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Shorthair cat · spotted or marbled
Bengal
Bengals are active, curious cats with muscular bodies. They need safe places to climb and several short daily games with a toy attached to a wand or hidden food.
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Shorthair cat · Great Britain
British Shorthair
British Shorthairs have a round face, a dense coat and a generally quiet temperament. They enjoy company but often prefer sitting beside their owners to curling up on a lap.
Semi-longhair cat · United States
Maine Coon
The Maine Coon pairs a long, powerful frame with a full coat and bushy tail. Many stay playful and like to keep their people in sight around the home.
Semi-longhair cat · Norway
Norwegian Forest Cat
The Norwegian Forest Cat is long-legged, powerful and an enthusiastic climber. Comb its dense double coat weekly, more often during the spring shed.
Semi-longhair cat · United States
Ragdoll
A long, substantial frame, a silky coat and blue eyes: Ragdolls are often relaxed, yet many still enjoy a good game as adults.
Short-haired cat · Thailand
Siamese
Slender, athletic and often very talkative, Siamese cats seek out their people and like to be part of family life.
Nearly hairless cat · Canada
Sphynx
Sphynx cats often seek out their people and love to be active. Their nearly bare skin needs protection from strong sun and cold, with gentle care when needed.
Longhair cat · Persian group
Persian
Persians tend to prefer a calm home. Their long coat needs daily combing. Cats with very short muzzles need particular attention to breathing, eyes and teeth.
Semi-longhair cat · Russia
Siberian
The Siberian is a strong cat that enjoys climbing and often stays playful as an adult. Its dense coat needs regular combing, especially when the winter undercoat sheds.
Siamese group · Great Britain
Oriental Shorthair
Long, lean and talkative, the Oriental Shorthair is an athletic cat that enjoys playing with people and making itself heard.
Spotted shorthair · United States
Ocicat
The Ocicat looks wild with its clear spots, but is a purpose-bred domestic cat. Strong and sociable, it is usually ready for a game.
Semi-longhair · Eastern Anatolia
Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is a strong, agile cat from eastern Anatolia. Its usually pale body carries colour chiefly on head and tail; some individuals enjoy water games.
Shorthair cat · Great Britain
Abyssinian
An agile, curious cat that enjoys climbing and joining in household life. Light and dark bands on individual hairs give its short coat a finely shaded appearance.
Shorthair cat · Southeast Asian roots
Burmese
Compact, silky-coated and strongly people-oriented, the Burmese often seeks close contact and joins in family life.
Semi-longhair cat · Abyssinian group
Somali
The Somali is closely related to the Abyssinian but has a semi-long coat and a bushy tail. Light and dark bands on individual hairs give the coat its finely shaded appearance.
Shorthair · France
Chartreux
The Chartreux pairs a dense blue-grey coat and copper eyes with a calm, observant manner. During play, it often reacts quickly to a moving toy.
Shorthair cat · Russia
Russian Blue
A silver-sheened blue-grey coat and green eyes distinguish the Russian Blue. It enjoys play, but often watches something new from a safe distance first.
Spotted shorthair · Egypt
Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is a fast, spotted cat that enjoys playing with familiar people and often watches a new situation carefully before joining in.
Semi-longhair · France
Birman
The Birman combines blue eyes, pale silky fur and white paws with a gentle, people-oriented nature. Many seek company and enjoy short play sessions.
Shorthair · Siamese-Burmese line
Tonkinese
The Tonkinese is a medium-sized, muscular cat developed from Siamese and Burmese lines. It is often vocal, seeks human company and enjoys daily shared activity.
Shorthair · Thailand
Korat
The Korat, with its silver-sheened blue-grey coat, comes from Thailand. Compact and muscular, it seeks familiar company and often plays with impressive persistence.
Shorthair · Singapore
Singapura
The Singapura is small, fond of climbing and often seeks out people. Individual hairs in its sand-coloured coat have darker bands.
Shorthair · Isle of Man
Manx
The Manx is a sturdy, round-bodied cat from the Isle of Man. Its tail may be absent, short or full length. Tail shape can be linked to changes in the spine and nerves.
Curly-coated cat · Great Britain
Devon Rex
Large ears, a soft wavy coat and a lively personality: a Devon Rex usually wants to be involved when something happens at home.
Curly-coated cat · Great Britain
Cornish Rex
A slender, highly active cat with close waves in its coat. The Cornish Rex seeks games, warmth and often a place close to its people.
Curly-coated cat · United States
LaPerm
The LaPerm has light, irregular curls and often stays playful into adulthood. It enjoys being near people and is just as keen to explore climbing places and new toys.
Shorthair cat · United States
American Shorthair
Sturdy, even-tempered and playful, the American Shorthair enjoys shared games while keeping a measure of independence.
Shorthair · United States
Bombay
The Bombay has glossy black fur and copper eyes. Muscular and sociable, it enjoys playing with its people.
Shorthair · Persian group
Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair has a Persian-like sturdy body and a short plush coat. Many seek company and enjoy short play sessions.
Short- and longhair · Japan
Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail has a short tail with a shape all its own. It is agile, vocal and enjoys playing with its people.
Semilonghaired cat · USA
Balinese
A Balinese often joins the conversation, follows people around the home and is quick to take an interest in a game. Beneath the silky coat is an energetic cat who needs plenty of shared time and satisfying places to climb.
Semilonghaired cat · Great Britain
British Longhair
The British Longhair combines a sturdy build with a dense, longer coat. Many enjoy quiet company and like being close to their people. Daily grooming, engaging games and attention to body weight are part of caring for this breed.
Shorthaired cat · Europe
European Shorthair
The European Shorthair is a recognised breed that preserves the natural type of European domestic cats. Its short coat and balanced build look familiar. A satisfying life includes engaging games, safe resting places and people who pay attention to the cat’s individual habits.
Rex cat · USA
Selkirk Rex
The Selkirk Rex stands out for its dense, curly coat, which comes in short and longer forms. Many are relaxed, affectionate cats who also enjoy playing. Grooming needs depend particularly on how long and dense the coat is.
Shorthaired cat · Thailand
Thai
The Thai is a talkative, people oriented cat with blue eyes and darker markings on the face, ears, legs and tail. She likes to join family life and needs people who enjoy her appetite for company, play and shared activities.
Semilonghaired cat · Turkey
Turkish Angora
The Turkish Angora combines silky fur with a remarkable appetite for movement. She enjoys climbing, takes an interest in what is happening at home and often seeks human company. White is her best known colour, but the breed includes many other colours too.
Shorthair and semilonghair · USA
American Curl
The American Curl is recognisable by ears that curve backwards. In everyday life, her curiosity and enjoyment of company often make the stronger impression. She comes with a short or longer silky coat and needs gentle handling around her ears.
Shorthair and semilonghair · Great Britain
Burmilla
Pale hair roots and darker tips give the Burmilla her characteristic shimmer. Many Burmillas seek human company, readily join a game and enjoy a quiet break afterwards. Preparing for one should include companionship and activities, together with documented health screening in the breeding line.
Semilonghaired cat · Russia
Neva Masquerade
Blue eyes, a paler body and darker markings give the Neva Masquerade her distinctive expression. This sister breed of the Siberian combines a substantial body with curiosity and an enjoyment of company. Her dense coat needs dependable grooming, especially when she sheds her winter undercoat.
Semilonghaired cat · Oriental breed family
Oriental Longhair
The Oriental Longhair is a slender, lively cat with large ears and a silky, plumed tail. She often seeks company and readily uses her voice to express what she wants. If you enjoy conversations, shared games and a curious companion at home, this is a breed worth getting to know.
Shorthaired cat · United States
Snowshoe
White paws beneath darker legs gave the Snowshoe her name. This blue eyed, shorthaired cat originated in the United States from Siamese and American Shorthair cats. Many Snowshoes enjoy company and shared games. The short coat is manageable to groom, while companionship and activities need time every day.
Shorthaired cat · Kenya
Sokoke
The Sokoke stands out through her dark marbled markings and long, slender body. This rare domestic cat breed comes from Kenya and takes its name from the Arabuko-Sokoke forest area. Many Sokokes enjoy movement and climbing and form close bonds with familiar people.
Semi-longhaired cat · Manx family
Cymric
The Cymric is the semi-longhaired sister of the Manx. Beneath her soft, dense coat is a strong cat with a rounded head and longer hind legs. Many Cymrics form close bonds with their people and enjoy playing together. Choosing this breed also means carefully considering the possible health effects of inherited tail shortening.
Hairless cat breed · Russia
Donskoy
The Donskoy, also called the Don Sphynx, is a Russian cat breed with little or no coat. She can be lively and very sociable. Her exposed skin makes warmth, protection from sunshine and regular care important parts of everyday life. Anyone considering the breed should also understand the health burdens associated with hairlessness.
Wavy coated shorthair · Germany
German Rex
The German Rex is a medium sized cat with a short, velvety, wavy coat. Her breed history leads to Berlin, where a curly coated cat became the foundation of the breeding programme. Many German Rex cats are lively and playful and seek closeness with familiar people. The fine coat should be groomed gently.
Shorthair and semi-longhair · Kuril region
Kurilian Bobtail
The Kurilian Bobtail is a strong cat with a short tail often resembling a pompom. The breed comes from the Kuril region and has shorthaired and semi-longhaired forms. Many cats are curious and playful and enjoy being close to their people. Safe climbing places, shared games and care suited to the coat length matter in everyday life.
Variable coat coverage · Russia
Peterbald
The Peterbald is a slender, long legged cat from Russia. Depending on coat type, she may be almost hairless, covered in a velvety fuzz or have a coarser short coat. Many Peterbalds seek plenty of contact and enjoy playing. Sparse hair brings additional responsibilities for skin care, warmth and protection from sunlight.
Sparse roan coat · United States
Lykoi
The Lykoi has a distinctive sparse coat of mixed light and dark hairs and a lightly haired facial mask. This young breed developed from domestic cats with a naturally occurring inherited trait. Many Lykoi are attentive, enthusiastic players. Their unusual coat requires skin protection and careful attention to new skin changes.
Wiry coated cat · United States
American Wirehair
The American Wirehair is a muscular cat with an unusually springy coat. Individual hairs are crimped, bent or hooked at the tips. The breed developed in the United States and is closely related to the American Shorthair. Many enjoy watching family life and can also become enthusiastic partners in a game.
Shorthair cats
Havana Brown
Chocolate-brown fur, green eyes and a distinctive muzzle mark out the Havana Brown. Many of these curious cats enjoy close contact with people. Shared games, small learning activities and a familiar resting place near you deserve a place in the plans for her home.
Semi-longhair cats
Nebelung
The Nebelung has a silky blue-grey coat with a silver sheen and often forms close bonds with familiar people. New situations may first be watched from a distance. A suitable home offers a calm welcome, opportunities to play and regular help with coat care.
Shorthair cats
Toyger
Bold stripes, a long muscular body and a dense short coat make the Toyger distinctive. Behind that appearance is a curious domestic breed that enjoys play and human company. Alongside daily activities, the health records behind her breeding deserve careful attention.
Shorthair cats
Khao Manee
The Khao Manee comes from Thailand and is known for a white coat and bright eyes. Breed associations describe a curious, playful cat who enjoys human company. She needs shared activities and an interesting home. Assessment of her hearing also belongs in her health care.
Shorthair and longhair
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold’s ears fold forwards because of an inherited change in cartilage development. The same change can cause painful damage to bones and joints. This portrait explains the breed and the care needs that owners of an existing cat should understand.
Shorthair and semi-longhair
Munchkin
An inherited change in bone growth gives the Munchkin markedly shortened legs. These cats may be curious and playful, but their care should reflect their actual mobility. This portrait explains the trait and supports the care of cats who already live with people.
Shorthair with wild-cat ancestry
Savannah
Long legs, large ears and a usually spotted coat make the Savannah distinctive. Her origins lie in crosses between domestic cats and servals. This portrait explains that history, the welfare questions it raises and the care of an existing Savannah.
Shorthair with wild-cat ancestry
Chausie
The Chausie is a tall, active cat descended from crosses between domestic cats and the jungle cat. Her short coat may be solid or finely banded. This guide explains how she differs from the Savannah and what an existing Chausie may need.
Shorthair and longhair
Highlander
The Highlander is a muscular domestic breed with a short tail and ear tips that curl backwards. Short-haired and long-haired cats occur in the same breed group. This portrait explains those features, coat care and the needs of an existing Highlander.
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Plan short play sessions and simple food searches each day. Add reachable scratching places, secure raised spots and quiet retreats so your cat has choices between sessions.