Body type: Cobby Lifespan: 12–17 years Temperament: Calm; Affectionate; Independent; Easy-going Activity level: Low Vocalization: Quiet Grooming needs: Moderate Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: No Recognized by: TICA, FIFe, WCF […]

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Tonkinese Cat: Breed Profile, Personality & Care

Quick Facts Origin: Canada/United States Size: Medium (males 3.6–5.5 kg, females 2.7–4.5 kg) Coat: Short — Mink/Solid/Pointed in 4 base colors Body type: Semi-foreign Lifespan: 12–16 years Temperament: Affectionate; Vocal; Intelligent; Playful Activity level: High Vocalization: Vocal Grooming needs: Low Good with children: Yes Good with other pets: Yes Hypoallergenic: Partial Recognized by: TICA, CFA, […]