The American wirehair's curly, dense, hard coat is the result of a spontaneous gene mutation found in farm cats in upstate New York in 1966.
The British shorthair won "best in show" in the first-ever cat show, held in 1871. The breed is increasing in popularity and has been featured in recent films and TV commercials.
In ancient Siam the elegant Siamese cat, with its blue eyes and either triangular or apple-shaped face, was considered royalty. According to legend, Siamese cats received the souls of mortals when...
With its pushed-in face, the Himalayan looks a lot like a Persian cat, but it has Siamese colorings. Himalayans are sometimes considered part of the Persian breed.
The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds. It resembles the ancient Egyptian cat more than any other, although there's no solid proof the Aby is the same breed.
The Burmese is a medium-size, muscular and surprisingly heavy cat, with big, round, gold eyes that can sucker you into anything. Sable is the most popular color, but Burmese can also be blue,...
Many American shorthairs arrived on the Mayflower - brought along to hunt rats.
The Korat is a breed of cat from Thailand that is rare even there, where it is considered good luck. A pair of Korats is often given to a bride. The Korat is medium-sized with silver-blue fur and...
American curls are best known for their unusual curled ears, which are the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation. The breed was discovered in the form of a stray named Shulamith in California...
The Maine coon is a solid, rugged working cat that can withstand a harsh climate. Maine coons are known for their shaggy tails, tufts on the paws and ears, and longer fur on the belly for...
Persians, with their smooshed-in faces and long, flowing fur, are the most popular breed of cat in the country.
The Bengal is a newer breed of housecat which is essentially a cross between wild, forest-dwelling Asian Leopard Cats and domestic shorthairs.
The Egyptian mau bears a remarkable resemblance to ancient Egyptian cats depicted in ancient paintings. Mau is the Egyptian word for cat, and the mau's one of the few breeds of domestic cat with...
When most people see a sphynx these days they think of Mr. Bigglesworth, companion to Dr. Evil in the Austin Power movies. Despite the lack of hair, coat color and pattern are visible in the...
The Somali resembles an Abyssinian, but has long hair and a bushy tail - a trait that engendered the nickname the "fox cat." In the 1960's they were considered a breeding "mistake," but quickly...
Pixie-Bobs are believed to be a descendent of the bobcat, but it is not a hybrid. It's a young breed - the Pixie-Bob was officially declared a breed by the International Cat Association in 1994.
The Manx breed is known for its lack of a tail, but the breed can actually be a "longie" (normal tail), "stumpy" (short tail), "riser" (a bit of cartilage at the base of the spine), or "rumpy" (no...
Longhaired Manx are hardy cats with few special care requirements. Still, your Manx depends on you for food, shelter, health care and love.
Pixie bobs may look exotic, but they're as easy to care for as most other cats.
Balinese cats are thought to be derived from the Siamese. They have identical body types and colorings, but the Balinese has longer fur, which offers a sleeker appearance. The Balinese breed is...
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