Depending on the season, the Turkish Van cat has a thick coat of usually white hair, sometimes with orange speckles. Its most characteristic quality is its two-colored eyes that are seen in most cats of the breed.
Persian
Flat face and long fur: These two characteristics make the Persian cat one of the most instantly recognizable cat breeds of all time. They come in almost all kinds of fur colors.
Norwegian Forest
With their fluffy fur and snowshoe paws, the Norwegian Forest cat is calm in demeanor and equipped to face the harsh colds of northern Europe.
American shorthair
The American shorthair has, as the name already suggests, a short coat of fur and a rather round head with short ears.
Abyssinian
Coming from Ethiopia, which was formerly known as Abyssinia, this cat is known for its reddish coat and dog-like behavior: following you around and being quite active.
Ragdoll
If you wanted a Siamese but with long hair, it would be a Ragdoll. This breed was given the peculiar name because they go limb when they are lifted up. They are very sweet and docile in demeanor.
Russian Blue
With their shimmering dark grey, silverish fur the Russian Blue has a temperament of its own. While the coat is short it is rather thick.
Maine coon
Taking their name from the U.S.' Maine, this cat is the biggest breed of them all.
Scottish Fold
Named after their folded ears, the Scottish Fold has big round eyes and are quite rare to come by.
Bengal
The coat of the Bengal is usually warm-colored and speckled with roundish spots. They are quite muscular and rather athletic.
Siamese
This breed comes from Thailand, formerly known as Siam, and has distinct markings usually on their nose, ears, paws and tail.
Sphynx
The lack of fur makes the Sphynx a popular choice for those with allergies. However, due to their sensitivity to cold, this breed requires more care.
Turkish Angora
Sometimes only referred to as Angora or Ankara Cat, this breed has a characteristic long white coat and is said to be quite clever.
