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Cat breeds and personality
variety | Appearance characteristics | Personality and characteristics | Care needs |
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Persian cat | Long hair, round face, big eyes, thick hair and fluffy tail. | Gentle, quiet, affectionate, and likes a comfortable environment. | Regular grooming is required to prevent hairball problems. |
British Shorthair | Round face, fat, short hair, high hair density, and strong limbs. | Gentle, independent, friendly, and rather lazy. | Prone to obesity, need to control diet and exercise regularly. |
Siamese cat | Short hair, blue eyes, patchy hair color, large, long and thin ears. | Smart, active, sociable and very clingy. | Requires high interaction and attention and is prone to urinary tract diseases. |
Bengal Cat | It has short hair with leopard spots, well-developed muscles and a large body. | Active, curious, likes to climb high, like a little cheetah. | Needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation. |
Beautiful short cat | Short-haired, round-faced, compact, muscular, with smooth fur. | Intelligent, friendly, adaptable and relatively quiet. | Easy to maintain, perfect for busy families. |
Scottish Fold Cat | Short or long hair, “folded” ears, and big round eyes. | Gentle, quiet, likes to act coquettishly, and is relatively independent. | Prone to joint diseases, special ear care is required. |
Russian Blue Cat | Short-haired, blue-grey fur, and emerald green eyes. | Independent, quiet, and likes to be close to its owner. | Requires moderate care and only requires occasional brushing. |
Abyssinian cat | Short-haired, shiny hair, slender body and long legs. | Lively, smart, curious, and likes to climb. | Need more space to move around and mental stimulation. |
Norwegian Forest Cat | Long-haired, strong body, dense hair and fluffy tail. | Independent, cold-resistant and good at hunting. | The coat needs to be combed regularly, especially in winter when the hair is thicker. |
Maine Coon | A large cat with long hair, a broad head and a thick tail. | Docile, friendly, family-friendly, and lively. | The hair is long and requires frequent combing. |
Oriental cat | Long or short hair, richly colored, usually slender. | Energetic, active and social. | Easy to care for, shorthair cats only require regular grooming. |
Turkish Angora cat | Long, silky coat and a fluffy tail. | Gentle, intelligent, affectionate and sociable. | The hair needs to be combed regularly to avoid tangles. |
Ragdoll Cat | Long hair, smooth fur, large body, and deep blue eyes. | Docile, friendly, affectionate, and loves to be held. | Frequent combing is required, especially on long-haired areas. |
Snow shoes cat | The coat is of medium length with short hair and white on the feet and face. | Lively, smart, friendly, and likes to interact with people. | Requires less care, has shorter hair. |
Savannah cat | Long legs, lanky build, leopard-like hair. | Lively, curious, intelligent, and requires plenty of space for exercise. | It requires adequate space and stimulation and is not suitable for small spaces. |
Kratt cat | Short hair, small ears and compact body. | Lively, smart, loves hunting and has strong adaptability. | Easy to care for, does not require much maintenance. |
Australian cat | Short or long hair, rich fur color, large body size. | Lively, friendly, adaptable and sociable. | Proper care is required to avoid hair balls caused by excessive hair growth. |
Mankikang cat | A small cat with short legs, long or short hair, and a compact body. | Lively, curious, gentle and adaptable. | Requires more exercise and regular grooming. |
Japanese Shorthair | Medium build, short hair, round face, and large, bright eyes. | Docile, independent, intelligent and adaptable. | Easy to care for, suitable for home maintenance. |
Oriental Shorthair | Short hair, slender body, large ears and oval eyes. | Considerate, smart, lively, and rather clingy. | Requires less hair care, suitable for active families. |
Egyptian cat | Medium size, short hair, streamlined body, large and expressive eyes. | Active, smart, curious, loves to jump and play. | Needs appropriate exercise space and is easy to care for. |
Chartres cat | Long hair, round head, slightly small ears and a bushy tail. | Gentle, affectionate, likes to be held, and has a quiet personality. | The hair needs to be combed regularly to avoid tangles. |
Selkirk Fold | Short or long hair, folded ears and big round eyes. | Gentle, friendly, likes to interact with people and has strong adaptability. | Regular ear checks are necessary to avoid ear infections. |
Peruvian cat | Long-haired, silky-smooth hair, medium size. | Gentle, affectionate, sociable, but independent. | Requires more frequent hair care, especially combing. |
Burmese cat | Short-haired, muscular, medium-sized, with bright eyes. | Lively, smart, clingy, and likes to be close to its owner. | Easy care, only requires occasional combing. |
Labang cat | Long-haired, wedge-shaped head, large erect ears, and straight hair. | Docile, intelligent, curious, and loves interaction and exploration. | Comb the hair regularly as it tends to tangle easily. |
Snow Leopard Cat | Medium size, with unique fur color and pattern, and a thick tail. | Smart, lively and likes to interact with people. | Requires more exercise and is easy to care for. |
Hobie Cat | Small, with short, smooth hair, a small head and large eyes. | Lively, curious, witty, playful, and good at catching. | Easy care, suitable for home environment. |
Singapore cat | A small cat with short hair, a delicate body and almond-shaped eyes. | Independent, smart, curious, and enjoys interacting with people. | Easy to care for and has strong ability to adapt to the environment. |
Labrador cat | The hair is short, the body is strong, the muscles are well-developed, and the frame is large. | Lively, curious, likes to explore and is very social. | Comb regularly to keep it clean. |
Highland Fold Cat | Long hair, folded ears and big eyes. | Gentle, quiet and likes to get along with people. | Regular ear checks are necessary to avoid ear problems. |
Sphynx cat | Hairless, smooth skin, many wrinkles, and slender body. | Lively, curious, affectionate, and loves to be touched and cuddled. | You need to bathe regularly to keep your skin clean. |
Black Cat | The hair is mainly black and can be short or long. | They have different personalities, are usually independent and alert. | Easy to care for, just keep the hair clean. |
Galdon cat | Long-haired, powerfully built, densely coated with hair and a fluffy tail. | Independent, intelligent, family-friendly and adaptable. | Requires more grooming. |
Pomeranian cat | Medium size, densely furred, with a thick tail. | Independent, strong and adaptable character. | Easy care, just occasional combing is enough. |
Angel Cat | Long hair, soft fur, big and bright eyes. | Gentle, quiet and friendly. | Comb the hair regularly to keep it clean. |
Norwegian Forest Cat | It has long hair, dense fur, a fluffy tail, a large body, and strong limbs. | Docile, friendly, likes to interact with the owner and is independent. | Regular grooming is required, especially during the winter when the fur is shed. |
Abyssinian cat | It has short hair, “wild cat” hair, and an elegant, agile body. | Active, curious, extroverted, and loves to explore. | It needs a higher space to move around and its hair should be combed regularly. |
Havana Brown Cat | Short-haired, dark brown in color, with green or golden eyes. | Smart, friendly, clingy, and likes to be close to its owner. | Easy care, just occasional combing is enough. |
Samoyed cat | Long-haired, large body, dense hair, and a fluffy tail. | Gentle, friendly, intelligent and adaptable. | Frequent grooming is required to prevent tangles. |
Newfoundland cat | Medium length, dense hair, large body, and bushy tail. | Gentle, quiet, likes to interact with the owner and has strong adaptability. | The hair needs to be combed regularly to avoid tangles. |
Ocelot | The fur is leopard-spotted, the build is medium, and the muscles are well-developed. | Active, smart, independent and curious. | It requires more exercise and mental stimulation and is easy to care for. |
Kalpian cat | Short hair, solid body, handsome appearance and clear facial lines. | Smart, clingy, and likes to interact with its owner. | Easy to care for, just comb the hair regularly. |
Dorman cat | Short hair, compact body, big eyes and erect ears. | Sociable, lively, curious, family-friendly. | Easy care, suitable for home environment. |
Balinese cat | Short-haired, elegant body, silky hair and long tail. | Docile, intelligent, mild-tempered, lively and independent. | The hair needs to be combed regularly, especially during the molting period. |
Catmar cat | The coat is medium length, dense, and has a thick tail. | Energetic, sociable and adaptable. | Requires more exercise and moderate hair care. |
Lion cat | Short hair, flat face, broad head and big round eyes. | Active, curious, outgoing, and intelligent. | Easy to care for, just keep the environment clean. |
Turkish Van Cat | Long hair, strong body, soft hair and fluffy tail. | Gentle, smart, likes to interact with people, and is relatively clingy. | The hair needs to be combed regularly to avoid tangles. |
Golden Cat | Long hair, silver-white fur, and large, bright eyes. | Gentle, quiet, elegant personality, suitable for indoor keeping. | Requires higher hair care and regular combing. |
Devon Rex | Short-haired, curly hair, compact body, well-developed muscles. | Lively, curious, coquettish, and likes to interact with people. | Comb your hair regularly to prevent tangles. |
Angora cat | Long-haired, thick hair, fluffy tail, medium body. | Docile, intelligent, independent, and suitable for family care. | The hair needs to be combed regularly to keep it clean. |
Black Maine Coon cat | Long-haired, black in color, and large in size. | Gentle, friendly, likes to interact with the owner and is considerate. | Frequent grooming is required to avoid tangles. |
Percy the Cat | Medium size, short-haired, compact body, rich coat color. | Smart, quiet and gentle. | Easy care, suitable for home environment. |
Egyptian Mau | Short hair, golden or leopard color, slender body. | Active, smart, playful and curious. | Easy care, perfect for busy families. |
Shire cat | Short-haired, powerfully built, elegant in appearance, with smooth hair. | Friendly, lively, affectionate, and suitable for family care. | Requires little care, just keep it clean. |
Burmese Gem Cat | Medium size, short hair, smooth coat, large eyes. | Clingy, affectionate, and likes to be close to people. | Easy care, just occasional combing is enough. |
Argentine cat | The coat is of medium length, pure white in color, and has dark blue eyes. | Friendly, quiet, adaptable and sociable. | The hair needs to be combed properly to avoid tangles. |