Once called the Golden Siamese, the Tonkinese is in fact a hybrid of Burmese and Siamese breeds. Initially developed in the United States in the 1930s, the blend of these two breeds resulted in a type which displayed...

The Snowshoe Cat first appeared in the 1960s, as a result of cross-breeding a Siamese and an American Shorthair. The ears are large, with a triangular head that most often has black markings. The eyes are blue. The coat...

Although most of the Russian Blue’s early history is unknown, it is believed that British sailors who worked on board merchant vessels would bring blue cats to England in their travels from the shore of the White...

Contents 1 History 2 Appearance 3 Temperament 4 Grooming 5 Breeding 6 Housepet potential, space & exercise 7 Disease susceptibility 8 References   History While Norway has a rich history of cat legends, the...

Originating in North America in the 20th century, the Kashmir is one of the newer breeds of Persians. Many organizations only recognize it as a color variation of the Persian and do not distinguish it as a unique breed...

The Exotic Shorthair Cat (Or Exotic) was created by crossbreeding Persians and British Shorthairs and American Shorthairs. They have nearly the same body as the Persian, but a thick, dense short coat. They appeal to...

The Devon Rex is a breed of unique appearance. Its large eyes, short muzzle, prominent cheekbones, curly whiskers and huge, low-set ears create a characteristic elfin look. The Devon Rex is a fine to medium build, small...

An active show off with a stunning sable brown coat that any feline would envy, the Burmese is a combination stand up (and roll over) comic and Olympic athlete. The breed is prone to ocular discharge, so supplementing...

Balinese cats are a breed of oriental cats with long hair and Siamese-style markings, or points. Balinese cats resemble a Siamese with a medium-length silky coat and a plumed tail, but not nearly as fluffy as a...