Bengals: Fun-loving, curious, and playful cats with a leopard-like coat. Climbers, explorers, and occasional water players. Hereditary concerns include eye problems, heart condition, and joint issues.
Ragdolls: Relaxed, easy-going cats that go limp when picked up. Prone to HCM and urinary tract problems.
Birman cats have distinctive blue eyes and pure white feet called gloves or socks. There is no accurate record of the Birman’s origins. Still, the first examples may have arrived in the western world as early as 1919.
Persians: Long-coated cats with short noses. Prone to PKD, breathing issues, eye problems, and FLUTD due to their flat faces.
Life with a Siamese is never dull. They are super intelligent, playful, affectionate attention seekers. Their triangular head and almond-shaped blue eyes, coupled with their distinctive coloration, give them a unique appearance.
The Exotic Shorthair is essentially a short-haired version of the Persian. They have a similar body shape and the same distinctive flattened face. Exotics are gentle, playful, affectionate cats that love some attention from their humans.
The Sphynx is a hairless breed of cat. The breed originated from a natural mutation that resulted in a domestic cat being born without hair. Sphynx cats aren’t actually bald; they are instead covered in a fine down coat. They are smart, curious cats who love company.
The bones in their legs don’t grow properly, so they can’t move like a typical cat. It can also lead to osteoarthritis and a lot of pain. All Munchkins are affected by the gene, and kittens can die prior to birth if they receive a copy of the bad gene from both parents.
While the Korat might be more energetic breeds that the rest on this list, this magnificent cat is very affectionate towards people and gets on well with children.
Scottish Fold: Cute appearance but gene causes deformities. Defect affects cartilage, leads to pain and limited movement. Breeding discouraged.