You may notice a resemblance between the colorpoint shorthair and the Siamese–likely because they’re related! History Believe it or not, there used to be a time when the Siamese breed was only seen in seal, blue, chocolate, and lilac colors...
The American Wirehair is a rare curly-haired breed, similar to the Laperm and Selkirk Rex. However, the Wirehair’s curls are less defined and more “wiry” compared to the other listed breeds. Hence, the name “Wirehair.” History The origins of...
History The origin of the Ocicat began in 1964 when an American cat breeder named Virginia Daly attempted to create an agouti pointed Siamese by breeding Abyssinians and Siameses together. But, to Daly’s surprise, the cross produced in a litter...
The Ragamuffin is a domestic longhaired cat breed related to the Ragdoll. History The breed's history began with the Ragdoll–a longhaired cat breed that originated in California in the 1960s when a woman named Ann Baker gained ownership of a...
The Singapura is known as the smallest domestic cat in the world! History The history of the Singapura cat is a controversial subject. It was believed for years that couple Tommy and Hal Meadow visited Singapore and brought three small brown...
The Korat looks very similar to the Russian blue, although they’re not related! History The Korat is among the oldest cat breeds in the world, originating in Thailand nearly 700 years ago! The first documentation of the Korat dates back to the...
The Manx is a domestic bobtailed cat hailing from the Isle of Man. History No one knows the true origin of the Manx cat, although some believe that they’re descendants of the Japanese bobtail that was brought to the Isle of Man by Vikings...
The Balinese is the long-haired version of the Siamese, although they are considered their own breed. History Despite the breed’s name Balinese, they didn’t originate from Bali but got their name because of their lean body, grace, and elegance...
Not to be confused with the Turkish Van, although the two breeds are related. History Turkish Angoras are a natural breed that originates from Turkey. Documentation–paintings and writings–of the breed date back to the 15th century. In...
The cat breed I picked for the month of June is the Burmese! The Burmese is considered hypoallergenic, although they aren't completely hypoallergenic, meaning they produce fewer allergens than the average cat. The breed lives for about...
The Burmilla is a rare crossbreed that originated from the United Kingdom. History The Burmilla is the result of the accidental breeding in the early 1980s between a Burmese and a chinchilla Persian. Both parents belonged to a baroness, named...
The Selkirk Rex is one of the few cat breeds with curly hair! A natural genetic mutation causes their curly hair. History The Selkirk Rex hails from Montana, US. In the late 80s, a Persian breeder named Jeri Newman came across a stray...
The Egyptian Mau is believed to be the oldest cat breed in the world! The first recordings of the breed were ancient Egyptian drawings of spotted cats that date back as early as 1550 BC. History No one knows the breed's origins, except that...
The Peterbald is one of the newest cat breeds in the world! History The Peterbald is a crossbreed between the Oriental shorthair and the Donskey. In 1994, a cat breeder named Ogla Mironova crossed the two breeds: producing the Peterbald. The...
Ragdolls are one of the most popular cat breeds in the US. Many people all across America share their homes with a Ragdoll cat. History The Ragdoll breed hails from Riverside, California. In the early 1960s, a woman named Ann Baker took...
The Chartreux (pronounced shär-TRUE) is a rare natural breed hailing from France. History The breed's history is unknown, but there are theories concerning its origins. One is that the Chartreux’s ancestors, the native cats of Syria...
The Himalayan is a type of Persian but is considered a breed of its own. The Himalayan was originally created by breeding a Persian with a Siamese. Now, the Siamese has been bred out of the breed, leaving only the color-point gene...
The American shorthair is one of the most popular cat breeds in the US, being found in hundreds of households across the country. History They originate from the European cats that earned their way as mousers onto settlers’ ships as they...
The Savannah cat is known to be the largest domestic cat breed, although they are hybrids. They are a cross between an African serval and a domestic cat. History In Pennsylvania, a Bengal breeder named Judee Frank gained possession of a male...
The British shorthair is one, if not the most common cat breed in the UK. They’re also quite common in the US. History It is believed that Roman soldiers brought cats to England to protect their food from rodents during their invasion in 43...