Types of Cats

While cat breeds including the Norwegian Forest Cat, or Wegie, and the Maine Coon have similar characteristics, including long hair, large bodies and tufted paws and ears, there are ways to tell...

Caring for bengal cats is not difficult. A bengal cat is a domesticated cat that resembles a wild cat such a tiger. Bengal cats are beautiful animals that make great pets. A bengal cat is tame and...

Caring for Siamese cats is not difficult. Siamese cats are a kind of purebreed cat. Originally bred in the kingdom of Siam, currently known as Thailand, Siamese cats have long been cherished and...

An Abyssinian cat is a very beautiful purebred cat with a reddish or fawn undercoat. Abyssinian cats are playful and elegant creatures who make great household pets. One you add one to your home...

The Maine Coon cat is one of the oldest natural breeds of North America. It is native to the state of Maine and is the official Maine state cat. If you are looking to adopt a cat you can't go...

You have decided you want a cat as a pet, now it is time to decide what kind of cat you want. Some people want to go to their shelter and choose a cat that they can rescue which is a wonderful...

If you have or are thinking of getting a Persian cat, you know that they need special care. Persians are wonderful, beautiful cats, and caring for one can be one of life's most rewarding...

While there have been hairless cats throughout history, the most common type of hairless cat is the Spynx or the Canadian Hairless. This cat got its name because the Spynx was discovered in 1967...

If you've had cats before, adopting a hairless cat might be like getting to know a whole different species. Hairless cats, also known as Sphinx cats, look slightly more like aliens than cats with...

If you are lucky, your kitten may be part of your family for 20 years or more. Choosing the right kitten for your home and family is important so that everyone living in the home, including the...

The Nebelung is a new species of cat that is not currently recognized by the major cat associations and cat shows, though many veteran cat breeders are beginning to believe it is a species in its...

Angora cats are identifiable by certain physical traits. Angora is just one breed of cat that can be found of about 40 cat breeds or more. If you want to buy an Angora cat breed and want it to be...

The Turkish Angora is a very old breed which originated in the Ankara province of Turkey. This cat is more closely related to the wild ancestor of all domestic cats, the African Wildcat., than...

Tonkinese cats (or "Tonks" as they are affectionately referred to) are the result from crossbreeding Burmese and Siamese cats during the mid-1960s. They have nothing to do with the Tonkin region...

The Russian Blue's exact origin is unknown, the best anyone knows is that they came from somewhere in Northern Russia. It's guessed they came from Archangel Island because they were debuted in...

The Toyger is a species resulting from the careful cross breeding of domestic tabby cats with Bengal tigers. This project was begun in the 1980s and is still in progress today; though the most...

The Singapura is a breed that was originally thought to have come from Singapore, hence the name. A few animals were brought to the U.S. by American tourists in the mid '70s. A more in-depth...

The species of domestic cat known as the Savannah was first created in 1986 when a cat breeder succeeded in mating a wild Serval with A Domestic American Shorthair cat. The resulting hybrid kitten...

The Maine coon is a species of cat that comes from Maine and first appeared in the 1700s. This cat was the result of many different types of cat being brought over from Europe that crossbred. Only...

The Korat is a Thailand breed that is often associated with good luck because of their silver storm grey coats, and shining eyes. They take their name from the city of Nakhon Ratchasimain, also...

Cymrics come from the Isle of Man, an island that is technically part of Wales. Their names are the Gaelic word for Wales. They are a very energetic and intelligent cat and are quite striking as...

Javanese Cats are the close cousins of the more famous Siamese. They are a cat originating from the orient and are popular in cat shows throughout the country for their grace and poise. They take...

The Oriental Shorthair cat is a very old species derived from the Siamese breed. It is from this breed which the Balinese and Javanese species were created. They were originally bred to create a...

The Pixie Bob is a cat whose origin is believed to be recent, though this cannot be verified. These cats were first found by Carol Ann Brewer, who stated they were the result of a union between a...

The Oriental Longhaired Cat is currently the topic of discussion among the Cat Fancier’s Association and The International Cat Association. The CFA divides them based upon their breed; TICA...

Exotic Shorthairs are wonderful shorthaired versions of the Persian, being hybrids between Persian and American Shorthair cats. They have the flat faces of the Persian but a short plush teddy-bear...

The Havana Brown cat is also known as the Swiss Mountain cat and was well known in England since the early 1980s. The cat received its name because their dark brown or chocolate coats resemble the...

While they don’t get the level of publicity that the Westminster Dog Show does, cat shows take place almost every weekend throughout the United States. Your kitty doesn’t have to...

Balinese cats are the close cousins of the more famous Siamese. They are a cat originating from the Orient and are popular in cat shows throughout the country for their grace and poise. They are...

The first two recorded Munchkin cats were found by a school teacher under a pick-up truck in rural Louisiana two decades ago. They take their names from the diminutive munchkins from the story...

The Burman or Birman cat is shrouded in mystery. Very little is known about its history although they are considered a sacred animal among certain Buddhist priests. There are very vivid legends...

A Manx is a stocky and solid cat with a round head and body, widely set ears, broad chest and long back legs. The Manx's defining feature is usually its lack of a tail. This sturdy cat has a...

The American Curl is a relatively new breed of cat, which originated in 1981 and received championship class by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1993. The breed originated in California when two...

The American Shorthair is the descendant of the British Shorthair, many of which were brought to the New World by European settlers during the times Colonial America. They were put aboard ships...

The LaPerm is one of the newest breeds of cats to be introduced to the world. At this time only one, TICA, of the three largest cat organizations accept this cat as a distinct breed. It was born...

The Somali cats entered the cat world in the 1960s from a mutant Abyssinian Longhair. Although the Abyssinian is a breed of shorthair cat, it is believed that sometime around 1900 the longhair...

The Singapura cat is the native cat of Singapore. They are often called "drain cats" because they often take shelter in drains and roam the wilds and shelters of Singapore. They are fairly rare in...

The Oriental cat is also commonly known as an Oriental Shorthair. The breed originated in Thailand. They are a part of the breed of Siamese but instead of having point colors, the Orientals are...

The Siberian cat historically made their homes in the monasteries of Russia. They tend to be very loyal and are given to very human displays of affection. They are a good cat for those that are...

The Tonkinese cat is a man-made breed that was created in North America in the 1970s. A cross between the Burmese and the Siamese generated the breed. The resulting cat was the best of both breeds...

The originating country for the Turkish Van Cat is, of course, Turkey. They come from the snowy regions of the country near Lake Van and were imported to England in 1955. Although this breed isn't...

The Toyger cats were named by combining the words "toy" and "tiger." They have been bred in the USA and have recently been accepted by TICA as a qualifying breed. They are bred from a striped...

Turkish Angora cats originated in Turkey, particularly in the Ankara region. They were imported to England in about 1955. The region they come from is rather snowy and probably gives the...

American Wirehair cats are a relatively new breed of cats. A cat breeder created the breed after coming across a cat with an unusually coarse coat of fur. It is a truly American breed as the first...

The Cornish Rex cat and the Devon Rex cats are distinct and separate breeds although they have many similar characteristics. Mated together however, they can't reproduce the characteristics of...

The European Burmese cat arrived on the cat world scene around the early 1930s. The breed was a cross between an Oriental brown cat imported to the US from Burma with a Siamese. Within the North...

Every breed of cat has a history and characteristic that distinguishes them from other breeds. One of the newer breeds of cats to arrive on the scene is the Selkirk Rex. It arose from the cross of...

People breed many animals for specific features. In the case of the ocicat, the desired characteristic is this breed's likeness to wild cats such as ocelots, leopards and margays. Ocicats' coats...

Stray or abandoned cats often band together to form colonies. Cat colonies can be wonderful support systems for lonely kitties, but they increase breeding, antagonize your indoor cats and can be a...

Abyssinian cats are thought to be descendents of the cats that the ancient Egyptians immortalized in carvings and pyramids. These sleek, regal felines are loyal and quickly become attached to...