List of cat breeds given below provides information about the recognized cat breeds

found across the world. Domestic/Wild Cat is a carnivorous mammal that is found in
various sizes, colors and names.  Here is a list of the
top cat breeds with pictures:
Persian Cat
Alternative Names: Longhair or Persian Longhair
Origin: Iran
Breed Description: Long haired breed of cat that has a
short round face with a wide head. It has a thick
coat , large eyes and a shortened muzzle.
Average Lifespan: 12-17 Years
 
Bengal Cat
Alternative Names: N/A
Origin: United States
Breed Description: Bengal cats are a hybrid of the Asian
Leopard Cat and domestic cats. They have two basic fur
patterns: common spotted pattern and swirly marbled. They
have a white belly.
Average Lifespan: 14-16 Years
 
Burmese Cat
Alternative Names: American Burmese, British Burmese
Origin: Thailand
Breed Description: Appears in 2 forms – American and
British. The British ones are slender and have a long body
while the American ones are broader and shorter with a
flat muzzle.]
Average Lifespan: 10-17 years
 
Scottish Fold
Alternative Names: Scot Fold, Lops, Folds
Origin: Scotland
Breed Description: It is a medium sized cat weighing 4-6 kg. The coat can be long-haired
or short-haired and ears can be normal or folded.
Average Lifespan: 11- 15 years
 
Sphynx Cat
Alternative Names: Canadian Sphynx, Russian Sphynx , Don Sphynx.
Origin: Canada/ Egypt
Breed Description: This breed is characterized by large lemon shaped eyes and very large
ears. The biggest feature available in these breeds of cats is that they don’t have a coat of
fur on their body.
Average Lifespan: Around 15 years
 
American Curl
Alternative Names: N/A
Origin: USA
Breed Description: This breed is characterized by
curled ears and have a normal built.
Average Lifespan: 13-15 years
 
American Bobtail
Alternative Names: Bobbed tail cat
Origin: USA
Breed Description: These have a short to medium built
body with short tails. Hips are as wide as chest. Ears
are medium sized and eyes are almond shaped.
Average Lifespan: 11- 15 Years
 
American Shorthair
Alternative Names: N/A
Origin: North America/Europe
Breed Description: This breed of cats are athletic in nature and
have a large body. It has broad and well develop shoulders
and hindquarters.
Average Lifespan: 15- 20 years
 Turkish Angora
Alternative Names: Ankara
Origin: Turkey
Breed Description: These have long silky coats with round
bodies. They are intelligent, playful and loyal with humans.
Average Lifespan: 12- 18 years
 Munchkin Cat
Alternative Names: Dachshund of the cat
Origin: USA
Breed Description: These breed of cats are characterized by
short legs. They are playful and intelligent breed weighing
around 3-4 kg.
Average Lifespan: 12- 14 years
California Spangled Cat
Alternative Names: Spangle
Origin: California
Breed Description: This breed looks similar to a leopard
in appearance. It has a spotted muscular body  with large
whisker pads.
Average Lifespan: 9-16 years
 Cymric
Alternative Names: Manx Longhair, Longhair Manx,
Origin: Canada, Isle of Man
Breed Description: It has a muscular, medium to large body
weighing around 10-13 pounds. The body is round
in appearance with large eyes.
Average Lifespan: 8- 14 years
Devon Rex
Alternative Names: Pixie cat, Alien cat Origin: England Breed
Description: This breed is similar to Cornish Rex with respect to
its soft fur coat. They have slender bodies with large ears.
Average Lifespan: 9-15 Years
 
Bombay Cat
Alternative Names: American Bombay Cat
Origin: USA
Breed Description: These are medium sized short
haired cats with a muscular build. They have typical
yellow eyes and loves the company of others.
Average Lifespan: 15-20 Year
 Egyptian Mau
Alternative Names: Mau
Origin: Egypt
Breed Description: They are slender and muscular cat that are
loyal to their masters. The front legs
are comparatively shorter than the hind legs.
Average Lifespan: 13-16 Years
 Birman
Alternative Names: Sacred Birman, Sacred Cat of Burma
Origin: France
Breed Description: It is a domestic cat breed having medium
sized and rectangular body. They have rounded eyes that are
sapphire blue in color and a roman nose.
Average Lifespan: 12-16 Years
Toyger
Alternative Names: Toy Tiger
Origin:  Judy Sugden is credited to have developed this
breed of cats.
Breed Description: It is a medium sized domestic cat having
small and round ears with a well defined muzzle. This
breed of cat resembles a Tiger in appearance.
Average Lifespan: 10- 15 years
 

Tabby Cat
Alternative Names: Grey Tiger, Common Mackerel Tabby
Origin: Africa/Europe
Breed Description: It is a domestic cat that has a shape of M on its forehead formed by the
combination of stripes and patterns present on its coat.
Average Lifespan: 15- 20 years

Savannah Cat
Alternative Names: Ashera
Origin: USA
Breed Description: This is a hybrid cat breed with a tall and slim
body. They are loyal and are great jumpers as well.
Average Lifespan: 17- 20 years
 Russian Blue
Alternative Names: Archangel Blue, Archangel Cat
Origin: Russia
Breed Description: These have a medium built body with a pair
of green eyes. The fur is short and thick and the coat is blue-
grey in color.
Average Lifespan: 15-20 years
 Japanese Bobtail
Alternative Names: Street cats of Japan
Origin: Japan
Breed Description: This breed has an unusual bob tail
that resembles the tail of a rabbit. They have medium body
structure with large eyes and medium length soft coat.
Average Lifespan: 15-18 years

 Himalayan Cat
Alternative Names: Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian or Longhaired Colourpoint
Origin: USA/UK
Breed Description: They have a round body with short legs with lots of fur all over the
body.
Average Lifespan: 14- 15 years
Somali Cat
Alternative Names: Abyssinian, Fox Cat
Origin: Somalia
Breed Description: This breed is found in over 25
colors. The cats usually have long hairs all over their
body.
Average Lifespan: 11- 16 years
 Raga Muffin Cat
Alternative Names: Ragdoll cats
Origin: USA
Breed Description: Muscular, heavy breed cat with a
broad chested body. It has a medium length coat that
has grows thicker towards the stomach.
Average Lifespan: 12- 16 years