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Exotic cat breeds

Exotic cat breeds are known for their rare, striking appearances and unique personalities. These cats often stand out from more common breeds due to their distinctive features, such as unusual coat patterns, rare eye colours, or distinctive body structures. Whether it’s their wild, majestic looks or their fascinating traits, exotic breeds are perfect for those who are looking for a truly special feline companion.

Many exotic cats are not just beautiful but also highly intelligent, playful, and affectionate, making them ideal pets for cat lovers who want something out of the ordinary. Some may have specific care needs due to their unique characteristics, but for many, the reward of owning such a rare and fascinating pet is well worth the effort.

To help you find the perfect exotic cat, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of popular exotic cat breeds. You’ll learn about their history, personality, temperament, and care needs, helping you make an informed decision about which exotic breed fits your lifestyle.

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Abyssinian

The Abyssinian cat is a sleek feline that features a small, triangular head with smooth feature lines in the faces. The cat’s triangular ears tilt forward to give this athletic pet an alert, attentive and athletic look.

Balinese Cat

The Balinese cat is very similar to the Siamese cat but their hair is longer and slightly softer. These cats are also not as vocal as the Siamese.

Bengal

The Bengal cat is known for its soft, sleek coat which has two main fur patterns: spotted (which is most common) and marbled. Both patterns are often tri-coloured, giving each cat unique markings and patterns.

Birman

The Birman, also known as the “Sacred Cat of Burma”, is a unique-looking, medium-sized cat with a gentle expression and loveable temperament.

Burmese

The Burmese is a strong, sporty cat that holds a surprising amount of weight considering its size.

Chinchilla Cat

Chinchilla cats are large cats with luxurious pure white coats named after the South African Rodent.

Devon Rex

The Devon Rex is a highly intelligent, unique-looking cat breed, known for its wavy coat and large ears. They have large eyes, prominent cheekbones and a short muzzle.

Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair cats are similar in many ways to Persian, but they have short fur. While there fur is short by Persian standards, it’s not as short as many other short haired breeds.

Himalayan Cat

The Himalayan cat is a medium-sized cat, very similar in appearance to the Persian cat and maintains many of its features, such as a round body and short legs.

Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is the largest domestic cat breed and one of the oldest breeds in North America.

Munchkin Cat

The Munchkin cat is a relatively new breed known for its very short legs, resulting from a genetic mutation.

Persian

The Persian Cat is a muscly, heavy-boned, medium- to large-sized cat with short, thick legs, big paws, large shoulders, a short neck, broad chest, and relatively short tail.

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