The Burmese is an active and curious breed, as well as smart, making them a wonderful breed to just sit and watch playing when you need a pick-me-up.

The Burmilla is a breed of domestic cat which originated in the United Kingdom in 1981. It is a cross between the Chinchilla Persian and Burmese breeds. Standards were produced in 1984, and the breed gained championship status in the United Kingdom in the 1990s.

The Chartreux is a breed with a sense of humor that stays well into adulthood, though they are also known as sweet, quiet cats that love to be around friends and family.

The Chausie is a hybrid cat known for being very fast on its feet and able to leap nearly six feet straight up.

The Colorpoint Shorthair is a breed that's very in-touch with its owners needs, seeking them out when it feels they need some cheering up, or when they'd like an extended pampering session.

The Cornish Rex is the sort of breed that will not leave you alone, ever, especially when you're eating. They're playful cats who will even play fetch when they're in the right mood.

The Cymric is essentially the Manx breed, though with a slightly longer coat of hair. Because of this, they sometimes get lumped together as the same breed.

The Devon Rex is a loyal breed that shows endless affection towards its owner. Known as the "poodle-cat," their coats shed much less than other breeds, helping them to be cleaner around the house.

The Donskoy is an extremely friendly and intelligent breed of hairless cat that loves its family in an extremely devoted way. Because of this, they think they need to be around you at all times.

The Egyptian Mau is a breed that prefers its owners over strangers once it's made a strong connection. It loves to play games of fetch and is a fabulous hunting cat.

The Exotic has a coat shorter than its Persian cousins, meaning less frequent groomings are needed. They're laid-back and loving and will follow their owners around the house to see what they're doing.

The Havana Brown is a smart, playful, and above all quiet cat that needs human affection to live a happy life. They can adapt to most environments but need attention to thrive.

Despite being an extremely large cat, essentially a domesticated Lynx, the Highlander breed is more likely to be a jester than an aggresive hunter as they love to play and laze around.

The Himalayan is a breed that, obviously, will need a lot of grooming. However, they're more than happy to sit and let you groom them as they love their owners very much and will become a lifetime companion.

The Japanese Bobtail is a highly intelligent, curious, and adaptable cat that has a voice breeders refer to as "singing." They are active cats without being a bother and make good family pets.

Big, fluffy, and highly inquisitive, the Kirilian Bobtail is special as no two tails are quite the same. Thankfully, they get along well with both kids and other pets and are generally a very loving breed overall.

The Korat is a playful cat that isn't overly vocal unless you've forgotten to feed it. They are highly intelligent and will stop at nothing to steal your dinner or get your attention when they want petted.

The La Perm is a breed instantly recognizable by its soft, wavy coat. This makes them very hypoallergenic, making them a good choice for cat owners with allergies.

The Maine Coon is a big, fluffy, hearty cat that loves its owners and a good play session. Despite having long fur, their coat is water-repellent and won't become as soggy as thinner coated breeds can become.

The Manx is a fantastic breed for families with children and even dogs as they get along well with everyone. They are affectionate and unique cats thanks to their lack of tail and rabbit-like strut.

It seems to be a trend with hairless cats to be extremely smart and easygoing, but at least the trend continues with the Minskin as they get along with everyone and are very intelligent.

The Munchkin is a sweet-natured breed that doesn't mind being handled at all. Even despite their shorter legs, they are just as active and playful as larger cats as well as being very intelligent.

Nebelungs are smart but shy. They were bred to be a longer haired version of a Russian Blue and are very loving, preferring to become attatched to one or two members of the household rather than everyone.

The Norwegian Forest Cat is a strong breed with equally strong hearts. They love everyone unconditionally and despite their history living in the forests of Norway much prefer to be your best friend than hunt.

The Ocicat may look wild but is rather friendly and will typically bond with only one person, though the bond is incredibly strong. They're adventurous and playful as well as being rather smart.

One of the rarest breeds and relatively new at that, the Ojos Azules is a tough one to describe beyond pointing out their very distinctive eyes.

The Oriental is a breed that demands your attention and will do anything to get it. They are very talkative but have a softer tone than that of a Siamese. Great for someone looking for a lifetime snuggle buddy.

The Persian needs plenty of grooming attention and functions best as an easy-going indoor companion. However, they aren't opposed to a little playful game once in a while but rarely feel the need to explore.