Cat Breed Directory

66 cat breeds, covering every major cat-fancy body-type group. Each profile covers real, sourced traits — size, coat, shedding, vocalization, temperament, health predispositions, and typical cost. Use the filters below to narrow the list by size, body type, energy level, or coat, or jump straight to the breed selector quiz for a lifestyle-based shortlist instead.

SizeAny sizeToySmallMediumLargeGiantBody typeAny body typeCobbyForeignLong & SubstantialOrientalRexSemi-cobbySemi-foreignEnergy levelAny energy levelLow energyMedium energyHigh energyCoat typeAny coatCurly, plush, short or long coatCurly, short or long, springy single coatFine, sparse coat with furred "points" on face, ears, legs, tailHairless (fine down); needs regular skin/bathing careHairless to short velour (five coat types, from bald to brush)Hairless to sparse (four coat types: rubber-bald, flock, velour, brush)Long single coat (highly variable)Long, dense single coatLong, shaggy double coatLong, water-resistant double coatLong, water-resistant triple coatMedium-long, dense double coatMedium-long, dense, plush double coatMedium-long, fine silky single coatMedium-long, fine silky single coat (no undercoat)Medium-long, silky blue-gray double coatMedium-long, silky single coatMedium-long, silky, low-shedding single coatMedium-long, silky, rabbit-like single coatMedium-long, ticked, fox-like double coatSemi-long, water-resistant, cashmere-like single coatShort or long coat (both varieties shown)Short or long dense coat (variety-dependent)Short or long double coatShort or long single coatShort or long, Persian-type dense coatShort or long, shaggy double coat (both varieties shown)Short or long, silky single coatShort or long, spotted/ticked double coatShort single coat (highly variable)Short to semi-long, shaded/tipped silver single coatShort, close-lying silver-tipped blue single coatShort, close-lying single coatShort, dense double coatShort, dense single coatShort, dense, glittered single coatShort, dense, plush single coatShort, dense, spotted single coatShort, dense, ticked single coatShort, dense, wiry/crimped single coatShort, dense, woolly blue-gray double coatShort, fine single coatShort, fine, ticked sepia-agouti single coatShort, glossy single coatShort, glossy, patent-leather-like black single coatShort, glossy, rich mahogany-brown single coatShort, naturally spotted single coatShort, pointed coat with white markingsShort, pure white single coatShort, spotted single coatShort, striped tabby single coatShort, ticked single coatShort, wavy, sparse single coatSparse, patchy roan coat with hairless patches (natural mutation)Very long, dense single coatVery short, tightly-curled down coat (no guard hairs)

Showing 66 of 66 breeds

Domestic Shorthair

Semi-foreign

8–12 lbs · 12–18 yrs

Domestic Longhair

Semi-foreign

8–15 lbs · 12–18 yrs

Abyssinian

Foreign

6–10 lbs · 9–15 yrs

American Bobtail

Semi-cobby

7–16 lbs · 11–15 yrs

American Curl

Semi-foreign

5–10 lbs · 12–16 yrs

American Shorthair

Cobby

8–15 lbs · 15–20 yrs

American Wirehair

Cobby

8–15 lbs · 14–18 yrs

Balinese

Oriental

6–10 lbs · 12–18 yrs

Bengal

Foreign

8–15 lbs · 12–16 yrs

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Birman

Semi-cobby

8–12 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Bombay

Semi-cobby

6–11 lbs · 12–16 yrs

British Shorthair

Cobby

9–18 lbs · 12–17 yrs

British Longhair

Cobby

9–17 lbs · 12–17 yrs

Burmese

Cobby

6–12 lbs · 10–16 yrs

Burmilla

Semi-cobby

6–12 lbs · 10–15 yrs

Chartreux

Semi-cobby

7–16 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Chausie

Foreign

15–25 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Colorpoint Shorthair

Oriental

6–10 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Cornish Rex

Rex

6–10 lbs · 11–15 yrs

Devon Rex

Rex

6–9 lbs · 9–15 yrs

Egyptian Mau

Foreign

6–11 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Exotic Shorthair

Cobby

7–14 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Havana Brown

Foreign

6–10 lbs · 9–15 yrs

Himalayan

Cobby

7–12 lbs · 9–15 yrs

Japanese Bobtail

Semi-foreign

6–10 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Javanese

Oriental

6–10 lbs · 12–18 yrs

Korat

Foreign

6–10 lbs · 15–20 yrs

LaPerm

Semi-foreign

6–10 lbs · 10–15 yrs

Maine Coon

Long & Substantial

10–25 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Manx

Cobby

8–12 lbs · 8–14 yrs

Munchkin

Semi-cobby

5–9 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Nebelung

Foreign

7–11 lbs · 15–18 yrs

Norwegian Forest Cat

Long & Substantial

10–22 lbs · 14–16 yrs

Ocicat

Foreign

6–15 lbs · 12–18 yrs

Oriental Shorthair

Oriental

6–10 lbs · 12–15 yrs

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Oriental Longhair

Oriental

6–10 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Persian

Cobby

7–12 lbs · 10–17 yrs

Peterbald

Rex

6–10 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Pixie-bob

Semi-cobby

8–17 lbs · 13–16 yrs

Ragamuffin

Semi-cobby

8–20 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Ragdoll

Semi-cobby

10–20 lbs · 12–17 yrs

Russian Blue

Foreign

7–12 lbs · 15–20 yrs

Savannah

Foreign

12–25 lbs · 12–20 yrs

Scottish Fold

Semi-cobby

6–13 lbs · 11–15 yrs

Scottish Straight

Semi-cobby

6–13 lbs · 11–15 yrs

Selkirk Rex

Cobby

7–15 lbs · 10–15 yrs

Siamese

Oriental

6–14 lbs · 12–20 yrs

Siberian

Long & Substantial

8–17 lbs · 11–18 yrs

Singapura

Foreign

4–8 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Snowshoe

Semi-cobby

7–12 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Somali

Foreign

6–10 lbs · 11–16 yrs

Sphynx

Rex

6–12 lbs · 8–14 yrs

Tonkinese

Semi-foreign

6–12 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Toyger

Foreign

7–15 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Turkish Angora

Semi-foreign

5–9 lbs · 12–18 yrs

Turkish Van

Semi-foreign

7–19 lbs · 12–17 yrs

Cymric

Cobby

8–12 lbs · 8–14 yrs

Khao Manee

Foreign

6–10 lbs · 10–15 yrs

Kurilian Bobtail

Semi-cobby

7–15 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Lykoi

Rex

4–9 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Minskin

Rex

4–6 lbs · 12–14 yrs

Napoleon (Minuet)

Semi-cobby

5–9 lbs · 12–14 yrs

Chantilly-Tiffany

Semi-foreign

7–12 lbs · 12–16 yrs

Serengeti

Foreign

8–15 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Highlander

Semi-cobby

10–20 lbs · 12–15 yrs

Donskoy

Rex

6–12 lbs · 12–15 yrs