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British Shorthair

British Shorthair

7 articles
Medium12-20 yearsCalm

The teddy bear of the cat world with a plush dense coat and round copper eyes. Calm, dignified, and quietly affectionate โ€” the ideal indoor companion.

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Russian Blue

Russian Blue

6 articles
Medium15-20 yearsGentle

An elegant silver-blue cat with vivid green eyes and a shimmering double coat. Gentle, reserved, and deeply loyal to their chosen person โ€” the quiet aristocrat of the cat world.

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Maine Coon

Maine Coon

6 articles
Large12-15 yearsGentle

The largest domestic cat breed โ€” a majestic, tufted-eared gentle giant with a shaggy coat and bushy tail. Friendly, outgoing, and surprisingly dog-like in personality.

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American Shorthair

American Shorthair

6 articles
Medium15-20 yearsFriendly

America's classic working cat โ€” a muscular, medium-to-large breed with a short, dense coat and friendly disposition. Hardy, adaptable, and an excellent mouser with a gentle family personality.

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Persian

Persian

6 articles
Medium12-17 yearsCalm

The quintessential lap cat โ€” a luxurious, long-coated breed with a distinctive flat face and sweet, gentle disposition. One of the oldest and most popular cat breeds in the world.

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Bengal

Bengal

6 articles
Medium12-16 yearsActive

A stunning hybrid breed with a wild leopard-like coat and an energetic, intelligent personality. The Bengal brings the beauty of the Asian leopard cat into the domestic home.

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Siamese

Siamese

6 articles
Medium15-20 yearsVocal

One of the most recognizable and vocal cat breeds, known for their striking blue eyes, color-point coat, and extremely social, talkative personality. Siamese cats form deep bonds with their people.

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Scottish Fold

Scottish Fold

6 articles
Medium11-15 yearsSweet

Famous for their unique folded ears and owl-like appearance, Scottish Folds are sweet-tempered, adaptable cats that bond deeply with their families. Their distinctive look is caused by a natural genetic mutation.

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Ragdoll

Ragdoll

6 articles
Large12-17 yearsGentle

The "puppy cat" โ€” large, gentle, and famously docile. Ragdolls go limp when picked up, hence their name. They are one of the largest domestic cat breeds and among the most affectionate.

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Sphynx

Sphynx

6 articles
Medium12-16 yearsExtroverted

The most recognizable hairless cat breed, known for their wrinkled skin, large ears, and extroverted personality. Despite their bald appearance, Sphynx cats are warm, affectionate, and incredibly social.

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Abyssinian

Abyssinian

6 articles
Medium12-15 yearsActive

One of the oldest cat breeds, with a wild, ticked coat reminiscent of ancient Egyptian cats. Abyssinians are energetic, intelligent, and endlessly curious โ€” the athletes of the cat world.

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Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair

6 articles
Medium8-15 yearsAffectionate

The Exotic Shorthair combines Persian ancestry and a rounded build with a dense, plush coat rather than the Persian's long hair. Often affectionate and quietly playful, this cat needs measured activity, regular grooming, and particular attention to flat-faced breathing and eye problems.

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Devon Rex

Devon Rex

6 articles
Small9-15 yearsAffectionate

The Devon Rex is a small, muscular English cat with oversized ears, fragile waves of fur and a lively interest in family activities. This affectionate climber needs gentle coat handling, comfortable warmth and daily companionship, and is not hypoallergenic.

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Siberian

Siberian

6 articles
Large10-18 yearsAffectionate

The Siberian is a substantial, athletic Russian cat with a seasonally changing triple coat and an affectionate, inquisitive nature. This capable climber needs sturdy furniture, patient grooming, and individual health care, and cannot be guaranteed safe for people with cat allergies.

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Norwegian Forest Cat

Norwegian Forest Cat

6 articles
LargeUp to 20 yearsCompanionable

The Norwegian Forest Cat is a large, slow-maturing companion with a seasonal double coat, a triangular head, and a fondness for elevated resting places. Thoughtful climbing routes, patient grooming, and documented health screening matter more than romantic stories about this Norwegian breed's distant past.

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Birman

Birman

6 articles
Medium9-13 yearsAffectionate

The Birman is a blue-eyed, pointed cat with distinctive white gloves and a silky, medium-long coat. Often affectionate and quietly sociable, this breed benefits from regular companionship, gentle grooming, and opportunities to play on its own terms.

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Burmese

Burmese

6 articles
Medium10-17 yearsAffectionate

The Burmese is a compact, muscular shorthaired cat with a satin-like coat and a strong interest in human company. American and European registry traditions differ in appearance and accepted colors, but individual temperament, health history, and thoughtful daily care matter more than a label.

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