Do You Know These Different Cat Breeds?

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According to the Ecology Global Network, there are about 600 million cats living in the world as pets, strays, and feral felines. With so many cats comes a lot of diversity in appearance, size, and personality. Do you know all the different cat breeds that exist? Though most cats are not purebred, many cat people like to own felines with particular characteristics. Do you know the difference between a Himalayan and a Persian? How about a Russian Blue or a British Shorthair? Combining which two cats gives you a playful Tonkinese? What’s the difference between a Norwegian Forest Cat and a Snowshoe Cat? Which breed comes from the word for ‘mist’ in early Germanic? Which is the largest and cuddliest kitty in North America? You may love cats, but you may not know all the different breeds! See if you can identify these 12 types of kitty with this quiz!

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Also known as Meezer, this popular cat is from Thailand. It’s famous for its big ears, almond-shaped eyes, and love for human affection!

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Do You Know These Different Cat Breeds?

Also known as Meezer, this popular cat is from Thailand. It’s famous for its big ears, almond-shaped eyes, and love for human affection!

The largest and cuddliest of the breeds, this cat can come in many different fur colors. It’s believed that cats of this breed are descendants of Marie Antoinette’s felines.

Although the first documented ancestors of this breed were imported to Italy from Iran in the 17th century, modern-day cats of this breed are almost entirely of Western European genetics. These kitties have flat faces and thick fur.

Known for its blue eyes and colorpoint fur, this long-haired cat is known to be a sub-breed of the Persian.

These blue-eyed felines have a colorpoint coat and need lots of grooming! They are popular for their dog-like personalities and tendency to follow people around.

This cat is a result of crossbreeding the Asian Leopard Cat and several domestic breeds to achieve a “wild” appearance. These kitties have spots, light bellies, and black mascara-like marking along the eyes.

Have allergies? Sneeze no more! This beautiful grey cat is hypoallergenic and is super friendly. This breed can also be called the Archangel cat.

Inspiring the character of the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, the British Shorthair is known for its calm temperament and strong build. Which of these kitties is a British Shorthair?

This rare breed of cat is known for its wide-set green eyes, long body, thick fur, and happy personality. Its name is thought to come from the germanic word for "mist."

Tonkinese kitties are playful and lively! This breed of cat is found when crossbreeding what two types of cat?

These cats may have belonged to the vikings! Adapted for living in cold climates, this large cat has thick fur with a waterproof coat.

This relatively new breed of cat has only been around since the mid-1990s. Originating from Russia, this cat is known for having little to no fur and a slim build.

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Also known as Meezer, this popular cat is from Thailand. It’s famous for its big ears, almond-shaped eyes, and love for human affection!

The largest and cuddliest of the breeds, this cat can come in many different fur colors. It’s believed that cats of this breed are descendants of Marie Antoinette’s felines.

Although the first documented ancestors of this breed were imported to Italy from Iran in the 17th century, modern-day cats of this breed are almost entirely of Western European genetics. These kitties have flat faces and thick fur.

Known for its blue eyes and colorpoint fur, this long-haired cat is known to be a sub-breed of the Persian.

These blue-eyed felines have a colorpoint coat and need lots of grooming! They are popular for their dog-like personalities and tendency to follow people around.

This cat is a result of crossbreeding the Asian Leopard Cat and several domestic breeds to achieve a “wild” appearance. These kitties have spots, light bellies, and black mascara-like marking along the eyes.

Have allergies? Sneeze no more! This beautiful grey cat is hypoallergenic and is super friendly. This breed can also be called the Archangel cat.

Inspiring the character of the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, the British Shorthair is known for its calm temperament and strong build. Which of these kitties is a British Shorthair?

This rare breed of cat is known for its wide-set green eyes, long body, thick fur, and happy personality. Its name is thought to come from the germanic word for "mist."

Tonkinese kitties are playful and lively! This breed of cat is found when crossbreeding what two types of cat?

These cats may have belonged to the vikings! Adapted for living in cold climates, this large cat has thick fur with a waterproof coat.

This relatively new breed of cat has only been around since the mid-1990s. Originating from Russia, this cat is known for having little to no fur and a slim build.

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