This cat is big, soft, and cuddly, and it has big blue eyes that are usually focused on its owner. In the 1960s, free-roaming cats in a California neighbourhood gave rise to the ragdoll.
This big animal came from Norway more than a thousand years ago, maybe even before the Norse explorers.
As the name of the breed suggests, Siberian cats came from Russia a long time ago. These cats are very good at catching mice because they are strong, balanced, and very aware of their surroundings.
This cat's bobbed, nubby tail is what makes it stand out. It is the result of years of careful breeding.
The Maine Coon is good at catching mice and has a thick coat to protect it from the weather in its home state of Maine.
Ragamuffins look like small cats because their tails are long and their eyes are big. As its weight range shows, it can get quite big, but females are usually much smaller than males.
People say that the Ocicat is like a dog because it is affectionate without being needy or clingy. The cat doesn't like being yelled at and is usually happy to walk on a leash.
People say that this cat is friendly, smart, and loyal, and that it will interact with both family and guests. Due to its muscular body and strong chest, the European Burmese is heavier than it looks.
This cat's slim body helps it swim, which is one of its favourite things to do. It also likes to jump and run because its back legs are so long.
In the 1950s, people who liked cats wanted a breed like a Persian cat that didn't have a coat that was hard to care for. So, breeders crossed the Persian with the American Shorthair