Classy Cats

If you're looking for a cat with class, the following are some of the pure breeds you can choose from. These are the twelve most popular breeds:

ABYSSINIAN:
Thought to have descended from the cats of ancient Egypt. Looks like a miniature cougar. Gentle, affectionate and playful. Very intelligent. Soft, resilient coat that's easy to care for.

AMERICAN DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR:
Basic, domestic, mixed breed cat. Loyal family pet for hundreds of years. Medium to large cat with short, thick coat. Very hardy.

BALINESE:
Long-haired version of the Siamese. Long, silky coat. Gentle, curious and intelligent. Not as vocal as the Siamese.

BURMESE:
Descended from Burmese/Siamese mix and developed through inter-breeding. Medium breed but heavy on the size. Short, glossy coat. Affectionate, very active.

CORNISH REX:
Descended from a curly-coated English cat. Closed-fitting curled coat. Affectionate. Hardy. Very intelligent. Sheds little. Needs little grooming. Good for allergic people.

HIMALAYAN:
Persian-type long-haired cat with Siamese coloring. Affectionate, gentle but not good with small children. Requires daily grooming.

MAINE COON:
Traditional AMerican breed dating back to the early 1800s. Shaggy coat. Quiet. Intelligent. Good with children.

MANX:
The famous cat without a tail. Originated on an island on the Irish Sea. Double coat. Lively. Curious. Intelligent. Affectionate. Very healthy.

PERSIAN:
Glamorous long-haired cat. Distinctive pushed-in "Peke" face. Result of over a hundred years of careful breeding. Gentle. Intelligent. Does not like to be held. Not good with small children. Requires daily grooming.

RAGDOLL:
Attractive long-haired cat. Rabbit-textured coat. Intelligent. Placid. Affectionate.

RUSSIAN BLUE:
Short, plushy coat with silver-tipped hairs. Originated in Scandinavia and North Russia. Very quiet cat. Affectionate. Loyal.

SIAMESE:
Exotic, streamlined cat. Blue eyes. Distinctive cream-colored body and darker "points" on face, ears, tail, legs and feet. Standard colors are seal point, blue point, lilac point and chocolate point. Temperamental. Very social. Loves human companionship.