A LITTLE WILD. A LOT OF LOVE.
A home for
cat people.
Find your feline companion. Discover their world.
Curious explorers, gentle companions, unique personalities. This is a place for cats – and the people who love them.
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Which breed
fits your life?
From playful to laid-back: choose what matters to you. Your matches link straight to the breed profiles.
THE CAT BREED GUIDE
Many breeds.
Endless personalities.
From Abyssinian to Turkish Van. Discover the little differences that make each breed special.
23 breeds to explore
Shorthair
Abyssinian
An inquisitive, athletic shorthair with a distinctive ticked coat. Merlin and Odin belong to this breed.
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Shorthair
Egyptian Mau
A shorthaired, naturally spotted cat with an athletic build and an alert expression.
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Semi-longhair
Balinese
A graceful, semi-longhaired relative of the Siamese, with blue eyes and a pointed coat.
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Shorthair
Bengal
A striking, athletic cat with a spotted or marbled coat and an energetic personality. Our photo shows Hero.
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Semi-longhair
Birman
A gentle, semi-longhaired colourpoint cat with blue eyes and distinctive white paws.
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Shorthair
British Shorthair
A sturdy, round-faced shorthair with a dense coat and a typically composed temperament.
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Shorthair
European Shorthair
A versatile shorthair descended from European domestic cats, with many colours and patterns.
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Shorthair
Chartreux
A French breed with a blue-grey coat, a substantial build and warm amber-coloured eyes.
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Shorthair
Korat
A silver-blue cat with a heart-shaped head, luminous green eyes and a fine, close-lying coat.
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Semi-longhair
Maine Coon
A large, semi-longhaired cat from northeastern North America, often nicknamed the gentle giant.
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Semi-longhair
Neva Masquerade
The colourpoint variety of the Siberian cat, combining a semi-long coat with blue eyes.
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Semi-longhair
Norwegian Forest Cat
A robust, semi-longhaired cat with a bushy tail, a noticeable ruff and a natural-breed heritage.
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Shorthair
Ocicat
A spotted domestic breed with a wild-looking coat, developed without wildcat crosses.
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Longhair
Persian
A longhaired breed with a substantial coat, a rounded appearance and a typically relaxed temperament.
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Semi-longhair
Ragdoll
A large, semi-longhaired colourpoint cat with blue eyes and a generally gentle character.
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Shorthair
Russian Blue
An elegant blue-grey cat with a plush double coat and green eyes. Our photograph shows Misha.
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Shorthair
Savannah
A tall, athletic breed developed from serval and domestic-cat ancestry, with a striking spotted coat.
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Shorthair
Scottish Fold
The shorthaired Scottish Fold is recognised for its folded ears and rounded appearance.
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Semi-longhair
Highland Fold
The semi-longhaired form of the Scottish Fold, also known as Highland Fold or Coupari.
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Shorthair
Siamese
A slender, expressive cat with blue eyes, a pointed coat and a famously communicative personality.
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Semi-longhair
Somali
The semi-longhaired relative of the Abyssinian, with a ticked coat and a lively, alert appearance.
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Semi-longhair
Turkish Angora
An elegant, semi-longhaired cat with a silky coat and a graceful, active appearance.
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Semi-longhair
Turkish Van
A substantial, semi-longhaired breed associated with eastern Turkey, known for its distinctive coat markings.
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JUST FOR FUN
A little Siamese.
Or Persian through and through?
Curious, sociable or completely relaxed? Ten quick questions reveal your inner cat.
Siamese, Persian or Maine Coon: which one are you? A light-hearted personality game.
THE TWO BEHIND STUBENTIGER
Merlin & Odin
von der Loreley.
A silver thinker. A ruddy explorer. Two Abyssinians and the inspiration behind this website.
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