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Explore Petful’s cat breeds profiles with details on personality, care, and history. From popular to rare cats, find the perfect feline match for your home.

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Considering a Serval Cat? Know the Risks of Having One.
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Serval Cat: What to Know Before Getting One as a Pet

Thinking about a serval cat as a pet? Here's what 2026 ownership actually looks like: legality by US state, $1,500–$20K costs, real risks, and better-fit alternatives if you just want an exotic-looking cat.

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Carol Bryant

June 5, 2024

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Minskin Cat: Breed Profile, Price, Health & Care

The Minskin is a rare, short-legged, part-hairless cat that stays kitten-like for life. Get the verified facts on Minskin price, size, coat variations, personality, health, lifespan, hypoallergenic status and day-to-day care.

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Kristine Lacoste
Dec 12, 2015
A Toyger cat standing in full body view, showing the bold dark mackerel tiger stripes on a warm brown-orange coat that make this breed look like a miniature tiger
Cat Breeds

Toyger Cat Breed: Price, Personality, Size & Colors

The Toyger is a domestic cat bred to look like a mini tiger. Get the full Toyger cat guide: price, coat colors, size, personality, lifespan, health, a Bengal comparison, and where to find a kitten.

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Kristine Lacoste
Dec 9, 2017
Cat Breeds

Korat Cat Breed: Personality, Lifespan & Cost Guide

Meet the Korat cat: Thailand's rare silver-blue good-luck breed. This vet-reviewed profile covers personality, colors, 10-to-15-year lifespan, health, price, and how to tell a Korat from a Russian Blue.

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Kristine Lacoste
Jan 20, 2018
A natural mink Tonkinese cat with warm brown points and luminous aquamarine eyes sitting against a soft neutral background
Cat Breeds

Tonkinese Cat: Personality, Colors, Price & Care Guide

Meet the Tonkinese cat, the affectionate Siamese-Burmese hybrid. Get the facts on price, mink and pointed colors, personality, lifespan, health, shedding, and exactly how the Tonkinese compares to the Siamese.

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Kristine Lacoste
Mar 24, 2018
Cat Breeds

Exotic Shorthair Cat: Personality, Price & Care Guide

Meet the Exotic Shorthair, the short-haired Persian: a calm, affectionate, flat-faced cat. Get prices by color, personality, lifespan, health issues, grooming, and how it compares to the Persian and British Shorthair in this complete breed guide.

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Melissa Smith
Jul 30, 2016
5 Things to Know About Selkirk Rex Cats
Cat Breeds

Selkirk Rex Cat: Personality, Price & Care Guide

The Selkirk Rex is the curly-coated 'cat in sheep's clothing': a plush, mellow, teddy-bear breed. Here is the full guide to its personality, shorthair and longhair coats, colors, shedding, health, lifespan and kitten price.

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Kristine Lacoste
Mar 19, 2016
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Cat Breeds

Abyssinian Cat: Personality, Colors, Price & Care Guide

Meet the Abyssinian cat: a playful, people-loving breed with a glowing ticked coat. Explore personality, colors, price, lifespan, health, grooming, and kitten care in one complete guide.

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Kristine Lacoste
Jun 25, 2024
Cat Breeds

American Shorthair Cat: Personality, Colors, Price & Care

The American Shorthair is a calm, family-friendly cat that lives 15 to 20 years and comes in 80-plus colors. Our complete breed guide covers personality, size, colors, lifespan, price, grooming, and how it compares to the domestic shorthair.

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Melissa Smith
Jun 25, 2016
A sleek black Bombay cat with copper eyes sitting upright and looking at the camera.
Cat Breeds

Bombay Cat Price: 2026 Cost Guide (Kitten to Lifetime)

How much does a Bombay cat cost? This 2026 price guide breaks down breeder, show-line and adoption pricing, plus first-year setup, monthly care, lifetime cost and HCM heart-screening vet bills before you bring one home.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 18, 2026
Glossy black Bombay cat with copper eyes resting on a person's lap and looking up affectionately
Cat Breeds

Bombay Cat Personality: Traits, Quirks & Care

The Bombay cat personality is affectionate, social, and surprisingly dog-like. These vocal Velcro cats play fetch, follow you everywhere, love kids and other pets, and hate being alone. Here is the full temperament guide.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 18, 2026
A glossy black Bombay cat with copper eyes sitting beside an ordinary green-eyed black domestic shorthair on a neutral background.
Cat Breeds

Bombay Cat vs Black Cat: How to Tell Them Apart

All Bombays are black, but few black cats are Bombays. This guide compares coat, copper eyes, all-black paw pads, build, price, and the people-loving personality that sets a true pedigree Bombay apart from an ordinary black domestic shorthair.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 18, 2026
A glossy solid-black Bombay cat in profile with bright copper eyes
Cat Breeds

22 Black Cat Breeds: Stunning Cats With Solid Black Coats

Is a black cat a breed? No, it is a color, and the Bombay is the only all-black breed. Meet 22 black cat breeds with profiles, traits, eye-color guides, and care tips for every solid black cat.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 18, 2026
Cat Breeds

5 Things to Know About Bombay Cats

Meet the Bombay cat, the affectionate mini-panther. This complete breed guide covers personality, shedding, grooming, health, lifespan, and how much a Bombay cat costs before you adopt.

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Kristine Lacoste
Sep 22, 2018
A white Turkish Van cat with auburn head markings, the rare swimming-cat breed.
Cat Breeds

5 Things to Know About Turkish Vans

The Turkish Van cat is the rare "swimming cat" known for its white-and-auburn Van pattern and striking odd-colored eyes. Here is the full breed profile, from personality and grooming to lifespan, rarity, and cost.

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Kristine Lacoste
Aug 25, 2018
Caracat, a hybrid of a wild caracal and a domestic cat
Cat Breeds

Hybrid Cats: Caracat, Chausie and Controversy

A caracat is a hybrid of a wild caracal and a domestic cat that can top 25 pounds. Learn caracat size, price by F-generation, legality, temperament, and whether this exotic cat makes a good pet.

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T. J. Banks
Mar 2, 2015
Cat Breeds

5 Things to Know About American Curls

The American Curl cat is famous for its backward-curling ears and dog-like devotion. Here is everything on its personality, size, coat varieties, lifespan, health, colors, and what a kitten costs.

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Kristine Lacoste
Jan 6, 2018
5 Things to Know About Chartreux Cats
Cat Breeds

5 Things to Know About Chartreux Cats

The Chartreux cat is a rare French blue with copper eyes and a calm, affectionate nature. Get the full guide to personality, lifespan, shedding, health, and cost, plus how to tell it apart from a Russian Blue.

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Kristine Lacoste
Aug 22, 2015
Cat Breeds

5 Things to Know About American Bobtails

The American Bobtail is a smart, short-tailed cat with a famously doglike personality. Learn about its history, appearance, colors, temperament, lifespan, health, price, and how to find one.

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Kristine Lacoste
May 5, 2018
Pros and Cons of 9 Different Cat Breeds
Cat Breeds

Cat Breeds Pros and Cons: 11 Popular Breeds Compared

There is no perfect cat. Compare the pros and cons of 11 popular cat breeds plus mixed-breed cats by temperament, grooming, activity and health to find the right match for your home.

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T. J. Banks
Jul 27, 2015
A long-haired tortoiseshell Persian cat with a flat brachycephalic face, copper eyes, and a brindled black-and-red coat sitting upright
Cat Breeds

Tortoiseshell Persian Cat: Colors, Price and Care Guide

A tortoiseshell Persian cat is a purebred Persian in the tortie coat pattern, not a separate breed. See the CFA-recognized colors, why nearly all are female, grooming needs, realistic price, and the health facts every owner should know.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 17, 2026
Calico cat with bold orange and black patches on white fur sitting beside a brindled black-and-orange tortoiseshell cat on a sunny windowsill
Cat Breeds

Calico vs Tortoiseshell Cat: How to Tell the Difference

Calico or tortoiseshell? White fur is the giveaway: calicos are mostly white with bold orange and black patches, while torties blend the two colors with little white. Learn the genetics, the dilutes, and the in-between coats.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 17, 2026
Fluffy grey tabby kitten with blue eyes and a distinct M marking on its forehead sitting on a cream blanket
Cat Breeds

Grey Tabby Kitten: Patterns, Personality and Facts

Grey tabby is a color and pattern, not a breed. Learn why grey is really diluted black, when a grey tabby kitten's eyes change color, which breeds produce them, what one costs, and how to raise yours right.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 16, 2026
Brown mackerel tabby cat with bold black stripes over a warm coppery-brown coat, sitting upright and looking at the camera in soft natural light
Cat Breeds

Brown Tabby Cat: Patterns, Breeds, and Personality

A brown tabby cat is not a breed: it is the most common coat in the cat world, worn by shelter shorthairs and show-winning Maine Coons alike. Learn the 5 brown tabby patterns, how to tell brown from gray, and what these cats are really like.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 16, 2026
Gray mackerel tabby cat with charcoal stripes and green eyes lying on a cream sofa in soft window light
Cat Breeds

Gray Tabby Cat: Patterns, Breeds and Personality

Gray tabby cats are not a breed: the smoky striped coat is a dilute black tabby worn by dozens of breeds. Get the 5 patterns, the genetics behind the gray, a breed list, personality traits, kitten facts, and 50 name ideas.

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Coreen Saito
Jun 16, 2026
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Serval Cat: What to Know Before Getting One as a PetMinskin Cat: Breed Profile, Price, Health & CareToyger Cat Breed: Price, Personality, Size & ColorsKorat Cat Breed: Personality, Lifespan & Cost GuideTonkinese Cat: Personality, Colors, Price & Care GuideExotic Shorthair Cat: Personality, Price & Care GuideSelkirk Rex Cat: Personality, Price & Care GuideAbyssinian Cat: Personality, Colors, Price & Care GuideAmerican Shorthair Cat: Personality, Colors, Price & CareBombay Cat Price: 2026 Cost Guide (Kitten to Lifetime)Bombay Cat Personality: Traits, Quirks & CareBombay Cat vs Black Cat: How to Tell Them Apart22 Black Cat Breeds: Stunning Cats With Solid Black Coats5 Things to Know About Bombay Cats5 Things to Know About Turkish VansHybrid Cats: Caracat, Chausie and Controversy5 Things to Know About American Curls5 Things to Know About Chartreux Cats5 Things to Know About American BobtailsCat Breeds Pros and Cons: 11 Popular Breeds ComparedTortoiseshell Persian Cat: Colors, Price and Care GuideCalico vs Tortoiseshell Cat: How to Tell the DifferenceGrey Tabby Kitten: Patterns, Personality and FactsBrown Tabby Cat: Patterns, Breeds, and PersonalityGray Tabby Cat: Patterns, Breeds and PersonalityOrange Tabby Cat: Facts, Genetics and PersonalityTabby Cat 101: All 5 Patterns, Colors, Personality and CareTortoiseshell Cat Personality: Is Tortitude Real?Tortoiseshell Kitten Guide: What to Expect as She GrowsDilute Tortoiseshell Cat: Colors, Genetics and TortitudeTortoiseshell Cat: Colors, Genetics, Personality, and CareCalico Tabby Cat (Tabico): Genetics, Photos and FactsMale Calico Cat: Why These Rare Cats Are 1 in 3,000Dilute Calico Cat: Rarity, Colors, Cost, and CareCalico Kitten Guide: Colors, Genetics, and CareScottish Fold Lifespan: How Long Do Scottish Fold Cats Live?Scottish Fold Personality: The Sweet, Velcro Lap Cat ExplainedScottish Fold Colors: Every Coat Color and Pattern, With PicturesScottish Fold Munchkin: The Honest Truth About the "Scottish Kilt" CatScottish Fold Price: What a Folded-Ear Cat Really Costs in 2026Scottish Fold Health Problems: A Vet-Reviewed GuideScottish Fold Cat: The Honest Guide to the Folded-Ear BreedMaine Coon Tuxedo Cat: Pattern, Size, Price and PicturesTuxedo Cat Colors and Markings: Grey Tuxedo Cats and BeyondTuxedo Cat Personality: What Owners and Science SayTuxedo Cat: Genetics, Characteristics, Lifespan, and Famous TuxiesRussian Blue Lifespan: How Long Do These Cats Live?Russian Blue vs British Shorthair: How to Tell the Two Blue Cats ApartIs My Grey Cat a Russian Blue Mix? How to Tell for SureRussian Blue Personality: Gentle, Loyal, and ReservedIs the Russian Blue Hypoallergenic? An Honest, Vet-Reviewed AnswerRussian Blue Cat Price: What a Real One Costs in 2026Russian Blue Cat: The Complete Breed ProfileOriental Shorthair Lifespan: How Long They Live and Stay HealthyIs the Oriental Shorthair Hypoallergenic? The Honest AnswerOriental Shorthair Personality: The Vocal, Velcro CatOriental Shorthair Colors: The Complete Guide to All 600+ LooksOriental Shorthair Price: What This Breed Really Costs in 2026Oriental Shorthair: The Complete Big-Eared Breed GuideNorwegian Forest Cat Lifespan: How Long Wegies Live and Stay HealthyNorwegian Forest Cat Personality: Gentle, Independent, DevotedNorwegian Forest Cat Colors: Every Coat Color and PatternNorwegian Forest Cat Price: What a Wegie Really Costs in 2026Norwegian Forest Cat Size: How Big Do Wegies Really Get?Norwegian Forest Cat vs Maine Coon: How to Tell Them ApartNorwegian Forest Cat: Breed Profile, Size, Coat, Colors, and HealthManx Cat Personality: The Dog-Like, Devoted Companion ExplainedManx Cat Price: How Much a Manx Cat Costs in 2026Manx Cat Colors: A Complete Visual Guide to Every Coat and PatternManx Cat Tail: The Four Tail Types and Why Back Legs Are LongerCymric Cat: The Long-Haired Manx Breed GuideManx Syndrome in Cats: A Vet's Guide to Sacrocaudal DysgenesisManx Cat Breed Profile: The Tailless Cat With Rabbit-Like LegsEgyptian Mau vs Bengal: How to Tell These Two Spotted Cats ApartEgyptian Mau Tabby Mix: Is My Cat Part Egyptian Mau?Egyptian Mau Colors: Every Coat Color and Spot PatternEgyptian Mau Price: What a Spotted Egyptian Cat Really CostsEgyptian Mau: Complete Guide to the Only Spotted Cat BreedSnowshoe Cat Personality: The Dog-Like, Velcro Cat That Talks BackSnowshoe Cat Price: What a Kitten Really Costs in 2026Snowshoe Cat Colors: A Visual Guide to Every Point Color and PatternSnowshoe Siamese Cat: How to Tell a Snowshoe From a SiameseSnowshoe Cat: The Complete Breed Guide to a Rare American OriginalIs the LaPerm Cat Hypoallergenic? 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