Breed catalog

The gentle giant of the cat world: sociable, dog-like and very patient with kids. The semi-long coat needs brushing 2–3 times a week.

The name says it all: goes limp like a rag doll when picked up. Affectionate, docile and perfect for families with kids.

Best option for allergy sufferers: produces less Fel d 1 than average. Sturdy, playful and very cold-resistant thanks to a triple coat.

The Viking cat: huge, fluffy and a born climber. Calm at home but loves the outdoors and cold. Poor fit for hot Mediterranean climates.

The "temple cat": white gloves, sapphire eyes and a serene temperament. Ideal for families wanting calm company and quiet cuddles.

The Ragdoll's even cuddlier cousin: extra docile, made for hugs. Family-friendly, patient and perfect for homes with kids.

Elegant, playful and very smart. Silky low-maintenance coat. Loves jumping to high places and being the centre of attention.

The long-haired Abyssinian: a "feline fox" with a plume tail. Highly active, curious and social. Needs company and constant stimulation.

The "swimming cat": loves water and may join you in the shower. Athletic, sturdy and very independent. Not for tiny flats.

Long-haired Siamese, just as chatty and clever. A good pick for allergy sufferers (low Fel d 1). Will follow you everywhere.

Ears that curl back days after birth. Playful, social and keeps a kitten's soul for life.

Semi-long sister of the Burmilla, within the Asian Group. A balance between Persian calm and Burmese sociability.

The long-haired Russian Blue: misty blue-grey coat, green eyes and a reserved character. Loyal to family, shy with strangers.

The "sheep cat": natural curly coat that looks plush. Calm, loving and patient; the curls need care but never straightening.

A semi-long-haired Oriental: talkative and athletic. Needs a human with time — if you're bored, he'll tell you.

Spontaneous curls like an 80s perm. Low Fel d 1, affectionate and highly adaptable. A charming oddity.

Silky chocolate semi-long coat with a sweet, reserved temperament. Communicates in soft chirps. Very rare, nearly extinct outside specialist breeders.

The "feline corgi": stubby legs and big personality. Controversial among vets; weigh ethical breeding before adopting.

Calm, plush teddy-bear cat and very flat-friendly. Independent without being aloof: likes being near you, not on you.

The classic alley cat: healthy, adaptable and full of personality. Best value pick and the easiest to adopt from shelters.

Healthy, long-lived and well-balanced. America's all-rounder: great with kids, other pets and almost any home.

Silver-velvet coat and emerald-green eyes. Reserved but very loving with their people; low Fel d 1.

Color variant of the Bengal: dark rosettes on cream-pearl fur with blue or aqua eyes. Just as athletic and demanding as the classic Bengal.

A blue-grey monk cat with a trademark "smile". Very quiet, observant and loyal. Perfect for calm households.

A small affectionate tank: heavier than it looks, playful into old age and always looking for a lap to land on.

A living-room mini-panther: glossy jet-black coat and copper eyes. Clingy, chatty and an expert at sitting on your laptop.

Hairless, warm and extremely affectionate. Not hypoallergenic: still produces Fel d 1 saliva. Needs weekly baths and a warm home.

The Maneki-neko cat: bunny tail, alert eyes and huge curiosity. Melodically chatty, social and very smart.

The Thai "white gem": pure white with often odd eyes (one blue, one gold). Considered a lucky symbol in Thailand.

Sleek and athletic, like an Egyptian fresco come alive. Curious and restless: needs shelves, toys and a feline companion.

The only domestic cat with naturally spotted coat. A sprinter (up to 50 km/h), elegant and shy with strangers. Loves heat.

Sturdy, dog-like and very trainable — can even learn fetch. Natural short tail and a lynx-like stare.

An accidental Burmese × Chinchilla cross that won the world over: silver coat with "eyeliner" and a sweet, playful nature.

Pixie face, huge ears and curly suede-like coat. Mischievous, clown-ish and clingy; lives on your shoulder.

A feline greyhound: wavy, athletic and always on the move. Curly velvet coat, barely sheds.

Mini-leopard looks with boundless energy. Loves water, climbs everything and needs constant enrichment: small flats without stimulation are a no.

Wild ocelot looks, 100% domestic. Super social, can learn fetch and leash walks.

Pocket tiger: spectacular tiger stripes on a medium body. Affectionate, intelligent and much more manageable than a Bengal.

Lynx look with a bobbed tail. Dog-like, loyal and family-oriented; sometimes born with extra toes (allowed in the standard!).

Cousin of the American Shorthair with crimped, wiry fur. Placid, kid-tolerant and very adaptable. Only occasional brushing needed.

Thailand's lucky charm: silver-blue coat and a heart-shaped face. Loving, sensitive and very bonded to family.

Siamese with white mittens: blue eyes, booted paws and a sweet character. More social and less chatty than its cousin.

Unique warm chocolate coat and green eyes. Velcro-sticks to its favorite human; rare to find and very special.

Russian treasure with a pom-pom tail. Born hunter, loves water and very hardy. Balanced and very social personality.

Natural breed from the Arabian desert: hardy, healthy, extreme-heat tolerant and very affectionate with family. WCF recognised in 2009.

Folded ears and a sweet face — but the same gene causes hereditary joint disease. Ethical adoption means responsible breeders or a straight-eared sibling.

The tailless cat from the Isle of Man. Dog-like, playful and family-friendly. Adopt only from breeders screening for Manx syndrome.

The world's smallest domestic breed: 2 kg of pure curiosity. Clingy, playful and always on top of the action.

Large cat with curled ears and a short bobtail. Domestic-lynx looks with a playful, dog-like personality. Loves water.

Russian Sphynx variant with Oriental-style head. Ranges from near-bald to flock; always loving and glued to humans.

The Russian Sphynx: warm wrinkled skin, huge ears. Loses fur as a kitten. Super affectionate, needs regular bathing and a warm home.

Recent Bengal × Ocicat cross: mini-cheetah looks, very athletic, gentle and playful. Needs lots of space and stimulation.

Hybrid with the African serval. Huge, athletic and demanding: not a "normal" cat. Check legality before adopting (F1-F4).

Hairless with forward-folded ears: a Don Sphynx × Scottish Fold cross. Very social and curious, found mainly in Ukraine and Russia.

The "werewolf cat": partially bald, sparse roan coat and unique looks. Dog-like, hunter mindset; very rare outside the US.

Experimental Munchkin × American Curl: short legs and back-curled ears. Tiny, playful and very rare. Controversial on health grounds.

A serene long-haired aristocrat: calm, homebody and very photogenic. Needs daily brushing and regular baths; flat face requires vet follow-ups.

The Persian in pajamas: same flat face, but short coat and no daily knots. Perfect for plushy cuddles without marathon brushing.

A Persian with blue eyes and Siamese colourpoint. Super calm and homebody; needs daily brushing and a cool home.

The perfect blend of Siamese and Burmese: affectionate, moderately chatty and dog-like. Ideal for families wanting a very social cat without full Siamese drama.

Chatty, brilliant and very people-demanding. If you work long hours, adopt one in pairs.

A Siamese in 300 colors: chatty, athletic and demanding attention 24/7. Adopt in pairs if you're often out.