Cat Breed List

What’s in a Breed?

Everything.

That’s right, your cat’s breed will determine how social your cat is, how big they will get and what health issues they may or may not encounter during their lifetime.

So we created profiles for some common cat breeds and non-pedigreed as well so you can educate yourself on social behavior, tendencies, potential health issues and life expectancy.

Your Cat’s Breed

Each cat breed is unique and has specific health issues you should be aware of. We wanted to help you prepare for the unexpected, so we created profiles for all of the most popular cat breeds. Simply select your cat’s breed from the list below to learn more about your cat’s breed and what coverage you should focus on.

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History of Cats

Cats were first domesticated in the Eastern Hemisphere around 7500 BC. Since that time cats and humans have bonded from the ancient Egyptians to the settlers moving West. Today, there are over 600 million cats throughout the world!

The International Cat Association, TICA, is the world’s largest registry of cats, recognizes seventy-one different breeds of cats. That seems like a lot but pales in comparison to the American Kennel Club, AKC, which recognizes 193 different dog breeds.

Most Popular Cat Breeds

The Cat Fanciers’ Association puts out a list of the most popular cat breeds each year. Founded in 1906, The Cat Fanciers’ Association, which is the world’s largest registry of pedigreed cats, recognizes 45 pedigree breeds and companion or household “non-pedigree” cats. Here is a list of the top 10 most popular cat breeds in America.

Ragdoll
Exotic
British Shorthair
Persian
Maine Coon
Devon Rex
American Shorthair
Abyssinian
Sphynx
Scottish Fold

Pet Insurance for Cats

A lot of cat parents don’t believe their feline family members need pet insurance. To illustrate, less than 20% of all pet insurance plans are for cats, despite the fact that there are more cats in America than dogs and the cost of cat insurance for is far less than their canine colleagues.

In any event, we strongly encourage you consider getting pet insurance for your cat because despite people’s misperceptions, our kitties get hurt and sick too!

Insure Your Cat Today!

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