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| Breed | Country of Origin | Coat Type | Description / Special Features | Suitability (Temperament & Aptitude) | Reference Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinian | Ethiopia | Short | Ticked tabby coat, wild look, muscular | Active, curious, social | Wikipedia |
| Aegean | Greece | Semi-long | Natural landrace, tri-colored, likes water | Friendly, hardy, family-friendly | Wikipedia |
| American Bobtail | United States | Semi-long | Bobtailed, bobcat-like appearance | Playful, intelligent, adaptable | Wikipedia |
| American Curl | United States | Short/Long | Backward-curling ears, silky coat | Affectionate, social, curious | Wikipedia |
| American Shorthair | United States | Short | Classic tabby look, robust body | Adaptable, gentle, good with families | Wikipedia |
| American Wirehair | United States | Short/Wiry | Unique crimped coat | Quiet, affectionate, sturdy | Wikipedia |
| Arabian Mau | Middle East | Short | Desert-adapted, agile | Energetic, loyal, vocal | Wikipedia |
| Asian | United Kingdom | Short | Looks like Burmese but in many colors | Inquisitive, affectionate, smart | Wikipedia |
| Australian Mist | Australia | Short | Spotted or marbled pattern | Gentle, tolerant, great with kids | Wikipedia |
| Balinese | United States | Long | Long-haired Siamese type | Talkative, graceful, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Bambino | United States | Hairless | Cross of Sphynx and Munchkin | Playful, affectionate, small but bold | Wikipedia |
| Bengal | United States | Short | Leopard-like spots, hybrid ancestry | Energetic, intelligent, needs stimulation | Wikipedia |
| Birman | Myanmar / France | Long | Color-pointed with white "gloves" | Gentle, quiet, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Bombay | United States | Short | Jet-black "mini-panther" | Sociable, playful, loves attention | Wikipedia |
| Brazilian Shorthair | Brazil | Short | Natural breed, elegant and athletic | Playful, curious, good with kids | Wikipedia |
| British Longhair | United Kingdom | Long | Long-coated version of British Shorthair | Calm, affectionate, good for indoors | Wikipedia |
| British Shorthair | United Kingdom | Short | Round face, dense plush coat | Easygoing, loyal, quiet | Wikipedia |
| Burmese | Myanmar | Short | Muscular and compact, deep coat colors | Affectionate, active, social | Wikipedia |
| Burmilla | United Kingdom | Short | Silver coat, shaded or tipped, green eyes | Sociable, calm, loving | Wikipedia |
| California Spangled | United States | Short | Spotted coat resembling wild cats | Energetic, confident, exotic look | Wikipedia |
| Chartreux | France | Short | Woolly blue-gray coat, copper eyes | Quiet, loyal, intelligent | Wikipedia |
| Chausie | United States | Short | Hybrid of domestic cat and jungle cat | Adventurous, athletic, needs space | Wikipedia |
| Cheetoh | United States | Short | Hybrid of Bengal and Ocicat, spotted | Gentle, affectionate, exotic look | Wikipedia |
| Colorpoint Shorthair | United States | Short | Siamese-like with non-traditional points | Talkative, loyal, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Cornish Rex | United Kingdom | Short/Wavy | Curly coat, slim body, big ears | Playful, energetic, sociable | Wikipedia |
| Cyprus | Cyprus | Short | Natural landrace, athletic and strong | Friendly, energetic, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Devon Rex | United Kingdom | Short/Wavy | Curly coat, large ears, elfin features | Playful, affectionate, intelligent | Wikipedia |
| Donskoy | Russia | Hairless | Wrinkled skin, muscular build | Curious, friendly, sociable | Wikipedia |
| Dragon Li | China | Short | Golden-brown tabby, Chinese folklore | Independent, alert, calm | Wikipedia |
| Dwelf | United States | Hairless | Elf-like appearance, small, curled ears | Playful, social, unique appearance | Wikipedia |
| Egyptian Mau | Egypt | Short | Natural spotted breed, fastest domestic cat | Alert, loyal, athletic | Wikipedia |
| European Shorthair | Europe | Short | Muscular, traditional European look | Versatile, intelligent, adaptable | Wikipedia |
| Exotic Shorthair | United States | Short | Persian-like appearance, plush coat | Sweet, quiet, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Foldex | Canada | Short | Cross of Scottish Fold and Exotic Shorthair | Calm, people-oriented, relaxed | Wikipedia |
| German Rex | Germany | Short/Wavy | Curly coat, delicate features | Quiet, affectionate, sensitive | Wikipedia |
| Havana Brown | United Kingdom | Short | Rich brown coat, green eyes | Gentle, affectionate, quiet | Wikipedia |
| Highlander | United States | Short/Long | Curled ears, bobtail, wild look | Playful, active, social | Wikipedia |
| Himalayan | United States/UK | Long | Persian-Siamese mix, colorpoint pattern | Calm, affectionate, lap cat | Wikipedia |
| Japanese Bobtail | Japan | Short/Long | Pom-pom tail, good luck symbol | Energetic, vocal, friendly | Wikipedia |
| Javanese | United States | Long | Colorpoint, Siamese-type body | Vocal, agile, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Khao Manee | Thailand | Short | Pure white coat, odd-colored eyes | Charming, curious, very rare | Wikipedia |
| Korat | Thailand | Short | Silver-blue coat, heart-shaped head | Loyal, sensitive, quiet | Wikipedia |
| Korean Bobtail | Korea | Short | Natural bobtail, muscular build | Friendly, social, energetic | Wikipedia |
| Korn Ja | Thailand | Short | Rare Thai breed, black coat | Sweet, observant, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Kurilian Bobtail | Russia | Short/Long | Pom-pom tail, agile and strong | Intelligent, loyal, good hunter | Wikipedia |
| LaPerm | United States | Short/Long | Curly coat from spontaneous mutation | Affectionate, intelligent, soft-voiced | Wikipedia |
| Lykoi | United States | Short | "Werewolf cat", partial hairless patches | Loyal, playful, curious | Wikipedia |
| Maine Coon | United States | Long | Large, bushy tail, tufted ears | Gentle, sociable, great with children | Wikipedia |
| Manx | Isle of Man | Short | Tailless or stumpy tail, rounded body | Loyal, dog-like, good jumper | Wikipedia |
| Mekong Bobtail | Thailand/Russia | Short | Color-pointed bobtail, elegant | Quiet, loving, sociable | Wikipedia |
| Minuet (Napoleon) | United States | Long/Short | Munchkin and Persian mix, short legs | Calm, affectionate, expressive eyes | Wikipedia |
| Minskin | United States | Hairless | Short legs, sparse hair on extremities | Affectionate, sociable, small build | Wikipedia |
| Munchkin | United States | Short | Short-legged, playful and fast | Friendly, outgoing, sociable | Wikipedia |
| Nebelung | United States | Long | Longhaired Russian Blue-type | Quiet, loyal, shy with strangers | Wikipedia |
| Norwegian Forest Cat | Norway | Long | Large, thick coat, adapted to cold | Independent, gentle, climber | Wikipedia |
| Ocicat | United States | Short | Spotted, wild look but fully domestic | Outgoing, active, friendly | Wikipedia |
| Ojos Azules | United States | Short/Long | Deep blue eyes, rare gene | Affectionate, graceful, very rare | Wikipedia |
| Oriental Longhair | United Kingdom | Long | Slim, longhaired version of Oriental | Vocal, elegant, playful | Wikipedia |
| Oriental Shorthair | United States/UK | Short | Slim, almond eyes, many coat colors | Talkative, intelligent, affectionate | Wikipedia |
| Persian | Iran | Long | Flat face, dense luxurious coat | Quiet, sweet, needs grooming | Wikipedia |
| Peterbald | Russia | Hairless | Slim, elegant, varying coat types | Affectionate, active, inquisitive | Wikipedia |
| Pixie-bob | United States | Short/Long | Bobtail, lynx-like appearance | Dog-like, loving, gentle | Wikipedia |
| Ragamuffin | United States | Long | Large, longhaired, calm | Relaxed, tolerant, cuddly | Wikipedia |
| Ragdoll | United States | Long | Blue eyes, pointed coat, limp when held | Gentle, loving, good for families | Wikipedia |
| Russian Blue | Russia | Short | Silver-blue coat, green eyes | Quiet, loyal, shy with strangers | Wikipedia |
| Safari | United States | Short | Hybrid of domestic cat and Geoffroy's cat | Energetic, rare, wild look | Wikipedia |
| Savannah | United States | Short | Hybrid with African serval, long-legged | Intelligent, active, needs space | Wikipedia |
| Scottish Fold | Scotland | Short/Long | Folded ears, round face | Calm, affectionate, sweet | Wikipedia |
| Selkirk Rex | United States | Short/Long | Curly coat, heavy build | Laid-back, tolerant, easygoing | Wikipedia |
| Serengeti | United States | Short | Bengal x Oriental mix, spotted coat | Active, curious, graceful | Wikipedia |
| Siamese | Thailand | Short | Colorpoint, slender body, blue eyes | Vocal, affectionate, loyal | Wikipedia |
| Siberian | Russia | Long | Large, triple coat, natural breed | Affectionate, agile, dog-like | Wikipedia |
| Singapura | Singapore | Short | Smallest cat breed, sepia-toned coat | Inquisitive, friendly, energetic | Wikipedia |
| Snowshoe | United States | Short | Siamese with white paws and inverted V | Affectionate, vocal, athletic | Wikipedia |
| Sokoke | Kenya | Short | Unique tabby pattern, natural breed | Alert, intelligent, loyal | Wikipedia |
| Sphynx | Canada | Hairless | Wrinkled skin, warm to touch | Affectionate, extroverted, curious | Wikipedia |
| Suphalak | Thailand | Short | Solid brown Thai breed, very rare | Elegant, affectionate, quiet | Wikipedia |
| Thai | Thailand | Short | Traditional Siamese type, rounder head | Vocal, affectionate, social | Wikipedia |
| Tiffany | United Kingdom | Long | Also called Chantilly, longhaired and elegant | Gentle, soft-voiced, loving | Wikipedia |
| Tonkinese | Canada/USA | Short | Burmese x Siamese, mink coat | Playful, people-loving, vocal | Wikipedia |
| Toyger | United States | Short | Striped like a tiger, muscular | Confident, active, exotic | Wikipedia |
| Turkish Angora | Turkey | Long | Graceful, silky coat, blue or odd eyes | Playful, curious, elegant | Wikipedia |
| Turkish Van | Turkey | Semi-long | Van pattern, loves water | Energetic, independent, strong swimmer | Wikipedia |
| Ukrainian Levkoy | Ukraine | Hairless | Angular head, inward-folding ears | Social, non-aggressive, curious | Wikipedia |
| York Chocolate | United States | Long | Solid chocolate/lilac coat, rare | Affectionate, gentle, devoted | Wikipedia |