1. Cat Breeds

2. Shorthair breeds

3. American shorthair (domestic shorthair)
Came to US with English settlers
34 recognized color patterns
tabby is the most common color
Medium to large sized
Affectionate
makes great lap cat

4. Bombay (1958)
Relatively new breed resulting from Burmese x American Shorthair
Medium sized cat
Jet black color
Copper or gold colored eyes
Disposition
Graceful, charming, and get along well with others, even strangers

5. Cornish rex Small to medium size
Oval eyes and curves or rippling hair coat
Must be kept indoors
lacks guard hairs to protect it from the elements

6. Siamese Known for devotion to one person Eye color is always deep blue
Head forms an equilateral triangle from the nose to the tips of the ears
Particularly sensitive to vaccinations and anesthetics
Color pigmentation is darker at points

7. Other shorthair breeds
Abyssinian
British
Shorthair
Burmese
Devon Rex
Japanese Bobtail

8. Other shorthair breeds
Korat
Manx
Singapura
Snowshoe
Sphynx

9. Longhair breeds

10. birman Sturdy cat of medium to large size Long, silky coat
Does not mat and requires little care
Very sociable cat that needs the company of others
White paws are distinctive characteristic

11. Maine coon Oldest natural breed in North America Large-size
native American origin
Large-size
Can reach pounds
Brown tabby is the best known color

12. Persian One of the oldest and most popular breeds
Well mannered, easy going, quiet
Make good apartment cats
Excellent companions
Require daily grooming to avoid tangles and knots in their fur
Need regular bathing to remove excess oil from the coat.

13. ragdoll Originated in the US during the 1960’s
Exceptionally large and heavy breed
Blue eyes
Docile, quiet, composed
Get their name because they show little signs of fear or pain and take a floppy posture when handled

14. Other longhair breeds
Balinese
Javanese
Cymric Longhaired Manx

15. Other longhair breeds
Himalayan
Kashmir
Tiffany
Turkish Angora

16. Choose health over breed
Signs of health
Gums should be pale pink
teeth white
Eyes should be clear and bright
Nose should be cool and slightly damp
Clean, glossy coat that is free of mats
Signs of illness
Discharges from the eyes or nose
Buildup of wax in the ears can indicate mites
Fleas and parasites such as worms should not be present
Potbellied cats may have infestation of worms