Cat Breeds

Persian

The Persian cat is recognised by its long, dense fur and round, flat face. It is calm, affectionate and loves a cosy home.

💡 Did you know? Its long coat has to be brushed daily, or it quickly mats.

Siamese

The Siamese cat comes from present-day Thailand and has a pale coat with dark 'points' on ears, face, paws and tail. It is very talkative and affectionate.

💡 Did you know? The dark markings are caused by temperature: the fur darkens at the cooler parts of the body.

Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domestic cats and comes from the US state of Maine. Despite its size it is known as gentle and playful (a 'gentle giant').

💡 Did you know? Males can grow over a metre long and weigh more than ten kilograms.

British Shorthair

The British Shorthair is a sturdy, rounded cat with dense plush fur, often blue-grey. It is calm, even-tempered and easy to care for.

💡 Did you know? The famous Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland is often depicted as a British Shorthair.

Bengal

The Bengal cat has a wild-looking coat with spots or marbling. It arose from crossing domestic cats with the Asian leopard cat and is very active.

💡 Did you know? Many Bengals love water and enjoy splashing: unusual for cats.

Ragdoll

The Ragdoll is a large, long-haired cat with blue eyes and a gentle nature. Its name ('rag doll') comes from the way it often goes completely limp when picked up.

💡 Did you know? It is known as especially people-oriented and often follows its owners around the home like a dog.

Sphynx

The Sphynx is unmistakable with its almost hairless, wrinkled skin. It is cuddly, playful and constantly seeks body warmth.

💡 Did you know? Because it lacks fur, its skin has to be cleaned regularly and it gets cold easily.

Norwegian Forest Cat

The Norwegian Forest cat is a large, robust cat with dense, water-repellent fur that protects it from Scandinavia's harsh climate. It loves to climb.

💡 Did you know? In Norse mythology such cats were said to pull the chariot of the goddess Freya.

Russian Blue

The Russian Blue has a short, silvery-blue coat and bright green eyes. It is reserved, gentle and devoted to its people.

💡 Did you know? Its dense double coat stands slightly out and feels like plush.

Abyssinian

The Abyssinian has a warm-toned, finely ticked coat reminiscent of a wild cat. It is curious, playful and very active.

💡 Did you know? Each individual hair carries several bands of colour: this 'ticking' gives the coat its shimmering sheen.

Birman

The Birman is a long-haired cat with dark points and blue eyes: but white 'gloves' on all four paws. It is gentle and sociable.

💡 Did you know? Legend says it received its blue eyes and white paws as a blessing from a temple god in Burma.

Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold is recognised by its forward-folded ears, which give the head an owl-like look. It is calm and affectionate.

💡 Did you know? The folded ears come from a natural gene mutation that appeared in a cat in Scotland in 1961.

Devon Rex

The Devon Rex has a short, wavy coat, big ears and a pixie-like face. It is playful, cuddly and very affectionate.

💡 Did you know? Its fine curly hair recalls a lamb's fleece: the 'Rex' curl is named after a rabbit breed.

Cornish Rex

The Cornish Rex has very soft, wavy fur without the coarse guard hairs and a slim, elegant body. It is lively and playful.

💡 Did you know? Because it lacks the protective guard hairs, its coat feels unusually warm and velvety.

Chartreux

The Chartreux is a sturdy French cat with a blue-grey coat and copper-coloured eyes. It is calm, even-tempered and very people-oriented.

💡 Did you know? Because of its slightly upturned mouth, it often looks as if it is gently smiling.

Bombay

The Bombay is a slim, deep-black cat with a glossy coat and copper eyes: bred to look like a mini panther. It is cuddly and playful.

💡 Did you know? It was deliberately bred as a 'miniature version' of the black panther.

Burmese

The Burmese is a medium-sized cat with a silky coat and expressive golden-yellow eyes. It is very affectionate, playful and sociable.

💡 Did you know? Almost all Burmese cats today descend from a single cat named Wong Mau, brought to the USA in 1930.

Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora is an elegant, long-haired cat with a silky, often pure-white coat. It is playful, intelligent and very active.

💡 Did you know? Some white Angoras have two differently coloured eyes: one blue and one amber.

Savannah

The Savannah is a large, long-legged cat with a spotted coat, created by crossing domestic cats with the African serval. It is very active and quick to learn.

💡 Did you know? It can jump over two metres high from a standing start.

Manx

The Manx from the Isle of Man is recognised by its missing or very short tail. It is a good mouser and known as affectionate.

💡 Did you know? The taillessness comes from a natural gene mutation that became common on the isolated island.

Somali

The Somali is essentially a long-haired Abyssinian, with a finely ticked coat and a bushy tail. It is curious, playful and very active.

💡 Did you know? Because of its bushy tail and reddish colouring it is also called the 'fox cat'.

Oriental Shorthair

The Oriental Shorthair is a slim, elegant cat with large ears: like a Siamese, but solid-coloured in many shades. It is very talkative and affectionate.

💡 Did you know? The breed comes in several hundred colour and pattern combinations.