United-states Origin Cat Breeds

Discover our comprehensive directory of cat breeds with united-states origin.

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair

A Persian with a shorter coat. Same flat face, same temperament, considerably less grooming. They are affectionate and relaxed, content to be near their people without demanding constant attention.

$1,200 - $2,000 Medium
Munchkin

Munchkin

Short legs from a natural mutation. Their legs do not stop them from running or playing. They move differently from other cats but are otherwise typical in personality: active, curious, and sociable.

$1,000 - $2,000 Small
American Shorthair

American Shorthair

Descended from cats that came over with early European settlers. A working breed that became a family cat. Robust, low-maintenance, and even-tempered.

$600 - $1,200 Medium
Ragdoll

Ragdoll

Named because they tend to go limp when you pick them up. Large cats with blue eyes and a semi-long coat. They are calm, follow their owners from room to room, and rarely scratch.

$800 - $2,500 Large
Bengal

Bengal

A cross between a domestic cat and an Asian leopard cat. Their coat has rosette spots that catch the light. They are athletic and need a lot of activity. Not a good choice for a quiet household.

$1,500 - $3,000 Medium
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Savannah

A cross between a domestic cat and an African Serval. Tall, spotted, and athletic. They can jump very high and are fond of water, which most cats are not.

$1,000 - $20,000 Large
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Ocicat

Looks like a small ocelot but has no wild DNA. The result of accidental Siamese and Abyssinian crosses. Trainable, sociable, and more dog-like than most cats.

$800 - $1,500 Medium
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Balinese

A Siamese with a longer coat. Same colour points, same blue eyes, same talkative nature. The coat is silky rather than fluffy, which means less shedding than you might expect.

$1,000 - $1,500 Medium
American Bobtail

American Bobtail

Known for its short, stubby tail, which comes from a natural mutation. Athletic build. They are adaptable and travel well, which is unusual for cats.

$600 - $1,200 Medium
Dwarf

Dwarf

Cats with achondroplastic dwarfism, meaning short legs on a normal-sized body. The Munchkin is the most well-known example. Active and social despite the unusual proportions.

$1,000 - $2,000 Small
Himalayan Persian Mix

Himalayan Persian Mix

Persian looks with Siamese colour points. Long coat, flat face, blue eyes. Calm and quiet. Better suited to indoor living.

$500 - $1,500 Medium
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Himalayan

A colour-pointed Persian. Flat face, long coat, blue eyes from the Siamese side of its ancestry. Calm and quiet. Prefers a settled, low-activity home.

$800 - $1,500 Medium
Selkirk Rex

Selkirk Rex

A large, heavily boned cat with a curly coat. They look permanently disheveled. Their whiskers are curly too. Patient and tolerant of handling.

$600 - $1,500 Medium
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Lykoi

Called the werewolf cat for its patchy, wiry coat and partially bald face. The look comes from a natural mutation. Affectionate and curious despite the haunted appearance.

$1,500 - $2,500 Small
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Ragamuffin

Related to the Ragdoll. Large, plush, and relaxed. Their coats come in more colour variations than the Ragdoll's colour-point-only pattern.

$800 - $1,300 Large
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Toyger

Bred to look like a small tiger. Mackerel tabby stripes in a branching pattern across an orange-gold coat. Energetic and trainable.

$1,500 - $3,000 Medium
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Somali

A long-haired Abyssinian. Same ticked coat, same athletic build, but with a bushy tail and full ruff. Active and rarely still.

$1,000 - $1,500 Medium
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LaPerm

Curly coat from a natural mutation first seen on a farm in Oregon in 1982. The curls range from waves to ringlets. Quiet and affectionate.

$800 - $1,200 Medium
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American Curl

The ears curl backward in an arc. The mutation appeared naturally in California in 1981. Playful and people-oriented, they keep their kitten-like energy for years.

$800 - $1,300 Medium
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Snowshoe

Colour-pointed with white paws. The contrast is distinctive. Sociable and vocal, they tend to pick one person and stay close to them.

$800 - $1,200 Medium
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Chausie

A domestic and Jungle Cat hybrid. Large, leggy, and built for speed. They need space and activity. Not suited to small apartments.

$1,000 - $2,500 Large