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North American Cats47 breeds

Breeds born in the United States and Canada. North America is a hotbed of new breed development, home to a wide variety of distinctive cats.

All Breeds (47)

American Curl
United States
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American Curl

Whimsical curled ears and a forever-young spirit

Origin United States
American Shorthair
United States
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American Shorthair

America's Beloved Family Cat with Endless Curiosity

Origin United States
American Bobtail
United States
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American Bobtail

A rugged, golden-hearted adventurer with a bobbed tail

Origin United States
American Wirehair
United States
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American Wirehair

A uniquely textured coat on a truly American original

Origin United States
Exotic Shorthair
United States
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Exotic Shorthair

The Shorthaired Persian — An Adorable Round-Faced Angel

Origin United States
Elf
United States
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Elf

A mystical hairless beauty with curled fairy-tale ears

Origin United States
Ocicat
United States
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Ocicat

A Wild-Looking Domestic Cat with a Heart of Gold

Origin United States
Oriental Shorthair
United States
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Oriental Shorthair

A Colorful Siamese — Sleek Living Art in Every Hue

Origin United States
Oregon Rex
United States
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Oregon Rex

A gentle, wavy-coated rarity from the Pacific Northwest

Origin United States
Colorpoint Shorthair
United States
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Colorpoint Shorthair

Siamese grace in a rainbow of point colors

Origin United States
California Spangled
United States
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California Spangled

A Hollywood-born wildcat with conservation in its DNA

Origin United States
Savannah
United States
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Savannah

A Serval Heritage — Among the World's Tallest Domestic Cats

Origin United States
Safari
United States
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Safari

A rare wild-domestic hybrid with a strikingly bold spotted coat

Origin United States
Genetta
United States
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Genetta

A playful short-legged exotic with a wild genet-inspired look

Origin United States
Javanese
United States
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Javanese

A Colorful Pointed Jewel of the Orient

Origin United States
Chantilly-Tiffany
United States
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Chantilly-Tiffany

A chocolate dream wrapped in silky elegance

Origin United States
Skookum
United States
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Skookum

A tiny, curly-coated dynamo full of confidence and charm

Origin United States
Snowshoe
United States
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Snowshoe

White-mittened beauty with a sparkling personality

Origin United States
Selkirk Rex
United States
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Selkirk Rex

A Sheep in Cat's Clothing — The Cuddly Curly-Coated Teddy

Origin United States
Serengeti
United States
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Serengeti

A wild-looking domestic cat inspired by the African Serval

Origin United States
Somali
United States
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Somali

The Longhaired Abyssinian with a Fox-Like Bushy Tail

Origin United States
Chausie
United States
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Chausie

An ancient jungle spirit in a domestic package

Origin United States
Toyger
United States
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Toyger

A miniature tiger for your living room

Origin United States
Dwelf
United States
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Dwelf

A tiny, hairless elf-eared cat with boundless affection

Origin United States
Napoleon
United States
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Napoleon

A fluffy, short-legged sweetheart with Persian charm

Origin United States
Nebelung
United States
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Nebelung

A shimmering blue ghost with a devoted soul

Origin United States
Highlander
United States
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Highlander

A curled-ear gentle giant with a wild spirit

Origin United States
Balinese
United States
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Balinese

The Longhaired Siamese — A Graceful Dancer of Bali

Origin United States
Bambino
United States
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Bambino

A hairless, short-legged bundle of pure affection

Origin United States
Pixiebob
United States
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Pixiebob

A wild look with a heart of pure gold

Origin United States
Himalayan
United States
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Himalayan

A Beautiful Fusion of Persian Elegance and Siamese Color

Origin United States
Bengal
United States
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Bengal

A Miniature Leopard Full of Mystery and Adventure

Origin United States
Bombay
United States
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Bombay

The Miniature Black Panther with a Glossy Jet-Black Coat

Origin United States
Munchkin
United States
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Munchkin

The Dachshund of the Cat World with Irresistible Short Legs

Origin United States
Minuet
United States
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Minuet

A dainty, doll-faced charmer that dances into your heart

Origin United States
Minskin
United States
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Minskin

A tiny, affectionate hairless-coated cat with a big personality

Origin United States
Maine Coon
United States
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Maine Coon

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

Origin United States
York Chocolate
United States
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York Chocolate

A sweet, chocolatey farm cat turned elegant companion

Origin United States
Lykoi
United States
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Lykoi

The werewolf cat — hauntingly beautiful and fiercely loyal

Origin United States
Ragamuffin
United States
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Ragamuffin

The Ragdoll's Cousin — A Fluffy Giant Full of Love

Origin United States
Ragdoll
United States
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Ragdoll

The Gentle Giant That Goes Limp in Your Arms

Origin United States
LaPerm
United States
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LaPerm

The Curly-Coated Charmer with an Adorable Perm

Origin United States
Lambkin
United States
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Lambkin

A curly-coated, short-legged lamb-like sweetheart

Origin United States
Cymric
Canada
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Cymric

A tailless wonder with a flowing, silky coat

Origin Canada
Sphynx
Canada
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Sphynx

The Hairless Aristocrat with a Warm Heart and Bold Spirit

Origin Canada
Tonkinese
Canada
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Tonkinese

The Best of Both Worlds: Siamese Meets Burmese

Origin Canada
Foldex
Canada
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Foldex

A round-faced sweetheart with irresistible folded ears

Origin Canada

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