10 Exotic Cat Breeds That Will Steal Your Heart

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BENGAL

Bengal cats: exotic, bred from domestic and Asian Leopard cats. Active, curious, need attention. Affectionate, intelligent, social. Not for first-time owners..

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CHARTREUX

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The Chartreux cat originates from France and features a gorgeous blue, plush coat. They first made their way to the U.S. in 1970 and were recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1987.

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DEVON REX

Many folks have compared the Devon Rex with folklore pixies, both in appearance and personality. Physically, these cats have big eyes, long legs and a slender body. Personality wise, the Devon Rex are active, mischievous and smart.

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EXOTIC SHORTHAIR

he Exotic Shorthair cat breed is a lot like the Persian cat breed, in the fact that they both have the same beautiful, sweet face, but the Exotic Shorthair has a shorter coat and is more active than the Persian.

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The Ocicat looks like a wild cat because of its spots, but is 100% domestic. The spots, randomly situated throughout the body, feature various colors including blue, chocolate, cinnamon, fawn, lavender or tawny.

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OCICAT

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The Pixie Bob cat breed looks wild and exotic, but they are really a mild-behavioral breed of cat. What makes these cats stand out above the other cat breeds is that they feature a trait known as polydactylism, meaning they have more than the normal number of toes.

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The Scottish Fold looks somewhat like an owl because of its unique feature, ears that fold forward. The Scottish Fold was created from breeding an array of cat breeds including American Shorthairs, Burmese, Exotics and Persians.

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SCOTTISH FOLD

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SINGAPURA

The Singapura cat breed hails from Singapore and developed as a breed in the U.S. during the 1970’s. These cats are the smallest cat breed, weighing an average of 5-7 pounds

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SOKOKE

The Sokoke cat breed originated from Kenya in Africa. These cats somewhat resemble cheetahs with their wild cat appearance, but they are indeed domestic.

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SPHYNX

The Sphynx is a hairless cat breed that hails from Toronto, Canada. While it is true they are hairless, they are not considered hypoallergenic because they do produce dead skin cells, also called dander.

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