Cat Breeds A to B

Abyssinian - Abyssinians are available in several colors including blue, fawn, sorrel (also known as red) and ruddy. Ruddy is the most popular color. Like wild cats Abys are have a ticked tabby coat and are a slender shorthaired breed. They are a very playful, active, intelligent, and inquisitive breed.

American Bobtail - Classified as an experimental breed the American Bobtail has a tail that is about half the length of a normal cat tail but is still longer than a Japanese Bobtail. It has not been established yet if the gene controlling the mutation is a new mutation or is the same mutation as the Manx.

American Curl - The American Curls identifying feature is its curled backward ears. These unusual ears are the result of a natural mutation. The American Curl falls into both the longhair and shorthair breed categories and is available in several patterns and colors. With an affectionate and energetic temperament this cat is bound to please many cat lovers.

American Shorthair - The American Shorthair is an even-tempered, moderately stocky, shorthaired cat. This breeds' most popular color is the silver classic tabby but is available in several colors and patterns.

American Wirehair - The American Wirehair has a variety of colors and patterns and has both shorthaired and longhaired varieties. Its natural mutation is a crimped and springy coat, as well as crimped whiskers.

Angora - The Angora shares the same color and pattern varieties of the Oriental Shorthair but is actually the British equivalent of the Oriental Longhair. The Angora also has a variety with green eyes as well as odd-eyed whites.

Asian Semi-longhair - The Asian Semi-longhair actually refers to an entire group of cats. There are several different colors and patterns among this group, each having their own name, and all are semi-longhaired. Although not currently recognized by any U.S. Registries the Asian Semi-longhair was developed in Britain.

Australian Mist - Developed in Australia and formerly known as the Spotted Mist, the Australian Mist had descended from the Abyssinian, Burmese, and domestic shorthair breeds. Combining the qualities of all three breeds it is alert and friendly. The Australian Mist is available in a variety of colors with a spotted shorthaired coat. This breed is also not yet recognized by any U.S. Registries.

Balinese - The Balinese has a very silky, fine, medium length coat. It is a variant of the Siamese breed but with a semi-longhaired coat. It shares all the same colors and patterns that the Siamese breed does.

Bengal - The Bengal has a short, spotted, glossy coat. It is a large breed and is relatively new. Descending from domestic shorthairs and wild Asian Leopard cats this breed may still have the wild temperament of their wild ancestors if not at least 3 generations out. Although not accepted in all associations if Bengals are bred well they tend to be active and intelligent.

Birman - The Birman is a semi-longhaired cat with the only accepted pattern being the pointed pattern. Its four white feet and stocky body type differs it from the Balinese and Himalayan.

Bombay - With copper eyes and a glossy, sleek black coat the Bombay resembles a miniature black panther. It's no accident that the Bombay's temperament and body type resemble the Burmese as it was developed from the Burmese breed.

Brazilian Shorthair - Brought to Brazil by European colonists the Brazilian Shorthair is a medium-sized cat. It is not recognized by all associations but is available in a variety of colors and patterns.

British Shorthair - The British Shorthair is a quiet, stocky cat available in a variety of colors and patterns. However, the blue British Shorthair is the most popular of the breed.

Burmese - The Burmese has a muscular body type and a playful and affectionate personality. Its coat is glossy and sleek and a solid sable brown. Although not recognized by all associations it is available in other colors. The European variety is less round then it's American counterpart.

Burmilla - Although not recognized as it's own breed it is a class of Asian Shorthair. With lots of colors available its most popular color is silver. The Burmilla is a new breed variety and was developed by crossing the Burmese and the Chinchilla Persian breeds.