Top 10 Cat Breeds For Cat Lovers
1- Ragdoll
The Ragdoll is a breed of cat with a distinct colorpoint coat and blue eyes. Its morphology is large and weighty, and it has a semi-long and silky soft coat. American breeder Ann Baker developed Ragdolls in the 1960s. They are best known for their docile, placid temperament and affectionate nature.
Temperament: Affectionate, Attentive, Sociable, Placid, Docile, Playful
Origin: Riverside
Mass: 5.4 – 9.1 kg (Male, Adult), 3.6 – 6.8 kg (Female, Adult)
2-Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. The breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine, where it is the official state cat.
Temperament: Sociable, Trainable, Intelligent, Agile, Vocal, Playful
Mass: 8.2 – 10 kg (Male, Adult), 3.6 – 5.4 kg (Female, Adult)
Origin: Maine, United States
Common nicknames: Gentle giants
3- Devon Rex
The Devon Rex is a tall-eared, short-haired breed of cat that emerged in England during the late 1950s. The breed is known for its atypical appearance, with an oddly shaped head, large eyes, and the short and wavy coat.
Temperament: Companionable, Intelligent, People-oriented, Active, Playful, Mischievous
Origin: Buckfastleigh
4- Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair is a breed of cat developed as a short-haired version of the Persian. The Exotic is similar to the Persian in appearance with the exception of the short dense coat.
Origin: United States
Temperament: Curious, Gentle, Calm, Friendly, Lively, Playful
5- Persian
The Persian cat, also known as the Persian Longhair, is a long-haired breed of cat characterised by a round face and short muzzle. The first documented ancestors of Persian cats might have been imported into Italy from Khorasan as early as around 1620, however, this has not been proven.
Temperament: Gentle, Adaptable, Charming, Sweet-tempered, Communicative, Playful
Lifespan: 12 – 17 years
Origin: Iran, Afghanistan
Other names: Persian Longhair, Shirazi
6- British shorthair
The British Shorthair is the pedigreed version of the traditional British domestic cat, with a distinctively stocky body, thick coat, and broad face. The most familiar colour variant is the "British Blue", with a solid grey-blue coat, pineapple eyes, and a medium-sized tail.
Temperament: Undemanding, Intelligent, Easygoing, Affectionate, Quiet
Origin: Great Britain
Other names: British Blue
7- Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a breed of domestic short-haired cat with a distinctive "ticked" tabby coat, in which individual hairs are banded with different colors. They are also known simply as Abys. The first members of the breed to be exhibited in England were brought there from Abyssinia, hence the name.
Temperament: Curious, Sensible, Loyal, Intelligent, Willful, Extroverted
Origin: Ethiopia, South East Asia
Scientific name: Felis catus
Common nicknames: Abys
8- Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold is a distinctive breed of domestic cat characterised by a natural dominant gene mutation associated with osteochondrodysplasia. This genetic anomaly affects cartilage throughout the body, causing the ears to "fold", bending forward and down towards the front of the head.
Temperament: Good-natured, Sweet-Natured, Adaptable, Placid, Devoted, Easygoing, Affectionate, Quiet, Playful
Origin: Scotland
Other names: Scot Fold
9- Sphynx
The Sphynx cat also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s.
Temperament: Curious, Energetic, Cuddly, Intelligent, Affectionate, Extroverted
Origin: Toronto
10- Siberian
The Siberian is a centuries-old landrace of domestic cat in Russia, and recently developed as a formal breed with standards promulgated the world over since the late-1980s. Since 2006, the breed is recognised for registry and championship status with all major cat registries.
Temperament: Dog-like, Loyal, Intelligent, Affectionate, Playful
Origin: Russia
Other names: Siberian Forest Cat; Moscow Semi-longhair