Cat Breeds

This is a page for Cat Breeds and their characteristics.

We are hoping to expand on this with a full range of details for each breed, including images, and a more dynamic look and feel to it
(rather than what looks like a huge spreadsheet 😁)

Here is a link to see all 'Cat Breed' pages currently published:
https://kittenkaboodleuk.blogspot.com/search/label/Cat%20Breeds
Or you can just click on the links in the table below to read more about that breed. Other pages will come online over the coming days and weeks.

If you would like to have a photo of your cat included for a particular breed, please email a photo to us at: info@kittenkaboodle.uk

Also if you have any requests for info, comments or corrections, please do let us know either via email or in the Comments section below.
We'd love to hear from you!

Breed	Personality	Physical Traits
Abyssinian	Active, playful, and curious. Abyssinians are known for their lively and social nature, often engaging in interactive play and forming strong bonds with their owners.	Sleek, muscular body with a short, ticked coat. They have large, expressive eyes and ears.
Aegean	Friendly, social, and playful. Aegean cats are known for their love of water and human interaction.	Medium build, semi-long coat with a bicolor or tricolor pattern.
American Bobtail	Intelligent, affectionate, and playful. American Bobtails are known for their dog-like personalities.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short to long bobbed tail.
American Curl	Friendly, affectionate, and curious. American Curls are known for their playful and gentle nature.	Medium size, distinctively curled ears, silky coat.
American Ringtail	Friendly, social, and intelligent. American Ringtails are known for their unique tail carriage and affectionate nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, curled tail.
American Shorthair	Friendly, easygoing, and adaptable. They are known for their calm demeanor and get along well with children and other pets.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short, dense coat.
American Wirehair	Friendly, adaptable, and playful. American Wirehairs are known for their unique coat texture.	Medium to large size, muscular build, wiry coat.
Aphrodite Giant	Gentle, affectionate, and calm. Aphrodite Giants are known for their large size and friendly nature.	Large size, muscular build, semi-long coat.
Arabian Mau	Friendly, social, and active. Arabian Maus are known for their adaptability and playful nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short coat.
Asian	Friendly, affectionate, and intelligent. Asian cats are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Asian Semi-longhair	Friendly, affectionate, and intelligent. Asian Semi-longhairs are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, muscular build, semi-long coat.
Australian Mist	Friendly, affectionate, and intelligent. Australian Mists are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat with a misty appearance.
Balinese	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Balinese cats are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, slender build, long coat, and striking blue eyes.
Bambino	Friendly, affectionate, and playful. Bambinos are known for their social and active nature.	Small size, hairless or minimal fur, short legs.
Bengal	Active, intelligent, and playful. Bengals are known for their high energy and curiosity.	Medium to large size, muscular build, distinctive spotted or marbled coat.
Birman	Affectionate, gentle, and quiet. Birmans are known for their sweet nature and strong bonds with their families.	Medium-long coat, striking blue eyes, and white "gloves" on paws.
Bombay	Affectionate, social, and playful. Bombays are known for their friendly and curious nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short black coat.
Brazilian Shorthair	Friendly, active, and intelligent. Brazilian Shorthairs are known for their playful and adaptable nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
British Longhair	Calm, affectionate, and loyal. British Longhairs are known for their easygoing and placid nature.	Medium to large size, sturdy build, long dense coat.
British Shorthair	Calm, independent, and loyal. British Shorthairs are known for their placid nature and can be quite reserved.	Sturdy build, round face, and dense coat.
Burmese	Sociable, playful, and people-oriented. Burmese cats are very affectionate and thrive on human interaction.	Muscular body, short coat, and expressive eyes.
Burmilla	Friendly, affectionate, and playful. Burmillas are known for their social and curious nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
California Spangled	Adventurous, energetic, and affectionate. They are known for their love of climbing and exploring, as well as forming strong bonds with their owners.	Muscular build, spotted coat resembling a wild cat.
Chantilly-Tiffany	Affectionate, gentle, and vocal. Chantilly-Tiffany cats are known for their loving and calm nature.	Medium size, muscular build, semi-long coat.
Chartreux	Quiet, affectionate, and intelligent. Chartreux cats are known for their calm and gentle nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short blue-grey coat.
Chausie	Active, intelligent, and adventurous. Chausies are highly energetic and thrive in environments where they can explore and play.	Large size, muscular body, and short coat.
Chinchilla Persian	Gentle, affectionate, and quiet. Chinchilla Persians are known for their sweet and calm demeanor.	Long, luxurious coat, and green or blue-green eyes.
Colorpoint Shorthair	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Colorpoint Shorthairs are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, slender build, short coat.
Cornish Rex	Energetic, affectionate, and playful. Cornish Rex cats are known for their lively and engaging personalities.	Slender build, curly coat, and large ears.
Cymric, Manx Longhair or Long-haired Manx	Friendly, playful, and intelligent. Cymrics are known for their affectionate nature and enjoy interactive play.	Medium to large size, tailless or short-tailed, and long coat.
Cyprus	Friendly, social, and playful. Cyprus cats are known for their adaptability and loving nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short to medium coat.
Devon Rex	Mischievous, playful, and affectionate. Devon Rex cats are known for their playful and energetic nature.	Slender build, wavy coat, and large ears.
Domestic Shorthair	Diverse, varies widely. Domestic Shorthairs are known for their varied temperaments and can adapt well to different environments.	Varied, often medium build with a short coat.
Donskoy	Affectionate, social, and intelligent. Donskoy cats are known for their loving nature and curiosity.	Hairless or minimal fur, muscular build.
Donskoy, or Don Sphynx	Affectionate, social, and intelligent. Donskoy cats are known for their friendly and active nature.	Medium size, muscular build, hairless or minimal fur.
Dragon Li, or Chinese Li Hua	Loyal, intelligent, and independent. Dragon Li cats are known for their alert and active nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Dwelf	Friendly, affectionate, and playful. Dwelfs are known for their social and unique appearance.	Small size, hairless, short legs, curled ears.
Egyptian Mau	Loyal, playful, and active. Egyptian Maus are known for their strong bonds with their families and playful nature.	Medium build, naturally spotted coat, and green eyes.
European Shorthair	Independent, playful, and adaptable. European Shorthairs are versatile and can adapt to various living conditions.	Medium build, short, dense coat.
Exotic Shorthair	Gentle, affectionate, and playful. Exotic Shorthairs are known for their sweet and loyal nature, often seeking out human companionship.	Similar to Persians but with a short coat.
Foldex	Affectionate, social, and playful. Foldex cats are known for their friendly and curious nature.	Medium size, round face, folded ears, short to medium coat.
German Rex	Friendly, playful, and affectionate. German Rex cats are known for their lively and social nature, often engaging in interactive play.	Medium build, curly coat.
Havana Brown	Social, affectionate, and intelligent. Havana Browns are known for their loving and curious nature, often following their owners around the house.	Sleek, muscular body, rich brown coat.
Highland Fold	Affectionate, playful, and friendly. Highland Folds are known for their sweet disposition and love for human companionship.	Folded ears, medium to long coat.
Highlander	Playful, social, and affectionate. Highlanders are known for their energetic and friendly nature.	Large size, muscular build, curled ears, short to long coat.
Himalayan	Gentle, quiet, and affectionate. Himalayans are known for their calm demeanor and strong bonds with their families.	Long coat, blue eyes, color-point pattern.
Himalayan, or Colorpoint Persian	Gentle, quiet, and affectionate. Himalayans are known for their calm and friendly nature.	Medium to large size, sturdy build, long coat, color-point pattern, blue eyes.
Japanese Bobtail	Energetic, playful, and affectionate. Japanese Bobtails are known for their lively and social nature, often forming strong bonds with their families.	Bobbed tail, medium build, and short or long coat.
Javanese, or Colorpoint Longhair	Affectionate, playful, and vocal. Javanese cats are known for their intelligence and love for human interaction.	Sleek build, medium-long coat.
Kanaani	Active, intelligent, and playful. Kanaani cats are known for their energetic and curious nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Khao Manee	Intelligent, affectionate, and playful. Khao Manee cats are known for their unique eyes and strong bonds with their families.	White coat, often with odd-colored eyes.
Kinkalow	Playful, affectionate, and social. Kinkalows are known for their friendly and curious nature.	Small size, short legs, curled ears, short to medium coat.
Korat	Affectionate, intelligent, and quiet. Korats are known for their loyal and gentle nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short blue-grey coat, green eyes.
Korean Bobtail	Playful, affectionate, and intelligent. Korean Bobtails are known for their social and active nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short bobbed tail, short to medium coat.
Korn Ja (Konja)	Affectionate, playful, and intelligent. Korn Ja cats are known for their social and active nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Kurilian Bobtail (Kuril Islands Bobtail)	Affectionate, intelligent, and playful. Kurilian Bobtails are known for their social and active nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short bobbed tail, short to long coat.
Lambkin	Affectionate, playful, and social. Lambkins are known for their friendly and gentle nature.	Small size, short legs, curly coat.
LaPerm	Friendly, affectionate, and playful. LaPerms are known for their social and curious nature.	Medium size, muscular build, curly coat.
Liebling (obsolete)	Affectionate, intelligent, and social. Liebling cats were known for their friendly and loyal nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short to medium coat.
Lykoi	Playful, affectionate, and curious. Lykoi cats are known for their unique appearance and active nature.	Medium size, partially hairless, roan coat pattern.
Maine Coon	Friendly, gentle, and playful. Maine Coons are known for their affectionate and social nature.	Large size, long, bushy tail, and tufted ears.
Manx	Playful, friendly, and intelligent. Manx cats are known for their friendly and social nature.	Tailless or short-tailed, sturdy build.
Mekong Bobtail	Social, playful, and intelligent. Mekong Bobtails are affectionate and form strong bonds with their families.	Short bobbed tail, sleek build.
Minskin	Friendly, social, and playful. Minskins are known for their affectionate and active nature.	Small size, short legs, hairless or minimal fur.
Minuet	Friendly, social, and playful. Minuets are known for their affectionate and curious nature.	Small size, short legs, short to long coat.
Munchkin	Playful, affectionate, and social. Munchkins are known for their short legs and lively nature.	Small to medium size, short legs, short to long coat.
Nebelung	Gentle, reserved, and affectionate. Nebelungs are known for their loyal and calm nature.	Medium size, slender build, long blue-grey coat.
Neva Masquerade (colorpoint Siberian)	Friendly, affectionate, and playful. Neva Masquerades are known for their social and gentle nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, long coat, color-point pattern.
Norwegian Forest Cat	Independent, friendly, and playful. Norwegian Forest Cats are known for their adventurous nature and love of climbing.	Large build, long, dense coat.
Ocicat	Active, social, and affectionate. Ocicats are known for their dog-like demeanor and love of play.	Spotted coat, muscular build.
Ojos Azules (extinct)	Affectionate, social, and intelligent. Ojos Azules cats were known for their friendly and curious nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat, distinctive blue eyes.
Oriental Bicolor	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Oriental Bicolors are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, slender build, short coat.
Oriental Longhair	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Oriental Longhairs are known for their active and social nature.	Sleek build, long coat, many color variations.
Oriental Shorthair	Vocal, social, and active. Oriental Shorthairs are known for their energetic and affectionate nature.	Sleek build, short coat, many color variations.
Persian (modern)	Gentle, quiet, and affectionate. Modern Persians are known for their calm and friendly nature.	Medium to large size, sturdy build, long coat, flat face.
Persian (traditional)	Quiet, gentle, and affectionate. Persians are known for their calm demeanor and strong bonds with their families.	Long, luxurious coat, flat face.
Peterbald	Affectionate, active, and intelligent. Peterbalds are known for their playful and social nature.	Hairless or minimal fur, slender build.
Pixie-bob	Social, playful, and intelligent. Pixie-bobs are known for their dog-like personalities and strong bonds with their families.	Bobbed tail, muscular build.
Raas	Independent, intelligent, and playful. Raas cats are known for their active and curious nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, short coat.
Ragamuffin	Sweet, gentle, and affectionate. Ragamuffins are known for their calm demeanor and strong bonds with their families.	Large size, plush coat.
Ragdoll	Relaxed, gentle, and affectionate. Ragdolls are known for their calm demeanor and strong bonds with their families.	Large size, blue eyes, semi-long coat.
Russian Blue	Reserved, gentle, and loyal. Russian Blues are known for their calm demeanor and strong bonds with their families.	Sleek build, short blue-grey coat.
Russian White, Black, Tabby	Affectionate, intelligent, and reserved. Russian Whites, Blacks, and Tabbies are known for their loyal and gentle nature.	Medium size, slender build, short coat.
Sam Sawet	Playful, affectionate, and intelligent. Sam Sawet cats are known for their friendly and active nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Savannah	Active, intelligent, and playful. Savannahs are known for their high energy and curious nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, distinctive spotted coat.
Scottish Fold	Affectionate, gentle, and playful. Scottish Folds are known for their sweet disposition and unique folded ears.	Folded ears, round face.
Selkirk Rex	Calm, affectionate, and playful. Selkirk Rex cats are known for their gentle and easygoing nature.	Curly coat, sturdy build.
Serengeti	Active, intelligent, and playful. Serengetis are known for their friendly and energetic nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, spotted coat.
Siamese	Vocal, social, and affectionate. Siamese cats are known for their talkative and social nature.	Sleek build, short coat, striking blue eyes.
Siberian	Affectionate, intelligent, and playful. Siberians are known for their friendly and social nature.	Large build, thick coat.
Siberian Forest Cat	Affectionate, intelligent, and playful. Siberian Forest Cats are known for their friendly and adaptable nature.	Large size, muscular build, long dense coat.
Singapura	Playful, social, and curious. Singapura cats are known for their affectionate and lively nature.	Small build, short coat.
Snowshoe	Affectionate, social, and playful. Snowshoes are known for their gentle and friendly nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat, white paws.
Sokoke	Active, intelligent, and playful. Sokokes are known for their energetic and social nature.	Medium size, slender build, short coat.
Somali	Active, playful, and intelligent. Somali cats are known for their energetic and playful demeanor.	Medium build, long, bushy tail.
Sphynx	Social, active, and affectionate. Sphynx cats are known for their friendly and engaging personalities.	Hairless, muscular build.
Suphalak	Affectionate, intelligent, and playful. Suphalaks are known for their social and curious nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Thai	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Thai cats are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat, blue eyes.
Thai Lilac, Thai Blue Point, Thai Lilac Point	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Thai Lilacs, Blue Points, and Lilac Points are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, muscular build, short coat.
Tonkinese	Social, playful, and affectionate. Tonkinese cats are known for their friendly and outgoing nature.	Medium build, short coat.
Toybob	Playful, affectionate, and social. Toybobs are known for their friendly and active nature.	Small size, compact build, short bobbed tail, short to long coat.
Toyger	Friendly, playful, and intelligent. Toygers are known for their outgoing and social nature.	Striped coat resembling a tiger, muscular build.
Turkish Angora	Intelligent, active, and affectionate. Turkish Angoras are known for their playful and social nature.	Sleek build, long coat.
Turkish Van	Active, intelligent, and playful. Turkish Vans are known for their love of water and social nature.	Large size, muscular build, semi-long coat, color on head and tail.
Turkish Van	Energetic, playful, and intelligent. Turkish Vans are known for their love of water and strong bonds with their families.	Semi-long coat, often with color on head and tail.
Turkish Vankedisi	Friendly, social, and playful. Turkish Vankedisis are known for their gentle and affectionate nature.	Large size, muscular build, semi-long coat, solid white.
Ukrainian Levkoy	Friendly, social, and intelligent. Ukrainian Levkoys are known for their unique appearance and playful nature.	Medium size, muscular build, hairless or minimal fur, folded ears.
Wichien Maat	Affectionate, intelligent, and vocal. Wichien Maats are known for their social and playful nature.	Medium size, slender build, short coat, blue eyes.
York Chocolate	Friendly, affectionate, and playful. York Chocolates are known for their gentle and social nature.	Medium to large size, muscular build, long coat.