Cat Breeds Around the World
Discover the fascinating origins of cat breeds from every corner of the globe. Click on any country to learn about its native felines.
Cat breed originSelected locationClick on any paw marker to discover cat breeds from that region
Breed Origins by Region
Asia
- Siamese (Thailand)
- Burmese (Myanmar)
- Persian (Iran)
- Birman (Myanmar)
- Turkish Angora (Turkey)
Europe
- British Shorthair (UK)
- Scottish Fold (Scotland)
- Norwegian Forest (Norway)
- Russian Blue (Russia)
- Devon Rex (England)
North America
- Maine Coon (USA)
- Ragdoll (USA)
- Bengal (USA)
- American Shorthair (USA)
- Exotic Shorthair (USA)
Africa
- Abyssinian (Ethiopia)
- Egyptian Mau (Egypt)
- Savannah (USA/Africa hybrid)
Canada
- Sphynx (Canada)
Australia
- Australian Mist (Australia)