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  1. Bengal cat sitting on pink chair

    Bengal Cat Breed Profile

    The Bengal cat is an exotic-looking breed that is active, friendly, and loving with their humans. Find out how to...
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  2. calico cat being pet next to person's legs

    15 Friendliest Cat Breeds To Add To Your Family

    These friendliest cat breeds will greet you at the door, rub against the legs of strangers, and befriend just about...
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  3. Toyger cat next to scratching post

    Toyger Cat Breed Profile

    The Toyger cat is a tiger-resembling sweetheart that wants to spend time with their humans. Learn more about these...
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  4. pointed Tonkinese cat crouching

    Tonkinese Cat Breed Profile

    The Tonkinese cat is the perfect mix of the Siamese and Burmese breeds. These lovable cats want to play all day long...
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  5. Singapura cat

    Singapura Cat Breed Profile

    The Singapura is one of the smallest cat breeds. Discover their adorable face, spunky personality, and loving nature...
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  6. brown Ocicat with green eyes

    Ocicat Breed Profile

    Ocicats are spotted cats that look like they belong in the wild. But make no mistake: They’re so loving and playful...
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  7. Korat cat lying on side

    Korat Cat Breed Profile

    Korats are unique, distinguishable cats that are good luck charms in Thailand. Learn about these friendly, loyal...
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  8. Bombay cat with tail in the air

    Bombay Cat Breed Profile

    The Bombay cat is a friendly and affectionate kitty that closely resembles a miniature panther. Learn about this...
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  9. Maine Coon cat with ear tufts and ear furnishings

    Cats With Ear Tufts & Cat Ear Furnishings

    Cat ear furnishings (ear floof) take cuteness to a whole new level. Learn more about cats with ear tufts and cat...
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  10. calico LaPerm cat with short curly fur

    LaPerm Cat Breed Profile

    If you are looking for a kind of cat with short curly fur and energy in a small, loving package, look no further...
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  11. tabby Highlander cat

    Highlander Cat Breed Profile

    With a bobbed tail, curled ears, and the resemblance to a wild cat, the Highlander stands out among cat breeds.
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  12. moggy cat outside

    What’s a Moggy? 9 Mixed Breed Cats

    A "mutt cat" is called a moggy: Learn about the ubiquitous moggy, along with 9 common mixed breed cats.
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  13. grey cat inside grey Litter-Robot

    Grey Cat Breeds: Traits, Personality & How to Adopt

    Got a "thing" for grey cats? Grey/blue coloration is found in almost any cat breed. Let's take a look at some of...
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Whisker’s guide to cat breeds 

Looking to learn more about your cat’s breed, or just curious to explore cat breeds in general? Discover dozens of articles about breeds of cats on the Litter-Robot blog. You’ll learn more about their physical traits, behaviors, personalities, energy levels, lifespans, and history, as well as how big different cat breeds grow to be. If you’re looking to start or add to your pet family, these guides can help you make a decision about which cat breed to adopt.

Perhaps you’re fascinated by the most popular cat breeds (who isn’t?)—read all about them on our Litter-Robot cat breed guide! Or if you’d like to delve deeper into specific breeds, we’ve got you covered. Check out profiles on the mighty Maine Coon and exotic Bengal, the fluffy Ragdoll and ancient Siamese. The list goes on!

Not sure what you’re looking for? We’ve rounded up our fair share of breeds in similar categories. (Can you tell we love felines?) Prepare to be impressed by large cat breeds, including the Savannah cat, Maine Coon, and more. Get the facts on hypoallergenic cat breeds like the Siberian and the Balinese cat. Ooh and aah over beautiful long-haired cat breeds, from the Persian to the Norwegian Forest cat. And gawk at hairless cat breeds like the Sphynx (you don’t need fur to be fabulous!). 

Obsessed with just how many colors and patterns cats can display? So are we. Delve into the wild with exotic cat breeds, from the Bengal to the Egyptian Mau. Feast your eyes on the sheer spectrum of coat markings with tabby cat breeds, including the American Shorthair and the Abyssinian cat. Embrace the timeless sheen of grey cat breeds like the Russian Blue. Marvel over orange cat breeds, which appear in pop culture more than most kitty colors! And don't forget about black and white cat breeds, otherwise known as tuxedo cats. 

While some cat breeds are very adaptable, others thrive in specific environments. Understanding more about the cats you are considering adopting can help you decide what cats will work best with your lifestyle.