4. Abyssinian
Abyssinian is a very
active, extroverted, playful cat that is
curious about its surroundings and has a
well-balanced temperament. This cat has a
strong, independent personality. Very
gentle and loving, the Aby requires
considerable attention, despises solitude.
The Aby is talkative, but its voice is very
quiet.
5. British Shorthair
This calm, goodtempered, easygoing cat looks like
a teddy bear. British shorthair are
excellent, well-balanced
companions that adapt easily to
life in the city or in the country
(where they can act on their strong
hunting instinct). The British
Shorthair is lively, playful, and very
affectionate.
6. Ragdoll
The Ragdoll’s calmness and it’s
debonair, docile temperament
make it a very pleasant companion.
It does not tolerate agitation and
noise. Ragdolls are
sociable, getting along well with
other cats and with the dogs. Very
affectionate and loving, they like
company and despise solitude.
They adapt very well to apartment
life and are not too noisy.
8. Egyptian Mau
Lively, playful, active, and wellbalanced. Egyptian Maus are
neither aggressive nor nervous.
Reserved toward strangers, they
are gentle and very affectionate
toward their owner, they have a
soft, pleasant voice. They can
adapt to apartment life but they
are alert and intelligent so require
exercise and stimulation.
9. Turkish Cat
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.
10. Scottish Folds
Scottish Folds are especially
peaceful, non-dominant, and friendly
toward other cats and towards dogs.
Gentle, very affectionate, loving, and
very playful, they adore family life.
They are discrete and have a soft
voice. Hardy and resistant, these cats
are excellent hunters. Their fluffy coat
must be combed regularly and in
addition, their ears need specially
attention.
12. Bombay
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.
13. Devon Rex
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.
14. Singapura
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.
15. Exotic Shorthair
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
16. Burmilla
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.
18. Rex
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
19. Bengal
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.
20. Maine Coon
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.
22. Balinese
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.
23. 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.
25. Siamese
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.
26. 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.
Norwegian
27. Himalayan
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
29. Highlander
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.
30. 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
31. 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 favourite 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.
Oriental
32. Cheetoh
Attributes include a super
affectionate nature and real love
for their human
companions, great deal f
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.
34. Persian
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.
35. 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.
Russian Blue
37. 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
38. 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.
Siberian
40. Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard (Panthera
pardus orientalis) is one of
the rarest and most
endangered big cats. There
are less than 40 known Amur
leopards left in the wild. Find
a desert-dweller next.
41. Black Panthers
Black panthers are actually
black-coated (melanistic)
leopards and not a distinct
species. Leopards are the
most widespread members of
the cat family. Find out which
lynx is distinguished by its
prominent ear tufts, blacktipped tail and furred paws.
42. African Wildcat
The African wildcat (Felis
silvestris cafra) is found
throughout Africa and the
Middle East.
44. Bobcat
Bobcats are found in North America.
They are shy animals and are not seen
often. The color of the fur of these
wild cats differs in different parts of
the country.
Swamps, Forests, Deserts, and
Mountains are home to the Bobcats.
They are good hunters. Rabbits are
their favorite food, but they can climb
trees to get birds and other small
45. Cheetah
The cheetah is the
swiftest of all land
animals; it can run 70
mph (113 kph) across
short distances.
47. Tiger
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the
largest of all big cats. Less than
3,200 tigers exist in the wild
today. At one time, there were 9
subspecies. Three subspecies
are now extinct. Find groups
working on tiger
conservation. IUCN Red List of
Endangered
Species: Endangered.
48. Lion
The lion (Panthera leo) once
roamed throughout southeastern
Europe, the Middle East and parts
of India. While a small population
still remains in India, the species
now occupies habitats in various
parts of Africa. Find groups
working on lion conservation.
49. European Wildcat
The Scottish or European
wildcat is yellowish-gray
to dark gray with dark
stripes running across its
head, body and legs.
51. Snow Leopard
The snow leopard is nearly
extinct, with remaining
populations located in the
mountains of Asia. Find
groups working on snow
leopard conservation.
52. Margays
Margays are found in forested
areas from northern Mexico
to northern Argentina and
Uruguay. The margay grows to
be 40 inches (102
centimeters) long, which
includes a 16-inch (41centimeter) tail.
53. Sunda Clouded Leopard
The Sunda Clouded Leopard (Neoflis
diardi), also called the Sundaland
clouded leopared is found in Sumatra
and Borneo. Studies show a
continuing decrease in
population. The leopard’s local name
means “tree branch tiger.” Photo
credit: Spencer Wright (North
Walsham, England). Find groups
working on Sunda clouded leopard
conservation.
55. Caracal
A caracal is a golden cat that
lives in dry regions, from
Africa to India. When a
caracal is ready to attack, it
turns its ears toward its
back, but doesn't completely
flatten them (as seen in the
picture).
56. Fishing Cat
The fishing cat is a small
wildcat that excels in
swimming and diving. A
fishing cat will wait near a
stream for a fish to swim by.
When one does, the feline
lashes out with a paw and
bats the fish ashore.
57. Canada Lynx
The Canada lynx (Lynx
canadensis) sleeps in rock
crevices and caves during
the day and hunts at
night. Its main source of
food is the snowshoe
hare, but it also eats
rodents and birds.
59. Ocelots
Ocelots can be found from
southern Arizona and Texas to
northern Argentina. The short
fur of the ocelot is buff or
gray colored and is spotted
with black dots and oblong
patches of dark brown and
black.
60. Jaguarundi
The jaguarundi (Felis
yagouaroundi tolteca) is a
wildcat native to Arizona
and Mexico. See another
small cat that's
endangered due to the
destruction of its habitat
and the hunting for its fur.
61. Florida Cougar
The Florida cougar, or
Florida panther, a
subspecies native to
southern Florida, is
reddish brown.
63. Jaguars
Jaguars (Panthera onca) roam
throughout Central and South
America in forests located near
rivers and lakes. They are very
similar in appearance to
leopards, but generally larger.
There are several subspecies of
jaguar. Find groups working
on jaguar conservation. IUCN Red
List of Endangered Species: Near
Threatened.
64. Long- Legged Leopard
The serval is a long-legged
wildcat native to Africa. This
cat looks as if it's made from
the leftover parts of other
animals, having such a small
head, tawny coat with black
spots and large erect ears
without tufts.
65. Leopard
The leopard, like this
African leopard (Panthera
pardus), is an excellent
climber and spends much
of its time in trees. It's a
solitary animal and usually
hunts alone at night.