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Asian Cats19 breeds

Breeds originating across Asia, from Thailand to Japan. Discover Oriental cats with a mysterious, exotic charm.

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Arabian Mau
United Arab Emirates
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Arabian Mau

A desert survivor with ancient Arabian heritage

Origin United Arab Emirates
Kanaani cat
Israel
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Kanaani cat

A spotted desert jewel from the Land of Canaan

Origin Israel
Persian
Iran
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Persian

The King of Cats — The Ultimate Longhaired Aristocrat

Origin Iran
Raas
Indonesia
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Raas

A mysterious island treasure from Indonesia

Origin Indonesia
Singapura
Singapore
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Singapura

The World's Smallest Cat Breed — Singapore's Tiny Treasure

Origin Singapore
Ceylon
Sri Lanka
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Ceylon

A golden island gem from the shores of Sri Lanka

Origin Sri Lanka
Khao Manee
Thailand
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Khao Manee

The jewel-eyed white gem of ancient Thailand

Origin Thailand
Korat
Thailand
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Korat

Thailand's Lucky Cat — A Silver-Blue Jewel

Origin Thailand
Siamese
Thailand
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Siamese

The Mystical Blue-Eyed Beauty Born in Thailand

Origin Thailand
Suphalak
Thailand
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Suphalak

An ancient Thai treasure with a lustrous copper coat

Origin Thailand
Thai
Thailand
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Thai

The original Siamese in its classic, apple-headed form

Origin Thailand
Thai Lilac
Thailand
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Thai Lilac

A rare pastel beauty with a warm Thai heart

Origin Thailand
Mekong Bobtail
Thailand
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Mekong Bobtail

A loyal Siamese-pointed companion with a charming bobbed tail

Origin Thailand
Birman
Myanmar
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Birman

The Sacred Cat with White Gloves of Mystery

Origin Myanmar
Burmese
Myanmar
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Burmese

Myanmar's Jewel — A Silky-Coated Cat with a Velvet Touch

Origin Myanmar
Dragon Li
China
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Dragon Li

The Dragon Li — China's legendary tabby with ancient roots

Origin China
Chinese Li Hua
China
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Chinese Li Hua

China's ancient tabby — a proud natural breed with wild elegance

Origin China
Japanese Bobtail
Japan
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Japanese Bobtail

The Lucky Cat of Japan — Model for the Maneki-neko

Origin Japan
Korean Bobtail
South Korea
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Korean Bobtail

Korea's beloved good-luck cat with a pom-pom tail

Origin South Korea

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