What breed is that cat?

This guide to the different cat breeds will make it easy for you to identify the various domesticated cat breeds of the world

Below you will find a list of the different cat breeds with pictures, divided into different championship breed categories. By clicking on the name of the cat, you can read about the origin of the breed, the coat varieties, the personality and temperament as well as any special grooming needs that the different cat breeds might have.

It is always a good idea to go to cat shows to have a closer look at all the cat breeds before just getting a cat. Also talk to breeders about the cat that you are interested in and what special needs it might have.

Where the different cat breeds have longhair and shorthair varieties, it is indicated with LH and SH after the cat breed name.

Currently 55 championship cat breeds are recognized for championship competitions. These breeds are classified by TICA (The International Cat Association), which is the world’s largest genetic registry of pedigreed cats.