Lilac Cats
Want to know more about lilac cats? See all the cats that fit this criteria and learn more about what it's like to have these cats as pets.
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- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short, long
- 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: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, low prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Prized for his unusual curly coat, the Selkirk rex cat is one of only four breeds of cat with wavy fur. This curly-haired cat has a warm, loving disposition and comes in both short- and long-haired versions.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, red / orange, lilac, cream / beige / tan
- 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, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Blending some of the best traits from the Siamese and the American shorthair, snowshoe cats are beautiful, devoted family companions.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, calico / tri-color, color point
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, low prey drive, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Sweet tempered and loving, Persian cats are famous for their long, flowing coats and round, pansy-like faces. Find out everything you need to know about the Persian cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: hairless
- 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, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Sphynx cats are famous for their (nearly) nude appearance, but there is so much more to these charming, intelligent, and affectionate cats. Learn more about living with a sphynx.
- temperament: affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, blue / gray, red / orange, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac, lavender / silver
- patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, tabby, color point
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Beautiful, fuzzy, gentle giants, the RagaMuffin is the perfect family cat. She loves being held and stroked, and she gets along famously with children and other pets.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: blue / gray, lavender / silver, chocolate / brown / sable, lilac
- patterns: solid
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: 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
With their huge eyes, outgoing personalities, and dog-like tendencies, Burmese are the perfect cat for winning over people who say they don’t like cats.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, lilac
- patterns: bi-color, tabby
- 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, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Meant to emulate wild ocelots, the ocicat brings the visual thrill of a big cat, without a drop of wild blood.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: long
- colors: white, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, fawn, lilac
- patterns: color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, families, seniors
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat
Combining everything people love about the Siamese with a soft coat of luscious, long hair, the Balinese is a luxurious take on an already popular breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: 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: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, low prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Often called the “lazy man’s Persian” the exotic shorthair has the same body type and personality of the Persian cat, but with a shorter coat. Find out everything you need to know about this docile cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- 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, calico / tri-color, color point, tabby
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, good for first-time pet owners, good lap cat
The American curl is best known for the ears that give the breed their name. But along with this adorably unique feature, these are friendly, sweet family pets.
- 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.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: hairless, short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, fawn, lilac
- patterns: solid, bi-color, tabby, color point
- intelligence: medium
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat
Similar in size and appearance to the sphynx or Oriental shorthair, the Peterbald cat is a newer breed of Russian origin with a unique coat and devoted family disposition. Learn more about this (sometimes) hairless cat breed.
- 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.
- 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.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- 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, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
British shorthair cats are one of the oldest recognized cat breeds, first thought to have been brought to Britain by the Romans. Prized for their soft, plush coats and rounded bodies, British shorthairs could almost be mistaken for living teddy bears.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Siberian cats are lovable and loyal family companions who get along well with children and other pets. Learn more about this rugged Russian cat breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, bold
- coat length: long
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, lilac
- patterns: bi-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, low prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Ragdoll cats are gentle, loving companion pets who get along great with children. Learn more about this gorgeous, gentle breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- 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, calico / tri-color, tabby, marbled
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, dogs, cats, families
- other traits: friendly toward other pets, easy to groom, friendly toward strangers, friendly toward humans, strong loyalty tendencies
Oriental shorthairs are friendly, intelligent, and inquisitive cats that love being around people and fellow furry friends. Learn more about living with this eye-catching breed.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate, neurotic, bold
- coat length: short
- colors: chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, lavender / silver, fawn, blue / gray, black / ebony, cream / beige / tan, lilac, white
- patterns: color point
- intelligence: high
- good with: children, seniors, dogs, families
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, highly territorial, high potential for weight gain, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
Siamese cats are social, affectionate, clever animals who make loving and loyal pets. Described as being "dog-like," these kitties mesh well into most families.
- temperament: sociable, affectionate
- coat length: short
- colors: white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, lavender / silver, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable, cinnamon, fawn, lilac
- patterns: bi-color, solid, calico / tri-color, tabby, 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
Munchkin cats are short on legs and big on personality. Learn more about this incredibly cute one-of-a-kind cat breed.