Whether cats are completely domesticated is questionable, but it is believed that humans have bred cats for specific characteristics for the past 2,000 years. These profiles explore some of those breeds and their unique traits. Each profile covers three specific areas: history, personality and conformation (the physical appearance of the cat). Check out your cat's illustrious history and description, or browse around for your perfect pet.

	Use our search tool to find the best cat for you!				Already know the breed you are interested in? Use the menu below to find more information about your selected breed. • Abyssinian • American Bobtail • American Curl • American Shorthair • American Wirehair • Balinese • Bengal • Birman • Bombay • British Shorthair • Burmese • California Spangled Cat • Chartreux • Colorpoint Shorthair • Cornish Rex • Cymric • Devon Rex • Egyptian Mau • European Burmese • Exotic Shorthair • Havana Brown • Himalayan • Japanese Bobtail • Javanese • Korat • Maine Coon • Manx • Munchkin • Nebelung • Norwegian Forest Cat • Ocicat • Oriental • Persian • Ragdoll • Randombred Cat • Russian Blue • Scottish Fold • Selkirk Rex • Siamese • Siberian • Singapura • Snowshoe • Somali • Sphynx • Tiffany/Chantilly • Tonkinese • Turkish Angora • Turkish Van • York Chocolate