Alphabetical Cat Breed Directory

1. Abyssinian Cat
   Abyssinian Cat . If you've always thought cats were too snooty and unaffectionate, you haven't met an Abyssinian. These cats are very personable and affectionate...
   
   
2. American Bobtail Cat
   American Bobtail Cat. If you want a friendly cat and don't mind that the breed you've chosen is a bit of an upstart in the cat world, since it only has existed since the nineteen sixties,...
   
   
3. American Curl Cat
   American Curl Cat. The first time you see an American Curl, you may think that the cat has a deformity. After all, cats don't usually have ears that curve back toward the back of their...
   
   
4. American Shorthair Cat
   American Shorthair Cat. If you aren't familiar with pedigreed cats, you may be under the impression that the American Shorthair is a fancy name for an alley cat. However,...
   
   
5. American Wirehair Cat
   American Wirehair Cat. Do you want a cat that has a distinctive and unusual looking appearance? If so, you may want to consider the American Wirehair. This breed has hair that looks like...
   
   
6. Balinese Cat
   Balinese Cat. When people first see a Balinese cat, they often think that this elegant looking cat must be haughty and unsociable. However, nothing could be further from the truth....
   
   
7. Birman Cat
   Birman Cat. Do you want a cat that is considered to be a sacred animal? Many people think that the beautiful Birman cat breed originated from cats that guarded the Burman temples. This...
   
   
8. Bombay Cat
   Bombay Cat. If you've always wanted to own one of the dangerous and powerful big cats, but don't want to risk endangering your life, you may want to consider a...
   
   
9. British Shorthair Cat
   British Shorthair Cat. If your home has a rodent problem, then you must not own a British Shorthair. These big cats may look placid and lazy, but they are actually great...
   
   
10. Burmese Cat
    Burmese Cat. If you are a fan of the Oriental cat breeds, but want a quieter cat, you may want to consider the Burmese. These cats are not as talkative as the chatty Siamese,...
    
    
11. Chartreux Cat
    Chartreux Cat. If you are looking for a cat breed that is as wonderful as a good French wine, you may want to consider the Chartreux cat. After all, a legend tells that this breed...
    
    
12. Colorpoint Shorthair Cat
    Colorpoint Shorthair Cat. Even if you've never heard of the Colorpoint Shorthair cat before, you may have seen several of these elegant animals. Many people mistake Colorpoint Shorthairs...
    
    
13. Cornish Rex Cat
    Cornish Rex Cat. If you ever felt the need to take a second look to be sure the animal in front of you was actually a cat, then you've probably already seen a Cornish Rex. These unusual looking...
    
    
14. Devon Rex Cat
    Devon Rex Cat. If you've always wanted a monkey, then you may just want to take a look at the charming Devon Rex cat breed. These playful, good natured little cats have been...
    
    
15. Egyptian Mau Cat
    Egyptian Mau Cat. If you've always wanted to own a wild cat, you may want to take a close look at the Egyptian Mau. This cat, which is descended from cats that lived in ancient Egypt,...
    
    
16. European Burmese Cat
    European Burmese Cat. If you love the temperament of the American Burmese, but don't care for the breed's exaggeratedly round head, then you may want to take a close look at the...
    
    
17. Exotic Cat Breed
    Exotic Cat Breed. If you are a fan of the beautiful longhair Persian cat, but are concerned about being able to keep your cat's coat from matting, you may want to consider the Exotic....
    
    
18. Havana Brown Cat
    Havana Brown Cat. When a cat breed has a name like Havana Brown, it can only come in one color, right? Well, actually, the active Havana Brown comes in a rich Chocolate color or an...
    
    
19. Japanese Bobtail Cat
    Japanese Bobtail Cat. Although the Japanese Bobtail is a breed that goes back several centuries, this breed is still incredibly rare. If you are fortunate enough to...
    
    
20. Javanese Cat
    Javanese Cat. If you love the beautiful, graceful Balinese, but you would prefer to own this cat in different colors, then the Javanese may be the ideal cat for you....
    
    
21. Koret Cat
    Koret Cat. If you are at all superstitious, you may want to take a look at the Koret cat breed. This breed originated in Thailand well before the seventeen hundreds. The Thai...
    
    
22. La Perm Cat
    La Perm Cat. If you've ever seen a cat breed that looks like it is having a bad hair day, you may have been looking at the La Perm, a breed that is probably closely related to the...
    
    
23. Maine Coon Cat
    Maine Coon Cat. Are you a dog lover who wants to own a cat? If so, you may want to take a look at the extraordinary Maine Coon cat breed. This breed is extraordinary...
    
    
24. Manx Cat
    Manx Cat. When you picture a cat in your mind, the animal probably has a long, gracefully tapering tail. However, one cat breed actually has no tail at all, the Manx cat. While...
    
    
25. Norwegian Forest Cat
    Norwegian Forest Cat. The thick coated Norwegian Forest Cat originated in chilly Norway during the early nineteen hundreds, but its ancestors accompanied the warlike Vikings as they...
    
    
26. Ocicat Cat
    Ocicat Cat. Have you always been an admirer of the beautiful and dangerous leopards and ocelots? While these spotted big cats can be lethal pets, there is a domesticated cat with...
    
    
27. Oriental Cat
    Oriental Cat. Do you love the temperament of the Siamese cat breed, but wish you could find a cat with a very different coat color? If so, the exuberantly affectionate...
    
    
28. Persian Cat
    Persian Cat. The grumpy looking face and long coat of the beautiful Persian cat are familiar characteristics to most cat lovers. After all, this striking cat breed has been...
    
    
29. Ragamuffin Cat
    Ragamuffin Cat. If you are looking for a cat breed that won't mind if your children decide they want to play dress up, you may want to take a look at the Ragamuffin cat breed. These...
    
    
30. Ragdoll Cat
    Ragdoll Cat. During the mid nineteen hundreds, an American breeder developed a cat breed that was so laid back and relaxed that it would hang limply like a cloth doll when...
    
    
31. Russian Blue Cat
    Russian Blue Cat. If you are concerned that a cat could ruin your furniture or make too many messes in your home, then you may want to consider the cat breed that many cat fanciers...
    
    
32. Scottish Fold Cat
    Scottish Fold Cat. If you have a fondness for teddy bears, you may want to take a look at the cuddly Scottish Fold cat breed. These cats first appeared in the nineteen sixties, when a...
    
    
33. Selkirk Rex Cat
    Selkirk Rex Cat. For people who like cats with a unique appearance, the Selkirk Rex is definitely a good choice. The curly haired Selkirk has a coat that looks similar to that of a...
    
    
34. Siamese Cat
    Siamese Cat. Even people who do not like cats have heard of the Siamese cat breed. After all, these cats are even characters in several popular mystery series, perhaps because...
    
    
35. Siberian Cat
    Siberian Cat. It is no surprise that any cat that was created in the bitter cold temperatures of Siberia has a thick, long coat that helps protect it from the weather. The...
    
    
36. Singapura Cat
    Singapura Cat. Out of the many cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association, the Singapura is probably the breed with the strongest will to survive. These tough little cats...
    
    
37. Somali Cat
    Somali Cat. If you love the Abyssinian cat breed, but prefer longhair cats, then you may want to take a close look at the striking Somali. This cat breed is a descendant of...
    
    
38. Sphinx Cat
    Sphinx Cat. If you've always had a secret longing to own that charming little alien in the ET movie, you will probably fall in love with the Sphynx cat breed. This cat's wrinkly small...
    
    
39. Tonkinese Cat
    Tonkinese Cat. If you just can't decide whether you want a Burmese cat or a Siamese cat, then you may want to consider a cat that is the descendant of both of these wonderful breeds,...
    
    
40. Turkish Angora Cat
    Turkish Angora Cat. If you want a longhair cat breed that is as intelligent as it is beautiful, you may want to take a look at the beautiful Turkish Angora. This breed is one of the oldest ...
    
    
41. Turkish Van Cat
    Turkish Van Cat. If you are looking for a rare, distinctive looking longhair cat, then you may want to take a close look at the Turkish Van. This cat breed is also known as the swimming cat,...