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.

Here are the positives and negatives of some of the most well-known cat breeds.

These cats originated in Montana in 1987 and have unique curly coats.

Exotic Shorthairs were originally bred from Persian cats to have short, silver hair. Learn more in this fascinating Exotic Shorthair cat breed profile.

American Curls adapt to new situations, pets and people quickly, and they are known to follow their people around just as a dog would.

Korat cats are a rare and ancient breed. Learn more about these highly intelligent, confident cats in this breed profile.

Tonkinese cats are known to be goofy, playful and quite entertaining.

American Bobtails are intelligent cats with short tails, and they are known to have doglike personalities.

Bombay cats love to play and adore children, but they don't like being left alone for long periods of time.

Turkish Vans are often called "swimming cats" because they love to play in water. These large cats are active and fun, but they can also be a bit clumsy.
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