What Cat Breeds Are There? A Complete Introduction to Common Cat Breeds

Nowadays many people like to keep small pets at home; dogs, cats and rabbits are fairly common. Today the editor will talk about cats. What breeds are there? Below, the editor will introduce five cat breeds and describe their respective characteristics.

What cat breeds are there?

1. Himalayan cat

(1) The Himalayan cat has a face similar to the Persian, a large body, short and thick limbs, dense fur, a short neck and small ears; the fur on the face, ears, tail and limbs is darker in color; the eyes are blue, round and protruding; coat colors include light yellow, ivory, light purple, orange-red, seal point and more than 10 other kinds.

(2) The Himalayan cat has a gentle temperament and a soft meow, is intelligent and loyal, loves to play and act coquettishly, and is inseparable from its owner; it is bolder than other cats and is an extremely noble breed.

2. Scottish Fold

(1) Its place of origin is Scotland, so it is also called the Scottish Fold. The vast majority of this breed are shorthaired cats, and there is also a small number of longhaired cat breeds. The Scottish Fold has a stout body, dense thick coat, a big head and round face, both ears folded down close to the forehead, and a thick large tail; it looks very cute.

(2) The Scottish Fold has a gentle and calm temperament, is intelligent and understanding, is very popular with the public, and is suitable for family keeping.

3. Longhaired Siamese cat

(1) This is a variant of the Thai Siamese cat. Also called the Balinese cat or Javanese cat, it was bred in the United States and became a stable breed in the 1940s. It has a small head, long mouth and large ears, a streamlined body, forelimbs shorter than hindlimbs, and an entirely light-colored coat, with darker color only on the head, ears, tail, limbs and other parts.

(2) The longhaired Siamese cat has the same temperament as the shorthaired Siamese cat: playful and willful, it loves to play and act coquettishly with people, easily accepts movement training, and is obedient and easy to train.

4. Norwegian Forest Cat

(1) The Norwegian Forest Cat looks very majestic, and its appearance is similar to the Maine Coon. The Forest Cat grew up in a cold and harsh environment, so it has thicker, denser fur and a stronger physique than other cats. The Norwegian Forest Cat has large limbs and a strong body, runs extremely fast, is not afraid of sun and rain, and when walking its tail hair and neck hair are very flowing and beautiful.

(2) The Norwegian Forest Cat is introverted, strongly independent, clever and alert, and likes adventure and activity; it is not suitable for long-term indoor keeping and is best kept in a home with a yard and a relatively spacious environment.

5. British Shorthair

Because the British Shorthair had the bloodline of the longhaired Persian cat added, it became today's British Shorthair. They are an excellent breed that is intelligent, healthy, strong and skilled at hunting. The British Shorthair is a very responsible cat breed; while independent, it also loves every member of the household, can play with children and even dogs, and can also become a good companion for adults. This comes from its inherent nature, enabling it to face various environmental problems.

Above, the editor has introduced five cat breeds in detail. Each has its own advantages and characteristics. I wonder which one everyone likes best? Do any of you keep cats?

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