Ethiopian association; developed in Britain
Abyssinian
Ticked coat
Short
THE CAT INDEX
Cat breeds
Explore individual profiles, compare characteristics and make room for each cat’s unique personality.
United States
American Bobtail
Naturally shortened tail
Medium
United States
American Curl
Backward-curving ears
Medium
United States
American Shorthair
Sturdy build and dense coat
Short
United States
American Wirehair
Crimped, wiry coat
Short
United States
Balinese
Point coloration and silky coat
Long
United States
Bengal
Rosetted or marbled coat
Short
France
Birman
Blue eyes and white gloves
Long
United States
Bombay
Glossy black coat
Short
United Kingdom
British Shorthair
Round features and plush coat
Short
Myanmar; developed in Britain and United States
Burmese
Compact build and close coat
Short
United Kingdom
Burmilla
Shaded silver coat
Short
France
Chartreux
Blue-grey coat and copper-toned eyes
Short
United States; United Kingdom
Colorpoint Shorthair
Siamese-type points in additional colors
Short
United Kingdom
Cornish Rex
Soft, close, wavy coat
Short
United Kingdom
Devon Rex
Large ears and rippling coat
Short
Egyptian association; developed internationally
Egyptian Mau
Naturally spotted coat
Short
United Kingdom
European Burmese
Burmese type with European breed standards
Short
United States
Exotic Shorthair
Persian-type head with short plush coat
Short
United Kingdom
Havana Brown
Solid warm brown coat
Short
Japan
Japanese Bobtail
Short, individually shaped tail
Medium
Thailand
Khao Manee
White coat and variable eye colors
Short
Thailand
Korat
Silver-blue coat and heart-shaped face
Short
United States
LaPerm
Curly or wavy coat
Medium