Choosing from Different Cat Breeds

There are many different cat breeds available for you to choose from if you are looking at adding a cat to your family. It is important that you research cat breeds before purchasing one particular breed of cat. Each breed has their own characteristics and personality traits that are attributed to the breed, so it’s important that you know what you are getting yourself into before you purchase a cat to bring home.

Most Popular Cat Breeds
Here is a list of the 41 most popular cat breeds as ranked by the Cat Fanciers Association, the CFA, which is the world’s largest cat registry.

1. Persian
2. Maine Coon
3. Exotic
4. Siamese
5. Abyssinian
6. Ragdoll
7. Birman
8. American Shorthair
9. Oriental
10. Sphynx
11. Norwegian Forest Cat
12. Burmese
13. Cornish Rex
14. Devon Rex
15. Tonkinese
16. British Shorthair
17. Scottish Fold
18. Ocicat
19. Russian Blue
20. Egyptian Mau
21. Somali
22. Manx
23. Color point shorthair
24. Selkirk Rex
25. Chartreux
26. American Curl
27. Japanese Bobtail
28. Turkish Angora
29. European Burmese
30. Siberian
31. Singapura
32. American Bobtail
33. Javanese
34. Turkish Van
35. Korat
36. Balinese
37. Havana Brown
38. Ragamuffin
39. Bombay
40. American Wirehair
41. LaPerm

A closer look at the Top 5 cat breeds

Persian
The Persian is the most popular cat in the world, and depending on your affinity for hairstyling and brushing your cat, are gorgeous and perfect. However, their fur does require some maintenance and so long as you don’t mind the brushing and the shedding of long fur, the Persian is a sweet and affectionate cat that is docile, laid-back and devoted to its owner.

Maine Coon
The Maine Coon cat is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America and is prized for its large size, silky fur, and sweet personality. The Maine Coon cat is a popular cat breed due to its intelligence and humorous antics.

Exotic
The Exotic cat breed is similar to a Persian in body and head shape but instead of long silky fur has a short coat that is easier to care for than the Persian’s. The Exotic cat breed is perfect for someone who loves the temperament and personality of a Persian but doesn’t want the daily grooming requirements of a Persian. The popularity of the Exotic has grown in the last decade but is not just a version of a Persian with short hair; they have their own personalities, albeit similar to the Persian, and their own history.

Siamese
The Siamese cat breed is the most universally recognized breed of domestic cat in the world as well as the oldest breed with an equally as old history. Siamese cats are short haired with blue eyes and have a pointed pattern that originates from hundreds of years ago in Siam. Siamese cats are known for their vocal behaviors and attitude. Some people find them very stand-offish, however many Siamese Cats are quite lovable, but when it comes right down to it, the Siamese cat knows he is royalty and that his owner is only his servant, as it was in the time when Siam kings kept them in the royal palace.

Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is a colorful cat that is known for being energetic and having an interesting ticked pattern to their fur. This cat breed is perfect for people who enjoy energetic cats who are active and busy, as well as quite entertaining. It is possible that the Abyssinian descended from cats that were worshipped by the ancient Egyptians.

Regardless of the many cat breeds there are to choose from, it is important that you choose the cat that is right for you, even if it doesn’t make the top 41 cat breeds of the CFA.