Cat Breeds

THIS IS THE THIRD PAGE IN MY LIST OF CAT BREEDS. ON THIS PAGE I COVER RAGDOLL TO YORK CHOCOLATE (R-J).THE OTHER TWO PAGES ARE: A-H AND J-P


Ragdoll cat

Ragdoll

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1960s
  • Ancestry: Moggies
  • Weight: 10-20 lbs
  • Temperament: Placid – ideal indoor cats
  • Body type: Substantial
  • Colors: Pointed inc. bicolor pointing.
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Low
  • Talker: Average
  • 5th most popular cat breed per PoC poll

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RagaMuffin cat

RagaMuffin

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1980s
  • Ancestry: Ragdoll cat
  • Weight: 10-20 lbs
  • Temperament: Laid-back
  • Body type: Substantial
  • Colors: Wide range
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: Average

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Russian Blue cat

Russian Blue

  • Place of Origin: Russia
  • Date of origin: pre-1800s
  • Ancestry: Domestic cats – moggies
  • Weight: 10-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Shy
  • Body type: Foreign
  • Colors: Blue
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: No

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Safari cat

Safari

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: early 1970s
  • Ancestry: Wildcat hybrid: Geoffroy’s cat x domestic
  • Weight: Up to 25 lbs
  • Temperament: Calm alpha
  • Body type: Substantial
  • Colors: Spotted tabby
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: No
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Average

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Savannah cat

Savannah

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1986
  • Ancestry: Wildcat hybrid – serval x domestic cat
  • Weight: Up to 30 lbs
  • Temperament: Calm alpha
  • Body type: Substantial
  • Colors: Spotted tabby
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Low

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Scottish Fold cat

Scottish Fold

  • Place of Origin: Scotland
  • Date of origin: 1961
  • Ancestry: Farm cat, Brit, USA shorthair cats
  • Weight: 6-13 lbs
  • Temperament: Easy nature, sweet.
  • Body type: Semi-cobby
  • Colors: All
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: No

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Selkirk Rex cat

Selkirk Rex

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1987
  • Ancestry: Rescue cat, Persian, Exotic SH, Brit+US Shorthairs.
  • Weight: 7-11 lbs
  • Temperament: Sweet and loyal. Gentle.
  • Body type: Semi-cobby
  • Colors: All
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: Average

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Serengeti cat

Serengeti

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1994
  • Ancestry: Hybrid: Bengal and Oriental Shorthair
  • Weight: Average+
  • Temperament: Alert, Affectionate and playful.
  • Body type: Semi-foreign. Tall and elegant.
  • Colors: Spotted tabby
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Yes

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Seychellois cat

Seychellois

  • Place of Origin: UK
  • Date of origin: 1980
  • Ancestry: Hybrid Modern Siamese – Oriental SH.
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Enterprising and vocal.
  • Body type: Oriental
  • Colors: Variable particolor pointing on face. Long and short hair.
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Good
  • Talker: Yes

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Skookum cat

Skookum

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1990s
  • Ancestry: Hybrid cat –  Munchkin cross with LaPerm.
  • Weight: 5-9 lbs
  • Temperament: Inquisitive and outgoing.
  • Body type: Semi-cobby
  • Colors: All colors. Rexed fur.
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Good
  • Talker: Average

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Sokoke cat

Sokoke

  • Place of Origin: Kenya
  • Date of origin: 1980s
  • Ancestry: Stray, household cats.
  • Weight: 7-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Unknown
  • Body type: Semi-foreign
  • Colors: Classic, blotched tabby.
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Unknown

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Modern Siamese cat

Siamese (modern)

  • Place of Origin: Thailand
  • Date of origin: pre-1700s
  • Ancestry: Household and temple cats.
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Quite active, loyal and vocal.
  • Body type: Oriental
  • Colors: Pointed, all colors (TICA), blue eyes.
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Yes

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Traditional Siamese cat

Siamese (traditional)

  • Place of Origin: Thailand
  • Date of origin: pre-1700s
  • Ancestry: Household and temple cats.
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Quite active, loyal and vocal.
  • Body type: Semi-cobby
  • Colors: Pointed, lilac, seal, chocolate, blue, lynx.
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Yes

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Siberian cat

Siberian

  • Place of Origin: East Russia
  • Date of origin: 1980s
  • Ancestry:House and farm cats.
  • Weight: 10-20 lbs
  • Temperament: Sensible, resourceful.
  • Body type: Substantial
  • Colors: All colors, patterns.
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: Average-high
  • Talker: No

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Singapura cat

Singapura

  • Place of Origin: Singapore and USA
  • Date of origin: 1975
  • Ancestry: Street, drain cats? Disputed. Hybrid?
  • Weight: 4-9 lbs
  • Temperament: Soft voice gentleness. Affectionate.
  • Body type: Semi-cobby
  • Colors: Tabby (ticked), sepia agouti.
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Average

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Snowshoe cat

Snowshoe

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1960s
  • Ancestry: Hybrid: Siamese, American SH.
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Friendly and active
  • Body type: Semi-foreign
  • Colors: Mitted and bicolor
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: Average-high
  • Talker: Yes

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Somali cat

Somali

  • Place of Origin: USA and Canada
  • Date of origin: 1963
  • Ancestry: Abyssinian
  • Weight: 8-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Extrovert, active.
  • Body type: Foreign
  • Colors: Special tabby cat
  • Grooming: Easy-average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Yes
  • Talker: Yes

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Sphynx cat

Sphynx

  • Place of Origin: USA, Canada, Europe
  • Date of origin: 1966
  • Ancestry: Non-pedigree longhair.
  • Weight: 8-15 lbs
  • Temperament: Mischievous, smart. Monkey-like.
  • Body type: Semi-foreign, muscular.
  • Colors: All colors and patterns
  • Grooming: Average (skin needs regular cleaning)
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Yes

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Thai cat

Thai

  • Place of Origin: Thailand, USA
  • Date of origin: 1950s
  • Ancestry: Siamese cats
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: People loving and intelligent.
  • Body type: Semi-foreign
  • Colors: Pointed in solid, tabby, tortie, all colors
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Yes

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Tiffany cat

Tiffany (AKA Chantilly)

  • Place of Origin: USA and Canada
  • Date of origin: 1967
  • Ancestry: Household cats or a created hybrid. Disputed.
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Gentle voice, soft character.
  • Body type: Moderate
  • Colors: Semi-longhair, chocolate, black, cinnamon, blue, lilac, fawn.
  • Grooming: Average+
  • Lap cat: Average
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: No – soft voice

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Tonkinese cat

Tonkinese

  • Place of Origin: USA and Canada
  • Date of origin: 1960s
  • Ancestry: Hybrid: Burmese, Siamese
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Sociable, smart.
  • Body type: Semi-foreign
  • Colors: Mink, sepia & pointed solid colors.
  • Grooming: Easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Yes
  • Talker: Yes

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Toyger cat

Toyger

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1980
  • Ancestry: Hybrid: tabby cats, Bengal, Indian street cat.
  • Weight: 7-15 lbs
  • Temperament: Interactive, friendly, intelligent.
  • Body type: Semi-cobby
  • Colors: Tiger stripes, rich tiger colors.
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: Average

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Turkish Angora cat

Turkish Angora

  • Place of Origin: Turkey
  • Date of origin: 1400s
  • Ancestry: Household cats
  • Weight: 6-11 lbs
  • Temperament: Smart, quick mover and show off.
  • Body type: Foreign
  • Colors: Wide range
  • Grooming: Average-easy
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Average+ talker

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Turkish Van cat

Turkish Van

  • Place of Origin: Turkey
  • Date of origin: Pre-1800s, imported 1955.
  • Ancestry: Household cats
  • Weight: 7-19 lbs
  • Temperament: Independent, assertive.
  • Body type: Substantial
  • Colors: Van pattern, bicolor – particolor.
  • Grooming: Average
  • Lap cat: Yes
  • Energy: High
  • Talker: Average

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York Chocolate cat

York Chocolate

  • Place of Origin: USA
  • Date of origin: 1983
  • Ancestry: Household cats
  • Weight: 6-12 lbs
  • Temperament: Sweet, loving
  • Body type: Moderate/large
  • Colors: Med-long hair. Solid: chocolate, lavender. Bicolor: chocolate, lavender.
  • Grooming: High
  • Lap cat: Average-yes
  • Energy: Average
  • Talker: Quiet

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Cat Breeds — Note on the Siamese ranking. Visitors to this site conclusively prefer the Traditional Siamese but the poll does not distinguish between modern and traditional hence equal 2nd. These are considered to be different cat breeds by some.

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