Guide to Cat Breeds

Learn about the characteristics and behaviors of your cat's breed or, if you're planning on adopting, which breeds may be best suited for you and your family.
Girl holding Burmese cat
10 Best Cat Breeds for Kids
Hybrid brown, black and white cat sitting on rattan chair
7 Hybrid Cats Breeds
Maine coon gray and white cat being held by owner near window
10 Cat Breeds That Are the Most Affectionate
Black and white cat sitting on edge of glass top with decor items and houseplants
10 Cat Breeds With Black and White Coloring
Himalayan cat on brown leather couch in living room
12 Most Popular Cat Breeds for Feline Lovers
Devon rex hypoallergenic cat sitting on brown seat
10 Best Cat Breeds for People With Allergies
Siamese cat with blue eyes closeup
10 Best Cat Breeds With Blue Eyes
Short-haired cat with blue colored coat and yellow eyes
10 Cat Breeds That Have Blue-Colored Coats
Tabby cat with brown and white fur sitting on gray couch
Tabby Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
longest living cat breeds
10 Cat Breeds With the Longest Lifespans
Black cat sitting on a gray couch looking away
13 Fascinating Facts About Black Cats
Calico cat with white fur and black and brown fur on face sitting on couch
Calico Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Brown Burmese cat with light blue eyes laying on white seat
10 Most Intelligent Cat Breeds
Side profile of a Japanese Bobtail cat outdoors
Japanese Bobtail: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Closeup shot of a ragdoll cat's face
Ragdoll: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Orange and black cat sitting on folded clothes
10 Best Cat Breeds for Apartment Living
Tan and white domestic cat sitting on armrest of couch
Is Your Cat a Pure Breed?
A blue British Shorthair cat snoozing on a bright yellow couch.
23 Cutest Cat Breeds Anyone Will Love
white cat
The Best White Cat Breeds to Keep as Pets
Two British shorthair kittens, one gray and one tabby
11 Best British Cat Breeds
Exotic shorthair cat resting on floor
10 Popular Cat Breeds for Many Types of Households
Maine coon cat breed portrait
15 Best American Cat Breeds
Siamese cat on a bed
10 Best Cats With Big Ears
Russian blue cat looking up
10 Russian Cat Breeds
Myths and Superstitions About Black Cats
Myths and Superstitions About Black Cats
Devon rex small cat breed portrait
10 Top Cat Breeds That Are Smaller-Sized
Black and brown striped cat sitting on a gray couch
Feline Breeds, Domestic Shorthair Cats, and Color Patterns
A long-haired Norwegian Forest Cat walking in the snow.
10 Cat Breeds That Are Rare to Find
An American Bobtail cat laying on the floor
American Bobtail: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Devon Rex cat with big green eyes
15 Top Cat Breeds With Big Eyes
Munchkin cat standing on a table
Munchkin: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Pixie bob cat standing
Pixie-Bob: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Woman cuddles cat in kitchen
What Is a Domestic Cat?
Black Cat on Tree Stump
Why Some Black Cats Look Different in the Sun
lynx point siamese
Lynx Point Siamese: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Egyptian mau cat
Egyptian Mau: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
British Shorthair cat
British Shorthair: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Large main coon cat with gray and white fur standing on couch arm rest
The 10 Largest Domesticated Cat Breeds
Siamese cat laying on gray and pink blanket
10 Facts About Siamese Cats
Calico cat on its side
Cute Pictures & Facts About Calico Cats & Kittens
Black and white tuxedo cat sitting on countertop
Tuxedo Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Black and white tuxedo cat standing on rattan chair surrounded with plants
6 Pawsitively Fascinating Facts About Tuxedo Cats
Tortoiseshell cat laying down with black and brown patterned coat
Tortoiseshell Cats: 7 Facts and Photos
Oriental Shorthair Cat laying on a bed in the sun
Oriental Shorthair: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Bengal cat sitting on weathered deck
Bengal Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Kurilian bobtail cat outside
10 Unique Bobtail Cat Breeds
Chausie Cat
Chausie: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Kurilian Bobtail cat
Kurilian Bobtail: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Khao Manee
Khao Manee (Diamond Eye): Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Light tan Burmese cat with yellow eyes on brown leather couch
Burmese: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Black Bombay cat sitting on a kitchen rug
Bombay: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Havana Brown cat
Havana Brown: Cat Breed Profile
Side profile of an ocicat on a plain yellow background
Ocicat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Gray Scottish fold cat with orange eyes sitting on light blue couch
Scottish Fold: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
begal cat
Pictures and Facts About Bengal Cats and Kittens
Standing side profile of a Savannah Cat outdoors
Savannah Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Snowshoe cat with distinct pointed markings
Snowshoe Cat: Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Purebred korat cat posing on a table indoor and looking at camera
Korat: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics & Care
Persian Cat
10 Fun Facts About White Cats
A red, ginger, or orange tabby cat laying down on the ground outside
All About Red Tabby Cats