Cat Breeds M to R

Maine Coon - Although large and rugged the Maine Coon has an easy-going temperament. Its heavy, shaggy coat, bushy tail, and tufted ears and toes make this New England native a well-adapted cat for the harsh climate of its natural environment. Available in a variety of colors and patterns the brown classic tabby pattern is the best known.

Manx - The lack of a tail is a natural mutation in the Manx. With short backs, long hind legs, and rounded appearance make this breed appear rabbit-like. Manx are available in several colors and patterns and its thick coat comes both short and semi-long.

Munchkin - The natural mutation of the Munchkin is their short legs. It is not widely recognized by associations and is still considered experimental.

Nebelung - With a slender build and a medium-long, silky blue coat it resembles a longhaired Russian Blue. All associations do not recognize the Nebelung.

Norwegian Forest Cat - Originating in Norway, the Norwegian Forest Cat has a thick heavy coat, sturdy build, and is well equipped to survive severe winters. Available in a variety of colors and patterns they have sweet expressions with almond shaped eyes.

Ocicat - A domestic breed created from the Abyssinian, American Shorthair, and Siamese breeds, the Ocicat looks like a small wild spotted cat. They are available in several colors and patterns but only the spotted patterns are accepted for show.

Ojos Azules - Ojos Azules is available in all colors and has blue eyes, which are normally only found in white or pointed cats. The breed is still being developed and is not widely recognized by all associations.

Oriental Longhair - This breed is similar to the Oriental Shorthair except that it has semi-longhair. Oriental Longhairs are like the Siamese in body type and personality and is available is a variety of solid and tabby colors. All associations do not accept this breed.

Oriental Shorthair - Like the other Oriental breeds, the Oriental Shorthair has the slender body and active, people-oriented personality of the Siamese. It is the shorthaired version of the Oriental Longhair and is available in a variety of colors with either a solid or tabby pattern.

Persian - Persians are available in lots of patterns and colors and when they have a pointed pattern they are called Himalayans. This is the most recognized cat breed with a flat face, fluffy longhaired coat, large eyes, and round head. Among the most easygoing cat breed Persians have a sweet and gentle personality.

Pixie Bob - Resembling a miniature bobcat with a short tail and spotted coat the Pixie-Bobs are not accepted by all associations and is a new breed.

Ragdoll - This blue, chocolate, lilac, and seal point colored breed is easygoing and is a semi-longhaired cat. The Ragdoll exhibits the pointed pattern and is not accepted in all associations.

Russian Blue - Known for its silvery blue coat this shorthaired breed has green eyes, long legs and body, and a plush coat. Thought to have originated in northern Russia the Russian blue is graceful and playful and has a quiet personality.

Savannah - A cross between the domesticated cat and an African Serval the Savannah is a new and fairly rare breed. All associations do not accept this breed.