Types of Cats

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...

There are few things cuter than a basket full of Siamese kittens. And the adults they grow into are gorgeous and sleek. To those who don't know, this ancient breed has a look of haughtiness, but...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

Also called a long haired cat, Persian cats add elegance to any house. You'll deal with a lot of cat hairs, but hold a Persian in your lap when you watch TV and he'll warm you in winter....

Known for their grace, elegant colors and oriental eyes, Siamese cats have been around for a while. Prior to the '80s, though, there was basically only one breed to choose from, the traditional...

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...

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...