Cat breeds A–Z

Browse our growing directory of cat breed profiles. Each entry covers personality, care needs, suitability and a transparent ratings panel — never made-up numbers to fill space. Looking for inspiration? Try the breed quiz or compare breeds side by side.

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Search by name Size Coat length Activity level (min) Apartment friendly (min) First-time owner (min)

Abyssinian

Medium · short coat

Busy, athletic and people-oriented; usually curious about every part of household life.

Aegean

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

American Bobtail

Medium · long coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

American Bobtail Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

American Curl

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

American Curl Longhair

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

American Polydactyl

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

American Satin

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

American Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

American Wirehair

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Anatoli

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Aphrodite’s Giant

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Aphrodite’s Giant Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Arabian Mau

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Asian

Large · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Asian Longhair

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Australian Mist

Large · short coat

Lively but affectionate, with an adaptable temperament that often suits family homes.

Aztec

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Balinese

Small · long coat

Affectionate, inquisitive and playful; commonly sociable and keen to communicate with its people.

Bambino

Small · hairless coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Bengal

Large · short coat

Highly active, clever and playful; usually needs structured enrichment, climbing and interactive play.

Bengal Longhair

Large · long coat

Highly active, clever and playful; usually needs structured enrichment, climbing and interactive play.

Bengal Shorthair

Large · short coat

Highly active, clever and playful; usually needs structured enrichment, climbing and interactive play.

Birman

Large · long coat

Gentle, affectionate and playful; often people-focused without being excessively demanding.

Bohemian Rex

Medium · long coat

Often outgoing, playful and people-oriented; commonly enjoys warmth, games and close involvement in household routines.

Bombay

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Brazilian Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

British Longhair

Medium · long coat

Usually calm, patient and undemanding, with a more measured activity level and an easy-going household presence.

British Shorthair

Large · short coat

Calm, patient and easy-going; generally affectionate in a reserved, undemanding way.

Burmese

Medium · short coat

Confident, sociable and athletic; tends to seek interaction and become involved in daily routines.

Burmese (American)

Medium · short coat

Confident, sociable and athletic; tends to seek interaction and become involved in daily routines.

Burmese Longhair

Medium · long coat

Confident, sociable and athletic; tends to seek interaction and become involved in daily routines.

Burmilla

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Burmilla Longhair

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Burmilla Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Calico / Tortoiseshell

Size varies · varies coat

Personality cannot be predicted from this coat pattern. Evaluate the individual cat, its history and its home environment.

California Spangled

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Ceylon

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Chantilly-Tiffany

Size varies · long coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Chartreux

Large · short coat

Calm, intelligent and affectionate; typically a quietly companionable household cat.

Chausie

Large · short coat

Typically active, intelligent and demanding of enrichment; suitability depends heavily on generation, legal rules and the individual cat.

Cheetoh

Large · short coat

Typically active, intelligent and demanding of enrichment; suitability depends heavily on generation, legal rules and the individual cat.

Cherubim

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Chinchilla Longhair

Large · long coat

Often calm, affectionate and companionable; tends to suit homes able to provide consistent grooming and gentle attention.

Colourpoint Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Cornish Rex

Medium · short coat

Sociable, affectionate and playful; often energetic and keen to stay close to people.

Cornish Rex Longhair

Medium · long coat

Sociable, affectionate and playful; often energetic and keen to stay close to people.

Cymric

Medium · long coat

Sociable, intelligent and playful; often enjoys interactive games and strong household bonds.

Cymric Tailed

Medium · long coat

Sociable, intelligent and playful; often enjoys interactive games and strong household bonds.

Cyprus Cat

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Desert Lynx

Size varies · long coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Deutsch Langhaar

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Devon Rex

Small · short coat

Mischievous, intelligent and highly interactive; usually enjoys climbing, games and company.

Domestic Longhair

Size varies · long coat

Temperament varies widely by individual. Shelter notes, foster observations and a gradual introduction matter more than coat length.

Domestic Medium Hair

Size varies · medium coat

Temperament varies widely by individual. Shelter notes, foster observations and a gradual introduction matter more than coat length.

Domestic Shorthair

Size varies · short coat

Temperament varies widely by individual. Shelter notes, foster observations and a gradual introduction matter more than coat length.

Donskoy

Medium · hairless coat

Often affectionate, sociable and warmth-seeking; usually needs close companionship plus attentive skin and temperature care.

Dragon Li

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Dwelf

Small · hairless coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Egyptian Mau

Small · short coat

Athletic, alert and gently affectionate; often playful but may form close bonds selectively.

Elf

Medium · hairless coat

Often affectionate, sociable and warmth-seeking; usually needs close companionship plus attentive skin and temperature care.

European Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Exotic Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Gentle, affectionate and playful, with a calmer pace than many more athletic breeds.

Foldex

Medium · long coat

Often described as gentle and companionable, but the folded-ear trait requires strong welfare context and careful veterinary guidance.

Foreign White Longhair

Medium · long coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Foreign White Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Genetta

Small · short coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

German Rex

Medium · short coat

Often outgoing, playful and people-oriented; commonly enjoys warmth, games and close involvement in household routines.

Havana

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Highlander

Size varies · long coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Highlander Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Himalayan

Medium · long coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Japanese Bobtail

Medium · short coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Japanese Bobtail Longhair

Medium · long coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Jianzhou Cat

Size varies · short coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Jungle Curl

Large · long coat

Typically active, intelligent and demanding of enrichment; suitability depends heavily on generation, legal rules and the individual cat.

Kanaani

Large · short coat

Typically active, intelligent and demanding of enrichment; suitability depends heavily on generation, legal rules and the individual cat.

Karelian Bobtail

Medium · short coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Karelian Bobtail Longhair

Medium · long coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Keetso

Size varies · short coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Khao Manee

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Kinkalow

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Korat

Medium · short coat

Intelligent, lively and companionable; often forms a strong attachment to familiar people.

Korean Bobtail

Medium · long coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Korn Ja

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Kurilian Bobtail

Medium · short coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Kurilian Bobtail Longhair

Medium · long coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Lambkin

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

LaPerm

Small · long coat

Curious, clever and outgoing; generally enjoys interaction and exploring its surroundings.

LaPerm Longhair

Medium · long coat

Curious, clever and outgoing; generally enjoys interaction and exploring its surroundings.

LaPerm Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Curious, clever and outgoing; generally enjoys interaction and exploring its surroundings.

Lykoi

Medium · short coat

Active, inquisitive and outgoing; tends to enjoy play, exploration and engagement with its household.

Maine Coon

Large · long coat

Friendly, sweet-natured and playful; often sociable without demanding constant attention.

Maine Coon Polydactyl

Large · long coat

Friendly, sweet-natured and playful; often sociable without demanding constant attention.

Manx

Medium · short coat

Sociable, intelligent and playful; often enjoys interactive games and strong household bonds.

Manx Tailed

Medium · short coat

Sociable, intelligent and playful; often enjoys interactive games and strong household bonds.

Marguerite

Large · short coat

Typically active, intelligent and demanding of enrichment; suitability depends heavily on generation, legal rules and the individual cat.

Mekong Bobtail

Medium · short coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Minskin

Small · short coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Minuet

Small · short coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Minuet Longhair

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Minuet Talls

Small · short coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Minuet Talls Longhair

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Mixed Breed / Moggy

Size varies · varies coat

Temperament varies widely by individual. Shelter notes, foster observations and a gradual introduction matter more than coat length.

Mojave Spotted

Size varies · short coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Munchkin

Small · short coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Munchkin Longhair

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Napoleon

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Nebelung

Large · long coat

Sensitive, intelligent and playful; often reserved initially but devoted once settled.

Neva Masquerade

Medium · semi-long coat

Energetic, intelligent and confident; often combines athletic playfulness with a sociable nature.

Norwegian Forest Cat

Large · long coat

Confident, adaptable and playful; usually appreciates climbing space and gentle companionship.

Ocicat

Medium · short coat

Usually lively, curious and athletic; benefits from climbing space, puzzle play and regular interaction.

Ojos Azules

Size varies · long coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Oregon Rex

Medium · short coat

Often outgoing, playful and people-oriented; commonly enjoys warmth, games and close involvement in household routines.

Oriental Bicolour

Medium · long coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Oriental Longhair

Medium · long coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Oriental Shorthair

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Pantherette

Size varies · short coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Persian

Medium · long coat

Often calm, affectionate and companionable; tends to suit homes able to provide consistent grooming and gentle attention.

Persian (Traditional)

Large · long coat

Often calm, affectionate and companionable; tends to suit homes able to provide consistent grooming and gentle attention.

Peterbald

Medium · hairless coat

Often affectionate, sociable and warmth-seeking; usually needs close companionship plus attentive skin and temperature care.

Pixiebob

Medium · short coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Pixiebob Longhair

Medium · long coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Raas

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Ragamuffin

Large · long coat

Often calm, affectionate and companionable; tends to suit homes able to provide consistent grooming and gentle attention.

Ragdoll

Large · long coat

Relaxed, affectionate and companionable; commonly suited to calm homes that offer regular attention.

Russian Blue

Large · short coat

Intelligent, playful and observant; often affectionate with trusted people while reserved with strangers.

Russian White / Black / Tabby

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Sam Sawet

Size varies · short coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Savannah

Large · short coat

Typically active, intelligent and demanding of enrichment; suitability depends heavily on generation, legal rules and the individual cat.

Scottish Fold

Medium · short coat

Often described as gentle and companionable, but the folded-ear trait requires strong welfare context and careful veterinary guidance.

Scottish Fold Longhair

Medium · long coat

Often described as gentle and companionable, but the folded-ear trait requires strong welfare context and careful veterinary guidance.

Scottish Straight

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Scottish Straight Longhair

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Selkirk Rex

Large · short coat

Loving, patient and easy-going; generally playful without being relentlessly demanding.

Selkirk Rex Longhair

Medium · long coat

Loving, patient and easy-going; generally playful without being relentlessly demanding.

Serengeti

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Siamese

Large · short coat

Outgoing, intensely social and usually vocal; thrives on company, play and mental stimulation.

Siberian

Large · semi-long coat

Energetic, intelligent and confident; often combines athletic playfulness with a sociable nature.

Singapura

Small · short coat

Extroverted, curious and intelligent; commonly playful and eager to investigate household activity.

Skookum

Small · long coat

Often described as playful and sociable, but welfare considerations should be assessed carefully before promotion or purchase.

Snowshoe

Medium · short coat

Inquisitive, active and intelligent; often social and interactive with a distinctive individual character.

Sokoke

Medium · short coat

Playful, active and clever; tends to value space, stimulation and a patient introduction to home life.

Somali

Medium · semi-long coat

Affectionate, intelligent and inquisitive; usually playful, agile and interested in everything around it.

Sphynx

Medium · hairless coat

Affectionate, sociable and intelligent; commonly seeks warmth, interaction and close companionship.

Suphalak

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

Tabby

Size varies · varies coat

Personality cannot be predicted from this coat pattern. Evaluate the individual cat, its history and its home environment.

Tasman Manx / Tasman Rex

Medium · long coat

Sociable, intelligent and playful; often enjoys interactive games and strong household bonds.

Templecat

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Tennessee Rex

Medium · short coat

Often outgoing, playful and people-oriented; commonly enjoys warmth, games and close involvement in household routines.

Thai

Medium · short coat

Lively, intelligent and companionable; often sociable and expressive with familiar people.

Thai Lilac / Blue Point / Lilac Point

Medium · short coat

Lively, intelligent and companionable; often sociable and expressive with familiar people.

Tonkinese

Medium · short coat

Outgoing, confident and affectionate; usually enjoys games, company and regular interaction.

Tonkinese Longhair

Medium · long coat

Outgoing, confident and affectionate; usually enjoys games, company and regular interaction.

Toybob

Medium · short coat

Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.

Toyger

Medium · short coat

Usually lively, curious and athletic; benefits from climbing space, puzzle play and regular interaction.

Transylvanian

Medium · short coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Turkish Angora

Medium · semi-long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Turkish Van

Medium · semi-long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.

Ukrainian Levkoy

Medium · hairless coat

Often described as gentle and companionable, but the folded-ear trait requires strong welfare context and careful veterinary guidance.

Ural Rex

Medium · short coat

Often outgoing, playful and people-oriented; commonly enjoys warmth, games and close involvement in household routines.

Ural Rex Longhair

Medium · long coat

Often outgoing, playful and people-oriented; commonly enjoys warmth, games and close involvement in household routines.

Van Cat / Turkish Vankedisi

Size varies · semi-long coat

Reliable population-level temperament information is limited. Treat broad descriptions cautiously and assess each cat individually.

Wichien Maat

Medium · short coat

Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.

York Chocolate

Medium · long coat

Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.