Nine Common Cat Breeds, Which One Do You Like?
Nowadays, many people have cats, and everyone has different impressions of them – cute, aloof, sticky. Can you name some of them?
Let's get to know these cats!
1. Chinese Pastoral Cat
Pastoral cats are the most common type of cat. They are generally healthy and unlikely to get sick, and they don't have genetic diseases or defects.
Their colors are diverse, such as (tan cat), black cat, white cat, orange cat, milky white cat, tortoiseshell cat, long-haired and short-haired cats, and heterochromatic eyes. They are very popular.
2. British Shorthair Cat
British Shorthair cats have a plump and chubby body, short and dense limbs, a large head and round face, are gentle and calm, friendly to people, and are very easy to raise.
Common colors include blue cats, British blue shorthair, golden British shorthair, and silver British shorthair. Their round faces are very cute!
3. American Shorthair Cat
American Shorthair cats inherited their ancestors' strength, courage, and ability to endure hardship. They are gentle in character and won't change their mood due to changes in the environment or their mood.
They are patient, amiable, won't make unnecessary noise or call, and are ranked eighth in the U.S. most popular cat breed ranking.
4. Ragdoll Cat
Ragdoll is one of the largest cat breeds in terms of body size and weight. It has a wedge-shaped head, large and round eyes, thick fur, relatively long limbs, and a soft body. Its fur color includes pointed color, glove color, or bi-color, etc.
Ragdolls are relatively docile and friendly to people. Because of their beautiful and elegant appearance and cat-like personality, they are often called 'fairy cats' and 'small dogs'.
Their big blue eyes are loved!
5. Siamese Cat
Siamese cats were one of the first Eastern short-haired cat breeds to be officially recognized. The origin of this breed is not yet determined, reportedly originating from temples in Siam (now Thailand).
They are fierce and energetic, intelligent and flexible, with a strong sense of curiosity and empathy. Siamese cats like to be with people and can be taken out for walks.
They are also called 'cat golden retriever'.
6. Persian Cat
Persian cats are the most common long-haired cats. Persian cats have a charming face, long and luxurious fur, elegant posture, so they are called 'cat prince' and 'princess'.
They are one of the most loved purebred cat breeds by cat lovers, and hold an extremely important position.
7. Foreign Shorthair Cat
In the 1960s, American breeders crossed American Shorthair cats and Persian cats to produce foreign shorthair cats. They inherited the dense fur of Persian cats while retaining the cute expression and chubby body of Persian cats.
Their character is also docile and friendly like Persian cats, they can comfort the owner's heart, with a medium to large size and short legs, a wide and round head, a prominent occipital depression, and soft, shiny fur. They are independent and don't like to make noise.
8. Sphynx Cat
Also known as the Canadian Hairless Cat, it originated in Toronto, Canada, in 1966, from a litter of almost hairless cats. It was carefully bred through inbreeding to produce a cat for cat lovers who are allergic to cat hair.
This cat is a naturally occurring genetic mutation pet. Except for a few short, soft hairs on the ears, mouth, nose, tail tip, and feet, its body is completely hairless. The Canadian Hairless Cat is docile, independent, and has no aggression, and can get along with other cats and dogs.
9. Scottish Fold Cat
Scottish Fold cats have a fold in the cartilage part, making their ears fold forward and point towards the front of their head. Because of this, this cat is born with congenital bone and cartilage disorders, and often uses a sitting posture to relieve pain.
