Cat Breeds A–Z

Abyssinian

One of the oldest known cat breeds. Athletic, curious, "the clown of the cat world".

3–5 kg 13–15 years

American Shorthair

America's working cat. Sturdy, healthy, easy-going, brilliant with families.

3.5–7 kg 15–20 years

Bengal

Wild-looking, athletic, demanding. Bred from Asian Leopard Cat × domestic — needs an active home.

3.5–7 kg 12–16 years

Birman

Sacred Cat of Burma. Calm, devoted, with white "gloved" paws and blue eyes.

3–6 kg 13–16 years

Bombay

Mini "panther" — jet-black coat, copper eyes and a Burmese-like devoted nature.

3.5–5 kg 12–18 years

British Shorthair

Calm, dignified, plush-coated. The classic "British Blue" cat.

3–7 kg 12–17 years

Burmese

Sweet-natured, dog-like cat. Affectionate and people-oriented.

3.5–6 kg 15–18 years

Chartreux

France's national cat. Quiet, plush blue-grey "smiling" cat. Often confused with British Shorthair.

3–7.5 kg 12–17 years

Cornish Rex

Slender, ultra-curly cat. Athletic, sociable and warm to the touch.

2.5–4.5 kg 11–15 years

Devon Rex

Pixie-faced curly-coated cat. Elf-like, playful, often well-tolerated by allergy sufferers.

2.5–4.5 kg 9–15 years

Egyptian Mau

Spotted natural breed from Egypt. Fastest domestic cat, deeply bonded with their family.

3–5.5 kg 12–15 years

Korat

Ancient Thai "good luck" cat. Silver-blue coat, peridot-green eyes.

2.7–4.5 kg 15–19 years

Maine Coon

Gentle giant of the cat world. Dog-like temperament, magnificent coat, big personality.

4–9 kg 12–15 years

Manx

Tailless cat from the Isle of Man. Sturdy, dog-like, affectionate.

3.5–5.5 kg 8–14 years

Munchkin

Short-legged cat — controversial breed due to dwarfism gene. Playful and affectionate.

2.5–4 kg 12–15 years

Nebelung

Long-haired Russian Blue. Quiet, elegant, often allergy-friendly.

3–7 kg 15–18 years

Norwegian Forest Cat

Sturdy Scandinavian longhair. Mythological "skogkatt" of Norse legend.

4–9 kg 14–16 years

Ocicat

Spotted cat that looks wild but is fully domestic — created from Siamese, Abyssinian and American…

3.5–7 kg 12–18 years

Oriental Shorthair

Siamese in 300+ colours and patterns. Talkative, slim, intensely social.

2.5–5 kg 12–15 years

Persian

Glamorous longhair. High grooming demands and brachycephalic health concerns.

3–5 kg 12–17 years

Ragamuffin

Cousin of the Ragdoll. Calm, plush, available in any colour or pattern.

4–9 kg 12–16 years

Ragdoll

Famous for going limp when held. Affectionate, dog-like, brilliant with children.

4.5–10 kg 12–17 years

Russian Blue

Quiet, elegant, often well-tolerated by allergy sufferers. Long-lived and undemanding.

3–5 kg 15–20 years

Savannah

Hybrid of Serval and domestic cat. Striking, athletic, demanding — restricted in some places.

3.5–11 kg 12–20 years

Scottish Fold

Owl-faced cat with folded ears. Sweet temperament — but the gene that folds ears causes painful…

3–6 kg 11–15 years

Selkirk Rex

Curly-coated "sheep cat" with a calm, family-friendly temperament.

4–7 kg 14–17 years

Siamese

Talkative, intelligent, intensely bonded. The vocal aristocrat of the cat world.

2.5–5 kg 12–15 years

Siberian

Russian forest cat — sturdy, friendly, surprisingly hypoallergenic.

3.5–8 kg 12–18 years

Singapura

World's smallest cat breed. Sepia-toned, big-eared, deeply affectionate.

2–3.5 kg 11–15 years

Snowshoe

Pointed cat with white "snowshoe" feet. Affectionate Siamese cousin.

3.5–5.5 kg 14–19 years

Sphynx

Hairless, warm, intensely social. Not low-maintenance despite the lack of fur.

3.5–5 kg 8–14 years

Tonkinese

Burmese × Siamese cross. The talkative, playful "Tonk" combines the best of both.

2.5–5 kg 12–16 years

Turkish Van

Ancient Turkish breed famous for loving water. Athletic, affectionate, distinctive markings.

3–9 kg 12–17 years