Top 10 Cat Breeds of the United States

Persian Affectionate & loyal Need groomed every day #1 breed since 1871 Flat face with round eyes

Maine Coon Gentle and loving Largest cat breed Don’t require as much grooming as the Persian Mane is for warmth Ear tufts

Exotic Shorthair Similar to the Persian but with short hair Groom twice per week

Yowl- Talking to owners Very athletic Loving but gravitate toward one person Deep blue almond shaped eyes Siamese

Abyssinian Playful, friendly and active The “runway model” Long, lean, muscular body Oversized ears Originated in Abyssinia (Ethiopia)

Ragdoll Also a large breed Go limp in your arms when you pick them up Would not likely defend themselves well outside so should always be an indoor cat Very docile Born white but may develop darker spots as they age Blue eyes

Birman Doglike personality – Friendly – Outgoing – Come when called – Greet owner at the door Long silky hair that does not require a lot of grooming Always born with four white paws White body with darker points Expressive blue eyes Mat-free coat

American Shorthair Came to America on the Mayflower Quiet with good health Bred for hunting Especially good with children Known for their gentle expression Over 80 color variations

Oriental Looks and behaves like a Siamese but quieter More color variation (300) than the Siamese Two fur lengths Large ears with a wedge shaped head Lanky body

Sphynx The “Naked Climber” Loyal and loving requiring a lot of attention A very fine, light coating of short down Come in a variety of skin colors and patterns Whiskers and eyebrows are sometimes but not always present

Birman

Ragdoll

Siamese

American Shorthair

Persian

Sphynx

Oriental

Abyssinian

Exotic Shorthair

Maine Coon