Cat breeds

Meet the Breeds of Pink Paws

A little guide to the different kinds of cats you may meet during your visit.

Abyssinian

The busy explorer with a glowing coat

Among the most ancient of all cat breeds, the Abyssinian looks like a small wildcat and moves like an athlete. They are alert, lively and endlessly inquisitive about whatever is going on around them, and they attach themselves so firmly to their people that they are often described as the most dog-like of cats. Most are happy sharing a home with children, dogs and other cats alike.

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Bengal

The spotted athlete with a wild look

Bred from crosses between domestic cats and the Asian leopard cat, the Bengal wears spots, rosettes or marbling, often on a coat that catches the light. They are muscular and genuinely athletic, unusually fond of water for a cat, and need plenty to climb, chase and investigate.

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British Longhair

The British Shorthair in a longer coat

With its round, full-cheeked face and what looks like a permanent grin, the British Longhair is often linked to the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. It is a solid teddy bear of a cat with a soft, plush coat and an easy, gentle nature that makes it a lovely family companion. Its ancestry reaches back to the cats of Roman times, which places it among England's oldest breeds.

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British Shorthair

The plush, round-faced charmer

Sturdy, round-faced and famously plush, the British Shorthair is one of the oldest recognised British breeds. The blue-grey coat with copper eyes is the classic look, though the breed comes in many colours. They are easy-going and quietly dignified — delighted by your company, rather less keen on being picked up and carried around.

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Burmese

The people-first charmer in satin brown

Gentle, sweet-tempered and devoted to people, Burmese will happily settle into any lap that is offered. They are patient and easy-going, which makes them a wonderful choice for families — including homes with young children.

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Caracat

The rare, long-legged hybrid

The Caracat is a rare hybrid descended from the caracal — a wild cat native to Africa and parts of Asia — crossed with domestic breeds. They are large and long-legged, with the caracal's distinctive tufted ears.

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Devon Rex

The big-eared pixie with a wavy coat

The Devon Rex has a soft, wavy coat, oversized ears and a wide-eyed, elfin face. They are light-framed, endlessly playful, and famously drawn to body heat — expect to find one on your shoulder, in your lap, or already under the blanket waiting for you.

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Exotic Shorthair

The teddy-bear-faced cuddlebug

The Exotic Shorthair belongs to the Persian Breed Group — one of the oldest and best-known families in the cat fancy — alongside the Persian and the Himalayan. All three share the same build, but where the Persian and Himalayan wear a long, flowing coat, the Exotic keeps a short, dense one. With a sweet, flat face, big round eyes and full cheeks, Exotics are friendly with just about everyone.

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Maine Coon

The gentle giant of the cat world

One of the largest domestic breeds, the Maine Coon has a shaggy, weather-resistant coat, tufted ears and toes, and a long plumed tail. Despite the size they are gentle and sociable, and many of them chirp and trill rather than meow.

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Maine Coon Polydactyl

A Maine Coon with extra toes

A Maine Coon with extra toes. The trait traces back to the breed's working-cat origins in New England, where broad, snowshoe-like paws were an advantage on ships and in deep snow. In every other respect — size, coat, voice and temperament — they are Maine Coons.

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Munchkin

The short-legged sprinter

The Munchkin's short legs come from a natural genetic mutation; the rest of the cat is a normal size. They are quick, curious and perfectly agile — they simply take the corners rather closer to the ground than most cats do.

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Munchkin Longhair

The Munchkin in a flowing coat

The semi-longhaired Munchkin: the same short legs and the same lively, inquisitive character, wearing a silkier and longer coat that asks for a little more brushing.

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Oriental Shorthair

The talkative one with enormous ears

Built along the same lines as the Siamese but bred in an enormous range of colours and patterns, the Oriental Shorthair has large ears, a wedge-shaped head and a long, athletic body. They are among the most vocal and most closely attached to their people of any breed.

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Ragdoll

The blue-eyed cuddler who goes limp

A big, affectionate cat with a semi-long coat and striking blue eyes, the Ragdoll is among the largest of all recognised breeds. Ragdolls are famously easy-going with children and other animals, dogs included, and many live up to their name by relaxing contentedly while a child carries them around. Sturdy and free of any extreme features, they settle into a busy modern home with ease.

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Savannah

The tall, spotted athlete

The Savannah is a distinctive domestic breed whose bold, eye-catching spotted coat closely resembles that of its ancestor, the African serval. Lively and adventurous, it is known as a high-energy cat.

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Scottish Fold

The sweet-natured, folded-ear favorite

The Scottish Fold's forward-folded ears come from a natural cartilage mutation, and give the breed its rounded, owl-like face. They are sweet-natured and adaptable cats, and are well known for sitting in improbable positions.

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Sphynx

The warm, hairless cuddler

The Sphynx appears hairless, though most are covered in a fine down that feels rather like warm suede. Wrinkled skin, large ears and a barrel body give them their unmistakable look. They are extremely social, openly attention-seeking, and permanently in search of the warmest spot in the room.

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Every Cat Is Different

Breed can tell you a little about a cat — but personality tells you so much more. At Pink Paws Cat Cafe, you’ll meet cats with their own quirks, preferences, energy levels, and favorite ways to spend an afternoon. Some may come looking for attention, some may prefer to observe from a cozy perch, and some may decide you’re their new best friend.

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Source

Breed descriptions on this page were written by Pink Paws Cat Cafe with reference to the breed directory published by The International Cat Association. Each breed links through to its TICA profile. Browse all breeds at TICA

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