Cat Breeds

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Khao Manee Cat Breed Profile

Khao manee breed profile
  • Origin: Thailand
  • Lifespan: 12-14 years
  • Eyes: Gold, green, blue and odd
  • Energy: Medium
  • Temperament: Loyal, easygoing, intelligent, gentle
  • Weight: Males 4.5-5 kg (9.9 – 11 lbs), females 4-5 kg (8.8 – 11 lbs)
  • Colours: White
  • Coat: Short
  • Grooming: Once a week
  • Also called: Khao Plort, White Gem, White-Jewelled Cat, Diamond Cat, Diamond Eye, Khaomanee

The Khao Manee is a rare, natural breed of cat from Thailand with a stunning white coat and blue, gold or odd-eyes (blue and green or yellow). Several other breeds have originated from Thailand including the Siamese, Burmese and Korat.

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29 Cat Breeds With Blue Eyes [With Images]

Ragdoll cat

8 cat breeds that almost always have blue eyes Cat’s eye colors can range from blue to yellow, copper, brown, green and odd-eyes (blue and another color). Several cat breeds have blue eyes, some of these breeds only have blue eyes, while others can have all eye colours, which include blue. 1. Snowshoe An American … Read more

Lykoi (Werewolf) Cat Breed Profile

Lykoi cat breed profile

At a glance

  • Origin: United States of America
  • Lifespan: 12-14 years
  • Energy: High
  • Temperament: Intelligent, active, curious, playful
  • Weight: Males 5-6 kg (11 – 13 lbs), females 4-5 kg (8.8 – 11 lbs)
  • Coat: Short to medium
  • Grooming: Weekly
  • Cost: $1,500 – $2,500
  • Good with children? Yes
  • Also called: Wolf cat, Werewolf cat

About

Lykoi cat lying down

The Lykoi is a unique breed with the look of a werewolf. Named and co-founded by cat breeder Patti Thomas, the Lykoi is the result of selective breeding of several domestic cats who were born with a mutation that made their fur unique.

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11 British Breeds of Cat

Blue British Shorthair cats

British shorthair

Grey and white bi-colour British Shorthair
Grey and white bi-colour British Shorthair
  • Origin: England
  • Energy: Low
  • Temperament: Easygoing, sweet, loyal, quiet
  • Coat: Short
  • Colours: All colours and patterns
  • Care: Weekly

The British Shorthair is one of the most well-known of the British cat breeds.

It is thought that cats arrived in Britain during the Roman period, and were often domesticated working cats whose job was to keep rodent populations in check. During WWI the breed went into a sharp decline. After the war, breeders attempted to re-establish the breed, due to low numbers, Persian cats were sometimes bred with British Shorthairs. The offspring were then mated to British Shorthairs. The breed once again declined after WWII, and the Persian was used to increase the gene pool.

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9 Low-Energy Breeds of Cat

Low energy breeds of cat

Low-energy cat breeds at a glance Persian Exotic Scottish Fold Russian Blue Burmilla Ragdoll Birman Selkirk Rex British Shorthair Persian Origin: Persia (Iran) Energy: Low to moderate Temperament: Easygoing, quiet, gentle Coat: Long Colours: Every colour except pointed or shaded (see Himalayan and Chinchilla) Care: Easy, a daily groom to remove loose hairs and clean … Read more

Energetic Breeds of Cat

Energetic breeds of cat

Playful Cat Breeds at a Glance Burmese Abyssinian Tonkinese Singapura Ragdoll Egyptian Mau Bengal Devon Rex Cornish Rex Domestic shorthair or longhair Related articles: Best cat breeds for children    Low energy cat breeds    Best indoor cat breeds Devon Rex Probably my top pick for playful cat breeds, the Devon Rex is friendly, outgoing, energetic … Read more

Abyssinian Cat Breed Profile

Abyssinian cat resting

At a glance

  • Lifespan: 12-14 years
  • Eyes: Gold, copper, green and hazel
  • Energy: Medium to high
  • Temperament: Playful, outgoing, curious, loving
  • Weight: Males 4.5-5.5 kg (9.9 – 12.1 lbs), females 4-4.5 kg (8.8 – 11 lbs)
  • Colours: Ruddy, cinnamon, fawn, and blue
  • Grooming: Once a week
  • Good with children? Excellent
  • Also called: Aby
  • Cost: $800 – $1,600

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Top 8 Affectionate Cat Breeds

Affectionate cat breeds

Most Affectionate Cat Breeds at a Glance Burmese Devon Rex Singapura Birman Ragdoll Abyssinian Siamese Sphynx Purebred cats come in all shapes and sizes, and all have unique traits, some are energetic, others are calm, some are independent while other cats love to be with their human family at all times. We look at some … Read more