The Birman cat is medium-sized, robust, and distinguished by its long, silky hair.
The body of a Birman is a lighter hue than the face, ears, legs, and tail, and vice versa; these "points" of color are called color points.
The British shorthair cat is a medium-to-large breed of domestic cat distinguished by its short, dense coat and teddy-bear-like rounded head and face.
The British shorthair is a wonderful addition to any family since he or she is kind and affectionate without being demanding or needy.
The Chartreux is a medium-sized breed of cat distinguished by its medium-short double coat.
The coat is a uniform blue-gray tint, and it has an iridescent sheen thanks to the silvery tips on the hairs.
Persian cat, the key defining feature of the two is the exotic shorthair's short, soft coat, which gives them the look of a lovable teddy bear.
Like Persians, exotic shorthairs have a calm demeanor and are affectionate and quiet pets.
The Himalayan is closely linked to the Persian and shares that breed's long, luxurious coat while featuring sharply contrasted coloring like that of the Siamese.
Cats registered with the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) and TICA (The International Cat Association) are not always the same breed.
Don't let the large stature of the Maine coon cat deceive you; these placid creatures have a calm demeanor that belies their size.
They get along great with respecting children and other pets, such as other cats and mild dogs.