Cat Breeds A–Z

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Abyssinian

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

3–5 kg 13–15 years

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American Shorthair

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

3.5–7 kg 15–20 years

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Bengal

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

3.5–7 kg 12–16 years

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Birman

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

3–6 kg 13–16 years

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Bombay

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

3.5–5 kg 12–18 years

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British Shorthair

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

3–7 kg 12–17 years

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Burmese

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

3.5–6 kg 15–18 years

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Chartreux

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

3–7.5 kg 12–17 years

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Cornish Rex

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

2.5–4.5 kg 11–15 years

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Devon Rex

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

2.5–4.5 kg 9–15 years

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Egyptian Mau

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

3–5.5 kg 12–15 years

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Korat

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

2.7–4.5 kg 15–19 years

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Maine Coon

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

4–9 kg 12–15 years

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Manx

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

3.5–5.5 kg 8–14 years

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Munchkin

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

2.5–4 kg 12–15 years

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Nebelung

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

3–7 kg 15–18 years

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Norwegian Forest Cat

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

4–9 kg 14–16 years

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Ocicat

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

3.5–7 kg 12–18 years

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Oriental Shorthair

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

2.5–5 kg 12–15 years

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Persian

Glamorous longhair. High grooming demands and brachycephalic health concerns.

3–5 kg 12–17 years

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Ragamuffin

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

4–9 kg 12–16 years

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Ragdoll

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

4.5–10 kg 12–17 years

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Russian Blue

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

3–5 kg 15–20 years

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Savannah

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

3.5–11 kg 12–20 years

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Scottish Fold

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

3–6 kg 11–15 years

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Selkirk Rex

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

4–7 kg 14–17 years

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Siamese

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

2.5–5 kg 12–15 years

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Siberian

Russian forest cat — sturdy, friendly, surprisingly hypoallergenic.

3.5–8 kg 12–18 years

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Singapura

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

2–3.5 kg 11–15 years

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Snowshoe

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

3.5–5.5 kg 14–19 years

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Sphynx

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

3.5–5 kg 8–14 years

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Tonkinese

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

2.5–5 kg 12–16 years

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Turkish Van

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

3–9 kg 12–17 years