Explore popular cat breeds

Compare twenty popular cat breeds in PurrMatch before you take the quiz or while you review your result shortlist.

Brown tabby Maine Coon sitting beside a window

Maine Coon

Maine Coons are large, friendly cats known for their gentle confidence, playful curiosity, and people-oriented nature.

GentlePlayfulFamilies
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Blue-eyed mitted Ragdoll resting on a blanket

Ragdoll

Ragdolls are calm, affectionate cats that often enjoy gentle attention and relaxed indoor routines with their people.

AffectionateCalmFirst-time owners
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Golden British Shorthair kitten sitting on a wooden deck

British Shorthair

British Shorthairs are calm, sturdy cats with an easygoing personality and a plush look that many apartment owners love.

CalmIndependentApartments
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Seal-point Siamese with blue eyes in a close portrait

Siamese

Siamese cats are vocal, intelligent, and social cats that thrive with attention, activity, and frequent interaction.

VocalIntelligentInteractive owners
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White Persian cat sitting upright with copper eyes

Persian

Persians are gentle, quiet cats with a soft presence, but their long coats require consistent grooming care.

QuietGentleCalm homes
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Bengal kitten peeking from dark fabric

Bengal

Bengals are energetic, athletic cats with bold markings and a strong need for play, enrichment, and stimulation.

EnergeticCuriousActive owners
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Pale Sphynx sitting beside a window

Sphynx

Sphynx cats are affectionate, warm-seeking, and social cats with unique skin-care needs instead of coat grooming.

AffectionateOutgoingSocial homes
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Gray Scottish Fold resting on a perch

Scottish Fold

Scottish Folds are sweet, round-faced cats known for their folded ears, calm charm, and people-friendly nature.

SweetCalmGentle homes
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Russian Blue reclining against a dark background

Russian Blue

Russian Blues are elegant, gentle cats that can be reserved at first but loyal and affectionate with trusted people.

GentleReservedQuiet homes
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Silver tabby American Shorthair in a studio portrait

American Shorthair

American Shorthairs are adaptable, sturdy, and easygoing cats that often fit well into many household routines.

AdaptableEasygoingFirst-time owners
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Brown tabby Siberian cat framed by garden foliage

Siberian

Siberians are substantial, affectionate cats with playful confidence, a thick triple coat, and a strong interest in family life.

AffectionateConfidentActive families
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Cream Devon Rex crouching among straw

Devon Rex

Devon Rex cats are mischievous, people-focused companions with expressive faces, soft wavy coats, and an enthusiasm for interactive play.

MischievousAffectionateInteractive households
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Ruddy Abyssinian held in a show portrait

Abyssinian

Abyssinians are agile, observant cats whose ticked coats and energetic curiosity suit homes ready to make play part of every day.

CuriousAthleticActive owners
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Brown tabby Exotic Shorthair in a close portrait

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthairs pair a quiet, affectionate temperament with a plush short coat and a round, flat-faced appearance that needs attentive routine care.

GentleQuietCalm households
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Seal-point Birman in a warm studio portrait

Birman

Birmans are gentle, sociable cats with blue eyes, silky pointed coats, distinctive white gloves, and a balanced approach to play and rest.

GentleSociableFamily homes
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Brown tabby Norwegian Forest Cat in a leafy garden

Norwegian Forest Cat

Norwegian Forest Cats are sturdy, independent-minded companions with climbing talent, a weather-ready coat, and calm affection for trusted people.

IndependentCalmHomes with vertical space
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Chocolate Burmese cat resting on a sofa

Burmese

Burmese cats are outgoing, affectionate companions with sleek coats, playful confidence, and a strong preference for sharing daily life with people.

OutgoingAffectionateSocial households
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Blue Cornish Rex in a close portrait

Cornish Rex

Cornish Rex cats are lively, graceful entertainers with close wavy coats, long athletic bodies, and an eager desire to join household activity.

EnergeticPlayfulActive households
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Spotted Oriental Shorthair reclining indoors

Oriental Shorthair

Oriental Shorthairs are expressive, intelligent cats with elegant bodies, oversized ears, and a conversational style of close companionship.

ExpressiveIntelligentTalkative households
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Green-eyed white Turkish Angora close-up

Turkish Angora

Turkish Angoras are elegant, confident cats with silky coats, quick intelligence, and a lively interest in both people and their surroundings.

IntelligentConfidentInteractive families
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