CAT BREEDS
The Ultimate Guide to Cat Breeds
Cat Breeds A-Z
Welcome to the ultimate guide to cat breeds. Here we thoroughly explore and list most known cat breeds and their characteristics.
Table of Contents
A
Abyssinian
Popularity: 10
Lifespan: 14-15
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Energetic, Independent, Intelligent, Gentle
Aegean
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 9-12
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
American Bobtail
Popularity: 40
Lifespan: 11-15
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short-Long Hair
Temperament: Family, Highly Intelligent, Interactive, Lively
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
American Curl
Popularity: 24
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Smallest-Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Family, Interactive, Lively, Loving
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
American Polydactyl
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 14-16
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: Not Rated
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Playful, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
American Shorthair
Popularity: 6
Lifespan: 15-17
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Active, Curious, Easy going, Playful
American Wirehair
Popularity: 44
Lifespan: 14-18
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Family, Lively, Outgoing, Interactive
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Arabian Mau
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Not Rated
Temperament: Agile, Curious, Independent, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Asian Semi-Longhair
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Medium-Long Hair
Temperament: Active, Curious, Gentle
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Australian Mist
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Intelligent, Friendly
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
B
Balinese
Popularity: 29
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Family, Intelligent, Loving, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Bambino
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Smallest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Hairless
Temperament: Friendly, Intelligent, Affectionate
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Bengal
Popularity: 15
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Agile, Family, Inquisitive, Lively
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Birman
Popularity: 19
Lifespan: 14-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Gentle, Kind
Bombay
Popularity: 36
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Intelligent, Loving, Playful, Sweet
Brazilian Shorthair
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 14-20
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Active, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
British Semi-Longhair
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: Not Rated
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Easy Going, Independent, Loyal, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
British Shorthair
Popularity: 3
Lifespan: 12-17
Size: Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Easy going, Family, Loyal, Patient
Burmese
Popularity: 18
Lifespan: 15-16
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Family, Intelligent, Interactive
Burmilla
Popularity: 38
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Playful, Relaxed, Social, Sweet
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
C
California Spangled
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 10-14
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Chantilly-Tiffany
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 14-16
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Demanding, Interactive, Loyal
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Chartreux
Popularity: 33
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Family, Highly Intelligent, Loving, Loyal
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Chausie
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Active, Affectionate, Social, Outgoing
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Cheetoh
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Gentle, Intelligent, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Colorpoint Shorthair
Popularity: 31
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Playful, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Cornish Rex
Popularity: 14
Lifespan: 11-14
Size: Smallest
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Intelligent
Cymric
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 8-14
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Gentle, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Cyprus
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
D
Devon Rex
Popularity: 7
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Smallest
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Loyal, Playful, Social
E
Egyptian Mau
Popularity: 27
Lifespan: 18-20
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Agile, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
European Burmese
Popularity: 35
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Loyal, Sweet
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Exotic Shorthair
Popularity: 2
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Quiet, Lovely, Warm, Pure, Sweet
H
Havana Brown
Popularity: 41
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Demanding, Friendly, Intelligent
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Himalayan
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 9-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Dependent, Gentle, Intelligent, Quiet
J
Japanese Bobtail
Popularity: 25
Lifespan: 14-16
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Family, Lively, Loyal, Outgoing
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Javanese
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 10-12
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Gentle, Intelligent, Social
K
Khao Manee
Popularity: 37
Lifespan: 10-12
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Active, Intelligent, Outgoing, Talkative
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Korat
Popularity: 39
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Quiet, Gentle, Intelligent, Friendly
L
LaPerm
Popularity: 42
Lifespan: 10-14
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short-Long Hair
Temperament: Clever, Intelligent, Playful, Friendly
Lykoi
Popularity: 32
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Active, Playful, Intelligent, Loving
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
M
Maine Coon
Popularity: 5
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Gentle, Intelligent, Independent
Malayan
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-18
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Interactive, Playful, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Manx
Popularity: 26
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Easy Going, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
Munchkin
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 10-15
Size: Smallest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short-Long Hair
Temperament: Agile, Easy Going, Intelligent, Playful
N
Nebelung
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 11-16
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Gentle, Quiet, Shy
Norwegian Forest Cat
Popularity: 13
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Curious, Intelligent, Loving, Playful
O
Ocicat
Popularity: 21
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Active, Agile, Demanding, Family
Oriental Shorthair
Popularity: 11
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Small-Smallest
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
Persian
Popularity: 4
Lifespan: 14-15
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Medium-Long Hair
Temperament: Gentle, Sensitive, Quiet, Ability
Pixie-Bob
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 13-16
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Sociable, Loyal
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
R
Ragamuffin
Popularity: 23
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Ragdoll
Popularity: 1
Lifespan: 12-17
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Gentle, Quiet, Friendly, Easy going
Russian Blue
Popularity: 16
Lifespan: 10-16
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Easy going, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
S
Savannah
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 17-20
Size: Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Social
Scottish Fold
Popularity: 9
Lifespan: 11-14
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short-Long Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
Selkirk Rex
Popularity: 22
Lifespan: 14-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short-Long Hair
Temperament: Dependent, Loving, Patient, Playful
Siamese
Popularity: 12
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Lively, Active, Smart, Clever
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Siberian
Popularity: 17
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Large
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Agile, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Singapura
Popularity: 30
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Smallest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Easy Going, Family, Inquisitive
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Snowshoe
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 14-19
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Social
Somali
Popularity: 28
Lifespan: 12-16
Size: Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Curious, Interactive, Loyal, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Sphynx
Popularity: 8
Lifespan: 12-14
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Coat/Hair Length: Hairless
Temperament: Gentle, Quiet, Friendly
T
Tonkinese
Popularity: 20
Lifespan: 14-16
Size: Small-Medium
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Curious, Intelligent, Lively, Playful
Toyger
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 12-15
Size: Medium-Large
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Short Hair
Temperament: Intelligent, Playful, Social
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Turkish Angora
Popularity: 34
Lifespan: 15-18
Size: Small
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Intelligent, Playful, Gentle, Clever
Turkish Van
Popularity: 43
Lifespan: 12-17
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Medium Hair
Temperament: Intelligent, Loyal, Playful, Talkative
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
Y
York Chocolate
Popularity: Not Rated
Lifespan: 13-15
Size: Large-Largest
Hypoallergenic: No
Coat/Hair Length: Long Hair
Temperament: Curious, Friendly, Intelligent, Playful
- More info about X breed
- Why are/aren’t X hypoallergenic?
- X allergies
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