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Need a guide to help you recognise cat breeds? I was too, in the beginning. The most common problem among new cat enthusiasts is their cat is really confused in recognising them. And, why shouldn’t many of the breeds look the same at first look but on looking at them closely you can see the differences? So, here’s the list of 49 cat breeds with photos to make things easier for you. Moreover, I’ve also included some more information about them to know them better.
If you want to watch videos more than you like to read articles then you can watch our video given below. This video shows all 49 cat breeds mentioned in this blog post to save you time which may otherwise be spent reading.
Brown, grey(blue), orange(red), cream, black, white and their lighter shades. Bicolour, tuxedo, van, calico, dilute calico, tortoiseshell, dilute tortoiseshell.
Weight
5-10 pounds
Temperament
Social, needs attention, friendly and affectionate.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
4. American Shorthair Cat Breed
American shorthair cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium
Colours
White, orange(red), cream, grey(blue), and black in solid colour. Patterns chinchilla, smoke, bicolour, tortoiseshell, tabby and calico.
Weight
8-15 pounds
Temperament
Very friendly, playful, social and affectionate.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1500
5. American Wirehair Cat Breed
American shorthair cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
White, black, cream, grey(blue), orange(red), and their shades. Chinchilla, smoke, tabby, bicolour, tortoiseshell, and calico patterns.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Laid-back, calm, loving and independent.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1200
6. Arabian Mau Cat Breed
Arabian Mau cat
Origin
Arabian Peninsula
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Tabby with red, white, orange, and cream coat. Bicolour and calico are also found.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Outgoing, friendly, affectionate, active, independent and gentle.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1000
7. Balinese-Javanese Cat Breed
A Balinese cat looking backwards
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Various colour points on cream, glacial white, ivory, and off-white coats.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Calm, friendly and easygoing
Price in US Dollars
$600-$1200
8. Bengal Cat Breed
Bengal Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium
Colours
Spotted or marbled tabby patterns on brown, cinnamon, cream, silver, orange, golden and fawn coats.
Weight
8-15 pounds
Temperament
Highly energetic, playful, outgoing and independent.
Price in US Dollars
$1000-$5000
9. Birman Cat Breed
Birman Cat
Origin
Burma (Myanmar)
Size
Large
Colours
Silky longhaired colour-point coat with various shades of brown.
Weight
10 to 20 pounds
Temperament
Charming, outgoing, independent and affectionate.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1200
10. Bombay Cat Breed
Bombay Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Solid black coat with radiance.
Weight
6-10 pounds
Temperament
Attention seekers, playful and curious.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1500
11. British Shorthair Cat Breed
British Shorthair
Origin
United Kingdom
Size
Medium to large-sized
Colours
The most common is solid grey(blue) but all biologically possible colours and patterns are found.
Weight
9-18 pounds
Temperament
Loyal, playful, and affectionate but can enjoy alone as well.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$2000
12. Burmese Cat Breed
Burmese Cat
Origin
Burma (Myanmar)
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Colour-point with various shades of brown and black.
Weight
8-12 pounds
Temperament
Highly affectionate, loyal, intelligent and pet friendly.
Price in US Dollars
$600-$1200
13. Chartreux Cat Breed
Chartreux Cat
Origin
France
Size
Medium to large-sized
Colours
Dense wolly double coat of blue(grey) colour.
Weight
7-16 pounds
Temperament
Calm, placid and independent.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
14. Chausie Cat Breed
Chausie Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Large-sized
Colours
Ticked tabby on shades of brown, silver and black.
Weight
15-25 pounds
Temperament
Very curious, active, playful and intelligent.
Price in US Dollars
$1000-$2500
15. Cornish Rex Cat Breed
Cornish Rex Cat
Origin
United Kingdom
Size
Small to medium-sized
Colours
White, black, grey(blue), orange cream, brown, chocolate, and lavender. Chinchilla, smoke, tortoiseshell, tabby, bicolour and calico.
Weight
6-10 pounds
Temperament
A social butterfly, very affectionate, children and guest friendly, quite active and playful.
Black, white, brown, orange, cream, grey and their various shades. Bi colour, tuxedo, van, calico, tabby, colourpoint patterns, their sub-patterns and dilutes.
Weight
5-10 pounds
Temperament
Very energetic, active and entertaining with love and affection for owners.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
18. Egyptian Mau Cat Breed
Egyptian Mau Cat
Origin
Egypt
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Spotted tabby in silver, smoke, brown, light brown, bronze and smoke colours.
Weight
6-14 pounds
Temperament
Active, balanced temperament, independent and takes time to trust.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
19. European Burmese Cat Breed
European Burmese
Origin
Europe
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Grey, chocolate, lilac, brown, tans, chocolate, cream and soft apricot red. Solid, tortoiseshell and colour-point patterns.
Weight
8-12 pounds
Temperament
Intelligent, very affectionate and loyal.
Price in US Dollars
$600-$1200
20. Exotic Shorthair Cat Breed
Exotic shorthair cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Short coat with all the primary solid colours and their shades. All biologically possible patterns.
Weight
7-14 pounds
Temperament
Gentle, calm, sweet and independent.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$2000
21. Havana Brown Cat Breed
Havana Brown Cat
Origin
United Kingdom
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Solid chocolate brown or reddish-brown coat with sheen.
Weight
6-10 pounds
Temperament
Playful, independent, loves to play with toys alone.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
22. Himalayan Cat Breed
Himalayan Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Long luxurious fur with all colour points and blue eyes.
Weight
7-12 pounds
Temperament
Devoted, smart, moderately playful and affectionate.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1500
23. Japanese Bobtail Cat Breed
Japanese Bobtail
Origin
Japan
Size
Small
Colours
All primary colours including orange, black, grey, white, brown, cream and their shades. All primary patterns include bicolour, tuxedo, tri-colour, calico, tortoiseshell, van and smoke.
Weight
6-10 pounds
Temperament
Highly intelligent, active, sweet and loving.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
24. Korat Cat Breed
KORAT Cat Breed
Origin
Thailand
Size
Medium-sized
Colour
Grey and dark grey coat with silver-tipped hair.
Weight
6-10 pounds
Temperament
Smart, active and playful.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
25. LaPerm Cat Breed
LaPerm
Origin
United States
Size
Small to medium-sized
Colours
Curly hair coats with any genetically possible colour. All genetically possible patterns.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Active, intelligent, social and playful.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
26. Maine Coon Cat Breed
Maine Coon Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Large-sized
Colours
Tufted pointed ear and bushy tail. Brown, cream, orange, white, black, grey and their shades. Solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, bicolour, colour point, chinchilla, and smoke patterns.
Weight
10-25 pounds
Temperament
Calm, loving, sweet and docile cats.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$2500
27. Manx Cat Breed
Manx Cat
Origin
Isle of Man
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Often tail-less, can have almost all colours and patterns.
Weight
8-12 pounds
Temperament
Social, friendly, sweet and placid.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1200
28. Nebelung Cat Breed
Nebelung Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Blue coat with silver-tipped fur and silky texture.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Intelligent, playful, lively, and affectionate.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
29. Norwegian Forest Cat Breed
Norwegian Forest Cat
Origin
Norway
Size
Large-sized
Colours
Thick water-repellent coats in white, black, grey, cream, orange, and brown colours and their shades. Calico, tortoiseshell, bicolour, tuxedo, tabby, chinchilla and smoke patterns.
Weight
10-16 pounds
Temperament
Kind, affectionate, calm but takes time to form bonds with their owners.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
30. Ocicat Cat Breed
Ocicat Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium
Colours
Spotted tabby in various colours tawny, brown, tan, orange, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, silver or lavender.
Weight
7-14 pounds
Temperament
Outgoing, vocal, playful, courageous and demanding.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
31. Oriental Cat Breed
Oriental Shorthair Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Black, orange, white, brown, cream, grey and their shades. Tabby, tortoiseshell, calico and colour points.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Playful, loving, social and attention seekers.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
32. Persian Cat Breed
Persian Cat Breed
Origin
Disputed among Egypt, Khorasan and Persia (Iran).
Size
Medium
Colours
Grey(blue), orange(red), cream, fawn, white, black, brown and others. Chinchilla, smoke, tabby(all 4 kinds), colour points, calico, bicolour, tuxedo, tortoiseshell, diluted calico and tortoiseshell are also found.
Weight
7-14 pounds
Temperament
Calm, lazy, independent and good to go with children.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$5000
33. Peterbald Cat Breed
Peterbald Cat
Origin
Russia
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Very short or no hair. white, brown, cream, orange, grey, black and their shades. Colourpoint, tabby, bicolour, tortoiseshell and calico patterns.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Super affectionate, playful and naughty.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
34. Pixiebob Cat Breed
Pixiebob cat breed
Origin
United States
Size
Medium to large-sized
Colours
White fut at the chin, tabby patterns with fawn, cinnamon, cream, brown, light grey, and reddish brown coats.
Weight
8-17 pounds
Temperament
Zesty, bold, agile, and friendly.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
35. Ragamuffin
Pixiebob cat breed
Origin
United States
Size
Large-sized
Colours
Blue, black, chocolate, orange, brown, and white. Bicolour, tricolour, colour points and calico patterns.
Weight
10-20 pounds
Temperament
Sweet, docile, easy going and cuddly.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
36. Ragdoll Cat Breed
Ragdoll Cat Breed
Origin
United States
Size
Large-sized
Colours
All colour points and their solutes and blue eyes.
Weight
10-20 pounds
Temperament
Docile, cuddly, and good to go with children and other pets.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$2000
37. Russian Blue Cat Breed
Russian Blue Cat
Origin
Russia
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Dense bluish-grey coats with silver tickling and green eyes.
Weight
7-15 pounds
Temperament
Sweet, very friendly, calm and sticks with her owner.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
38. Savannah Cat Breed
Savannah cat
Origin
United States
Size
Large-sized
Colours
Spotted or marbled tabbies with different base colours.
Weight
12-25 pounds
Temperament
Sweet, adventurous, playful and docile.
Price in US Dollars
$3000-$20000
39. Scottish Fold Cat Breed
Scottish Fold Cat
Origin
Scotland
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Orange(red), cream, grey(blue), black, brown, and white. Their patterns include solid, tabby, bicolour, calico, tortoiseshell, and colour points.
Weight
6-13 pounds
Temperament
Calm, medium energy level and sociable.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$2000
40. Selkirk Rex Cat Breed
Selkirk Rex
Origin
United States
Size
Medium to large-sized
Colours
Curly and wavy hair coats with various colours. Tabby, colour point, bicolour, calico and tortoiseshell patterns.
Weight
8-16 pounds
Temperament
Lively, energetic and friendly.
Price in US Dollars
$800-$1500
41. Siamese Cat Breed
Siamese Cat Breed
Origin
Siam (Nowadays Thailand)
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
All kinds of colour points such as seal point, lilac, blue point, and fawn point.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Curious, intelligent, loyal and affectionate.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1500
42. Siberian Cat Breed
Siamese Cat
Origin
Russia
Size
Large-sized
Colours
White, black, brown, creme, grey, red and their combination. Tabby patterns are also found.
Weight
8-20 pounds
Temperament
Need attention and love, easy going, calm and fearless.
Price in US Dollars
$1000-$2000
43. Singapura Cat Breed
Singapura Cat Breed
Origin
Singapore
Size
Small-sized
Colours
Dark brown ticking on Sepia-toned coats in warm beige colour.
Weight
4-8 pounds
Temperament
Attention seekers, high in energy and lively.
Price in US Dollars
$600-$2000
44. Somali Cat Breed
Somali Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Ticked tabby cats fawn, red, grey(blue), and ruddy shades.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Filled with energy, and agility, loves adventure and mixes well with other pets.
Price in US Dollars
$600-$1200
45. Sphynx Cat Breed
Sphynx Cat Breed
Origin
Canada
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
They can have different colours and patterns. A hairless state with wrinkled skin is their most dominant characteristic.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Very playful, happy, social and entertaining.
Price in US Dollars
$1000-$3000
46. Tonkinese Cat Breed
Tonkinese cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
They can have several colours and patterns but are commonly seen in solid or mink patterns
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Generally, extroverts, usually stay happy but don’t like to be left alone.
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1500
47. Toyger Cat Breed
Toyger Cat
Origin
United States
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Typical brown or black striped coat, resembling a miniature tiger which got them their name Toyger.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Extremely zippy, energetic and intelligent.
Price in US Dollars
$1000-$3000
48. Turkish Angora Cat Breed
Turkish Angora
Origin
Turkiye
Size
Medium-sized
Colours
Various colours and patterns but most commonly seen in white coats with blue or amber eyes.
Weight
6-12 pounds
Temperament
Playful, and sweet but may get depressed due to the change in environment.
Price in US Dollars
$600-$1500
49. Turkish Van Cat Breed
Turkish Van
Origin
Turkiye
Size
Size: Medium to large-sized
Colours
White coat with coloured markings on the head and tail aka van pattern
Weight
8-16 pounds
Temperament
Friendly, playful, enthusiastic and fun-loving
Price in US Dollars
$500-$1500
So this was the list of 49 cat breeds and brief information about them. 43 out of these cat breeds are recognised by FCA and 41 of them are allowed to participate in the competition. I hope that this post has helped you in recognising these breeds. Don’t forget to share this post to help new cat enthusiasts ((like you).
