United-states Origin Cat Breeds
Discover our comprehensive directory of cat breeds with united-states origin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Himalayan Persian Mix
Persian looks with Siamese colour points. Long coat, flat face, blue eyes. Calm and quiet. Better suited to indoor living.
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.
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.
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.
Ragamuffin
Related to the Ragdoll. Large, plush, and relaxed. Their coats come in more colour variations than the Ragdoll's colour-point-only pattern.
Toyger
Bred to look like a small tiger. Mackerel tabby stripes in a branching pattern across an orange-gold coat. Energetic and trainable.
Somali
A long-haired Abyssinian. Same ticked coat, same athletic build, but with a bushy tail and full ruff. Active and rarely still.
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.
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.
Snowshoe
Colour-pointed with white paws. The contrast is distinctive. Sociable and vocal, they tend to pick one person and stay close to them.
Chausie
A domestic and Jungle Cat hybrid. Large, leggy, and built for speed. They need space and activity. Not suited to small apartments.