Complete List of Cat Breeds

Welcome to Cat Mad’s comprehensive guide to cat breeds. Whether you’re seeking a playful companion, or simply curious about the diversity of felines, you’ll find detailed information on a complete list of cat breeds here. From the majestic Maine Coon to the sleek Siamese, we provide in-depth articles on each breed, covering their unique characteristics, temperament, care requirements, and health considerations.

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Abyssinian

Active and curious cats with a distinctive ticked coat that resembles wild cats.
Abyssinian Cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

American Bobtail

Friendly, adaptable cats with naturally short tails and a wild appearance.
  • Medium to Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

American Curl

Known for their unique ears that curl backward, giving them a perpetually surprised look.
american curl cat
  • Short To Medium Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

American Shorthair

A friendly and adaptable cat breed with a muscular build, short coat, and a calm yet playful temperament.
american shorthair
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

American Wirehair

A rare breed with a unique wiry coat, known for its gentle temperament and playful nature.
american wirehair sitting in garden
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Australian Mist

Burmese-Abyssinian hybrid with spotted/marbled coats and gentle demeanour.
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Balinese

An elegant, long-haired variant of the Siamese, known for its silky coat and playful, intelligent nature.
  • Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Bengal

An exotic-looking domestic cat with a wild appearance, known for its spotted or marbled coat & high energy levels.
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Birman

Sacred cats of Burma with white gloves, striking blue eyes, and gentle souls.
Birman Cat
  • Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

British Longhair

Persian-like longhaired variant of British Shorthair with sturdy build.
British Longhair Cat
  • Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • High Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

British Shorthair

A calm, friendly, and easygoing cat breed with a plush coat and a distinctive round face.
british shorthair cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Low Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Burmese

Muscular, silk-coated cats with golden eyes and an insatiable need for human companionship.
burmese cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Burmilla

Elegant silver cats with distinctive “eye makeup” resulting from Burmese and Chinchilla Persian crosses.
burmilla cat
  • Short To Medium Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Chartreux

Ancient French breed with blue-gray coats and a smiling expression.
Chartreux cat sleeping
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Colourpoint Shorthair

Siamese-type cats with expanded point colors beyond the traditional four.
colourpoint shorthair cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Cornish Rex

Athletic cats with soft, wavy fur and oversized ears that give them an elvish appearance.
cornish rex cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Devon Rex

Pixie-like cats with large ears, wavy coats, and mischievous personalities.
devon rex cat
  • Short Haired
  • Small Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Egyptian Mau

Natural spotted cats believed to be descendants of ancient Egyptian felines.
egyption mau cat green eyes
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

European Burmese

Slightly larger and rounder-faced variant of the Burmese with a calmer temperament.
european burmese
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Exotic Shorthair

Persian-like cats with plush, short coats that require less maintenance.
exotic shorthair cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Havana Brown

Rich mahogany-colored cats with striking green eyes and a forward-leaning gait.
havana brown cat wide eyes
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Japanese Bobtail

Lucky cats of Japan with rabbit-like tails and energetic, intelligent personalities.
japanese bobtail cat
  • Short To Medium Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Khao Manee

Ancient “Diamond Eye” cats from Thailand with pure white coats and often odd-coloured eyes.
Khao Manee cat
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Korat

Ancient good-luck cats from Thailand with blue-silver coats and heart-shaped faces.
Korat Cat beed in garden
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

LaPerm

Curly-coated cats developed from a spontaneous mutation on an Oregon farm.
LaPerm Cat
  • Short To Medium Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Lykoi

Partially hairless “werewolf cats” with roan patterning.
Lykoi Cat Breed Profile
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Maine Coon

Gentle giants with tufted ears, bushy tails, and dog-like personalities.
maine coon cat breed profile
  • Long Haired
  • Large Size
  • High Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • High Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Manx

Tailless cats from the Isle of Man known for their rounded appearance and rabbit-like hop.
Manx Cat Breed Profile
  • Short To Medium Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Nebelung

Rare long-haired breed resembling Russian Blues with misty blue-grey coats.
Nebelung cat breed information
  • Medium to Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Norwegian Forest

Rugged, semi-longhaired cats developed to survive Scandinavian winters.
norweignen forest cat breed information
  • Long Haired
  • Large Size
  • High Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • High Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Ocicat

Spotted cats that look wild but are completely domestic with no wild blood.
Ocicat Breed Profile
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Oriental Shorthair

Sleek, colorful variants of the Siamese type in a rainbow of colours and patterns.
oriental shorthair cat next to a havana brown
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Persian

Luxurious, long-coated cats with flat faces and sweet, docile personalities.
white persian cat
  • Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • High Grooming Needs
  • Low Energy Levels
  • High Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Ragamuffin

Gentle giants similar to Ragdolls but with more coat colours and patterns.
ragamuffin cat
  • Medium to Long Haired
  • Large Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Low Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Ragdoll

Large, relaxed cats that go limp when held, with striking blue eyes.
ragdoll cat breed profile
  • Long Haired
  • Large Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Low Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Russian Blue

Elegant blue cats with plush double coats and shy, loyal personalities.
russian blue breed profile
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Scottish Fold

Sweet-faced cats with distinctive folded ears that give them an owl-like appearance.
scottish fold cat breed information
  • Short To Medium Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Selkirk Rex

Plush, curly-coated cats with laid-back personalities.
selkirk rex cat breed information
  • Medium to Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Siamese

Vocal, intelligent cats with striking blue eyes and colourpointed coats.
Siamese Cat Breed Information
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Siberian

Hypoallergenic forest cats from Russia with powerful builds and playful personalities.
white siberian cat
  • Medium to Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Singapura

The world’s smallest cat breed with big eyes and a big personality.
Singapura cat breed profile
  • Short Haired
  • Small Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Snowshoe

Outgoing hybrid of Siamese and American Shorthair with striking white markings
snowshoe cat breed information
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Somali

Foxlike, longhaired version of the Abyssinian with a wild appearance.
Somali cat breed guide
  • Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Low Vocalisation

Sphynx

Hairless cats with wrinkled skin, oversized ears, and extroverted personalities.
Sphynx Cat Breed
  • Hairless
  • Medium Size
  • High Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • No Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Suffolk

Newly recognised UK breed with chocolate/lilac coat and polished fur.
rare suffolk cat breed
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Tonkinese

Medium-sized, muscular cats with a blend of Siamese and Burmese traits.
Two Tonkinese cats, one brown and one cream, on a blue background.
  • Short Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • High Vocalisation

Toybob

Miniature cats with naturally bobbed tails and playful personalities.
toybob cat breed
  • Short Haired
  • Small Size
  • Low Grooming Needs
  • Moderate Energy Levels
  • Low Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Turkish Angora

Elegant, ancient cats with silky coats and graceful movements.
turkish angora cat breed
  • Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation

Turkish Van

Swimming cats with water-resistant coats and distinctive color patterns.
Turkish Van Cat Breed Infomration
  • Medium to Long Haired
  • Medium Size
  • Medium Grooming Needs
  • High Energy Levels
  • Medium Shedding
  • Moderate Vocalisation