Exotic Shorthair
Cat Breeds

The Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair Overview Origin: The Exotic Shorthair is a cross between the Persian and American Shorthair, developed in the 1950s to combine the Persian’s look with easier grooming needs. Size: Medium to large; weighs 8–15 […]

burmese cat
Cat Breeds

The Burmese Cat

Burmese Cat Overview Origin: The Burmese breed originated in Burma (now Myanmar) and was brought to the U.S. in the 1930s. Dr. Joseph Thompson developed the breed using a small, walnut-brown cat named Wong Mau, […]

Cornish, Rex
Cat Breeds

The Cornish Rex

Cornish Rex Overview Origin: The Cornish Rex originated in Cornwall, England, in the 1950s. The breed’s curly coat was a natural mutation discovered in a kitten named Kallibunker. Size: Small to medium-sized; weighs 6-10 pounds […]

Devon, Rex
Cat Breeds

The Devon Rex

Devon Rex History and Origin: The Devon Rex breed originated in England during the late 1950s from a curly-coated stray cat. The breed developed its distinctive appearance from a mutation and is known for its […]

chartreux
Cat Breeds

The Chartreux

Chartreux History and Origin: The Chartreux is a rare French breed known for its presence in France for several centuries. It is said to have been named after the Carthusian monks who might have bred […]

Bengal cat
Cat Breeds

The Bengal

Bengal History and Origin: The Bengal cat breed was developed by crossing domestic cats with the Asian leopard cat, a wild feline, to create a cat with an exotic look but a domestic temperament. The […]

Abyssinian
Cat Breeds

The Abyssinian

Abyssinian History and Origin: The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known cat breeds, believed to have originated in Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia). However, genetic studies suggest that the breed actually developed in Egypt. The breed […]