Japanese Bobtail
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long, short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, tolerates being picked up
Japanese bobtail cats are known for their short tails and playful personalities. This breed makes wonderful family pets. Learn more about owning a Japanese bobtail.
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American Bobtail
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long, short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, red / orange, white
- patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
American bobtails are known for their wild appearance and short bobbed tails. These cats make loving, loyal, and playful pets. Learn more about owning an American bobtail.
Burmilla
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long, short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: solid, color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Burmillas are a cross between chinchilla Persians and Burmese cats. These cats are a fun, friendly breed that loves to be part of the family. Learn more about living with a Burmilla cat.
LaPerm
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long, short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, white, red / orange
- patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
LaPerm cats are known for their curly coats, friendly personalities, and loud and proud purring. Learn more about living with the loving LaPerm cat breed.
Khao Manee (Khao Plort)
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: white
- patterns: solid
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, tolerates being picked up
Khao Manee cats, also known as Khao Plort cats, are playful. They have pure white coats and jewel-tone eyes, and these rare kitties are said to bring good luck to owners. Learn more about living with a Khao Manee cat.
American Wirehair
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, fawn
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
American wirehair cats are a playful, affectionate, and independent breed with a coarse, crimped coat. Read more about this friendly companion cat breed.
European Shorthair
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, shy
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, red / orange, white
- patterns: bi-color, solid, tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
European shorthair cats are adaptable, friendly, people-pleasing pets who love to hunt and spend time with their pet parents. Learn more about the European shorthair cat breed.
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Singapura
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, neurotic, bold, shy
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cream / beige / tan
- patterns: tabby
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, good for first-time pet owners, tolerates being picked up
Singapura cats are high-energy, pint-sized pets with wide eyes, big ears, and playful personalities. Learn more about living with Singapuras.
Tonkinese
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
- patterns: color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
The Tonkinese is a mix of the Siamese and Burmese cat breeds and has a loving, affectionate personality. Learn more about sharing your home with a pretty, playful Tonkinese.
