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Breeds Recognized by GCCF33 breeds

Cat breeds recognized by the GCCF (Governing Council of the Cat Fancy), the United Kingdom's cat registry.

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Asian
United Kingdom
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Asian

A Burmese beauty in every color of the rainbow

Recognized by GCCF / TICA
Asian Semi-longhair
United Kingdom
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Asian Semi-longhair

The silky-coated Tiffanie — a Burmese in a luxurious long coat

Recognized by GCCF
Abyssinian
Ethiopia
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Abyssinian

The Elegant, Intelligent Adventurer from Egypt

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
American Shorthair
United States
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American Shorthair

America's Beloved Family Cat with Endless Curiosity

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Exotic Shorthair
United States
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Exotic Shorthair

The Shorthaired Persian — An Adorable Round-Faced Angel

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Ocicat
United States
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Ocicat

A Wild-Looking Domestic Cat with a Heart of Gold

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Oriental Shorthair
United States
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Oriental Shorthair

A Colorful Siamese — Sleek Living Art in Every Hue

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Oriental Longhair
United Kingdom
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Oriental Longhair

A Siamese silhouette draped in flowing silk

Recognized by TICA / CFA / GCCF
Cornish Rex
United Kingdom
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Cornish Rex

Elegant Waves — A Curly-Coated Cat with Graceful Lines

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Korat
Thailand
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Korat

Thailand's Lucky Cat — A Silver-Blue Jewel

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Siamese
Thailand
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Siamese

The Mystical Blue-Eyed Beauty Born in Thailand

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Chartreux
France
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Chartreux

France's Blue Jewel — The Smiling Cat

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Singapura
Singapore
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Singapura

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

Recognized by TICA / CFA / GCCF
Scottish Fold
Scotland
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Scottish Fold

The Round-Faced Sweetheart with Folded Ears

Recognized by TICA / CFA / GCCF
Sphynx
Canada
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Sphynx

The Hairless Aristocrat with a Warm Heart and Bold Spirit

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Somali
United States
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Somali

The Longhaired Abyssinian with a Fox-Like Bushy Tail

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Turkish Angora
Turkey
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Turkish Angora

An Elegant White Angel — Turkey's National Treasure

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Turkish Van
Turkey
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Turkish Van

Turkey's Swimming Cat — A Water-Loving Feline Athlete

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Devon Rex
United Kingdom
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Devon Rex

The Mischievous Pixie with Elfin Ears and Impish Charm

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Tonkinese
Canada
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Tonkinese

The Best of Both Worlds: Siamese Meets Burmese

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Norwegian Forest Cat
Norway
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Norwegian Forest Cat

The Noble and Majestic Treasure of the Nordic Forests

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Birman
Myanmar
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Birman

The Sacred Cat with White Gloves of Mystery

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Burmese
Myanmar
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Burmese

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

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Burmilla
United Kingdom
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Burmilla

A shimmering silver beauty born from a happy accident

Recognized by TICA / FIFe / GCCF
Balinese
United States
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Balinese

The Longhaired Siamese — A Graceful Dancer of Bali

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
British Shorthair
United Kingdom
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British Shorthair

The Teddy Bear Gentleman with a Round, Plush Face

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
British Blue
United Kingdom
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British Blue

The quintessential plush teddy bear in elegant blue-gray

Recognized by GCCF / CFA / TICA
Persian
Iran
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Persian

The King of Cats — The Ultimate Longhaired Aristocrat

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Bengal
United States
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Bengal

A Miniature Leopard Full of Mystery and Adventure

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Manx
United Kingdom (Isle of Man)
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Manx

The Tailless Guardian from the Isle of Man

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Maine Coon
United States
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Maine Coon

The Gentle Giant — One of the World's Largest Domestic Cats

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Ragdoll
United States
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Ragdoll

The Gentle Giant That Goes Limp in Your Arms

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF
Russian Blue
Russia
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Russian Blue

The Elegant Aristocrat Draped in Shimmering Silver

Recognized by TICA / CFA / FIFe / GCCF

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