What breed is that cat? This guide to the different cat breeds will make it easy for you to identify the various domesticated cat breeds of the world

Below you will find a list of the different cat breeds with pictures, divided into different championship breed categories. By clicking on the name of the cat, you can read about the origin of the breed, the coat varieties, the personality and temperament as well as any special grooming needs that the different cat breeds might have. It is always a good idea to go to cat shows to have a closer look at all the cat breeds before just getting a cat. Also talk to breeders about the cat that you are interested in and what special needs it might have. Where the different cat breeds have longhair and shorthair varieties, it is indicated with LH and SH after the cat breed name. Currently 55 championship cat breeds are recognized for championship competitions. These breeds are classified by TICA (The International Cat Association), which is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats. TICA basically has four categories of breeds:

• Championship Breeds

• Non-championship Breeds

• Advanced New Breeds

• Preliminary New Breeds

Championship Breeds These are breeds of cats that have been accepted for championship and compete in TICA shows. Cats under this category must be 8 months or older and can be male or female and neutered or spayed.   The Abyssinian The American Bobtail LH/SH The American Curl  LH/SH The American Shorthair The American Wirehair The Balinese The Bengal The Birman The Bombay The British LH/SH The Burmese The Chartreux The Cornish Rex The Devon Rex The Egyptian Mau The Exotic Shorthair The Havana The Himalayan The Japanese Bobtail The Korat The LaPerm The Maine Coon The Manx The Munchkin LH/SH The Nebelung The Norwegian Forest Cat The Ocicat The Oriental LH/SH The Persian The Peterbald The Pixiebob LH/SH The Ragdoll The Russian Blue The Scottish Fold LH/SH The Selkirk Rex LH/SH The Siamese The Siberian The Singapura The Snowshoe The Somali The Sphynx The Tonkinese The Toyger The Turkish Angora The Turkish Van Non-championship Breeds This category consists of household pet cats and household pet kittens which compete in TICA shows and are made up of 3 general groups: unregistered pedigree cats, mixed breed cats and half-pedigree cats. In this category you will find everyday household cats and rescued cats from shelters.   Household Pet Cat Household Pet Kitten Advanced New Breeds This is the 2nd level of the Championship Advancement Class Program. These breeds of cats can be shown in TICA shows but cannot earn titles. To be eligible for championship status they have to follow specific rules.   The Chausie The Savannah The Thai

The Donskoy	The Highlander	The Kurilian Bobtail
The Minskin	The Ojos Azules	The Serengeti
The Sokoke

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