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Animals - Cat Breeds

Here you will learn the names of cat breeds in English, such as "Toyger", "Angora" and "Birman".

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Abyssinian

a domestic breed of cat that is short-haired and has a slender build

Ex: The Abyssinian leaped onto the windowsill and watched the birds outside. 
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American Bobtail

a rare breed of domestic cat with a short tail that was developed in the US

Ex: The American Bobtail is easily recognized by its unusually short tail. 
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American Curl

a domestic breed of cat characterized by its folded ears, originally from the US

Ex: The American Curl has ears that curve backward in a distinctive shape. 
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American Shorthair

a domestic breed of cat with a short coat that was brought to the US by European settlers

Ex: The American Shorthair slept peacefully on the sofa. 
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American Wirehair

a rare breed of domestic cat with rounded ears originated in upstate New York

Ex: The American Wirehair has a springy coat with a coarse texture. 
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Bengal cat

a cat breed with a spotted coat, developed from hybrids of domestic cats

Ex: The Bengal cat has a spotted coat that resembles that of a wild cat. 
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Birman
Birman
[noun]

a domestic cat breed, also known as the sacred cat of Burma, which is long-haired and blue-eyed, with a colored face

Ex: The Birman has striking blue eyes and white paws. 
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Bombay
Bombay
[noun]

a domestic breed of cat with a short black coat that looks like a black panther

Ex: The Bombay's glossy black coat made it look like a miniature panther. 
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British Shorthair

a domestic breed of cat that has a dense short coat and a broad face, originated in Britain

Ex: The British Shorthair sat calmly beside its owner. 
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Burmese cat

a domestic cat breed, originated in Burma and bred with the American Siamese

Ex: The Burmese cat followed its owner around the kitchen. 
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Burmilla
Burmilla
[noun]

a domestic cat breed originated in the UK that is a cross between a Burmese cat and a Persian Chinchilla

Ex: The Burmilla has a soft silver coat with delicate shading. 
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Chartreux
Chartreux
[noun]

a rare breed of cat that is shorthaired and muscular, which is originally from France

Ex: The Chartreux has a dense blue-gray coat and copper-colored eyes. 
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Chausie
Chausie
[noun]

a domestic breed of cat that is large and looks exotic and is a hybrid of domestic and non-domestic cats

Ex: The Chausie leaped easily onto the top of the bookcase. 
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Cornish Rex

a domestic breed of cat with no hair except an undercoat that is extremely soft to the touch

Ex: The Cornish Rex has an exceptionally soft, wavy coat. 
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Cymric
Cymric
[noun]

a domestic breed of cat originated in Isle of Man that is a semi-long-haired variety of a Manx cat

Ex: The Cymric has a thick semi-long coat and little or no visible tail. 
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Devon Rex
Devon Rex
[noun]

a domestic breed of cat with large ears and slender body that first emerged in England

Ex: The Devon Rex has large ears and a short, curly coat. 
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Egyptian Mau

a domestic breed of cat originally from Egypt that is short-haired and has natural spots

Ex: The Egyptian Mau is known for its naturally spotted coat. 
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Exotic Shorthair

a domestic breed of cat originally from the US that is a shorthaired version of the Persian

Ex: The Exotic Shorthair has a round face and a short, dense coat. 
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Havana Brown

a domestic cat breed rooted in England that is a hybrid of a brown Siamese and a black cat

Ex: The Havana Brown has a rich brown coat and green eyes. 
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Himalayan
Himalayan
[noun]

a domestic cat breed originally from the US that is a cross between a Persian and a Siamese

Ex: The Himalayan has a long coat and dark color points on its face and ears. 
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Japanese Bobtail

a domestic cat breed originally from Japan that has a tail like a rabbit

Ex: The Japanese Bobtail has a short tail that resembles a pom-pom. 
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Javanese
Javanese
[noun]

a domestic cat breed with pointed ears and short hair that is an oriental type

Ex: The Javanese has a slender body and a fine, silky coat. 
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Korat
Korat
[noun]

a domestic cat breed native to Thailand that is medium-built and bluish gray with an alert face

Ex: The Korat has a distinctive silver-blue coat and large green eyes. 
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LaPerm
LaPerm
[noun]

a domestic cat breed with curly fur that is medium in size

Ex: The LaPerm is known for its soft, curly coat. 
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Maine Coon

a domestic cat breed naturally found in the US, characterized by its large size and shaggy coat

Ex: The Maine Coon stretched across nearly the entire sofa. 
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Manx
Manx
[noun]

a domestic cat breed originally from the Isle of Man with a natural short tail

Ex: The Manx is famous for having little or no tail. 
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Munchkin
Munchkin
[noun]

a domestic cat breed with very short legs

Ex: The munchkin moved quickly despite its unusually short legs. 
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Nebelung
Nebelung
[noun]

a rare domestic cat breed that is long-haired with a silver blue coat and wide green eyes

Ex: The Nebelung has a long, silvery blue coat and bright green eyes. 
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Norwegian Forest cat

a domestic cat breed originally from Norway that has two coats to survive in a very cold climate

Ex: The Norwegian Forest cat climbed effortlessly to the top of the tree. 
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Ocicat
Ocicat
[noun]

a domestic cat breed that is spotted and is a hybrid of a Siamese and an Abyssinian

Ex: The Ocicat has a spotted coat that gives it a wild appearance. 
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Oriental Shorthair

a domestic cat breed closely related to the Siamese with more coat colors and linear patterns

Ex: The Oriental Shorthair has large ears and a long, slender body. 
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Persian cat

a domestic breed of cat that is long-haired with a round face and a short muzzle

Ex: The Persian cat rested quietly on a velvet cushion. 
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Pixie-bob
Pixie-bob
[noun]

a domestic cat breed with a short tail that resembles a North American bobcat

Ex: The Pixie-bob has a short tail and a rugged, wild-looking appearance. 
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Ragamuffin

a domestic cat breed originated in California characterized by its thick fur

Ex: The Ragamuffin has a thick, soft coat and a gentle temperament. 
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Ragdoll
Ragdoll
[noun]

a domestic cat breed with a soft coat that is large and has blue eyes

Ex: The Ragdoll relaxed in her arms as soon as she picked it up. 
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Russian Blue

a domestic cat breed originally from Russia with silvery blue coat and green eyes

Ex: The Russian Blue has a silvery blue coat and vivid green eyes. 
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Scottish Fold

a domestic cat breed characterized by folded ears that is originally from Scotland

Ex: The Scottish Fold is recognized by its distinctive folded ears. 
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Selkirk Rex

a domestic cat breed with woolly curly fur

Ex: The Selkirk Rex has thick curls covering much of its body. 
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Siamese
Siamese
[noun]

a domestic cat breed originally from Thailand that is short-haired and has a brown face

Ex: The Siamese followed its owner around the house, meowing loudly. 
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Siberian
Siberian
[noun]

a domestic cat breed native to the forests of Russia that has three layers of coat

Ex: The Siberian has a thick coat that helps it tolerate cold weather. 
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Singapura
Singapura
[noun]

the smallest domestic cat breed that is originated in Singapore, with noticeably large eyes and ears

Ex: The Singapura is one of the smallest domestic cat breeds. 
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Snowshoe cat

a domestic cat breed with white feet that was first taken from the Siamese in Philadelphia

Ex: The Snowshoe cat has white paws that contrast with its darker markings. 
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Somali cat

a domestic cat breed originally from Somalia that is long-haired

Ex: The Somali cat has a long, bushy tail and a soft ticked coat. 
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Sphynx cat

a hairless domestic cat breed originated in Toronto

Ex: The Sphynx cat feels warm to the touch because it has almost no fur. 
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Tonkinese cat

a domestic cat breed that is a cross between the Siamese and the Burmese

Ex: The Tonkinese cat has features associated with both Siamese and Burmese cats. 
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Toyger
Toyger
[noun]

a domestic breed of cat that is like a toy tiger

Ex: The Toyger has dark stripes designed to resemble those of a tiger. 
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Turkish Angora

a domestic breed of cat that is long-haired, naturally found in central Turkey

Ex: The Turkish Angora moved gracefully across the room. 
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Turkish Van

a domestic breed of cat that is semi-long-haired and is originated in Southeast Turkey

Ex: The Turkish Van has distinctive colored markings on its head and tail. 
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York Chocolate

a rare domestic cat breed with a long fluffy coat mostly chocolate brown in color

Ex: The York Chocolate has a long coat that is usually rich brown in color. 
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Tortoiseshell

a domestic cat with black, brown, orange and white coat, which is usually female

Ex: The tortoiseshell curled up on the windowsill in the afternoon sun. 
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Calico cat

a domestic cat known for its distinctive coat pattern featuring patches of white, orange, and black (or other dark colors)

Ex: The calico cat slept beneath the table while the family ate dinner. 
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tabby cat
tabby cat
[noun]

a domestic cat with a coat pattern characterized by stripes, swirls, and spots in various colors on a background of lighter fur

Ex: The tabby cat stretched out across the warm windowsill. 
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