All breeds of cats: the rarest, the most popular

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

As you know, according to their preferences, people are divided into dog lovers and cat people. The statistics say that there are more of the latter. And the point is not that keeping cats is less troublesome - they say, you don’t need to walk. Just from the purr, the spiritual return is greater. When planning to get a kitten, people approach the choice very responsibly, studying almost all breeds of cats and choosing an animal that is most suitable for the temperaments of family members and living conditions. No less important in the selection is the complexity of care, and the tendency to certain diseases, and getting along with other animals, if they are in the house.

All cat breeds and the most expensive ones

A person who decides to bring up a thoroughbred animal, when choosing, can easily come to a standstill. Probably, even a professional felinologist will not be able to list all breeds of cats. Firstly, even a modest catalog, which includes the most common breeds,has 96 items. Secondly, there are breeds recognized by some "cat" organizations, but not singled out as independent by others. There are a lot of felinological federations and associations in the world. the most significant are WCF, CFA, FIFe and CFF. At the same time, European and American organizations have different assessment approaches, so the list of breeds for both is very different.

If you intend to adopt a rare and unusual animal, you do not need to consider all breeds of cats, it is enough to focus on the list published jointly by WCF (Europe) and CFA (America). Includes:

1. Elves are hairless cats with forward turned ears. Mischievous, loyal and playful animals with a very unusual appearance. The kitten will cost $2,000.
2. American Curl. It can be short-haired and with semi-long hair. A characteristic feature is the ears, twisted back and resembling horns. Intelligent cat, very friendly and prone to mischief. For a thoroughbred beast, you will have to pay up to 3000 USD. e.
3. The Bengal cat is not only attractive in appearance, but also interesting in behavior. Despite the rather large size (up to 8 kg), he loves to sleep and ride on the shoulders of the owner and is absolutely not afraid of water - he even plays with it and can take a shower with a person. Cost goes up to 4000.
4. Kao Mani is a Thai breed, one of the oldest on Earth, and in Siam it was available only to members of the royal family. Snow-white coat and bright eyes, sociability, activity and easy learning. They take 7-10 thousand dollars for this happiness.
5. Savannah, considered the largest cat. Height - up to 60 cm, the whole average - 15 kg. Calm, intelligent animal with long legs and spotted color. Requires a lot of space for movement, willingly walks on the street and is not indifferent to the water. A kitten costs at least 4000; a good class animal will cost 20-25 thousand dollars

Most popular breeds

However, people rarely have such rare animals. More often, cat lovers make do with more traditional breeds. In recent years, Persian cats, Britons and sphinxes of more "simple" bloodlines than elves have become the most popular. And many even buy “for a ruble” a kitten they like, a “nobleman”.

Features of the Maine Coon

Maine Coon is known to cat lovers much more than rare breeds of cats, but is found in homes much less often than Persians or Siamese. Its dimensions are impressive: an adult male "holds out" in weight up to 15 kilos. The color can be very different, only chocolate, lilac and Siamese varieties are not recognized. The Maine Coon has an elongated muzzle, similar to the "faces" of wild counterparts. In addition, his ears are crowned with tassels and set close. The eyes are large and round, the tail is long, the paws are large. By nature, Maine Coons are proud animals, so you can expect neither begging nor stealing food from them. If the house has a plot, the Maine Coon will certainly go hunting. If the room is limited, it will seek society, and it will easily get along with other animals.

Meet Australian Pride

Australian mist is less common in our area. Cats of this breed are medium-sized, the hair on the body is a little tight and is colored either spotted or marbled with spots. It is noteworthy that the lower part of the body is much lighter than the back, which makes the cat look like a veiled animal. The eyes of the Australian Mist are almond-shaped and slightly slanted, a very beautiful aquamarine color. The tail is somewhat shorter than the body with a rounded tip and very characteristic stripes. By nature, the cat is “domestic”, it does not need walks. The animal is very tolerant and docile, can play with children for hours and does not conflict with other pets. If there is no one in the house for a long time, the cat does not suffer from lack of communication and does not cause problems for the owners.

Short-legged purrs

Among all cats, the Munchkin Longhair breed stands somewhat apart. Its main feature is short legs with a normal body build. For viewing, the cat sits on its hind legs, propping itself up with its tail, in connection with which the breed is known as the "kangaroo cat". Munchkins are very intelligent, curious and accommodating. Almost the first time they are accustomed to the harness and willingly accompany the owner on walks. Despite the short legs, they do not experience any inconvenience either in movement or in life.