Different Kinds of Cats

2. Abyssinian Cat
The Abyssinian Cat is an affectionate
intelligent cat, very people orientated,
extremely active and a cat that thrives on
interaction and play. They are not
constant lap cats, rather, they need to
know what you are doing; like to help you
make a telephone call; read your
newspaper or make your bed, in fact they
insist on being included in all family
activities as a right.

3. Australian Mist Cats have a great
temperament. The kittens are lively but not
boisterous. They are an extremely affectionate
breed and very people orientated. They prefer to
spend their time with their owners and are
always involved in family activities. The even
temperament makes them excellent pets for
anyone even very young children.
Australian
Mist Cats

4. Balinese Cats: They are extremely
affectionate and love to be in contact with
their people. A Balinese is a cat that will be
noticed. They will be there with you in times
of need, consoling you with their company,
and they will be there in your times of joy,
ready to play and join in the fun. Life with a
Balinese is an adventure, always on the move
and never dull.
Balinese Cats

5. Bengal
Cats
The Bengal Cat's activity level is very high and
they love to play, run and leap. They are great
climbers and jumpers. They could at times be
described as mischievous. Bengals are not a
cat to be ignored. They sometimes demand a
lot of attention but they will always keep you
entertained with their antics.

6. Birman Cats
Birman Cats are affectionate, intelligent,
playful cats, and are the happiest in family or
multi-pet households. Males, in particular,
are often very talkative. They are a placid cat
and very loyal to their owners. Birmans are
gentle and playful.

7. Bombay cats
Bombay Cats They are an outgoing cat,
friendly and playful. They are easily leash
trained and like to retrieve. They are a very
sociable cat and make a great addition to the
family as they get on well with children and
dogs. They are very agile and athletic and
their antics will keep you constantly amused.

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British Shorthair Cats are placid, non demanding,
tolerant, docile and respectful. They are not vocal
cats and in fact are very quiet and can cope with
being alone without fretting. They are not inclined
to wander. They love children and get along
extremely well with dogs.
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9. The Burmese Cat is a very friendly
inquisitive cat with an outgoing, loving
nature. The Burmese is an upfront cat,
not left out of where it is all happening.
It's a participator - alert, curious,
intelligent, interfering and gregarious:
you cannot ignore it! Burmese are one
of the most popular breeds. It has been
said that the Burmese are more like
dogs than cats in their behavior.
Burmese Cat

10. The Burmilla Cat is an outgoing, friendly
and sociable cat Burmillas are great with
children. Combined with their low
maintenance and wonderful disposition
they make an ideal family pet.
Burmilla
Cat

11. Burmilla Long Hair The longhair Burmilla
is bright and fun loving, but more laid
back than its shorthair relative in most
cases. It is an ideal cat for single people
or families, being quite happy to wait until
you come home for attention. They are
not a demanding cat, but still love to
spend as much time with you as
possible. Many of them are very good
“fetch-it” cats too!

12. Cheetoh Cat attributes include a super
affectionate nature and real love for their
human companions, great deal of
intelligence with the ability to learn
quickly and a keen instinct to hunt. The
Cheetoh Cat is also extremely intelligent,
very curious and quite dog-like in their
ways. Cheetoh's are a sweet natured lap
cat that look wild but have a dependable
docile nature and can be trusted around
anyone, especially children.

13. Chinchilla Cat Chinchillas are generally very placid, quiet cats, happy to lie
around the home being decorative. They are affectionate, enjoy attention
and can become quite attached to their owners.
Chinchilla
Cat

14. Cornish Rex Cat Once seen, never
forgotten. The Cornish Rex cat is
delightful, distinctively different,
constantly charming and
captivating. Rexes need people, and
given a choice will spend most of their
time with humans. They like people and
they also like to participate in their
activities. Using its paws like hands, a
Cornish Rex can pick up small objects,
and some have even learned to turn
door knobs and open doors.
Cornish Rex
Cat

15. Devon Rex Cats: The
character of the Devon
Rex is remarkable! Devon
Rex are alert and active,
and shows a lively interest
in their surroundings.
They love to be with their
humans, and enjoy playing
fetch or other games.
They are also extremely
agile cats with an
inquisitive nature and will
explore every corner of
their homes.

16. Egyptian Mau
Egyptian Mau The average Mau is quite clingy
to his owners; some will take to only one
member of the family, while others will take
over the entire household. Whichever way it
goes, once the Mau has bonded, he is your
lover for life and will actively participate in
anything that you are doing (whether you
want him there or not)

17. Exotic Shorthairs
Exotic Shorthairs The personality of the Exotic cat is like that of the Persian,
outgoing, placid, easy to handle and beautiful to look at. This combined with a
sense of immense curiosity about what goes on about them makes them the ideal
companion. They are most happy when they are with people and love playing with
children or just sitting on a lap or on the arm of your chair.

18. Highlander
Cat
Highlander Cat The Highlander cat will steal
your heart with their fun loving nature and
crazy antics. This breed is extremely
affectionate, gentle and also very playful. The
Highlander cat loves to be the centre of
attention. They are a high energy cat with an
inquisitive nature. They love to chase and
play.

19. Himalayan Cats Along with their striking
appearance, Himalayans have a
wonderfully outgoing and engaging
personality being extremely affectionate,
playful and endearing. Many Himalayan
fanciers would say they are the most
outgoing of all Persian cats.
Himalayan
Cats

20. Maine Coon
Cats
Maine Coon Cats are a loyal
gentle cat. They are often
known as the Gentle Giant of
the cat world. They are a
vocal breed with a variety of
meows, chirps and trills. They
are very sociable and get on
well with children and other
pets. They love to be part of
the family and will join in most
family activities.

21. Norwegian
Forest
Cat
The Norwegian Forest Cat enjoys being with people and other pets and
is excellent with children. They are very patient animals and are not
stressed easily. They are very intelligent and have a natural curiosity.
They like to be up high to survey their kingdom. A climbing tree is
perfect and they will spend endless amounts of energy going up and
down doing all they can to impress you with their athletic abilities.

22. Ocicat
Ocicat The Ocicat personality and
temperament are predictable and loving they make a wonderful addition to any
household - they generally adapt readily
to most situations, including children and
other pets. They are a beautiful, wild
looking cat with the best domestic cat
personality, very active and ready to play,
but willing to purr on your lap too.

23. Oriental Cats
Oriental Cats Orientals eagerly greet you at the door and
tell you all about their day. If you’re late, they will scold you
and tell you how worried they were that you didn't call.
Curiosity and intelligence combined, providing Orientals a
means of finding anything and everything. They have been
known to open a drawer, or empty your purse to discover
their favorite toy. Give Orientals the attention and affection
they so desperately need, and they will do anything to please
you. Ignore them, and they will droop with despair.

24. Persian Cats are usually a quiet and
gentle cat. They are calm and
undemanding and can be very
affectionate. They are very placid and
unlikely to scratch anyone. Because of
the Persian's serene nature they usually
get on well with other pets and are great
with children that are not too boisterous.
They love to be stroked and patted and
lap up any attention you give them.
Persian
Cats

25. Ragdoll cats
Ragdoll Cats are extremely docile and
love to be held and cuddled. They are
usually relaxed in new surroundings and
get on well with dogs and cats. Ragdolls
are very affectionate and gentle making
them an ideal pet for children. They have
a quiet voice and are playful without being
noisy or destructive. Ragdolls are a very
laid back cat and become devoted to their
owners.

26. Russian Blue
Russian Blue The Russian Blue has a quiet
sometimes shy although very affectionate
personality. They are very soft spoken
and you rarely hear them speak. They are
very well suited to indoor life.The Russian
Blue's quiet tranquil personality may best
suit a family with the same
characteristics. They are very loyal and
become devoted to their owners.The
Russian Blue is an intelligent cat, playful
and sweet. They like to join in family
activities.

27. Scottish Folds
Scottish Folds. Scottish Folds are a very
friendly and docile cat. Their large round
eyes and folded ears, coupled with
expressive looks, intelligence and
inquisitive nature make them a wonderful
extension to the family home. Folds are
not very vocal. Scottish Folds have very
tiny "meows". The breed is very good with
children, and can adapt to almost any
situation. Scottish Folds also make
friends readily with other cats.

28. Silkirk
Rex
Selkirk Rex They are curious, tolerant,
extremely sociable cats that enjoy
spending time with their preferred
persons. People-oriented without being
clingy, Selkirks have a generous measure
of love and loyalty for their human
companions. Selkirks fit in well with other
family members including children, and
usually get along well with other companion
animals

29. Siamese
Cats
Siamese Cats are a very intelligent, lively,
entertaining cat. They can be very
demanding and become totally involved in
their owner's life. Siamese do not like to
be ignored and always have to be the
centre of attention. They usually regard
themselves as people rather than cats.
You will never be bored if you own a
Siamese cat.

30. Siberian
Cats
Siberian Cats Personality Plus. The
Siberian has a very dog like temperament
and are very affectionate. They come out
to great the visitors in the house and are
not shy. They are very intelligent and very
quick learners. They also have a triple
purr and unlike other breeds have a
chirping sound they use when they come
to greet you. When they are around water
they appear to be fascinated with it and
will drop toys into it and play in sinks with
water left in. The Siberian makes the ideal
lap cat and will live quite happily indoors
with you.

31. Singapura Cats
Singapura Cats Singapura cats are
mischievous and inquisitive, meaning that
they will investigate anything thoroughly.
They are very quick witted, able to adapt
and learn, intelligent, lightning fast and
genuinely tough and hardy. They get on
well with children and other pets. They
have enchanting personalities, always
wanting to please and entertain you. Soft
sweet little voices that question you and
answer you back. They are truly people
pleasers.

32. Somali Cats have bright, bubbly, energetic and loving personalities. They
are very intelligent and active cats, who demonstrate a real devotion to
their staff. Somali cats are intensely affectionate to their people, and are
usually extroverted and enjoy visitors also. These cats make their presence
felt - they share their special joie de vivre with the humans in their lives.
They often like to sit on your shoulder to supervise what you are doing, will
help with the housework - they are great at making the beds!
Somoli
Cats

33. Sphynx Cats
Sphynx Cats Sphynx are very active and
love to the centre of attention, they are
not suited to people wanting a quiet docile
cat. Sphynx have a friendly disposition
and are very sociable with other people
and pets. Sphynx are very intelligent and
can be taught to walk on a lead and
respond to voice commands. They are
often described as the most intelligent
and affectionate of all cat breeds.

34. Toyger Cats The Toyger has a laid back easy
going temperament and makes a good
companion. They are athletic and love to be
around people. They are very suitable for
most households and get on well with
children and other pets. Toygers are
intelligent and are easily trained. Many
Toygers enjoy playing with water much like
their wild cousins, tigers, who are strong
swimmers and enjoy bathing in rivers, lakes
and waterholes.
Toyger

35. Tonkinese Cats
Tonkinese Cats The personality of the
Tonkinese is, to me, unique. A cat that will
retrieve things for you, run and meet you
at the front door when you get home from
work, insist on sitting on your lap or the
most comfortable position, a cat that not
only gets along with dogs but has them
wrapped around their little claws, can be
taken for walks on a lead, are all
characteristics of a fantastic breed.

36. The Turkish Van Cat is extremely intelligent and imaginative. A Turkish
cat is very lively, loving and demonstrative pet. They frequently chatter
in answer to their owners, more often than not getting the last word in.
Turkish Van cats often retrieve toy mice, balls and crumpled paper,
and will exhaust their owners long before they tire themselves. An
intriguing aspect of Turkish Vans is their insatiable curiosity for water,
A few are not interested but the majority can be found dipping their
paws, toys and bedding in water bowls, or sitting in sinks and baths
waiting for the tap to be turned on. They will also assist with rituals like
dishwashing and often sit entranced while their owners are showering.
Turkish Van cats