Cat breeds starting with B

17 breed profiles beginning with B.

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.

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