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Top 11 Most Popular Cat Breeds:

1. Most Popular Breed is the Domestic Cat – ancestors were around long before most of today’s recognized cat breeds. Known as “moggies,” “mixed breed,” and “alley cats.”

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2. Persian Cats – have long-flowing coat, sweet face and disposition. Needs a calm home, but provides pleasure to the owners.

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3. The Maine Coon cat is happy with children, dogs, or older people. Nickname, “The Gentle Giant.”

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4. Exotic Cats have the look and sweet personality of the Persian, but have been bred with a short plush coat.

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5. Siamese Cats remain popular for a pedigreed cat.

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6. Abyssinian Cats are active cats. Many enjoy water. Provide plenty of interactive play.

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7. Ragdoll Cats are named as such because they relax when held. They adore their humans and want to be near them all the time.

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8. Birman Cats have a great personality and adjust well to many lifestyles; active but will entertain themselves quietly.

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9. American Shorthair was originally called the “Domestic Shorthair.” Low maintenance. Strong, healthy cats.

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10. Oriental Cat was created from the Siamese cats to add solid colors and patterns different than the traditional pointed pattern.

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11. Sphynx Cat has an almost hairless body, big ears and pixie look. Good companions, smart and friendly.