Cat Breed Directory

Recognised breed

Abyssinian

A highly active ticked-coat breed known for climbing and investigative behaviour.

Highly activeClimberTicked coat

Important care: Daily enrichment

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Australian Mist

An Australian-developed spotted or marbled breed selected as an indoor companion.

Australian breedIndoor companionSpotted or marbled

Important care: Weight management

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Bengal

An athletic spotted breed with high activity and complex enrichment needs.

Highly activeAthleticInteractive

Important care: Daily physical and mental enrichment

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Recognised breed

Birman

A semi-longhaired colourpoint breed often described as gentle and companionable.

Companion profileColourpoint coatModerate activity

Important care: Regular coat care

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British Shorthair

A sturdy, dense-coated breed often described as calm and observant.

Calm profileDense coatSturdy build

Important care: Weight management

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Burmese

A shorthaired breed often described as affectionate, playful and highly social.

People-orientedPlayfulShort coat

Important care: Dental care

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Devon Rex

An active curly-coated breed often associated with close human interaction.

ActiveCurly coatPeople-oriented

Important care: Gentle skin and coat handling

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Cat type

Domestic Longhair

A diverse non-pedigree cat type united by a long coat, not a breed standard.

Individual personalityLong coatVariable ancestry

Important care: Mat prevention

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Cat type

Domestic Medium Hair

A non-pedigree cat type with a medium-length coat and highly individual traits.

Individual personalityMedium coatCommon family cat

Important care: Regular coat checks

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Cat type

Domestic Shorthair

A varied, adaptable cat type defined by a short coat rather than pedigree.

Individual personalityShort coatCommon in rescue

Important care: Weight and preventive healthcare

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Recognised breed

Exotic Shorthair

A Persian-related dense-coated breed with serious facial-conformation considerations.

Dense coatQuiet profilePersian related

Important care: Brachycephalic welfare

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Recognised breed

Maine Coon

A very large semi-longhaired breed known for an active, social companion profile.

Very largeSocial profileClimbing interest

Important care: Heart health and responsible screening

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Recognised breed

Oriental Shorthair

A slender, active breed related to the Siamese and available in many coat colours.

ActiveVocal profilePeople-oriented

Important care: Daily interaction

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Persian

A longhaired breed requiring intensive grooming and careful attention to facial conformation.

Long coatQuiet profileHigh maintenance

Important care: Brachycephalic welfare

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Ragdoll

A large semi-longhaired breed often described as gentle and people-oriented.

People-orientedLarge bodyBlue eyes

Important care: Heart health and responsible screening

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Russian Blue

A dense-coated blue-grey breed often described as observant and sensitive.

ObservantDense coatRoutine-oriented

Important care: Weight management

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Siamese

A slender colourpoint breed often known for vocal, interactive behaviour.

Vocal profileInteractiveActive

Important care: Company and enrichment

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Siberian

A substantial semi-longhaired breed with climbing ability and seasonal coat changes.

LargeAthleticDense seasonal coat

Important care: Coat and mat management

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Sphynx

A near-hairless breed with substantial skin, temperature and sun-care needs.

Very social profileWarm-seekingDistinctive skin

Important care: Skin and ear care

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Tonkinese

An interactive Burmese–Siamese-derived breed with moderate-to-high activity.

InteractivePlayfulVocal profile

Important care: Company and enrichment

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