The following is a list of cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for the classification of domestic cats. ... A cat registry is an organisation that registers cats for exhibition and breeding purposes. ...

Cats can also be grouped by type according to appearance or function.

Longhair and semi-longhair

• American Longhair
• Asian Semi-longhair (or Tiffanie)
• Balinese
• Birman
• British Longhair
• Chantilly/Tiffany cat
• Himalayan (USA) or Colourpoint (rest of world).
• Javanese
• Maine Coon
• Nebelung
• Norwegian Forest Cat
• Oriental Longhair
• Persian
• Ragdoll (and Ragamuffin)
• Siberian
• Turkish Van
• Turkish Angora

The Asian Semi-Longhair is a cat breed similar to the Asian Shorthair except they have semi-long hair instead of short hair. ... The Balinese is a breed of oriental cat with long hair and Siamese-style markings, or points. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A semi-longhair version of British Shorthair. ... The Chantilly/Tiffany is a feline with a semi-foreign body style and a full semi-long coat. ... Front view of a Himalayan cat Side view of a Himalayan cat The Himalayan, also called colourpoint persian, is a breed of cat with extremely long, fluffy fur, and the blue eyes and the points of a Siamese. ... The Javanese is a recognized breed of cat. ... The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, known for its intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance. ... The Nebelung cat is a long-haired cat breed, bred to resemble the Russian Blue with a long coat. ... Common nickname Wegie Country of origin Norway Breed standards (external links) AACE, CFA, ACF, ACFA, CCA, TICA, FIFe The Norwegian Forest Cat is a breed of domestic cat native to Northern Europe, and adapted to a very cold climate. ... The Oriental Longhair is a breed of cat that features a tubular, Siamese-style body (known in the cat fancy as oriental type), but with a longer coat than the short-haired Siamese. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ragdoll is a breed of medium longhaired cat. ... The Siberian is a recognized breed of cat. ... The Turkish Van (Turkish: , Armenian: ) is a rare, naturally occurring breed of cat from the Lake Van region of present-day Turkey. ... The Turkish Angora (Turkish: Ankara Kedisi) is a breed of domestic cat. ...

Shorthair

• Abyssinian
• American Shorthair
• Australian Mist
• Bombay
• Brazilian Shorthair
• British Shorthair
• Burmese
• Burmilla
• California Spangled Cat
• Chartreux
• Colorpoint Shorthair
• Egyptian Mau
• European Shorthair
• Exotic
• Havana Brown
• Ichabod
• Korat
• Ocicat
• Oriental Shorthair
• Russian Blue
• Russian
• Siamese (and Traditional Siamese or Applehead Siamese)
• Singapura
• Snowshoe
• Sokoke
• Somali
• Tonkinese

The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula that was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England. ... The American Shorthair is the most popular and most prevalent breed. ... The Australian Mist (formerly known as the Spotted Mist) is a breed of cat. ... The term Bombay cat is used to refer to two different breeds of cat. ... The British Shorthair is a domesticated cat that is said to resemble a teddy bear. ... The Burmilla is a breed of domestic cat which originated in the United Kingdom in 1981. ... The California Spangled Cat is a breed of cat. ... The Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cat from France. ... Three month old red point Siamese kitten. ... Egyptian Maus are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed. ... European Shorthair is a breed of shorthaired cat originating in Sweden. ... The Exotic (or Exotic Shorthair) is a breed of cat that was created by crossbreeding Persians and British Shorthairs and American Shorthairs. ... The Havana Brown is a breed of cat, resulted from persistent efforts to develop a completely brown cat breed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Ocicat is a new and still-rare breed of cat which has spots resembling a wild cat and the temperament of a domestic animal, named for its resemblance to the ocelot. ... The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of cat. ... The Russian Blue is a breed of cat. ... The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Oriental cat. ... The Singapura is a recognized breed of cat. ... Purebred Snowshoe The Snowshoe is a breed of cat. ... The Sokoke is a breed of cat. ... Tonkinese are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed distinguished by points as with Siamese and Himalayans. ...

Breeds based on mutations

• American Bobtail
• American Curl
• American Polydactyl, aka Hemingway Cat or Mitten Cat
• American Wirehair
• Cornish Rex
• Cymric
• Devon Rex
• German Rex
• Japanese Bobtail
• LaPerm
• Manx
• Munchkin
• Ojos Azules
• Peterbald
• Pixie-bob
• Selkirk Rex
• Scottish Fold
• Sphynx

The American Bobtail is a relatively new and uncommon breed of cat which has appeared since the late 1960s. ... The American Curl is a breed of cat with unusual ears. ... The American Wirehair is a breed of domestic cat that originated in upstate New York. ... A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat, with no hair except for down. ... Country of origin Isle of Man Breed standards (external links) ACFA, TICA, CCA, ACF, Notes TICA and ACF consider Cymrics a variety of Manx The Cymric is a breed of cat. ... The Devon Rex is a breed of cat that emerged in England during the 1960s. ... German Rex was a breed of cat that began with the male cat Munk, in 1930-31 in Königsberg, in what was then East Prussia, Germany . ... A Calico (called Mi-ke) Japanese Bobtail cat The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of cat with an unusual bobbed tail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of an ordinary feline. ... The La Perm is a recognized breed of cat. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Ojos Azules are a relatively new breed of domestic cat. ... The Peterbald is a breed of Russian hairless cats. ... The Pixie-Bob is a breed of cat. ... The Selkirk Rex is a breed of cat with highly curled hair, including the whiskers (vibrissae). ... The Scottish Fold is a breed of cat with a natural mutation to its ears. ... See also Sphinx (disambiguation) See also Peterbald Sphynx The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat. ...

Breeds derived from Hybridisations between domestic Cats & wild Felids

• Bengal : domestic Cat / Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
• Bristol : domestic Cat / Margay (Leopardus wiedii)
• Chausie aka Stone Cougar : domestic Cat / Jungle Cat aka swamp-lynx (Felis chaus)
• Cheetoh : Ocicat / Bengal
• Jungle-Bob : Pixie-bob / Jungle Cat aka swamp-lynx (F. Chaus)
• Jungle-Curl : Hemingway Curl aka American Curl / Jungle Cat aka swamp-lynx (Felis chaus)
• Machbagral and/or Viverral : domestic Cat / Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus)
• Pantherette : Pixie-bob / Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
• Punjabi : (domestic Cat with Indian Desert-Cat aka Asiatic Wildcat (Felis s. ornata)
• Safari : (domestic Cat with Geoffroy's Cat (Leopardus geoffroyii)
• Savannah and/or Ashera : (domestic Cat with Serval (Leptailurus serval)
• Serengeti : Oriental / Bengal
• Toyger : domestic Cat / Bengal
• Ussuri (cat) : domestic Cat / Amur Asian Leopard Cat (Prionailurus b. euptailura)

• Caracat (proposed name) : Domestic Cat / Caracal (accidental Hybridisation, Moscow Zoo, 1998)
• Oncicat (proposed name) : Domestic Cat / Oncilla (Little Spotted Cat/Tiger Cat)
• Domestic Cat / Black-footed Cat (F. nigripes)
• Domestic Cat / Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) (wild-occurring Hybrids, India)

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Binomial name (Schinz, 1821) Margay range map Synonyms Felis wiedii The Margay (Leopardus wiedii[3]) is a spotted cat native to Central and South America. ... A Chausie (aka Jungle Curl &/or Stone Cougar, Mountain Cougar) is a hybrid of the domestic cat Felis silvestris catus and Felis chaus, the Jungle Cat. ... Binomial name Felis chaus Schreber, 1777 The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), also called the Swamp Lynx (although not closely related to the lynxes), is a small cat with a rather short tail (length 70 cm, plus 30 cm tail). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Ocicat is a new and still-rare breed of cat which has spots resembling a wild cat and the temperament of a domestic animal, named for its resemblance to the ocelot. ... The Bengal cat is a relatively new breed of domestic housecat (Felis silvestris catus) developed to have a gentle and friendly temperament, while exhibiting the markings (such as spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly), and body structure reminiscent of the wild Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). ... The Pixie-Bob is a breed of cat. ... Binomial name Felis chaus Schreber, 1777 The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), also called the Swamp Lynx (although not closely related to the lynxes), is a small cat with a rather short tail (length 70 cm, plus 30 cm tail). ... Binomial name Felis chaus Schreber, 1777 The Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), also called the Swamp Lynx (although not closely related to the lynxes), is a small cat with a rather short tail (length 70 cm, plus 30 cm tail). ... Binomial name Prionailurus viverrinus or Felis viverrina (Bennett, 1833) The Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus or Felis viverrina) is a medium-sized cat of Asia. ... The Pixie-Bob is a breed of cat. ... Binomial name Felis silvestris ornata Gray, 1832 The Asiatic Wildcat (Felis silvestris ornate), also known as the Asian Steppe Wildcat or Indian Desert Cat, is a subspecies of Wildcat that primarily inhabits the Rajasthan desert and in Rann of Kutch in India. ... Binomial name Oncifelis geoffroyi (dOrbigny & Gervais, 1844) The Geoffroys cat is probably the most common wild cat in South America. ... The Savannah is a hybrid domestic cat breed. ... Binomial name (Schreber, 1776) Serval range The Serval (Leptailurus serval) is a medium-sized African wild cat. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The term the Orient - literally meaning sunrise, east - is traditionally used to refer to Near, Middle, and Far Eastern countries. ... The Bengal cat is a relatively new breed of domestic housecat (Felis silvestris catus) developed to have a gentle and friendly temperament, while exhibiting the markings (such as spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly), and body structure reminiscent of the wild Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). ... The Toyger is a breed of cat, the result of breeding domestic shorthaired tabbies (beggining in the 1980s) to make them resemble the toy tiger as its striped coat is reminiscent of the tigers. ... The Bengal cat is a relatively new breed of domestic housecat (Felis silvestris catus) developed to have a gentle and friendly temperament, while exhibiting the markings (such as spots, rosettes, and a light/white belly), and body structure reminiscent of the wild Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis). ... The Ussuri is a rare natural breed of cat that originates from the region of the Amur river, Russia. ... Binomial name Caracal caracal (Schreber, 1776) Type species Caracal melanotis Gray, 1843 (= Felis caracal Schreber, 1776) by monotypy Caracal range map Synonyms Felis caracal The Caracal (Caracal caracal), also called Persian Lynx or African Lynx, is a fiercely territorial medium-sized cat. ... Binomial name Leopardus tigrinus (Schreber, 1775) The Little Spotted Cat (Leopardus tigrinus, sometimes Oncifelis tigrinus or Felis tigrina) is also known as Oncilla, Tigrillo or Tiger Cat. ... Binomial name Felis nigripes Burchell, 1824 The Black-footed Cat (Felis nigripes) is a small wild cat distributed over South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and marginally into Zimbabwe. ... Binomial name Prionailurus rubiginosus (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1831) The Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus, sometimes Felis rubiginosa) is a small wild cat of southern India and Sri Lanka. ...

Breeds derived from multiple Hybridisations between domestic Cats & Felids

• Afro-Chausie (proposed name) : Chausie / African Wildcat (F. s. lybica)
• Euro-Chausie : Chausie / European Wildcat (F. s. silvestris)
• Scottie-Chausie (proposed name) : Chausie / Scottish Wildcat (F. s. grampia)

A Chausie (aka Jungle Curl &/or Stone Cougar, Mountain Cougar) is a hybrid of the domestic cat Felis silvestris catus and Felis chaus, the Jungle Cat. ... For articles on topics with similar names, see Wildcat. ... A Chausie (aka Jungle Curl &/or Stone Cougar, Mountain Cougar) is a hybrid of the domestic cat Felis silvestris catus and Felis chaus, the Jungle Cat. ... Trinomial name Felis silvestris silvestris Schreber, 1775 Eurasian Lynx range The European Wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) inhabits forests of Western, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Scotland and Turkey; it is not found in Scandinavia, Iceland, England, Wales, or Ireland. ... A Chausie (aka Jungle Curl &/or Stone Cougar, Mountain Cougar) is a hybrid of the domestic cat Felis silvestris catus and Felis chaus, the Jungle Cat. ...

Attempted or unconfirmed Hybridisation between domestic Cats & Felids

• Jaguarundi Curl (alleged name) aka Mandalan Jaguar (proposed name) : Domestic Cat / Jaguarundi
• Domestic Cat / Canada Lynx
• Domestic Cat / Bobcat (Felis rufus)
• Domestic Cat / Pallas Cat (Otocolobus manula)

Binomial name Herpailurus yaguarondi (Lacépède, 1809) The Jaguarundi (Herpailurus yaguarondi) is a medium-sized Central and South American wild cat: length 30 inches (65 cm) with 20 inches (45 cm) of tail. ... Binomial name Lynx canadensis Kerr, 1792 The Canadian Lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a close relative of the Eurasian Lynx. ... For other uses, see Bobcat (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Otocolobus manul Pallas, 1776 The Pallas Cat (Otocolobus manul, or Felis manul) or Manul is a small wild cat of Central Asia. ...

See also

• Cat body type genetic mutations
• Cat breed
• Cat Fanciers' Association
• Cat meat (cats as food)
• Cat types
• Feline ethology
• List of historical cats
• List of fictional cats
• Sex organ of cat

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Cat enjoying a mix of wet (canned) and dry cat food Cat food is food manufactured for consumption by cats from the age range of just a few months. ... Feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) is a respiratory disease of cats caused by feline herpesvirus 1, of the family Herpesviridae. ... Feline calicivirus (FCV) is a virus of the family Caliciviridae that causes disease in cats. ... Feline panleukopenia, more commonly known as feline distemper, is a viral infection affecting cats caused by feline parvovirus, a close relative of canine parvovirus. ... Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that infects cats. ... Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), commonly known as Helen AIDS is a lentivirus that affects domesticated housecats worldwide. ... FIP-infected kidney showing inflammatory response Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal, incurable disease that affects cats. ... This article is about the fungal infection. ... 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Cat behaviour is how cats interact with other cats, animals, and environment. ... Cat senses are adaptations that allow cats to be highly efficient predators. ... A cat kneading a soft blanket Kneading (also known as treading the grapes.) is an activity common to all domestic cats whereby, when in a state of contentment, they push the surface on which they are standing with their front paws. ... The cat righting reflex is cats innate ability to orient themselves as they fall so as to land on their feet, often uninjured. ... Happy Cat Relaxed Cat Playful Cat Aggressive Cat Cats communicate a variety of messages using cat body language. ... Two cats fighting A play cat fight between two house cats (This page deals with fights between cats. ... A yawning cat Cat communication consists of a range of methods with which cats communicate with humans, other cats, and other animals. ... Two cats with a text book. ... A purr is a sound made by some species of felines and is a part of cat communication. ... Species See text. ... Rescued feral kittens Most feral kittens have little chance of surviving more than a few months and are vulnerable to starvation, predators, disease and even flea-induced anemia[1][2]. Here, kittens from two feral litters are fostered by a domestic mother. ... For other uses, see Black cat (disambiguation). ... Typical cat show benching cage in the US. Cats wait here until called to the ring. ... Animal hoarding is a human behaviour that involves the keeping of higher than typical numbers of animals as pets without having the ability to properly house or care for them, while at the same time denying this inability [1]. Along with other compulsive hoarding behaviours, it is linked in the... Cat meat is meat derived from cats. ... A cat registry is an organisation that registers cats for exhibition and breeding purposes. ... The Cat Fanciers Association, Inc. ... The Fédération Internationale Féline (or FIFe) is a federation of cat registries. ... The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) is the organization that registers pedigreed cats in the United Kingdom. ... The International Cat Association More commonly known as TICA is the worlds second-largest cat registry in North America. ... A cat breed is an infrasubspecific rank for the classification of domestic cats. ... The Abyssinian is a natural breed of domesticated cat believed to originate from one Egyptian female kitten called Zula that was taken from a port in Alexandria, Egypt, by a British soldier and brought to England. ... The American Curl is a breed of cat with unusual ears. ... The Balinese is a breed of oriental cat with long hair and Siamese-style markings, or points. ... The British Shorthair is a domesticated cat that is said to resemble a teddy bear. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The term Bombay cat is used to refer to two different breeds of cat. ... The Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cat from France. ... A Cornish Rex is a breed of domestic cat, with no hair except for down. ... The Devon Rex is a breed of cat that emerged in England during the 1960s. ... Country of origin Russia Breed standards (external links) TICA The Don Sphynx is a Russian breed of hairless cat. ... Egyptian Maus are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed. ... Breeders crossed the American Shorthair with the Persian in the United States around 1960. ... Front view of a Himalayan cat Side view of a Himalayan cat The Himalayan, also called colourpoint persian, is a breed of cat with extremely long, fluffy fur, and the blue eyes and the points of a Siamese. ... A Calico (called Mi-ke) Japanese Bobtail cat The Japanese Bobtail is a breed of cat with an unusual bobbed tail more closely resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of an ordinary feline. ... The Javanese is a recognized breed of cat. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Maine Coon is one of the largest breeds of domestic cat, known for its intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Common nickname Wegie Country of origin Norway Breed standards (external links) AACE, CFA, ACF, ACFA, CCA, TICA, FIFe The Norwegian Forest Cat is a breed of domestic cat native to Northern Europe, and adapted to a very cold climate. ... The Ocicat is a new and still-rare breed of cat which has spots resembling a wild cat and the temperament of a domestic animal, named for its resemblance to the ocelot. ... The Oriental Shorthair is a breed of cat. ... The Persian cat is one of the oldest breeds of cat. ... The Peterbald is a breed of Russian hairless cats. ... The Ragdoll is a breed of medium longhaired cat. ... The Russian Blue is a breed of cat. ... The Savannah is a hybrid domestic cat breed. ... The Scottish Fold is a breed of cat with a natural mutation to its ears. ... The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Oriental cat. ... The Siberian is a recognized breed of cat. ... The Singapura is a recognized breed of cat. ... See also Sphinx (disambiguation) See also Peterbald Sphynx The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat. ... Tonkinese are a medium-sized short-haired cat breed distinguished by points as with Siamese and Himalayans. ... The Turkish Angora (Turkish: Ankara Kedisi) is a breed of domestic cat. ... The Turkish Van (Turkish: , Armenian: ) is a rare, naturally occurring breed of cat from the Lake Van region of present-day Turkey. ...