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50 Cat Breeds You Need To Know

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50 Cat Breeds You Need To Know

If you're a first-time pet owner of any breed, the possibility of knowing only a few breeds of cats may make you wary. After all, if you don't know a single breed, how will you distinguish one from another? There are ways to easily tell a number of different breeds apart, and by learning only two or three of them, you'll have already narrowed down your list of breeds for sure. Here are four of the most important criteria you should consider when choosing a new cat or kitten: 

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 Hybrid cats are typically mixed breeds. The most common hybrid breed is the tabby, which looks like both a Siamese and a Persian. Persian cats are also sometimes considered hybrid. Other popular hybrid cat breeds are the West Highland White and the British Blue, and the American Bobtail and the British Shorthair. Hybrid cats, like the Persians and the British Blue, are usually bred for the purpose of creating a cat that will have the good qualities of both the breed types.

Abyssinians are perhaps the most famous of all breeds, and they also happen to be among the oldest. An Abyssinian resembles the color and pattern of a black bear. However, an Abyssinian is actually a domestic cat that was used as a hunting companion or circus entertainer. Its beautiful long hair and dark eyes have led it to be listed as a breed that can "smell" and is sometimes referred to as a "black rat." Because of this, the Abyssinian is now listed as one of the fifty most popular cats in the United States by the American Kennel Club. 

American Shorthairs are the most popular purebred cats in America. These animals were originally bred in England, but they soon made their way over to America, where they became known as British Blue. American Shorthairs have distinct ear tufts, and they tend to be quite playful and affectionate. They tend to live longer than many other breeds, and they are some of the most recognizable of all breeds in the American registries. 

 The only problem with the British Blue breed is that it is listed as a "No-Furbert" breed, which means that it may suffer from genetic eye defects. Luckily, these problems do not affect the American Shorthair, as the American Kennel Club keeps the breed from being disqualifications from being placed on the American Cat Breed List. Because of this, the American Shorthair is still considered as one of the more popular breeds in the US. 

Siamese cats are one of the biggest surprises to pet owners in the US. While these cats look very tiny when standing up, they actually have a very large muscular build. The body is very slender with a long body and a head that are rounded with a pointed ears. These are very loving, funny and popular cats, making them some of the most recognizable breeds on the American cat breed list. 

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